Watercolours Dive Centre Malta, Diving Courses, Boat Dives, Recreational & XR Courses

Located on the Sliema waterfront at the Sliema Aquatic Sports Club, Watercolours Dive Centre provides easy access to the Mediterranean's diverse underwater landscapes. This centre operates year-round, offering both shore-based and boat diving seven days a week.

You can head out on dedicated trips from their own trimaran, Lily, which carries up to 12 divers and can reach sites that are difficult to access from the shore. Whether you are looking for a relaxed recreational outing or a technical excursion, the centre is positioned perfectly for exploring the Maltese coastline.

The centre is staffed by experienced instructors capable of teaching everything from introductory courses to advanced technical specialties. All instruction is conducted in English.

As an SSI XR Dive Centre, they are equipped to handle advanced technical training, including rebreather diving. They also serve as a distributor and service centre for TECLINE equipment.

The centre provides a comprehensive range of training through both SSI and PADI. For those starting out, they offer the Scuba Diver Course and Open Water Diver Course, with further progression through Adventure Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver, and Deep Diver courses.

Technical and specialty training is a core focus, including Wreck Diver, Decompression Diver, and Recreational Sidemount. For those looking to move into professional ranks, they offer the SSI Dive Master course and advanced technical training as an SSI XR Dive Centre.

The Lily is a dedicated trimaran used for boat dives, with a capacity for 12 divers. This vessel allows the centre to access more remote sites that might be difficult to reach via other means.

Trips are typically full-day excursions, with departures usually scheduled for 09:00. The boat also supports night dives, which typically depart between 17:00 and 20:00 depending on the season.

The centre is a service centre and distributor for TECLINE equipment. For divers who prefer not to carry their own kit, full equipment hire is available, though this is strictly reserved for divers accompanied by an instructor.

Nitrox is available for use, and the facility is set up to support technical divers through its XR certification status.