Three guided dives in a single full day. Three sites, three briefings, one expert guide throughout. The most dives you can comfortably fit into one day in Malta.
Three dives across one day is the fastest way to cover Malta's range as an Open Water diver. Morning and afternoon dives are planned at Open Water-appropriate depths. The third dive, often late afternoon, is typically a shallower profile with high marine life density: damselfish, barracuda, amberjack, and octopus are common at this time of day.
Full kit throughout, three briefings, all sites chosen by your guide based on conditions and your cert level.
A sample of the species you can expect to encounter on a guided dive in Malta. Click any card to read the full species guide.
5–50m
Epinephelus marginatus
0–100m
Muraena helena
0–100m
Octopus vulgaris
5–200m
Anthias anthias
0–50m
Corynactis viridis
3–200m
Labrus mixtus
0–100m
Echinaster sepositus
5–80m
Palinurus elephas
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.
Mask, fins, wetsuit, BCD, regulators. Fitted and checked. Tank included for all three dives.
A qualified diveshack instructor leads all three dives. The same guide is with you from arrival to final debrief.
Three separate sites planned for maximum variety: shallow reef, wreck, and a deeper or specialist location matched to your cert.
Full debrief after the third dive. Logbook stamped on request. Photos and site notes shared by guide.
| 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 |
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.
Generally light. Some northern sites see mild current at the arch. Always manageable with guide planning.
May through October. Peak summer gives the warmest water and flattest conditions. Book ahead in July and August.
Among the best in the Mediterranean. Average 22–32m depending on season. Harbour sites slightly less than open coast.
Any agency accepted: SSI, PADI, CMAS, BSAC, or equivalent. Bring proof as a physical card or screenshot. Any cert level accepted for all three dives in this package.
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.
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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Three sites, three full briefings. The maximum dives in a single day session.
Medical fitness declaration may be required. Guide selects all three sites based on conditions and cert level. An alternative of comparable interest will always be offered if conditions change.
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