Your 1st underwater Experience in the crystal clear waters of Malta
FIRST SCUBA DIVING EXPERIENCE
If you love water and you are curious to discover what hides under the surface, PADI Discover Scuba® Diving is the right choice for you!
DiveBase Instructors are going to guide you through a 3 hour-long diving experience in a pleasant and calm environment respecting your learning times.
WHAT includes:
- 1 Intro session at DiveBase dive center
- 1 Training session at sea in shallow water
- 1 Dive at Sea in open water (max depth -12mt)
- Full Diving Equipment
- Instructor & Learning Material
- Insurance Coverage for the entire duration of the experience
- + EXTRA EXCITEMENT , add extra dive on a WWII wreck, dive in Comino islands (available from May to September) & get a video and pictures of the experience edited by our in-house Underwater Photographer.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
- to correctly use the diving equipment
- to equalize the water’s pressure on your ears
- to feel at ease underwater
- to swim with fins without efforts
- to hand signal to communicate underwater
Although this is not a scuba certification course, you’ll learn all the steps it takes to be a PADI certified diver. At the end of the experience, if concluded with success participants will get an Official PADI Certificate of Completion.
DIVING EQUIPMENT
Full diving equipment is provided by DiveBase dive center. Participants should bring their own bathing suit/shorts or bikini, towel and dry clothes.
REQUIREMENTS
Sufficient swimming skills are required, as well as being in good state of health.
Minimum age to participante is 10 y/o.
A Medical Screening Statement and Questionnaire must be answered before the start of this course. In case of positive answers DiveBase Team has the right to request an additional legal document of fitness to dive issued by a doctor or medical examiner. Please inform the Team before the start of the activity in case of medication taking, asthma, high blood pressure, heart complications, past COVID-19 positivity or had surgery in the past 12 months.
VERY IMPORTANT TO KNOW! After this diving activity you cannot take a flight. Leave 12 hours for non diving activities before taking a flight.
PRICES:
MALTA’S UNDERWATER PLAYGROUND
The Maltese Islands sit right in the middle of the Mediterranean, blessed with some of the clearest, warmest waters in Europe. Visibility here regularly exceeds 20 metres, often reaching 30 metres on calm summer days. That crystal‑clear window means you don’t just see the seabed – you feel part of it from your very first breath underwater. Thanks to sheltered bays and natural harbours, many beginner‑friendly sites are free from strong currents or swell, giving you a gentle, lake‑like environment to build confidence.
Beneath the surface, the limestone rock creates dramatic reefs, swim‑throughs and caves even in shallow water. You’re likely to spot colourful wrasse, damselfish, octopus and if you’re lucky a curious cuttlefish that might change colour right in front of your mask. The famous Maltese seahorses, moray eels and starfish make regular appearances too. Because the island’s dive sites are so accessible, your open‑water dive is often just a few metres from the shore, yet it feels like another world entirely.
SAFETY AND PROFESSIONAL GUIDANCE
Your comfort and safety come first. Every Discover Scuba Diving experience is led by a highly rated PADI Instructor who specialises in introducing newcomers to the underwater world. Before you get in the water, you’ll receive a thorough briefing that covers equipment, hand signals and what you can expect step by step. The team uses a maximum ratio of four students per instructor, but very often groups are even smaller – sometimes just one‑to‑one – so you never feel rushed or overlooked.
Training begins in shallow, standing‑depth water where you can lift your head at any moment. Under watchful eyes, you’ll practise regulator recovery, mask clearing and equalisation until the skills feel natural. Only when you signal you are ready do you descend gradually to the open‑water site, always staying within the safe 12‑metre limit. All equipment is serviced to manufacturer standards and regularly checked, and you are covered by comprehensive insurance for the entire activity. A surface‑support team member also monitors the entry point throughout your dive.
CAPTURE YOUR MEMORIES: UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO
Words can describe a first dive, but images make it unforgettable. DiveBase offers an in‑house underwater photography and videography service that turns your adventure into a shareable story. Our dedicated photographer joins your session with a professional‑grade compact camera system and dual‑video lights, ensuring colours stay vivid even at depth. The result is a crisp, edited clip and a set of high‑resolution stills that capture your real reactions – the first bubbles, the wide‑eyed smile behind the regulator and the moment you glide weightlessly over a reef.
The edited video typically runs between two and four minutes, set to music and ready for social media or family viewing. Phot hours of your dive, often via a private gallery link. This is an optional add‑on to your experience, and because it’s handled by a specialist who knows the site intimately, you can focus entirely on the dive while they chase the best angles. No selfie stick or shaky GoPro footage – just professional, mood‑filled memories of your first underwater moments.
PRACTICAL TIPS FOR YOUR FIRST DIVE
Preparing well helps you feel relaxed from the moment you arrive. Bring swimwear to wear under the wetsuit, a towel and reef‑safe sunscreen for after the dive. A reusable water bottle is a good idea – staying hydrated makes equalisation easier. Leave heavy meals and alcohol for after the experience; a light snack a couple of hours beforehand is fine. The dive centre provides secure lockers, hot‑water showers and changing rooms, so you can freshen up comfortably once you’re back on land.
Most participants from 10 years old upwards can join, and you don’t need any prior swimming or diving experience. A basic health questionnaire must be completed ahead of time – if you have certain medical conditions, a doctor’s clearance may be required, but the team will guide you through this step. Plan for the full three hours and arrive a few minutes early to settle in. Parking is available next to the centre, and public transport stops within a short walk. With everything arranged, all you need to bring is curiosity and a smile.