Course overview

Go beyond a single try dive with the SSI Basic Diver programme in Malta and Gozo, which teaches the core scuba skills and lets you make supervised dives to around 12 metres. Training in the calm, clear water off Gozo and Cirkewwa, you build real competence and can later upgrade the credit toward full Open Water certification. No prior experience is required.

What you’ll learn

Prerequisites

What's included · What's not

Included
  • SSI Basic Diver digital academics via the SSI app
  • Confined or shallow-water skill development
  • Supervised open-water dives to around 12 metres
  • All scuba equipment provided
  • SSI digital training materials
  • SSI Basic Diver certification (credits toward Open Water Diver)
Not included
  • Flights and airport transfers
  • Accommodation
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities

The SSI Basic Diver pathway

SSI Basic Diver is a recognised entry certification that lets you dive under professional supervision and credits directly toward the full SSI Open Water Diver rating when you continue.

Where you'll dive in Malta Gozo

Basic Diver training uses sheltered, shallow shore sites on Gozo and around Cirkewwa, where calm, clear conditions make learning the fundamentals relaxed and rewarding.

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Not included? Sort the rest of your trip

Flights and accommodation aren’t part of the course price, here’s how to book them around your dates.

Getting there

Fly into Malta (MLA) · 10-12 hours from India.

Where to stay

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