Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Malta

The top 49 dive and snorkel sites in Malta, ranked by diver reviews, with maps and photos. Read the Malta guide

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Xlendi Bay

4.0(1 review)Malta, Gozo Island

Xlendi Bay is a 4.0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Malta, Gozo Island which is accessible from shore based on 1 ratings.

BeginnerMax depth 32.8 ftShore entry

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The Rozi is a 40 meter harbor tug. She was sunk intentionally in 1992 (probably September 10th, 1992) for an underwater safari tour. The wreck is located at Marfa point (locally known as Cirkewwa). This is an outcrop of land in the Northwest of Malta, just next to the Gozo ferry boat jetty. This is 35m from the jetty, so it can be reached by the shore.

IntermediateMax depth 91.9 ftBoat or Shore entry

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Ghar Lapsi

No reviews yetMalta, Malta island

West of Qrendi Ghar Lapsi is also known as Cavern Lapsi, Lapsi cave.

BeginnerMax depth 36.1 ftShore entry

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MV Karwela wreck

No reviews yetMalta, Gozo Island

The MV Karwela was sunk in August 2006 to enhance the diving activity in Gozo. She is 50m long and lays in 40m of water. Just south of Fort Chambray, east from Mgarr harbour. MV Karwela wreck is also known as MS Frisia II.

AdvancedMax depth 118.1 ftBoat or Shore entry

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Mellieha bay

No reviews yetMalta, Malta island

Northern side of Mellieha bay Mellieha bay is also known as Slugs bay.

BeginnerMax depth 26.2 ftBoat or Shore entry

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Dragonara cave

No reviews yetMalta, Malta island

Shallow cave system with a tunnel at approx 6m deep. Lot of red corals here. There is a 30m wide lake with great water colour. Northeastern tip Dragonara cave is also known as Coral Grotto, Inland Sea.

BeginnerMax depth 26.2 ftBoat entry

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Reqqa

No reviews yetMalta, Gozo Island

Reqqa is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Malta, Gozo Island which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

IntermediateMax depth 98.4 ftBoat or Shore entry

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Mgarr-ix-Xini

No reviews yetMalta, Gozo Island

Mgarr-ix-Xini is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Malta, Gozo Island which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

BeginnerMax depth 32.8 ftBoat or Shore entry

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Hondoq

No reviews yetMalta, Gozo Island

Hondoq is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Malta, Gozo Island which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

BeginnerMax depth 32.8 ftShore entry

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Jesus of Qawra

No reviews yetMalta, Malta island

A big statue of Jesus

IntermediateMax depth 114.8 ftBoat entry

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Billingshurts Cave

No reviews yetMalta, Gozo Island

Billingshurts Cave is also known as Train Tunnel.

IntermediateMax depth 65.6 ftBoat or Shore entry

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Double Arch

No reviews yetMalta, Gozo Island

Double Arch is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Malta, Gozo Island which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

IntermediateMax depth 98.4 ftBoat or Shore entry

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Comino Caves

No reviews yetMalta, Comino Island

Comino Caves is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Malta, Comino Island which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

BeginnerMax depth 19.7 ftBoat entry

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Anchor Bay

No reviews yetMalta, Malta island

Shore via slipery road.

BeginnerMax depth 26.2 ftShore entry

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Cathedral Cave

No reviews yetMalta, Gozo Island

Cathedral Cave is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Malta, Gozo Island which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

BeginnerMax depth 82 ftShore entry

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Fessej Rock

No reviews yetMalta, Gozo Island

Fessej Rock is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Malta, Gozo Island which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

BeginnerMax depth 65.6 ftBoat or Shore entry

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Crocodile Rock

No reviews yetMalta, Gozo Island

Crocodile Rock is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Malta, Gozo Island which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

IntermediateMax depth 65.6 ftBoat or Shore entry

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Carolita

No reviews yetMalta, Malta island

Wreck from WWII, depht from 6-22 mtr. Carolita is also known as Manoel Island, Valletta.

BeginnerMax depth 32.8 ftShore entry

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Lighthouse Point

No reviews yetMalta, Comino Island

Lighthouse Point is also known as Lighthouse Reef.

BeginnerMax depth 49.2 ftBoat entry

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Um el Faroud Wreck

No reviews yetMalta, Malta island

This ship was purposefully sunk for diving. While in dry dock vapours within the hold exploded as plates of the deck were being welded.

BeginnerMax depth 39.4 ftBoat or Shore entry

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Cirkewwa

No reviews yetMalta, Malta island

Cirkewwa is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Malta, Malta island which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

BeginnerMax depth 62.3 ftShore entry

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HMS Maori

No reviews yetMalta, Malta island

On 12th February 1941 at 0200, while anchored at Malta, MAORI was attacked from the air and a bomb found its way into her Engine and Gear Room. The Tribal blew up and sank, still moored at the emergency destroyer buoy at the entrance to Dockyard Creek. Crews from other ships helped in the rescue work as blazing oil spread across the water. Since off-duty personnel customarily slept ashore in shelters while in Malta, only one man was killed in the attack. At daybreak, MAORI'S forepart still showed above the water and the wreck seriously interfered with shipping movements but it was decided to leave her there for the time being. Her 'A' and 'B' guns were still in good order so it was suggested that those guns be mounted on the Ricassoli Breakwater for the Army's use. Bombs still fell on MAORI during succeeding air attacks. By the end of 1942, the Admiralty decided that her wreck should be lifted, moved out of Grand Harbour and set down off Sliema. On the 5th July 1945, MAORI'S hulk was scuttled finally in deep water far away from the harbour. HMS Maori is also known as Maori.

BeginnerMax depth 52.5 ftShore entry

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Imperial Eagle MV

No reviews yetMalta, Malta island

The Imperial Eagle was one of the ferryboats connecting Malta and Gozo. The hull, in navigation trim, lays on a sandy bottom at a depth of -42m, 300m North-East of Qwara Point. Imperial Eagle MV is also known as Imperial Eagle ferry.

IntermediateMax depth 114.8 ftBoat entry

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Coral Cave

No reviews yetMalta, Gozo Island

Coral Cave is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Malta, Gozo Island which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

IntermediateMax depth 65.6 ftShore entry

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Ahrax Bay

No reviews yetMalta, Malta island

Canyons and steep walls. Nice spot.

BeginnerMax depth 32.8 ftBoat or Shore entry

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Marfa

No reviews yetMalta, Malta island

Marfa is also known as Marfa Point.

BeginnerMax depth 59.1 ftShore entry

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San Dimitri Point

No reviews yetMalta, Gozo Island

This dive offers exceptional visibility. At San Dimitri Point, you will most likely see barracudas, dentex, rays and groupers. Famous for its network of underwater caves suitable from beginners to advanced cave divers. Gozo. Only dive here in calm waters because surface can be choppy. Entry is under 80 foot cliffs near to ta' Gordon Lighthouse.

BeginnerMax depth 59.1 ftBoat entry

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Blue Grotto

No reviews yetMalta, Malta island

Blue Grotto is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Malta, Malta island which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

BeginnerMax depth 49.2 ftBoat or Shore entry

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Cominoland Wreck

No reviews yetMalta, Gozo Island

Cominoland was sunk together with MV Karvella

AdvancedMax depth 114.8 ftShore entry

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Sliema House Reef

No reviews yetMalta, Malta island

Sliema House Reef is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Malta, Malta island which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

BeginnerMax depth 32.8 ftShore entry

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P29

No reviews yetMalta, Malta island

Former East German Minesweeper "Boltenhagen", transferred to Maltese Navy as "P29", then scuttled as an attraction in 2007. 360 tons and 52m long. Wreck upright and in good condition. possible to penetrate wreck, with care. Rear is 28M,front 32M and seabed at 38m. Wreck is buoyed, but can be reached by shallow swim from shore in 4-5minutes. P29 is also known as Boltenhagen.

IntermediateMax depth 88.6 ftShore entry

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Coral Gardens

No reviews yetMalta, Malta island

Coral Gardens is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Malta, Malta island which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

BeginnerMax depth 29.5 ftShore entry

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HMS Stubborn

No reviews yetMalta, Malta island

S class submarine. 66m long. Scuttled 1946 off Qawra point. Sits intact on sandy seabed in upright position. Magnificent wreck! By boat HMS Stubborn is also known as Submarine.

Max depth 164 ftBoat entry

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Bristol Blenheim Mark IV

No reviews yetMalta, Malta island

A British Bristol Blenheim Mark IV bomber was shot down on approach to Malta by a German fighter plane and sank East of Malta in 1942 during the conflict in North Africa involving the Italians, the Germans, the English, the Amercians and the French. Bristol Blenheim Mark IV is also known as bomber.

IntermediateMax depth 128 ftBoat entry

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Beaufighter

No reviews yetMalta, Malta island

Beaufighter is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Malta, Malta island which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

IntermediateMax depth 108.3 ftBoat entry

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Anchor reef

No reviews yetMalta, Comino Island

Boulders, rocks, caves, sponges and soft corals, anemones, neon blue chromis fish, lobsters, octopus... A realy cool divesite! Cominotto is a tiny island next to Comino.

BeginnerMax depth 49.2 ftBoat entry

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The Canyon

No reviews yetMalta, Malta island

Walls, drop offs, caves, rocks some wrecks like an "Opel Ascona" and also a lot of marine life like groupers and stingrays. For example nudibranch like hypselodoris tricolor. The canyon is max. 23m deep. St. Pauls Island The Canyon is also known as St. Pauls Canyon.

BeginnerMax depth 32.8 ftBoat entry

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Wreck #10

No reviews yetMalta, Malta island

Wreck #10 is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Malta, Malta island which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

BeginnerMax depth 49.2 ftBoat entry

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South Reef

No reviews yetMalta, Malta island

South Reef is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Malta, Malta island which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

BeginnerMax depth 98.4 ftBoat entry

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HMS Helespont

No reviews yetMalta, Malta island

HELESPONT (690t). Sunk by aircraft during raid on Malta. Date given as 6th-7th, 07/04/1942 HMS Helespont is also known as Paddle Tug.

IntermediateMax depth 114.8 ftBoat entry

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Madonna

No reviews yetMalta, Malta island

Marfa Point, Cirkewwa Madonna is also known as Marfa Point Caves.

BeginnerMax depth 49.2 ftShore entry

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Ta Cenc

No reviews yetMalta, Gozo Island

It allowes for safe boat anchorage and is a perfect location to do a safety decompression stop, since this is a deep dive around the wall of the reef platform. Nudibranchs and lobsters can be encountered in between the boulders which dot the area. Shoals of damselfish, small groups of bream, a few grouper, lobster and parrotfish will be seen here. The walls are covered with algae, bristle worms, sea urchins and lots of starfish. This site is situated under the highest cliffs in Gozo. Easy access by boat, but a shore dive can also be done here by jumping off the cliff near the Ta' Cenc hotel. A steel ladder will provide a way back up.

IntermediateMax depth 65.6 ftBoat or Shore entry

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Blue Hole

No reviews yetMalta, Gozo Island

A unique dive site. Walk approx 100m across a rocky footpath, then enter to the place named Blue Hole. There is a large open cavern at the bottom of the hole. Torch is required. Western edge of Gozo

BeginnerMax depth 65.6 ftBoat or Shore entry

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Inland Sea

No reviews yetMalta, Gozo Island

Very interesting dive. It's not common to dive first into a inner sea, then pass though an arch, and dive in the open sea. Near Blue Hole on the western side of Gozo Island.

BeginnerMax depth 65.6 ftBoat or Shore entry

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P31

No reviews yetMalta, Comino Island

P31 is also known as Patrolboat P31.

BeginnerMax depth 49.2 ftBoat entry

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The bottle

No reviews yetMalta, Gozo Island

At the end of the reqqa reef in 16m deep, there is a drop off that falls to 38m . Here you can get in a cave . The opening is only about 1.5 m in diameter. You can descent to 57m where you reach the sandy bottom of the cave. There is the exit of the cave . About 2m with 2.5 m formed as a triangle. You need a torch, it ist dark inside the cave. You can also start in 57 m and get out at 38 m. Close to reqqa.

AdvancedMax depth 147.6 ftShore entry

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Fortizza Reef

No reviews yetMalta, Malta island

Fortizza Reef is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Malta, Malta island which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

BeginnerMax depth 32.8 ftShore entry

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Ras Il-Hobz

No reviews yetMalta, Gozo Island

Ras il Hobz is just across from Fessej rock and is a has not been dived a lot until recently. It is a pinnacle rising out of 50m to approximately 9m sometimes swept by a current. The boat anchors at the top of the pinnacle and the dive is performed by diving to your max depth and ascending in a spiral around the pinnacle. In common with a lot of dive of this type, Jacks and Dentex and free swimming Morays are common sights, Crayfish and crabs are to be found in the cracks, along with various types of corals. You can reach there even more than 85 m. But the most interesting part is 10m - 25m . There is a little bay on the west side of ras il-hobs with an old slipway where you can make your decostop an easily get out. By boat or by car. Use paved road east of the sewage treatment plant. You get to the shore. Walk over the covered canal to the top of the little peninsula. Here you can get in the water. Ras il-Hobs is just 30 m in front of you in the open sea. Ras Il-Hobz is also known as Middlefinger.

AdvancedMax depth 65.6 ftShore entry

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le Polynesien

No reviews yetMalta, Malta island

152m long lying in 65m of water. One of the most beautiful shipwrecks in the world! Still possible to access the interior of 1/3rd of the ship, with many interesting features, including guns still intact. The best marine life on the islands, unusual species spotted here, in fantastic visibility. Le Polynesien was sunk at the end of the First World War, lies off Marsascala, Malta. le Polynesien is also known as The Plateship.

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OKDivingMalta

5.0 (378) · St. Paul's Bay

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Bezz Diving Centre

5.0 (338) · Mellieha

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ABC Diving

5.0 (114) · St. Paul's Bay

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Calypso Diving Centre

5.0 (104) · Marsalforn Bay

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Malta diving guide

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Zentacle lists 38 dive shops in Malta. The top-rated are OKDivingMalta (5.0 from 378 reviews) and Bezz Diving Centre (5.0 from 338 reviews).