{"id":10294,"date":"2025-04-07T08:36:02","date_gmt":"2025-04-07T08:36:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/okdivingmalta.com\/faq-frequently-asked-questions\/"},"modified":"2025-06-29T15:06:33","modified_gmt":"2025-06-29T15:06:33","slug":"faq-frequently-asked-questions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/okdivingmalta.com\/en\/faq-frequently-asked-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ &#8211; Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"189\">Scuba Diving in Malta \u2013 Your Complete FAQ Guide by OK Diving Malta<\/h2>\n<p>Looking to dive in Malta? This guide answers the most common questions from divers planning their trip to the Maltese Islands. Whether you&#8217;re a beginner or a certified diver, you&#8217;ll find everything you need to know before booking your next underwater adventure with OK Diving Malta.<\/p>\n<p><b>\ud83c\udf0a Is Malta good for diving?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>\ud83d\udc49<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/okdivingmalta.com\/en\/shop\/\"> <b>Book Your Dive Now<\/b><\/a><b> \ud83d\udc48<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Absolutely! Malta is one of the best destinations for <b>scuba diving in Europe<\/b>. The islands offer:<br \/>\n\u2705 Crystal-clear waters with visibility up to <b>30 meters<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b> \u2705 Warm sea temperatures, reaching <b>28\u00b0C in summer<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b> \u2705 A variety of dive sites, including <b>reefs, caves, and WWII wrecks<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b> \u2705 Rich marine life such as octopuses, seahorses, and groupers<\/p>\n<p>The combination of underwater landscapes, history, and easy access makes <b>diving in Malta<\/b> an unforgettable experience.<\/p>\n<p><b>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f What is the best time to dive in Malta?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>\ud83d\udc49<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/okdivingmalta.com\/en\/shop\/\"> <b>Secure Your Spot for the Season<\/b><\/a><b> \ud83d\udc48<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The <b>best diving season in Malta<\/b> is from <b>April to October<\/b>. Here&#8217;s what to expect:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\u2600\ufe0f <b>Summer (June\u2013August)<\/b>: Warmest sea temperatures and excellent visibility.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\ud83c\udf3c <b>Spring &amp; Autumn (April\u2013May &amp; September\u2013October)<\/b>: Pleasant conditions, ideal for quieter diving.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\u2744\ufe0f <b>Winter (November\u2013March)<\/b>: Diving is possible but conditions vary\u2014expect cooler water and some wind.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Booking in advance during high season is highly recommended.<\/p>\n<p><b>\ud83d\udcb8 How much does scuba diving cost in Malta?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>\ud83d\udc49<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/okdivingmalta.com\/en\/shop\/\"> <b>See Our Full Price List and Book<\/b><\/a><b> \ud83d\udc48<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Our <b>Malta dive packages<\/b> are flexible and affordable:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Basic Package<\/b>: \u20ac85 (2 dives) \u2014 tanks and weights included<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Full Equipment Package<\/b>: \u20ac105 (2 dives) \u2014 includes wetsuit, BCD, regulator, mask, snorkel, fins, and boots<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Extras:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Night dive<\/b>: +\u20ac15<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Boat dive to Comino<\/b>: +\u20ac30<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Gozo trip<\/b>: +\u20ac25 (ferry &amp; transport)<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>15L tank<\/b>: +\u20ac2.5<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Group rates and custom packages available.<\/p>\n<p><b>\ud83c\udf21\ufe0f How warm is the sea in Malta for diving?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Sea temperatures in Malta range from <b>15\u00b0C to 28\u00b0C<\/b>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>April\u2013June<\/b>: 17\u201321\u00b0C \u2192 5\u20137mm wetsuit recommended<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>July\u2013September<\/b>: 24\u201328\u00b0C \u2192 3\u20135mm wetsuit or shorty<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>October\u2013November<\/b>: 20\u201323\u00b0C \u2192 5\u20137mm wetsuit or semi-dry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Thermoclines can cause temperature shifts at depth, so check with our guides before choosing your gear.<\/p>\n<p><b>\ud83d\udc20 What diving courses does OK Diving Malta offer?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>\ud83d\udc49<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/okdivingmalta.com\/en\/shop\/\"> <b>Explore Our Courses &amp; Book Online<\/b><\/a><b> \ud83d\udc48<\/b><\/p>\n<p>We offer <b>SSI and PADI courses in Malta<\/b> for all levels:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>\ud83e\udd3f Discover Scuba Diving<\/b>: Try diving for the first time. No experience needed<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>\ud83c\udfc5 Open Water Diver<\/b>: Get certified to dive up to <b>18 meters<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>\ud83c\udf0c Advanced Open Water<\/b>: Dive up to <b>30 meters<\/b>, develop skills and confidence<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>\ud83d\udea8 Rescue Diver<\/b>: Learn to prevent and manage dive emergencies<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>\ud83c\udf0d Divemaster<\/b>: Start your professional diving journey<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Specialty courses include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>\ud83c\udf0a Deep Diving<\/b> \u2013 Safely explore depths below 30 meters<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>\u2693 Wreck Diving<\/b> \u2013 Navigate and enjoy Malta\u2019s iconic shipwrecks<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>\ud83e\uddea Nitrox<\/b> \u2013 Use enriched air to extend your bottom time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>\u2753 Is diving safe for beginners in Malta?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Yes, absolutely. Malta is one of the safest places to learn scuba diving:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Calm, sheltered sites ideal for first-time divers<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Experienced, certified instructors<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Small groups and personalized instruction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>\ud83c\udfca\u200d\u2642\ufe0f Do I need to be a strong swimmer to dive?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t need to be an athlete, but basic swimming skills are important:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Swim <b>200 meters<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Float or tread water for <b>10 minutes<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>\ud83e\ude7a Do I need a medical certificate to dive?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re in good health, a certificate is usually not required. You\u2019ll fill out a <b>medical questionnaire<\/b> before diving. If any answers are \u201cyes,\u201d you\u2019ll need a doctor\u2019s note confirming you&#8217;re fit to dive.<\/p>\n<p><b>\ud83d\udc76 What\u2019s the minimum age to start diving in Malta?<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>10 years old<\/b>: Minimum for Open Water certification<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>8+ years<\/b>: Can try scuba in the pool with our <b>Bubble Maker<\/b> experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>\u23f1\ufe0f How long does it take to become Open Water certified?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u2705 Typically <b>3 days<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b> \ud83d\udcd8 Includes theory, shallow water practice, and four open water dives<br \/>\n\ud83d\udd52 Extra training? A 4th day can be added for a small fee<\/p>\n<p><b>\ud83e\uddf3 Is scuba gear included?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Yes, all gear is included in our <b>full equipment packages<\/b>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Wetsuit<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Mask + snorkel<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">BCD + regulator<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Boots + fins<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Tank + weights<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We also offer gear rental by item if needed.<\/p>\n<p><b>\ud83c\udf0d What languages do you teach diving in?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Our instructors speak:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\u2705 <b>English<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\u2705 <b>Spanish<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\u2705 <b>French<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\u2705 <b>Italian<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please mention your preferred language when booking.<\/p>\n<p><b>\ud83c\udfaf Are PADI &amp; SSI diving certifications valid worldwide?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Yes. All our courses are certified through <b>PADI and SSI<\/b>, two of the most recognized scuba diving organizations in the world.<\/p>\n<p><b>\u2708\ufe0f How long should I wait before flying after diving?<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">After one dive: wait <b>12 hours<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">After multiple dives: wait <b>18\u201324 hours<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This helps avoid decompression sickness.<\/p>\n<p><b>\ud83d\ude90 Do you provide transport to dive sites?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u2705 Yes! Free hotel pickup in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">St. Paul\u2019s Bay<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Bu\u0121ibba<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Qawra<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>\ud83c\udfe8 Do you offer help with accommodation or airport transfers?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>We don\u2019t offer rooms ourselves, but we can recommend trusted local stays. For transport, use:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Malta Transfer Shuttle<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>eCabs<\/b> or <b>Bolt<\/b> (pre-booked taxi services)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>\ud83e\udded How do I get to Malta?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u2708\ufe0f Fly into Malta International Airport (MLA) from anywhere in Europe \u2014 low-cost airlines operate daily. Book early for the best prices!<br \/>\n\ud83d\udea2 Prefer slow travel? Take a ferry from mainland Italy via Sicily.<\/p>\n<p><b>\ud83d\udccd How do I get to OK Diving Malta?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re in <b>St. Paul\u2019s Bay<\/b>, just a few minutes from bus stops <b>Aristarku<\/b> and <b>Parades<\/b>. Easy to reach from anywhere on the island.<\/p>\n<p><b>\ud83d\udce6 Can I bring my own dive gear?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u2705 Absolutely. We offer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Gear storage<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Rinse + drying area<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Or you can rent everything from us at a special rate.<\/p>\n<p><b>\ud83d\udcbc What should I bring with me?<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Swimsuit, towel, water, and sunscreen<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Certification card &amp; logbook (if certified)<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Doctor\u2019s note (if needed)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>\ud83e\uddfe Are there any extra fees?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Yes, but only for special requests:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Boat dive to Comino: <b>\u20ac30<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Gozo dive trip: <b>\u20ac25<\/b> (includes ferry)<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Night dive: <b>\u20ac15<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">15L tank: <b>\u20ac2.5<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>\ud83d\udccd Can I choose where to dive?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll do our best to accommodate your preferences! However, final dive site decisions are made by our <b>Diving Director<\/b>, based on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Weather<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Experience level<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Group size<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>\ud83d\udcdc What\u2019s your cancellation policy?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>\ud83d\udc49<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/okdivingmalta.com\/en\/shop\/\"> <b>Check Availability &amp; Reserve Today<\/b><\/a><b> \ud83d\udc48<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Full refund if cancelled <b>7+ days<\/b> in advance<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">No refund of deposit for cancellations with <b>less than 7 days<\/b> notice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>\u2753 Still have questions?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udce7 Email: info@okdivingmalta.com<br \/>\n\ud83d\udcde Phone: +356 9974 0479<\/p>\n<p>Let us help you make the most of your next scuba trip to Malta!<\/p>\n<p><b>\ud83d\udc49<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/okdivingmalta.com\/en\/shop\/\"> <b>Book Your Dive Now \u2013 Start Your Adventure!<\/b><\/a><b> \ud83d\udc48<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Ready to dive in?<\/b> Contact us now or book your dive and explore the best of Malta underwater!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Scuba Diving in Malta \u2013 Your Complete FAQ Guide by OK Diving Malta Looking to dive in Malta? 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