The 13 Best Scuba Diving Tours in Malta

1.First Experience Scuba Diving Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 415 reviews · from $91Our pick

Spend 2.5 to 3.5 hours learning scuba skills in Malta with an English-speaking instructor. Complete online theory first, then practice in the water before a second shore session to a maximum of 12 meters. Small groups, full equipment, and patient guidance make this a practical first underwater experience.

“The instructors ema and Marcel were absolutely unbelievable. They made us feel at ease and safe at all times. We are even looking to come back for more dives!”

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2.St Julians: Discover Scuba Diving Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 93 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $106

Meet Divewise at the Westin Dragonara Resort for a beginner-friendly scuba session in St. Julian’s. You’ll learn equipment, hand signals, mask and regulator skills, then spend about an hour underwater with an instructor. Guides may include Jackson, Nico, Iona, Mike, or Mark, depending on the day.

“great explanation and we were able to really enjoy the experience.”

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3.First scuba diving experience with instructor – Malta

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 71 reviews · from $0

Meet DiveBase Malta in St. Paul’s Bay for a three-hour PADI Discover Scuba experience. Instructors such as Antonio, Davide, and Georgia teach equipment use, ear equalization, fin swimming, and underwater signals before guiding you through shallow and open-water sessions. Equipment, insurance, and instruction are included.

“For a first time it was really great, the instructor, Antonio, explained everything very well and was very attentive and available.”

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4.Two Morning Dives in Gozo for Certified Diver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $181Top rated

Meet at 8 AM in Marsalforn for two guided shore-based scuba sessions around Gozo. Your gear is prepared in advance, and one guide serves no more than four people. Between sessions, enjoy coffee, tea, cookies, and water. Bring your certification card. A computer or torch costs €8 each to rent.

“Super...the instructor driver was waiting for me at the harbour with full intimate communication before for advice to reach Gozo from everywhere...Dives where very safe and relaxing and enjoyed the company of a lot of fish visiting caves so large that you don't have to be advanced (for all levels)...very cost effective too”

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5.Malta, Scuba diving with instructor

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 52 reviews · from $96

Meet your English-speaking instructor at DiveBase Malta for a short theory lesson, safety briefing, equipment practice, and a supervised sea session in St Paul’s Bay. You’ll reach a maximum depth of 12 meters, with equipment, insurance, learning material, and assistance included. No prior certification is needed, but you must swim confidently.

“I loved how caring the instructors were, felt very safe, and everything was explained really well. would recommend.”

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6.First Experience Scuba Diving

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 52 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $96

Learn the basics of scuba with a small group of up to four at Aquatica Diving Centre. After online lessons and a safety briefing, instructors such as Francesca, Alex, Julia, or Matteo guide you through one practice session and a shore swim to five meters in Malta’s clear coastal water.

“Me and my partner did this together, this booking is for a try dive for Beginners. We were completely new to the experience and had an amazing time. Emma and Marcell were so reassuring and attentive, they made us feel completely at ease, safe and were very patient when my wife was nervous. We saw lots of shoaling fish, even near the surface. Even though it was April, the wet suits provided kept you lovely and warm.”

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7.SSI Try Scuba Diving in the sea

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 43 reviews · 1 day · from $58Best value

Meet the Octopus Garden team in St. Paul’s Bay at 3 p.m. for a gentle first scuba session. A certified SSI professional explains the basics, fits your full equipment, and guides you for 30 minutes at a maximum depth of 5 meters. Groups are limited to four people, and instruction is available in English or German.

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8.Diving experience in Malta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $132

At OrangeShark Diving Centre, you’ll learn basic scuba skills, try breathing underwater, and explore Cirkewwa to a maximum depth of 12 metres. The three-hour session includes online theory, equipment, transport, and an instructor. Guides may speak English, Spanish, French, or Italian, with Neeraj, Jen, Constantine, Lauren, and Paddie among the team.

“They look after you very well. We get all support we needed. Lauren was carrying and professional. Me and my partner who was scuba diving for the first time had an amazing time.”

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9.2 Scuba Fun Dives for Certified divers

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 10 reviews · 5 hours · from $118

Spend five hours with Aquatica Diving Centre in St Paul’s Bay, enjoying two guided 45-minute scuba sessions for certified divers. Expect small groups of up to five, locally experienced English-speaking instructors, Malta’s clear water, and possible wreck, reef, cave, tunnel, or movie-site locations. Tanks, weights, and transport are included, while equipment rental costs extra.

“Very knowledgeable guides and stress free transport to and from the marine park, will definitely be coming back!”

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10.DiveSnap Underwater Sports Thrills:Lantern Point & P31 Wreck

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours

Take a private three-hour boat charter for up to six people around Comino, Malta, and Gozo. You can snorkel at Lantern Point, visit the P31 Wreck when conditions allow, swim in the Blue and Crystal Lagoons, and stop at caves, coves, and beaches. A skipper, fuel, and food cost extra.

“It was very nice, very good and nice captain and very chill too. I recommend it fully!”

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11.Discover Scuba Diving in crystal clear waters

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4 reviews · 3 hours · from $147

You’ll learn basic scuba skills with a professional instructor before entering the calm, clear waters of Cirkewwa Marine Park. The three-hour experience includes equipment, transport, a short online lesson, three simple underwater exercises, and a guided site tour for up to 10 people.

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12.2 Scuba Fun Dives for Certified divers in St Paul’s Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $118

Meet Aquatica Diving Centre in Sliema at 8:00 am for two guided scuba sessions near St Paul’s Bay. Your guides match the sites and pace to your certification and comfort, with kit, transfers, and two safety briefings included. Holly and Lee have guided memorable WWII wreck outings, while weekly Gozo and Comino full-days cost extra.

“Our dive was fantastic. My son and I are newer divers so it was customized to our skill. I tend to panic in the beginning of a dive a little and the instructor was very patient with me. I was ready to give up but he stuck with me and I was able to enjoy the dive with me son and saw 2 jellyfish.”

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13.PADI Discover Scuba Diving Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $85

Meet New Dimension Scuba for a gentle first taste of scuba. Complete online theory, learn your equipment, practice in shallow water, then explore a local house reef with an English-speaking PADI instructor. Groups are limited to three people, and the $85 session includes all equipment.

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