Open Water wrecks at 17m. Tec wrecks at 80m. Deep CCR sites at 130m. Malta, Gozo, and Comino together form one of the densest concentrations of dive sites in the Mediterranean. diveshack has guided dives on these sites since 1992.
Malta's dive sites span from sheltered Open Water reefs to extreme CCR depths. Use your certification level as your starting point.
From Grand Harbour to open Gozo water. From 17m to 100m. A selection that covers the range of what Malta offers.
18-tonne stern propeller at 36m. 110m of tanker on the seabed since 1998. Malta's most requested guided dive.
The shaft drops 15m before opening onto a wall past 60m. One of the Mediterranean's most recognised dive sites.
Tribal-class destroyer sunk on 12 February 1942. 117m of warship at Open Water depth in Grand Harbour.
53m car ferry at 42m alongside the Xlendi at 45m. Two wrecks visible from one mooring off Ghajnsielem.
80m tunnel through the headland at Dwejra, exit at 26m on open sea. One of Gozo's most distinctive dives.
17m wingspan intact at 38m off St Julian's. WWII heavy fighter, shot down 1943. Boat access, limited bottom time.
U-class submarine at 45-56m. One of Malta's most significant WWII tec wrecks. XR Extended Range minimum.
Polish destroyer at 98-100m. CCR or XR Hypoxic Trimix required. One of Malta's deepest wreck dives.
From Try Scuba to XR Hypoxic Trimix at 100m. diveshack guides and instructors cover all cert levels and all depths. You do not need to find a separate tec operator for Malta's deep sites.
Site knowledge built since 1992. We know the seasonal conditions, the vis patterns, the currents on each site. Every briefing is drawn from real diving on the site, not a guidebook.
Three island groups, one operation. Shore dives, boat dives, Gozo day trips, and Comino excursions all booked through the same team.
Malta's clear water gives visibility of 20-30m at most sites from May to October. Winter visibility ranges from 15-25m depending on site and conditions. The cleanest sites are on the exposed Gozo coast and around Comino. Grand Harbour and Manoel Island sites have lower visibility (5-12m) due to harbour traffic and sediment.
Open Water Diver (or equivalent) covers the majority of Malta's recreational dive sites including Um El Faroud, HMS Maori, MV Rozi, Cirkewwa, Blue Hole (arch route), and the Santa Marija Caves. Advanced Open Water opens deeper wrecks to 42m. Technical sites from 45m upwards require XR Extended Range Foundations as a minimum.
Cirkewwa is Malta's most complete beginner site, with reef from 6m, arch at 28m, and the Rozi wreck at 34m. HMS Maori in Grand Harbour at 17m is accessible on an Open Water cert and is historically significant. The Santa Marija Caves in Comino at 2-10m offer crystal visibility in a natural cavern environment. Ghar Lapsi on Malta's south coast works for all cert levels from Open Water.
Malta has more purpose-sunk and naturally occurring wrecks per square kilometre than almost any other dive destination in the Mediterranean. The most popular are Um El Faroud (36m, 110m tanker), HMS Maori (17m, Tribal-class destroyer), MV Karwela (42m, car ferry), and the Blue Hole (natural arch to 60m+). For technical divers, the B-24 Liberator at 55-60m and HMS Nasturtium at 65-68m are among the most significant WWII wrecks in the region.
For recreational sites, experienced divers with local knowledge can often dive independently. For first-time visits to a site, a guided dive is strongly recommended. Malta's sites have specific entry procedures, current considerations, and navigation requirements that take time to learn. For any tec site from 45m upwards, a guide with site knowledge is essential. View our SSI diving courses if you need to upgrade your certification before your trip.
Yes. diveshack runs guided dives and courses year-round. Winter water temperatures drop to 15-17 degrees Celsius. A 5mm wetsuit or drysuit is recommended for dives below 20m. Visibility is often better in winter due to reduced boat traffic and plankton. Some exposed Gozo sites are inaccessible in winter swell; alternatives are always available on the sheltered Malta coast.
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