Diving in Malta for Beginners

Warm, clear, calm water and dramatic underwater terrain make Malta one of Europe’s best places to learn to dive — and you can start with no experience at all. Here’s what beginners need to know.

Why Malta?

• Visibility of 30m+ and water that stays diveable most of the year.
• Easy shore entries — many sites are reached straight from the rocks.
• Wrecks, caves and reefs suitable for every level, often within one bay.

Best beginner sites

• Għar Lapsi — sheltered and shallow, a favourite for first dives.
• Cirkewwa — Malta’s premier dive park, with gentle reefs and two beginner-friendly wrecks.
• Dwejra, Gozo — the Inland Sea tunnel is unforgettable.

Try a dive — no certification needed

A “Discover Scuba” session lets you breathe underwater with an instructor in shallow water, no licence required:

Best season

Diving is possible year-round, but June to October offers the warmest water (up to 26°C). For the wider picture, see the best time to visit Malta.

Ready to get in? Explore all diving experiences across Malta and Gozo.