PADI Discover Scuba Diving — Malta (Scuba Life)
Try scuba for the first time with Scuba Life Malta, a PADI 5 Star dive centre in Mellieħa, five minutes from Cirkewwa. In half a day: a short briefing, basic skills practice and one supervised shallow dive from shore. No experience needed, from age 10. €110 per person.
Malta, Malta · €110 per person, half day
What is this tour like?
Scuba Life Malta is a PADI 5 Star dive centre in Mellieħa, five minutes from Cirkewwa, running small, friendly groups. Most people start with Discover Scuba Diving to try it out: in half a day you get a short briefing, practise basic skills and make one supervised shallow dive from shore. No experience or certification is needed; the minimum age is 10.
The dive site depends on the weather: the centre may change the site when sea state or visibility require it. Before the activity you complete the PADI medical statement; if any answer is yes, you need a doctor's written approval to dive.
Discover Scuba Diving Plus (€155, half or full day) adds a second guided dive at a different site. Children from 8 can try Bubble Maker (€80, 1 hour): a supervised pool session in water no deeper than 2 m. If you want to certify, the next step is the 3-day PADI Open Water Diver course (€540).
What are the highlights?
- Half-day PADI Discover Scuba Diving — no experience needed, age 10+
- Centre in Mellieħa, five minutes from Cirkewwa
- Small, friendly groups with personal attention
- One supervised shallow dive from shore
- DSD Plus adds a second guided dive at a different site; Bubble Maker for kids from 8
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What's included in the price?
- A short briefing and basic skills practice
- One supervised shallow dive from shore
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Where do we meet?
Scuba Life Malta, 20 Triq Monsinjur Moses Debono, Mellieħa, Malta. The dive site may differ from the centre; we confirm the meeting point when you book.
Exact meeting point shared after booking.
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