Malta's northern tip packs more diving variety into one stretch of coastline than most destinations manage across an entire region. Two wrecks, two natural arches, a cave system, and a protected marine park — all shore-accessible, all year.
The Cirkewwa area dominates North Malta diving. MV Rozi and P29 sit within the same protected zone as the natural arches. L'Ahrax Point to the east offers a completely different three-in-one dive on the same shoreline.
Malta's most varied dive site. A protected marine park combining the MV Rozi wreck, limestone arch, reef caves, and some of the clearest water on the island.
A 33-metre Bristol-built tugboat scuttled upright in 1992 at 34m. Upper deck at 20m is Open Water accessible. One of Malta's most photogenic wrecks.
52-metre ex-Malta Armed Forces patrol boat, scuttled 2007. Sits upright on sand with bridge, machine guns, and penetration sections all accessible to AOW divers.
A natural rock arch at 12m rising 8m clear of the sandy seabed. The route passes through caves and tunnels that channel dappled light through the rock.
The western arch at Cirkewwa. Less visited than its neighbour, with boulder fields and sea grass meadows leading to a sandy bottom at 30m.
Three dives from one entry: a cavern with a natural air pocket, a 30m reef wall, and a tunnel connecting to a small inland sea. Malta's northernmost headland.
Cirkewwa changes with season, swell, and vis conditions. Our guides have dived these sites hundreds of times and brief to current conditions, not a laminated card.
Small groups. You get the site, not a queue. At Cirkewwa's busier entry points this matters — diveshack groups stay small by policy, not by accident.
Cirkewwa is 45 minutes north. diveshack organises transport for guided day trips. Arrive at our base in Sliema; we handle everything from there.
Cirkewwa offers the most varied diving in North Malta from a single entry point. MV Rozi sits upright at 34m. Two natural arches are at 12m and 10m respectively. The marine park status keeps the site in exceptional condition, with good vis and abundant marine life year-round.
Open Water Divers can dive Cirkewwa Arch, Ben's Arch, and the upper sections of MV Rozi. The marine park is one of Malta's best first-dive environments: clear, calm, and well-structured. P29 and MV Rozi full depth require Advanced Open Water.
The P29 sits at 34m. Advanced Open Water certification is required for the full vessel. The bridge, wheelhouse, machine guns, and interior sections are all accessible to AOW divers. It is one of Malta's most complete recreational wreck dives.
L'Ahrax offers three distinct dives from one entry: a cavern with a natural air pocket, a reef wall to 30m, and a tunnel linking to a small inland sea. Shallow cavern sections are Open Water accessible. The wall and full tunnel require Advanced certification.
Cirkewwa is at the northern tip of Malta, approximately 45 minutes by car from Sliema. All six North Malta sites are shore dives. diveshack organises guided day trips with transport, equipment, and a briefed guide included. Message us on WhatsApp to arrange.
Yes. Cirkewwa is sheltered and diveable year-round. Winter visibility is often excellent. Water temperature drops to 15-16 degrees Celsius between December and February; a 5mm wetsuit is recommended below 20m. Some exposed Gozo sites close in winter swell — North Malta stays accessible.
Message us on WhatsApp with your certification and your available dates. We'll confirm the best North Malta sites for your level and arrange transport from Sliema.
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