{"id":8503,"date":"2024-03-02T08:31:10","date_gmt":"2024-03-02T08:31:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/okdivingmalta.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=8503"},"modified":"2026-06-14T14:50:09","modified_gmt":"2026-06-14T14:50:09","slug":"try-dive-discover-scuba-diving","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/okdivingmalta.com\/en\/product\/try-dive-discover-scuba-diving\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover Scuba Diving in Malta \u2013 Try diving for the first time"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Discover Scuba Diving in Malta \u2014 St. Paul&#8217;s Bay&#8217;s most reviewed diving experience.<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><em>&#8220;It was my first time diving and I loved it so much! Everyone was so nice and wanted to help with everything. If I am ever coming back, I would definitely dive with them.&#8221;<\/em><br \/>\n\u2014 E.N. \u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50 Google<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>\u2b50 4.9 out of 5 \u00b7 Over 800 Google reviews<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/okdivingmalta.com\/en\/product\/try-dive-discover-scuba-diving\/\" style=\"background-color:#1570a2;color:#fdc113;padding:12px 24px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:bold;border-radius:4px;display:inline-block;margin:16px 0;\">\ud83d\udc47 Book now \u2014 only \u20ac35 deposit<\/a><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h3>Does this sound familiar?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;I want to try diving but I&#8217;m not a confident swimmer.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;I&#8217;m worried I&#8217;ll panic underwater.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;I don&#8217;t want to be thrown into the sea without proper preparation.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>That&#8217;s exactly what won&#8217;t happen here.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h3>Your first dive, done right<\/h3>\n<p>Before entering the sea, you&#8217;ll practise in our heated outdoor pool at 27\u00b0C \u2014 no currents, no depth, at your own pace. Only when you feel ready do you take the next step.<\/p>\n<p>The result: you reach the sea with confidence, not fear.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h3>What you&#8217;ll get<\/h3>\n<p><strong>You enter the water with confidence, not fear<\/strong><br \/>\nOur heated 27\u00b0C pool is your practice zone. No rush, no depth. When you&#8217;re ready \u2014 and only then \u2014 you head to the sea.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Your own instructor, not a group leader<\/strong><br \/>\nMaximum 4 people per instructor. Someone who knows your name, reads how you&#8217;re feeling and adjusts the pace for you \u2014 not for the group.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A real dive in the Mediterranean<\/strong><br \/>\nWarm water, no currents, visibility of up to 30 metres. Malta is one of the best places in Europe to dive for the first time \u2014 and you&#8217;ll feel it.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h3>How your day works<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Step 1 \u2014 Arrive and meet your instructor<\/strong><br \/>\nAt our centre in St. Paul&#8217;s Bay. We&#8217;ll walk you through everything: how to breathe underwater, basic hand signals and how to use the equipment. No jargon, no rush.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2 \u2014 Practise in the heated pool<\/strong><br \/>\n27\u00b0C, no waves, no depth. This is where you build confidence. Only when you feel ready do we move on.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3 \u2014 Dive the Mediterranean<\/strong><br \/>\nWith your instructor beside you at all times, you&#8217;ll explore Malta&#8217;s crystal-clear waters down to 12 metres. Fish, rocks, light filtering through the water. An experience you won&#8217;t forget.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h3>What&#8217;s included \u2014 everything, no surprises<\/h3>\n<p>\u2705 Full diving equipment (wetsuit, tank, regulator, mask, fins, BCD)<br \/>\n\u2705 Heated outdoor pool (27\u00b0C)<br \/>\n\u2705 Open-water dive in the Mediterranean<br \/>\n\u2705 PADI &amp; SSI certified instructor beside you at all times<br \/>\n\u2705 Maximum 4 people per instructor<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/okdivingmalta.com\/en\/product\/try-dive-discover-scuba-diving\/\" style=\"background-color:#1570a2;color:#fdc113;padding:12px 24px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:bold;border-radius:4px;display:inline-block;margin:16px 0;\">\ud83d\udc47 Book now \u2014 only \u20ac35 deposit<\/a><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h3>Summer spots fill fast \u2014 and small groups are our policy<\/h3>\n<p>We&#8217;re not a tourist factory. Maximum 4 people per instructor is how we operate \u2014 and in July and August spots go weeks in advance.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcc5 Choose your preferred dates during checkout. We&#8217;ll confirm availability by email within 24 hours.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h3>Frequently asked questions<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Do I need to be a good swimmer?<\/strong><br \/>\nYou don&#8217;t need to be a strong swimmer. You do need to feel comfortable in water. The pool session will help you build confidence before you reach the sea.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is it safe if I&#8217;ve never dived before?<\/strong><br \/>\nYes. Malta&#8217;s Mediterranean is ideal for beginners \u2014 warm water, no currents and excellent visibility. Your instructor will be beside you the entire time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How do I choose my date?<\/strong><br \/>\nDuring checkout you can enter the days you&#8217;ll be in Malta. We&#8217;ll confirm availability by email within 24 hours.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can I cancel if my plans change?<\/strong><br \/>\nYes. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your dive. Send an email to info@okdivingmalta.com with your order number.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h3>Loved it? Take it further.<\/h3>\n<p>If after your taster dive you decide to get fully certified, we&#8217;ll give you a discount on the Open Water Diver course. Email us at <a href=\"mailto:info@okdivingmalta.com\">info@okdivingmalta.com<\/a> and we&#8217;ll tell you more.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h3>Important before booking<\/h3>\n<p>Please check our <a href=\"https:\/\/okdivingmalta.com\/en\/medical-form\/\">medical form<\/a> before booking. The form is filled in at the centre on the day of the activity. If you answer Yes to any question marked with an asterisk, you will need a medical certificate to dive.<\/p>\n<p>\u26a0\ufe0f You cannot dive within 12 hours of a flight.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<div style=\"max-width:480px;margin:24px 0;\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"270\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RcfR_THd47A\" title=\"Discover Scuba Diving OK Diving Malta\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen style=\"border-radius:8px;\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/okdivingmalta.com\/en\/product\/try-dive-discover-scuba-diving\/\" style=\"background-color:#1570a2;color:#fdc113;padding:12px 24px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:bold;border-radius:4px;display:inline-block;margin:16px 0;\">\ud83d\udc47 Book now \u2014 only \u20ac35 deposit<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><strong>\u2b50 4.9 \u00b7 Over 800 Google reviews<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Always wanted to breathe underwater? In 3 hours you&#8217;ll dive the Mediterranean \u2014 with your own instructor, full equipment included and no experience needed.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcc5 <strong>Choose your dates during checkout. We confirm availability within 24 hours.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udc47 Book now \u2014 only \u20ac35 deposit<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":8541,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[84,232],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-8503","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-beginners-courses","7":"product_cat-first-experience-try-diving","9":"first","10":"instock","11":"taxable","12":"shipping-taxable","13":"purchasable","14":"product-type-simple"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/okdivingmalta.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/8503","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/okdivingmalta.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/okdivingmalta.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/okdivingmalta.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8541"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/okdivingmalta.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8503"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/okdivingmalta.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=8503"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/okdivingmalta.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=8503"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/okdivingmalta.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=8503"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}