SSI Try Scuba Diving in Sliema — Dive Systems Malta
Your first breaths underwater with Dive Systems Malta, an SSI Diamond Dive Centre on the waterfront at Exiles Bay, Sliema. In 2–3 hours an instructor teaches basic skills such as mask clearing and regulator recovery in shallow, confined water. From age 8; €85 per person.
Malta, Malta · 2h · €85 per person, VAT included
What is this tour like?
Dive Systems Malta is an SSI Diamond Dive Centre on the promenade at Tower Point, Exiles Bay, in the centre of Sliema. SSI Try Scuba is for complete beginners from age 8 who want to feel what breathing underwater is like before committing to a course.
After a short orientation on equipment and essential techniques, your instructor takes you into shallow, confined water and guides you through basic skills such as mask clearing and regulator recovery, then you swim around in the shallows. Groups are small, with a maximum of 4 divers per instructor. The session lasts 2–3 hours, and the price includes basic equipment rental and the instructor.
If you want more, the next step is the SSI Basic Diver programme, which goes deeper: €135 per person, or €220 for two people with the couples offer. Try Scuba also earns credits towards the SSI Scuba Diver course (2 full days) or the SSI Open Water course (3 full days). After diving, leave at least 12 hours before your flight. Check the medical questionnaire in advance: if you answer 'yes' to any question, bring a medical certificate from a doctor.
What are the highlights?
- SSI Diamond Dive Centre on the water's edge in Sliema
- No prior diving experience or certification needed — minimum age 8
- Basic skills such as mask clearing and regulator recovery, all in shallow, confined water
- Basic equipment rental and instructor included; up to 4 divers per instructor
- Credits earned count toward SSI Scuba Diver (2 days) or SSI Open Water (3 days)
How does the day go, hour by hour?
- Orientation
A short session on the equipment and essential scuba techniques.
- Skills in shallow, confined water
Your instructor guides you through basic skills such as mask clearing and regulator recovery.
- Swim in the shallows
Once you are comfortable, you move around in shallow water with your instructor.
What's included in the price?
- SSI Try Scuba session with an instructor
- Rental of basic dive equipment
- Orientation and skills practice in shallow, confined water
- SSI Try Scuba credits toward further certification
What's not included?
- Medical certificate from a doctor, if you answer 'yes' on the medical questionnaire
What should you know before you go?
Who runs this tour?
Where do we meet?
Dive Systems Malta, Tower Road, Tower Point, Exiles Bay, Sliema SLM1601. On the promenade at the waterfront. Exact meeting point confirmed after booking.
Exact meeting point shared after booking.
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