Package Overview

Two sites. One day.

Two sites in one day as an Open Water diver. The guide typically pairs a shallower reef entry with a second site that makes use of remaining no-deco time. Expect grouper, bream, damselfish, and octopus across both dives. Malta's visibility regularly runs to 20m-plus at Open Water depths.

Full kit for both dives, two separate briefings, surface interval on land with your guide.

Full equipment provided for both dives
Two separate site briefings
Sites selected for Open Water certification (max 18m each)
Surface interval on land with guide
Marine life across both profiles: grouper, octopus, moray eels, bream
Any certified diver, any agency

You're diving to 18m. Advanced Open Water takes you to 30m and opens Malta's best wrecks.

The P29 patrol boat, MV Karwela off Ghajnsielem, and the Um El Faroud outer hull at 35m are all out of reach on an Open Water card. The SSI Advanced Open Water course at diveshack takes 2 days and is completable within your dive week. The sites you unlock afterwards are in a different category.

SSI Advanced Open Water Deep Diver Specialty Enriched Air Nitrox

Four days. Three specialties. Full access to Malta's overhead environments.

The diveshack Triple Specialty bundle combines Deep Diver, Wreck Diver, and Nitrox in four days. Nitrox extends bottom time on the wrecks you're already diving. Wreck Diver certification opens full penetration on Um El Faroud, the P29 deep sections, and the ORP Kujawiak. Deep Diver pushes your depth limit and unlocks the Blue Hole wall in full.

Malta Triple Specialty Bundle SSI Deep Diver SSI Nitrox SSI Wreck Diver

Package Contents

Everything you need is included

Full scuba equipment for double dive Malta

Full equipment (both dives)

Mask, fins, wetsuit, BCD, regulators. Fitted and checked before each dive. Tank included.

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Expert guide

A qualified diveshack instructor leads both dives. Guide stays with the group from first entry to final exit.

Two different Malta dive sites in one day

Site variety

Two different sites chosen for each dive. Typically a wreck plus a reef, or two contrasting wrecks matched to conditions.

Surface interval support

Guide runs the surface interval between dives. Debrief dive one, log the marine life you spotted in our What Did You See? tool, then a full briefing before dive two.

Diving Conditions

When to Dive Malta

Season	Conditions	Temp	Rating
Jan – Mar	Calmer in the south. Some northern sites exposed to swell. Visibility excellent on calm days.	15–17°C	Fair
Apr – Jun	Conditions improve steadily. Excellent visibility from May. Water warms quickly through June.	17–22°C	Good
Jul – Sep	Flat calm Mediterranean. Best wreck conditions. Warm water, exceptional clarity.	24–27°C	Peak
Oct – Dec	Very good through October. Water stays warm into November. Fewer divers at sites.	18–24°C	Good

Average Visibility

Jan – Mar

22m

Apr – Jun

26m

Jul – Sep

32m

Oct – Dec

25m

What to Expect

Malta is diveable year-round. The Mediterranean's enclosed geography means no significant swell for most of the year, and water clarity is consistently excellent. Summer months bring glass-flat conditions and 24–27°C water. Winter diving is popular with experienced divers who appreciate empty sites and 20–25m visibility.

Current

Generally light. Some northern sites see mild current at the arch. Always manageable with guide planning.

Best time

May through October. Peak summer gives the warmest water and flattest conditions. Book ahead in July and August.

Visibility

Among the best in the Mediterranean. Average 22–32m depending on season. Harbour sites slightly less than open coast.

Requirements

Before You Book

Certification

Valid scuba certification

Any agency accepted: SSI, PADI, CMAS, BSAC, or equivalent. Bring proof as a physical card or screenshot. Any cert level accepted for both dives in this package.

Fitness

Basic swimming ability

You should be a comfortable swimmer. If you have been out of the water for 6 months or more, a Scuba Skills Update is required before this package (+€10). Speak to us before booking if unsure.

Measurements

Kit sizing info required

To prepare your equipment before you arrive, we need your height (cm), weight (kg), and EU shoe size. Provide these at the time of booking.

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Base price€116 per diver

Kit hire+€10 per dive (optional)

DurationFull day – approx. 8 hours

HoursMon – Sat 08:00 – 17:00

Location20 Qui Si Sana Seafront, Sliema

I need equipment hire

Total: €116

What to bring

Two different sites, two full briefings. Equipment hire covers both dives.

Certification card (or photo on phone)

Swimwear to wear under the wetsuit

Towel

Logbook if you want it stamped

Sunscreen (biodegradable preferred)

Water and a snack for the surface interval

Medical fitness declaration may be required. Guide selects both sites based on conditions and cert level. An alternative of comparable interest will always be offered if conditions change.

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Double
Dive

Two sites. One day.

Two dives. A genuine contrast.

Not available for technical divers.

What You Might See

Dusky Grouper

Mediterranean Moray

Common Octopus

Mediterranean Fairy Basslet

Jewel Anemone

Cuckoo Wrasse

Red Starfish

European Spiny Lobster

You're diving to 18m. Advanced Open Water takes you to 30m and opens Malta's best wrecks.

Four days. Three specialties. Full access to Malta's overhead environments.

Extend your tec range. diveshack runs the full SSI XR course pathway in Malta.