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It offers a wide choice of dive schools with a track record of some 30 years in the industry. Professional, qualified diving staff are trained to teach all levels, from beginners to instructor courses.

Schools are located across the Islands, so you will always find one near your hotel. There is no need to bring your own equipment as schools provide all you need.

Most schools run courses leading to internationally-recognised diving qualifications. The most common are the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI), the British Sub-Aqua Club (BSAC) and the Confederation Mondiale des Activites Subaquatiques (CMAS).

The long track record of the diving industry here, coupled with safe, clear waters – there are no tides and few strong currents – makes the Islands ideal for first-timers and novice divers. Most schools offer long weekend taster course or beginners’ dives to give you a feel for what’s involved. Tuition starts on land, followed by a pool orientation session before your first sea dive of around 30 minutes.

The next level, usually a four-day course, combines shore-based instruction with up to six open water dives with the instructor. To gain an entry-level diving qualification you will need to spend more time, up to six days. Check with individual dive schools for details and prices.

Experienced, qualified divers can rent equipment and dive, so long as they are accompanied. Qualified instructors can take their own groups diving in Malta, but need to check the medical and safety regulations before diving here.

Who can help me dive?

Most diving schools in Malta are members of the local Professional Dive Schools Association, an organisation that considers safety and well-being of divers paramount. It also works to ensure that dive sites are protected and accessible and that divers here are conscious of the need to safeguard the archaeological and natural underwater heritage of the Islands.

For more information, contact:

PDSA, 1 Msida Court,
61 Msida Sea Front, Msida, MALTA
www.digigate.net/divers
E-Mail: pdsa@digigate.net

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