Scuba Malta

Located in the heart of St. Julians at Portomaso Marina, Scuba Malta provides a direct link to the Mediterranean's most significant dive sites. The centre's position allows for easy access to the diverse underwater topography of the Maltese islands, ranging from deep offshore wrecks to intricate cave systems and vertical walls.

Whether you are looking to complete your first certification or are an experienced diver seeking technical specialties, the centre operates with a focus on safety and professional standards. Their location near Sliema, Spinola, and Paceville makes it a central hub for those exploring the Maltese coast.

The team is composed of expert instructors, many of whom possess over 1,000 dives in Maltese waters. This local expertise ensures that you receive guidance tailored to the specific conditions and currents of the area.

Instruction is provided in several languages, including English, Spanish, Italian, French, and German, making it accessible for international divers. To maintain a high standard of safety and personalised attention, the centre operates with small groups, limiting the ratio to a maximum of four divers per instructor.

Scuba Malta offers a complete syllabus of training through both PADI and SSI affiliations. Beginners can start with Try Dive or Scuba Diver courses, progressing through Open Water Diver and Advanced Open Water Diver certifications.

For those looking to specialise, the centre provides a wide array of courses including Nitrox, Deep Diver, Wreck Diver, and Advanced Wreck Diver. They also offer technical and skill-based training such as Decompression Diving, Scooter DPV (Diver Propulsion Vehicle), and Perfect Buoyancy.

Professional divers can work towards their career goals through the Divemaster and Instructor programmes. The curriculum also covers specialised subjects like Underwater Navigation, Marine Ecology, Fish Identification, Search and Recovery, and Underwater Photography and Video.

The centre provides a full range of high-end rental kit for those not travelling with their own equipment. All gear is new and undergoes thorough maintenance before every dive to ensure reliability.

Nitrox is available on-site for divers looking to extend their bottom times. The facility is designed to support both training and recreational diving with professional service and instructor-led support.

The local marine life is diverse, with groupers, barracudas, and moray eels frequently encountered around the wrecks and reefs. You will also see various species of sea bream, wrasse, and damselfish cruising the water column.

Macro life is abundant for those who look closely. Divers often spot octopus, nudibranchs, cuttlefish, and various crustaceans tucked into the crevices of the rocks and wrecks.

In the deeper sections and along the walls, you may encounter larger pelagic fish and scorpionfish. The rocky habitats also support a variety of rockfish and Salema porgy.

The diving environment in Malta is accessible year-round. The water remains between 15°C and 27°C, though conditions can vary depending on the season.

Visibility is generally excellent, often reaching 30 metres or more. While the summer months offer warmer water and calmer conditions, the winter months can provide exceptional visibility and fewer crowds.