Dive Sites

Malta offers an exceptional diving experience, catering to both beginners and experienced divers. Most dive sites are accessible from the shore, offering easy and convenient diving experience, though boat dives are also available. There's a lot to choose from - epic shipwrecks, reefs, caves and everything in between.

DiveBase, House Reef

Min Depth 2 m / 7 feet Max Depth 12 m / 39 feet Difficulty Easy Certification -

Welcome to our house reef! It's a perfect dive site for first experience, courses, refresh, and night dives. There is an underwater canyon, fields of posidonia, large mooring blocks and many hiding places for octopus and moray eels.

Cirkewwa, P29

Min Depth 30 m / 98 feet Max Depth 37 m / 121 feet Difficulty Advanced Certification Advanced Open Water Diver

The P29 is an iconic dive site located in the clear, azure waters of the Cirkewwa Marine Park. This former East German minesweeper was scuttled in 2007 to create an artificial reef. It has since become a haven for marine life. The P29 lies at 36 meters with its structure intact. The option to penetrate the wreck is available to experienced recreational divers.

Cirkewwa, MV Rozi

Min Depth 30 m / 98 feet Max Depth 36 m / 118 feet Difficulty Advanced Certification Advanced Open Water Diver

The Rozi is one of Malta's most popular dive sites. This former tugboat, scuttled in 1992, lies upright at a depth of approximately 36 meters close to the Cirkewwa ferry terminal. Its structure remains largely intact, offering divers an intriguing exploration opportunity. The Rozi is not only impressive due to its history and structure, but it is also home to an array of marine life including moray eels and groupers.

Cirkewwa, Jars

Min Depth 18 m / 59 feet Max Depth 20 m / 66 feet Difficulty Easy Certification Open Water Diver

The Cirkewwa Jars is a unique dive site in Malta. It derives its name from a number of amphoras (antique ceramic jars) that have been deliberately sunk into the seabed at a depth of approximately 12-18 meters. While these jars aren't of historical significance, they attract marine life. Surrounded by fish, it's an interesting underwater journey into this man-made aquatic ecosystem.

Cirkewwa, The Arch

Min Depth 18 m / 59 feet Max Depth 20 m / 66 feet Difficulty Easy Certification Open Water Diver

The Arch is a spectacular dive site in the Cirkewwa Marine Park. This natural underwater archway, sitting at a depth of around 20 meters, is quite a sight. It offers an immersive diving experience, taking divers beneath its magnificent structure into a world of marine life, nudibranches, octopuses and a variety of fish species. It's a beautiful dive for underwater exploration and photography.

Zurrieq, Um El-Faroud

Min Depth 25 m / 82 feet Max Depth 36 m / 118 feet Difficulty Advanced Certification Advanced Open Water Diver

The Um El-Faroud is a legendary shipwreck dive site in Malta. It was a 110-meter long Libyan oil tanker. It is the second largest shipwreck in Europe. It was scuttled in 1998 at a depth of around 40 meters. It was split into two sections by a great storm. It takes many dives to explore the whole wreck including the engine room. As divers navigate through this enormous wreck, they encounter a thriving ecosystem of marine life, including groupers, breams, moray eels, and barracudas. The Um El-Faroud, with its dramatic history and remarkable biodiversity, promises an unforgettable diving experience.

Zurrieq, The Point

Min Depth 18 m / 59 feet Max Depth 20 m / 66 feet Difficulty Easy Certification Open Water Diver

It's a lovely dive along the reef and through an underwater canyon. It's very likely to see groupers, amberjacks, moray eels, octopus and sometimes barracudas. It's a good opportunity for underwater photography.

Ghar Lapsi, Caves

Min Depth 15 m / 49 feet Max Depth 18 m / 59 feet Difficulty Easy Certification Open Water Diver

The Ghar Lapsi dive site is famous for its unique topography, crystal-clear turquoise waters and abundance of marine life. It's located near a small, charming fishing village. There is an underwater cave system with a large tunnel and a few swim-throughs. It's accessible to recreational divers of all levels as you can clearly see multiple exits at all times.

St. Paul's Bay, MV Imperial Eagle

Min Depth 40 m / 131 feet Max Depth 40 m / 131 feet Difficulty Expert Certification Deep Diver

The MV Imperial Eagle, a former ferry boat intentionally scuttled in 1999, offers the excitement of wreck diving at a depth of roughly 40 meters. This 45-meter long vessel now serves as an artificial reef and a haven for marine life. Just 150 meters away lies the underwater Christ Statue, a tribute to the Catholic faith, blessed by Pope John Paul II, which was submerged in 1990 to honor Maltese fishermen. The statue has since been colonized by marine creatures, adding to the site's appeal.

Gozo, Blue Hole

Min Depth 18 m / 59 feet Max Depth 40 m / 131 feet Difficulty Advanced Certification Open Water Diver

The Blue Hole is one of the Mediterranean's most famous dive sites. It's located on the west coast of Gozo near where the Azure Window used to be before it collapsed. The dive starts with a descent into the Blue Hole and into a cave with an exit to the open water, and the remains of the Azure Window that now create a labyrinth for divers to explore. The marine life is very rich. You can usually meet large amberjacks, groupers, and tunas.

Gozo, Inland Sea

Min Depth 18 m / 59 feet Max Depth 40 m / 131 feet Difficulty Advanced Certification Open Water Diver

The Inland Sea in Gozo is a popular dive site. It's located right next to the Blue Hole. The dive starts in a lagoon with a long tunnel that leads to the open water. Divers passing through the tunnel have an amazing view of the light at the end of the tunnel and a drop-off into the deep sea. The dive continues along the reef. You can usually see a lot of amberjacks and groupers.

Gozo, MV Karwela

Min Depth 30 m / 98 feet Max Depth 40 m / 131 feet Difficulty Expert Certification Deep Diver

The MV Karwela in Gozo is a must-dive spot for deep divers who enjoy wrecks. This former passenger ferry was scuttled in 2006 to create an artificial reef. It rests at a depth of around 40 meters. The ship is 50 meters long, providing a great opportunity for exploration. The unique staircase inside the wreck is very impressive. Over the years the Karwela has become home to several marine species and the clear waters offer good visibility. It's a diving experience that offers a mix of history and marine exploration.

Gozo, MV Comino Land

Min Depth 30 m / 98 feet Max Depth 40 m / 131 feet Difficulty Expert Certification Deep Diver

The MV Cominoland used to be a passenger ferry. It was deliberately scuttled in 2006 right next to MV Karwela to create an artificial reef and a diving hotspot. It's resting at a depth of approximately 36 meters. Well-preserved structure and rich marine life it attracts makes it a nice dive for deep divers.

Gozo, MV Hephaestus

Min Depth 30 m / 98 feet Max Depth 40 m / 131 feet Difficulty Expert Certification Deep Diver

MV Hephaestus was a 595-ton oil tanker. On the morning of 10th February 2018, it was caught in a severe storm and ran aground in Qawra. In 2022, it was recovered, cleaned and scuttled in Gozo. It rests at a depth of about 46 meters next to MV Karwela and MV Cominoland. The depth of the dive is 30-40 meters.

Gozo, Middle Finger

Min Depth 18 m / 59 feet Max Depth 20 m / 66 feet Difficulty Easy Certification Open Water Diver

The Middle Finger dive site is a stunning underwater landscape located off the coast of Ras Il-Hobz bay in Gozo. It's a natural rock formation, resembling a raised middle finger. Divers love to explore the fascinating vertical reef, which plunges from the surface down to a depth of around 55 meters. Great visibility makes the drop-off an amazing sight. The reef is famous for rich marine life.

Comino, P31

Min Depth 18 m / 59 feet Max Depth 20 m / 66 feet Difficulty Easy Certification Open Water Diver

The P31, formerly a 52-meter-long patrol boat for the Armed Forces of Malta, was deliberately scuttled in 2009 in Comino, next to the famous Blue Lagoon. It's resting at a depth of 18 meters and serves as an artificial reef. The wreck is accessible to divers of all experience levels and can be penetrated all the way through. Our boat stops directly above the wreck and the depth of the dive is relatively shallow which allows divers to spend a lot of time exploring.

Comino, Santa Marija Caves

Min Depth 12 m / 39 feet Max Depth 18 m / 59 feet Difficulty Easy Certification Open Water Diver

The Santa Maria Caves is a unique dive site. It's a network of 10 caves along the northern cliff of Comino. It's a shallow dive accessible to divers of all experience levels. The natural beauty, diverse marine life and exciting underwater topography offer good opportunities for underwater photography.

Valletta, HMS Maori

Min Depth 12 m / 39 feet Max Depth 15 m / 49 feet Difficulty Easy Certification Open Water Diver

The HMS Maori was a British destroyer ship known for its high speed and heavy firepower. During World War II, the HMS Maori was involved in several significant naval battles, including the pursuit, and sinking of the German battleship Bismarck. In 1942, it was sunk by German bombers while docked in the Valletta Great Harbour. The remains of the ship including the bow and midsection were moved to Valletta St. Elmo Bay and scuttled at a shallow depth of 14 meters.

Manoel Island, X127

Min Depth 12 m / 39 feet Max Depth 22 m / 72 feet Difficulty Easy Certification Open Water Diver

The X127, aka the Carolita, is a former British water and fuel lighter used during World War II. It was sunk in 1942 and rests in the Manoel Island harbour. The wreck is positioned at an angle starting from the depth of 5 meters all the way down to 22 meters. Divers of all experience levels can choose a flexible exploration route appropriate for their certification.

Sliema, Tug 2

Min Depth 12 m / 39 feet Max Depth 22 m / 72 feet Difficulty Easy Certification Open Water Diver

The Tug 2 was working as a tugboat in the Valletta Grand Harbour. In 2013, at the end of its service, it was scuttled in Exiles, off the coast of Sliema to create an artificial reef and an underwater attraction for divers. It rests at a depth of about 22 meters. It's a nice dive for beginners and intermediate divers.