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Dive centre · Sliema · Malta
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Explore the historic wrecks of the Mediterranean from this PADI 5 Star CDC centre located in St Julians.
What sets this centre apart
- PADI 5 Star CDC accreditation
- Located at the Westin Dragonara Resort in St Julians
- Full range of PADI professional instructor training
- Nitrox available for all divers
- Extensive wreck diving specialty courses
- Complete rental kit including dive computers and torches
- Drysuit rental available for specialised diving
- Emergency First Response training provided on-site
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Divewise about the centre
Located in the heart of St Julians at the Westin Dragonara Resort, Divewise Malta serves as a professional hub for divers looking to explore the rich maritime history of the Maltese archipelago. The centre is a PADI 5 Star CDC, a designation that reflects a high standard of training and operational excellence.
The area is world-renowned for its wreck diving, offering everything from shallow barges to massive sunken tankers and even aircraft. Whether you are looking to start your training or are an experienced diver seeking advanced technical specialties, the centre is positioned to provide access to the best sites in the region.
The club and its team
As a PADI 5 Star Career Development Centre (CDC), Divewise is equipped to handle the full spectrum of diver progression. This includes everything from initial certifications to professional development for those aiming to become Divemasters or Instructors.
The team focuses on safety and responsible exploration, ensuring that divers are well-prepared for the specific environments found around Malta, such as deep wrecks and night dives. The centre's affiliation ensures that all training meets rigorous international standards.
The centre at a glance
- Affiliation
- PADI
- Certification level
- 5 Star|CDC center
- Website available in
- English
- Equipment rental
- complet, ordinateur de plongée, combinaison, détendeurs, BCD, masque/tuba/palmes, lampe
- Nitrox
- Yes
- Night diving
- Yes
- Oxygen on board
- Yes
- Access and transfers
- Westin Dragonara Resort, St Julians, STJ 3143 Malta
- Phone
- +356 2135 6441
- Address
- Triq Dragunara, San Ġiljan, Malta
- Official website
- divewise.com.mt ↗
Courses on offer
The course catalogue is extensive, covering all PADI levels. Beginners can start with Discover Scuba Diving or the Open Water Diver course, while those looking to advance can progress through Adventure Diver and Advanced Open Water Diver.
For technical and specialty interests, the centre offers PADI specialties including Wreck Diver, Deep Diver, Night Diver, and Enriched Air (Nitrox). They also provide training for more niche skills such as Peak Performance Buoyancy, Underwater Navigator, and Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV) use.
Professional divers can undertake the full range of PADI professional training, including Divemaster, Assistant Instructor, and Open Water Instructor (OWSI) programmes, as well as the full IDC package.
Equipment and gases
The centre provides a full range of rental kit for those not travelling with their own equipment. This includes BCDs, regulators, wetsuits, fins, masks, snorkels, and torches for night diving. Dive computers are also available for hire.
For those requiring more specialised equipment, the centre offers drysuit rentals and various other items to ensure you are prepared for the local conditions.
Dive sites with Divewise
The Um El Faroud is a massive oil tanker that sits upright on the seabed. With an average depth of 30 metres and a depth of 36 metres at the propeller, its large engine room makes it one of the most impressive wreck dives in Malta.
The Lockheed P2V Neptune is a sunken aircraft resting on a sandy bottom at 32 metres. This site is best suited for Advanced Open Water and Nitrox divers looking to explore the fuselage and engine cowlings.
The Imperial Eagle Ferry and the Statue of Christ offer a unique combination of wreck and sculpture. Divers can explore the 45-metre ferry before swimming to the nearby statue, though PADI Wreck Diver certification is required for penetration.
The X127 Wreck is a 30-metre barge with a history dating back to the First World War. It remains a popular and accessible site for divers looking to explore a significant piece of local maritime history.
And some of the dive sites the centre runs.
X127 WreckLockheed P2V NeptuneThe Imperial Eagle Ferry & The Statue Of ChristThe Um El Faroud - Oil Tanker
Marine life around Sliema
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