
Malta – £945pp
With its exceptional visibility, rich marine life, and diverse dive sites, Malta is a must-visit destination for scuba diving enthusiasts. Whether you’re exploring shipwrecks or navigating underwater caves, the Maltese waters promise an unforgettable diving adventure.
Key Features
– Clear Waters: Malta is renowned for its excellent visibility, often exceeding 30 meters (100 feet), making it perfect for both beginners and experienced divers.
– Rich Marine Life: Divers can encounter a variety of marine species, including barracudas, octopuses, and groupers. The diverse marine ecosystem offers a vibrant underwater environment.
– Underwater Landscapes: The island’s underwater topography includes caves, caverns, and tunnels. Notable dive sites like the Blue Hole, Inland Sea, and the Coral Gardens provide breath-taking underwater views.
Famous Wrecks
– HMS Maori: This World War II destroyer, sunk in Valletta harbour, is a popular dive site teeming with marine life.
– MV Rozi: A former tugboat sunk off the coast of Cirkewwa to create an artificial reef, now home to a plethora of marine creatures.
– P29 Patrol Boat: Another artificial reef near Cirkewwa, offering an accessible and intriguing wreck dive.
– Um El Faroud: One of the most famous wrecks in Malta, scuttled in 1998 after a tragic explosion. It lies at depths of 15-36 meters near Wied iz-Zurrieq. The wreck offers excellent penetration opportunities for advanced divers and is teeming with marine life like barracudas, squid, and sponges. Its historical significance and rich biodiversity make it a must-visit dive site.
Diving Conditions
– Water Temperature: Malta enjoys a Mediterranean climate, with water temperatures ranging from 15°C (59°F) in winter to 26°C (79°F) in summer.
– Diving Season: While diving is possible year-round, the best conditions are typically from May to October.
Includes accomodation in a shared apartment, transfers to and from the airport and 12 dive pack including 3 islands – Malta, Gozo and Comino (weather dependant).
**does not include flight or equipment hire.
