Dive Systems Malta
SSI Diamond Dive Centre on the water's edge in Sliema diving Malta, Gozo & Comino for over 40 years
Sliema
SSI Diamond Dive Centre · TDI Centre · DAN Insured · PDSA Founding Member · 40+ Years of Diving
Dive Systems is the largest and one of the longest established dive centres in Malta, sitting right on the water's edge at Exiles Bay in Sliema. Now an SSI Diamond Dive Centre, it has been at the forefront of Maltese diving for more than 40 years. A wreck has even been scuttled just outside the centre, so shore diving is available straight from the door and the centre's own boat, Simo, opens up sites around Malta, Gozo and Comino.
What Makes It Special
The Experience
From €85First Time Diving
Never dived before? Start with a supervised SSI Try Scuba experience and take your first breaths underwater in the clear water off Sliema. No previous experience needed just a willingness to give it a go.
Try Diving
From €510Learn to Dive
Get certified with SSI courses from Scuba Diver through to the full Open Water Diver qualification, with specialty combos available to build towards Advanced Open Water.
Explore Courses
From €65/diveAlready Certified
Join guided shore or boat dives around Malta, Gozo and Comino. Groups are kept small and matched to experience, with full equipment rental available if you don't have your own.
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From €350Technical Diving
Open circuit and closed circuit technical training from beginner Tec Diver through to Tec Instructor level, plus guided tec dives, gas blending and equipment hire.
Go TechnicalWhy Dive Systems Malta?
Over 40 years of diving One of the longest established and most reputable dive centres in Malta and Gozo.
Largest dive centre in Malta The best facilities on the islands, right on the water's edge at Exiles Bay in Sliema.
SSI Diamond Dive Centre Recently recognised by SSI as a leading international training centre, also a TDI centre since 2018.
Shore and boat diving A wreck scuttled just outside the door, plus the dive boat Simo for sites around Malta, Gozo and Comino.
Small guided groups Certified divers are grouped by experience so dives are matched appropriately to their level.
Environmental commitment Regular clean up events with Zibel, refillable aluminium bottles and minimal plastic use.
Boat Diving
Beyond the Shore
Some of Malta's most memorable dive sites aren't accessible from the shoreline. Dive Systems' purpose-built 38-foot boat Simo carries divers out to wrecks, reefs and sites around Malta, Gozo and Comino, opening up a much wider range of diving than Sliema alone. Simo is licensed for Malta's historic wrecks, including Le Polynesien, HMS Southwold and the Schnellboot.
P29
Um El Faroud
Tugboat Rozi
HMS Maori
Ghar Lapsi
Actual dive sites depend on certification, conditions and the day's programme.
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Shore Diving
Straight from the Centre
You can walk straight into a shore dive from Dive Systems' base at Exiles Bay, Sliema. The Tug2 wreck sits right on the house reef, and shore diving runs seven days a week with sites along the coast and further afield by minibus. Every dive includes tanks, weights and transport to and from the site.
Tug2 Wreck
HMS Maori
Ghar Lapsi
P29
Tugboat Rozi
Shore dive sites depend on certification, sea conditions and the day's programme.
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Pool Training
First Breaths Underwater
Every course and try dive starts in the safety of a pool or confined shallow water, right by the dive centre. Beginners learn the basics under direct instructor supervision before heading into open water. It is the calm, controlled start that makes the whole experience feel natural.
SSI Try Scuba
SSI Basic Diver
SSI Open Water
SSI Advanced
SSI Tec
Pool sessions are included with all beginner courses and try dive experiences.
Try DivingWho We Are
About Dive Systems Malta
Dive Systems has been at the forefront of diving in Malta for more than 40 years, with a mix of fun, safety and excellent diving. The centre is a founding member of the Malta Professional Diving School Association (PDSA) and is proud to be the largest dive centre on the islands.
As an SSI Diamond Dive Centre and a TDI centre since 2018 Dive Systems offers the full range of training from first try dives through to technical and professional level courses. The team is young and energetic, with instructors who speak several languages, and everyone at the centre speaks English.
Dive Systems is also committed to protecting the marine environment. In cooperation with the NGO Zibel, the team organises regular clean up events around Malta, avoids plastic where possible and offers aluminium water bottles that clients can refill as often as they like.
What Makes It Special
Why Dive Systems Malta?
What sets Dive Systems apart is scale and experience without losing the personal touch. As the largest dive centre in Malta, it has the facilities, equipment and team to look after small and large groups but guided groups are kept small so dives are matched properly to experience. A wreck sits just outside the door, the centre's own boat reaches the rest of the islands, and a genuine environmental commitment runs through everything from clean up events to refillable aluminium bottles.
For First-Time Visitors
Good to Know
Dive Systems is on the Sliema promenade at Tower Point, Exiles Bay opposite Sir Adrian Dingli Street, next to the children's playground. Free parking is available for divers just outside the centre. Sliema is one of Malta's prime tourist hubs, with hotels, cafés and restaurants nearby, and is close to both Valletta and the St Julian's/Paceville nightlife area.
Summer hours (May October): 8:30am 6:30pm, seven days a week. Off season (November April): 8:30am 5pm, Monday to Saturday. Special arrangements can be made for night dives, Sundays and public holidays.
What's Included
Dive Systems covers the full spectrum of diving in Malta:
• Intro, advanced, technical and pro level courses (SSI and TDI)
• Recreational and technical guided diving
• Freediving courses and tours
• Boat charters and dive boat Simo
• Equipment hire, air fills and gas blending
• Cylinder testing and equipment servicing
• Accommodation and airport transfers
• Light commercial diving works
Confirm exact inclusions and current pricing with Dive Systems when booking.
Beyond the Campus
Discover Gozo
Locations students may experience during the programme — click any card for more info
A Programme for Everyone
Who Is It For?
Our summer programme is designed for students, educators and organisations looking for a meaningful English learning experience in Gozo.
First time divers
Never tried scuba? Start with a supervised SSI Try Scuba experience in the clear water off Sliema.
Certified recreational divers
Join guided shore or boat dives around Malta, Gozo and Comino, matched to your experience level.
Technical divers
Open and closed circuit tec courses, guided tec dives, gas blending and equipment hire.
Freedivers
SSI freediving courses and freediving tours around the Maltese islands.
Dive clubs and groups
Custom packages with shore and boat diving tailored to your group's experience and certification levels.
Divers developing their skills
Build experience through advanced and specialty training wreck, deep, nitrox, navigation, buoyancy and more.
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Quick Facts
- Location
- Sliema
- Type
- Dive Centre
- Languages
- English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Polish
- Visitors from
- Malta, UK, Germany, Italy, France, Netherlands, Poland
- Areas served
- Malta, Gozo and Comino shore and boat diving from Sliema
- Licences & Accreditations
- SSI Diamond Dive Centre · TDI Centre · DAN Insured · PDSA Founding Member · 40+ Years of Diving
Last updated: 18 September 2026