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SSI Specialties · 4 Days · Malta Exclusive

Malta Triple
Specialty

Three SSI specialty certifications in three days. Deep Diver. Wreck Diver. Enriched Air Nitrox. Designed around Malta's best dive sites. The fastest route to unlocking everything the Maltese islands have to offer.

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3
Specialties
3 days
Duration
40m
Max Depth
OW+
Entry Req
Certified by SSI
Bundle Package
Deep + Wreck + Nitrox
in one Malta trip
✓Three SSI specialty certifications
✓40m depth limit on completion
✓Guided wreck penetration access (light zone)
✓Nitrox certified for longer dives
✓All equipment included
✓Small group, dedicated instructor
✓SSI certifications valid for life
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Deep
Specialty 1
Wreck
Specialty 2
EAN
Specialty 3
4 Days
Duration
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Bundle Rate
OW+
Requirement
Course Overview

Three certifications. Four days. Malta's full depth range unlocked.

The Malta Triple Specialty is a diveshack-exclusive bundle combining three SSI specialty courses into a single three-day programme. Each specialty is a recognised SSI certification in its own right. Together, they remove every restriction you'll encounter on Malta's best dive sites.

Malta has more dive sites per square kilometre than almost anywhere in the Mediterranean, and many of its most rewarding locations sit below 20 metres or inside wreck structures. With only an Open Water certification, most of those sites are off-limits. This bundle fixes that, completely, inside your Malta holiday.

  • 3 SSI specialty certifications, each valid worldwide for life
  • Access Malta's wrecks with guided light-zone penetration clearance
  • 40m depth limit, unlocking the full depth of Um El Faroud and the Blue Hole wall
  • Nitrox certified for longer bottom times and faster surface interval recovery
  • Small groups, maximum 4 divers per instructor
  • All theory, equipment, fills, and certification fees included in bundle rate
MALTA TRIPLE SPECIALTY · 3-DAY PLAN DAY 1 Deep Diver 1 + Wreck 1 and 2 Morning: Deep Diver theory + briefing Dive 1: Deep qualification dive to 30m Dive 2: Wreck 1, HMS Maori (16m) Dive 3: Wreck 2, P29 Minesweeper 30m DAY 2 Deep Diver 2 + Wreck 3 + Nitrox 1 and 2 Morning: Nitrox theory + gas analysis session Dive 1: Deep 2 on Nitrox to 40m (= Nitrox dive 1) Dive 2: Advanced Wreck 3, MV Rozi (34m) Dive 3: Nitrox dive 2, EAN extended limits SSI EAN cert issued 40m DAY 3 Deep Diver 3 on Nitrox + Wreck 4 Dive 1: Deep 3 on Nitrox, 40m (Nitrox dive 3) Dive 2: Advanced Wreck 4, Um El Faroud 36m Light-zone guided penetration on Nitrox: all three certs active SSI Deep Diver + Advanced Wreck Diver certs issued 36m Training days Certification day
Marine Life

What You Might See

A sample of the species you might actually see at this course's depth. Click any card to read the full species guide.

The Three Specialties

What you earn. What each one unlocks.

Specialty 01

SSI Deep Diver

Extends your recreational depth limit from 18m or 20m to 40m. The single most impactful upgrade for diving Malta.

Cert depth: 40m
  • Buoyancy management and gas consumption at depth
  • Deep dive planning with dive tables and computer
  • Nitrogen narcosis awareness and response
  • Progressive deep dives to 30m then 40m
  • Emergency procedures and rapid ascent protocol
Sites this unlocks in Malta Um El Faroud (36m), Blenheim Bomber (42m), Blue Hole Gozo wall (40m+), P29 (34m full wreck)
Specialty 02

SSI Advanced Wreck Diver

Guided light-zone penetration certification for entry into accessible wreck sections. Malta has more accessible recreational wreck diving per square kilometre than almost anywhere else in the Mediterranean.

Wreck penetration certified
  • Wreck navigation and line deployment
  • Torch use and primary and backup light protocols
  • Silt management and silting avoidance techniques
  • Emergency procedures inside a wreck environment
  • Four wreck dives: HMS Maori, P29 Minesweeper, MV Rozi, Um El Faroud
Sites this unlocks MV Rozi interior (Cirkewwa), P29 minesweeper (Cirkewwa), Um El Faroud interior (36m), HMS Maori (Valletta)
Specialty 03

SSI Enriched Air Nitrox

Certified to dive with enriched air mixes up to 40% oxygen. Longer no-decompression limits, shorter surface intervals, and more dives per day.

Up to EAN 40%
  • Nitrox theory: partial pressures and oxygen toxicity
  • Gas analysis: how to verify your mix before every dive
  • Extended no-deco limits at recreational depths
  • Faster surface interval recovery between dives
  • Practical application: gas analysis and supervised nitrox dives
Why it matters on this trip Doing multiple deep dives per day on air compresses your surface intervals. Nitrox gives you more time at depth and keeps you diving longer across the trip.
Why Malta

Malta has 20+ wreck sites. Most divers can access fewer than half of them.

The Maltese islands sit at a crossroads of Mediterranean maritime history. Two world wars, Phoenician traders, and decades of deliberate scuttling have left more dives per square kilometre here than almost anywhere else. The problem is access.

An Open Water diver is certified to 18 or 20 metres. Most of Malta's wrecks and deep reef walls begin below that. Without the Deep Diver specialty, you're excluded from the Um El Faroud's main deck, the deepest sections of the Blenheim Bomber, and the deeper sections of the Blue Hole wall in Gozo. Without the Wreck Diver specialty, you can circle a wreck but not enter it. Without Nitrox, multiple deep dives in a day mean long surface waits between them.

The Malta Triple Specialty removes all three restrictions inside a single three-day programme. By Day 3, you're exploring Um El Faroud's vast structure at 36 metres on nitrox, navigating accessible sections within the light zone under guided supervision. With three specialties active, Malta's most rewarding dives are within reach.

20+
Wreck sites in Malta and Gozo
60%
Of sites inaccessible to OW-only divers
40m
Depth limit on completion
3
Days to complete the full bundle
SSI

SSI Malta Triple Specialty

Three full specialty certifications in three days: Deep Diver + Advanced Wreck Diver + Enriched Air Nitrox.

Cert typeThree SSI Specialty certifications issued on completion
Depth limit40m Deep Diver cert
Min. Age15 years (Deep Diver minimum)
PrerequisitesSSI Open Water Diver (or equivalent) + minimum 12 logged dives
Cards issuedThree digital cards via SSI app within 24hrs of completing each specialty.
ValidLifetime. No renewal required.
Next stepSSI Divemaster or SSI Extended Range pathway.
Day by Day

How the three days run.

Day
1

Deep Diver 1 + Wreck 1 and 2

Morning theory covering Deep Diver fundamentals: nitrogen narcosis, gas consumption at depth, emergency procedures, and deep dive planning. Three dives from shore. Dive 1: Deep Diver qualification dive to 30 metres, establishing buoyancy control and gas management at depth. Dive 2: Wreck 1 on HMS Maori, the WWII Tribal-class destroyer in Valletta, focusing on wreck navigation, torch technique, and line protocols. Dive 3: Wreck 2 on the P29 Minesweeper at Cirkewwa, practising penetration and silt management in a more enclosed environment.

Theory Deep Dive 1 Wreck 1: HMS Maori Wreck 2: P29
Day
2

Deep Diver 2 + Wreck 3 + Nitrox 1 and 2

Morning Nitrox theory session: partial pressures, oxygen toxicity limits, maximum operating depths, and gas analysis. Three dives. Dive 1: Deep Diver dive 2 to 40 metres on Nitrox. This counts as both the second Deep Diver qualification dive and the first Nitrox dive, applying extended no-deco limits at depth in a single descent. Dive 2: Advanced Wreck 3 on the MV Rozi tugboat at 34 metres, guided light-zone penetration including the bridge access and main passages. Dive 3: Nitrox dive 2, consolidating gas planning and surface interval calculations. SSI EAN certification issued on completion.

Nitrox Theory Deep 2 on Nitrox (40m) Wreck 3: MV Rozi Nitrox Dive 2 SSI EAN Cert
Day
3

Deep Diver 3 on Nitrox + Advanced Wreck 4: Um El Faroud

The final day brings all three specialties together on a single site. Dive 1: Deep Diver dive 3 on Nitrox to 40 metres, the third and final Deep Diver qualification dive, also counting as the third Nitrox dive. Dive 2: Advanced Wreck 4 on Um El Faroud, the 109-metre tanker scuttled off Wied iz-Zurrieq in 1998. She rests upright at 36 metres with her engine room, crew quarters, and mid-ship sections accessible. You enter the interior using your Advanced Wreck certification, at a depth requiring your Deep Diver specialty, with extended bottom time from your Nitrox qualification. All three certs active on one dive. SSI Deep Diver and Advanced Wreck Diver certifications issued on completion.

Deep 3 on Nitrox (40m) Wreck 4: Um El Faroud 36m Light-zone penetration SSI Deep Diver Cert SSI Advanced Wreck Cert
Requirements

Who this course is for.

Certification

Open Water Minimum

You need a minimum SSI Open Water Diver certification (or equivalent from PADI, BSAC, CMAS, or another recognised agency). Advanced Open Water is preferred and means Day 1 runs more smoothly. If you hold only Open Water, speak to us when booking so we can confirm suitability.

Experience

12 Logged Dives Minimum. 20 Recommended.

The Advanced Wreck Diver component requires a minimum of 12 logged dives. We recommend at least 20 before starting this bundle. The course covers challenging depth and environment work. Divers who are comfortable in the water, confident with their buoyancy, and used to diving from shore will get the most out of the three days.

Equipment

All Provided. Own Kit Welcome.

Full equipment is included in the bundle rate: BCD, regulator, wetsuit, mask, fins, weights, tanks, and nitrox fills. If you travel with your own BCD or regulators, bring them. Divers who dive their own kit often find specialty training more effective as they are working with familiar equipment.

FAQ

Common questions

The minimum requirement is an Open Water Diver certification from any recognised agency, including SSI, PADI, BSAC, or CMAS. Advanced Open Water is preferred: Day 1 starts at 30m, and divers who have not done any deeper diving before will find the progression smoother with AOW already logged. We also recommend at least 20 dives in your logbook. If you are unsure whether your experience level is suitable, contact us before booking and we will give you an honest assessment.
Eight dives across three days. Day 1: Deep Diver dive 1 (to 30m) plus Advanced Wreck dives 1 and 2 on HMS Maori and P29 Minesweeper. Day 2: Deep Diver dive 2 on Nitrox to 40m (counting as Nitrox dive 1), plus Advanced Wreck dive 3 on MV Rozi, plus Nitrox dive 2. Day 3: Deep Diver dive 3 on Nitrox (Nitrox dive 3) plus Advanced Wreck dive 4 on Um El Faroud at 36m. All dives are guided and all equipment is included.
Yes. SSI Deep Diver, SSI Wreck Diver, and SSI Enriched Air Nitrox are each available as standalone courses at diveshack. The bundle exists for divers who want all three completed in a single Malta trip. It is also structured so each day builds on the previous one, with the integration dive on Day 3 designed specifically to use all three certifications together in a single dive at Um El Faroud. That final dive is only possible as part of the bundle sequence.
The second dive of Day 1 reaches 40m, yes. The day is structured progressively: a theory and briefing session in the morning, then a first dive to around 30m to assess comfort and buoyancy, followed by the 40m checkout dive once your instructor is satisfied with your performance. Divers with recent experience of 25m or deeper typically find this straightforward. If you have not dived recently or have concerns about your buoyancy at depth, let us know when booking.
No. The bundle awards three specialty certifications: SSI Deep Diver, SSI Wreck Diver, and SSI Enriched Air Nitrox. These are internationally valid specialty ratings in their own right. SSI Advanced Open Water is a separate course with its own structure and dive requirements. The bundle gives you more specific, practical skills than AOW, but the two certifications are independent. If you want both, we can discuss sequencing them across your trip.
Cancellations made more than 72 hours before the course start receive a full refund. Cancellations within 72 hours are subject to a 50% cancellation fee. If poor weather or sea conditions prevent diving on a scheduled day, we will rearrange the session at no additional charge. The SSI eLearning access fee is non-refundable once access has been granted.

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