SCUBA DIVING AROUND THE MALTESE ISLANDS
Diveshack, now in its 34th year, is an SSI Diamond Instructor Training Centre based in the heart of Sliema in Malta. We provide diving courses from beginner through to technical and professional levels also with RAID, SDI, TDI and PADI.
We guarantee you a positive diving experience that will remain imprinted in your memory forever. On Malta, Gozo, and Comino we are spoilt for choice. The crystal clear waters, marine life, spectacular caves, drop-offs wrecks, and reefs will mesmerise you.
Malta – A Wreck Divers paradise
Diveshack can cater for beginners and experienced divers alike. We offer the full range of diving courses for every level of diver recreational, technical and pro-levels up to Divemaster with SSI, RAID, SDI & PADI.
For the beginner we offer a ‘Try Scuba’. See what scuba diving is all about before signing up for the Open Water Diver Course (the world’s most popular diving course). For the more experienced, as a technical diving training facility, we offer Technical Diving courses up to Trimix Instructor through our Technical department – Techshack Malta.
Diveshack was a PADI 5 Star Instructor Development centre for over 30 years with full -time course directors on staff. However, now we have transitioned to a Diamond Instructor Training Centre with SSI and have Instructor Trainers on staff to guide all professional training levels.
What Our Divers Say
Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My experience with Lee, Aoife and the team was great. The process was more thorough than many places I’ve dived previously (albeit outside of EU) so I felt safe and looked after. Everyone was friendly and attentive. We dived to the correct ability of our group and the while I initially thought the required refresher was overkill it proved to be a good chance to practice basic skills that I hadn’t done in a long time (apparently it’s also required by Maltese law). Wreck was great, octopus and seahorse too. Thanks Aoife 🤩Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Good dive center, equipment well maintained and our instructor Francesca was excellent.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I did my First ever dive with Diveshack today. It was exhilarating. The staff are very friendly indeed. I will definitely take it up as a hobby.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My first time diving after getting certified, so we walked passed some shops to get some info and Aoiffe’s enthousiasm is what got us hooked on Diveshack! She answered all our questions with knowledge and passion. We booked 3 dives and went on a full diving day with Lee, who played as our personal Malta tour guide while driving to the locations. He was super patient and helped me trough the first dive to get back some confidence. All dives where great, so much visibility and great wrecks and wildlife.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fantastic dive school. My wife and I booked 2 dives last minute, not only did they fit us in but our instructor Lee took us through a refresher as neither of us had dived in over 10 years. Lee was fantastic, really friendly, put us both at ease and took us through our refresher dive really well, great communication both in and out of the water. Cannot recommend highly enough and Diveshack will be our first call next time we visit Malta!Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ich hatte fünf ganz tolle Tauchgänge auf Malta mit Diveshark. Mein Tauchlehrer Marco hat mir auf dem Weg zu dem Tauchspots tolle Malta-Tipps verraten. Danke 😊Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Together with boyfriend, we had the dream of learning to how to dive. During our search for a good diving training center, we ended up at diveshack and let me tell you, the good reviews are really justified. We had no diving experience whatsoever and with a small heart we started our open water diver lessons. Thanks to our dive instructors, Marco and Kate, we learned step by step everything we needed to dive independently. So a big thank you for their professional approach, clear explanation, patience, enthusiasm and motivation. Thanks to them, we were able to realise our dream and got our SSI certification level 1 open water diver. We have caught the diving virus and are already planning our next diving holiday. If you want to learn to dive, don't hesitate to contact the professionals at Diveshack. Lots of love, Ferdi and AnoukPosted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thank you Vinnie, Francesca, Ifa and Rachel for 3 days of great diving! I can recommend Diveshack to anyone who is interested in diving at Malta.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Pour mon Open Water j'ai été accompagnée par Marcos et Emma, deux très bons instructeurs. L'ambiance du centre est très sympathique. Très bon rapport qualité. J'ai adoré cette expérience !!!
Posted onVerified Wreck diving specialty Led by Lee at Diveshack completed my wreck diving specialty for PADI. Together with Lee we made two dives on the H.M.S. Maori and the next day two dives on the X217. Lee knows a lot about the various wrecks on Malta. Lee is a great teacher and I enjoyed taking these practical lessons and so now I have my Wreck specialty in. Thank you Lee!Under Lee's guidance at Diveshack, I completed my PADI wreck dive specialty. Together with Lee, we did two dives on the HMS Maori and the following day on the X217.Lee is very knowledgeable about the various wrecks in Malta. He's a great instructor, and I thoroughly enjoyed the practical training. Now I have my wreck specialty. Thanks, Lee, it was a plesure!Posted onVerified Valetta and Gozo Diving My husband and I completed 6 dives over two days with Dive Shack in September 2024. The first day was a series of wreck dives around Valetta. It was amazing to have the city as a backdrop. The second day was 3 dives on Gozo. We had an excellent day trip with Lee and he provided us with lots of information on the Island. The dives were fantastic. The Dive Shack staff were very helpful with planning our trip and gave some great general advice on the local area. I would highly recommend Dive Shack.Posted onVerified Underwater Malta Great instructors! They treated us like family. Shout out to Emma and Rachel. So happy we could go underwater in Malta- great experience. I've been certified for twenty two years, and my teenage daughter had been certified for two weeks. It was our very first dive together and we couldn't be happier. Thank you!Posted onVerified 100% recommended. Amazing Team who took my son under their wings and got him his SSI Open Water Diver certification while my Wife & I toured the Island.From Start to finish supper helpful while investigating, booking, e-learning and actually doing the course.Kas my son's instructor was amazing, taking time to listen to his other interests during the time above water and using that knowledge to taylor my son's course to enable him to dive on HMS Maroi to finish his course.My son also completed another day of diving with Lee who was able to take my son for a dive through Zurrieq Cave so he could tick off another experience.Will certainly be back to Diveshack when my son is able to study and take his SSI Advanced Adventurer Diver Course so he will be able to dive the numerous historical wrecks around Malta.Posted onVerified Would recommend The instructor was very helpful and clear on the instructions. None of my questions were left without an answer. The dive wasn’t rushed and overall the experience felt very personal.Posted onVerified Experienced Instructors and Unforgettable Experience! We completed our SSI Advanced Adventurer Certification with Lee and the team and it was a genuinely amazing experience! The equipment was top notch and you always felt safe with your instructors who were incredibly experienced and great at what they do! The dives completed each day were at various sites including a wreck which made the whole experience even more memorable! The paperwork to complete the certification was clearly explained and walked through by the instructors and it couldn’t have been any simpler! Thank you Lee and the team for an amazing time! 🌊🪸Posted onVerified Certification with DiveShack Absolutely amazing time doing our SSI Advanced Adventurer Certification with DiveShack. Equipment is top notch, and couldn’t have felt safer the whole time. The entire team were amazing, and it was evident they were total experts. The night dive was amazing, and is something I’d highly recommend!Posted onVerified Fantastic diving trip! We had 6 fantastic dives with Diveshack on our recent trip to Malta - 5 spectacular wrecks and amazing wildlife. The whole team were excellent; knowledgeable, friendly and we always felt well briefed and safe. There's not much about Malta or diving that Lee doesn't know and we can't wait to return! Thank you from Julia, Tom and David. (P.S. the weather was great!)Posted onVerified Top notch scuba diving centre !! Fantastic few days learning to scuba dive and achieved a PADI Open Water Qualification. From the simple booking process, well managed administration and a great location in the heart of Malta, this place was great for all our needs. Hollie took care of our diving activities and ensured we were kitted out and ready for diving. Hollie patiently and clearly set out what we needed and supported us throughout, letting us practice, learn and ‘almost’ perfect the required skills. Hollie is a fabulous dive coach and we were able to complete both the course and do some great dives during our stay. I can’t recommend Hollie and the team at Dive Shack enough!!!Thanks for a fabulous experience
Start Diving
Ever wondered what it feels like to breathe underwater? With scuba diving, you’re not just looking at the ocean you’re part of it. Guided step by step by a professional instructor, you’ll practice in shallow water before exploring Mediterranean reefs and marine life on your first real dive. It’s safe, exciting, and unforgettable…the perfect way to discover a whole new world beneath the surface.
Continue Learning
You’ve earned your SSI Open Water certification (or equivalent from another agency), why stop there? The real adventures begin when you take the next step. With the SSI Advanced Open Water course or specialty courses like SSI Wreck, SSI Deep, or SSI Enriched Air, you’ll unlock new skills, dive deeper, and explore sites most divers only dream about. It’s not just more training it’s more freedom, more confidence, and more unforgettable experiences beneath the waves. Your next level of diving starts now!
Dive Packages
Ready to dive deeper into Malta’s underwater world? Choose a single dive, double dive, or triple dive in one day—or go further with our multi-day dive packages: 6, 10, 12, or 20 dives designed to explore the best reefs, wrecks, and drop-offs the Maltese islands have to offer. Every package gives you flexibility, expert guidance, and the chance to uncover hidden underwater gems at your own pace. Adventure, discovery, and unforgettable dives await, take the plunge and create your ultimate diving journey!