Dive Sites in Malta, Gozo & Comino

Discover the underwater treasures across the Maltese islands — from WWII wrecks to dramatic caves and vibrant reefs.

🇲🇹 Malta

The main island offers an incredible variety of wrecks, reefs, and shore dives.

HMS Maori

All Levels

Valletta14m depth • Shore dive

A WWII British destroyer that sunk in 1942. The wreck is partially buried in the waters of Valletta. Home to octopus, moray eels, and schools of bream with easy shore access.

Cirkewwa Arch & Reef

All Levels

Cirkewwa6-18m depth • Shore dive

A beautiful natural wonder located in Cirkewwa. Dramatic arch, swim-throughs, and vibrant marine life. The famous Madonna statue sits at 18m. A must-see for underwater photography.

P29 & Rozi Wrecks

Advanced

Cirkewwa33-36m depth • Shore dive

P29 is a 52m long German patrol boat scuttled in 2007. MV Rozi is a 35m long tug boat scuttled in 1992. Both teeming with marine life and offer wreck penetration. Often done as a double dive.

Um El Faroud

Advanced

Zurrieq36m depth • Boat dive

110m long, 10,000 ton former Libyan oil tanker, scuttled in 1998. One of the Mediterranean's most impressive wreck dives with groupers, barracuda, and amberjacks.

Fortizza Reef & Tunnels

All Levels

Sliema3-12m depth • Shore dive

Our house reef! A shallow dive full of tunnels, caves, arches and marine life. Perfect for training with easy shore access and depths from 3-12m. Home to octopus and nudibranchs.

Tug 2

All Levels

Sliema (Exiles Reef)18m depth • Shore dive

Malta's youngest wreck! A 30m long tugboat scuttled in 2013 for divers, lies off of Exiles Reef. Great for wreck diving beginners with easy access and abundant marine life.

X127

All Levels

Xghajra20m depth • Shore dive

A former landing craft wreck sitting upright on a sandy bottom. An excellent wreck dive for all levels with easy penetration opportunities. The wreck is home to schools of fish, octopus, and moray eels.

Ghar Lapsi

All Levels

Siggiewi6-25m depth • Shore dive

A stunning natural inlet on Malta's south coast with crystal-clear waters. Features beautiful swim-throughs, caves, and a rich variety of marine life. Sheltered from most winds, making it a reliable dive site year-round.

Zonqor Point: Tug 10, St Michael & P33

Advanced

Marsaskala18-30m depth • Shore dive

Three wrecks in one dive area! Tug 10 is a small tugboat, St Michael a former fishing vessel, and P33 a patrol boat. All scuttled as artificial reefs and now teeming with marine life. A fantastic multi-wreck dive experience.

Anchor Bay

All Levels

Mellieha6-18m depth • Shore dive

Home of the famous Popeye Village! Sheltered bay with calm waters, caves to explore, and depths suitable for all levels. Great for beginners and underwater photography.

MV Imperial Eagle

Deep

Qawra, Malta42m depth • Boat dive

A former Malta-Gozo ferry scuttled as an artificial reef. Sitting upright on a sandy bottom, she's now a thriving habitat for marine life. A deep but rewarding wreck dive for experienced divers.

🏝️ Gozo

Malta's sister island is famous for dramatic topography, wrecks, and the iconic Blue Hole.

Blue Hole & Coral Gardens

All Levels

Dwejra, Gozo6-60m depth • Shore dive

Gozo's famous natural blue hole provides incredible diversity for marine life and gives access to the coral gardens and the former Azure Window site. One of the most iconic dive sites in the Mediterranean.

Inland Sea

Advanced

Dwejra, Gozo6-25m depth • Shore dive

A very unique dive site featuring an 80m long tunnel connecting the inland sea to the Mediterranean Sea. Swim through the dramatic tunnel into open water with stunning light effects and marine life.

Mgarr ix-Xini: Reef & Caves

All Levels

Mgarr ix-Xini, Gozo6-30m depth • Shore dive

A sheltered bay on Gozo's south coast with a beautiful reef system and cave formations. The calm waters make it perfect for all levels. Rich marine life including moray eels, octopus, and colourful nudibranchs.

MV Karwela

Deep

Xatt l-Ahmar, Gozo40m depth • Shore dive

A 50m long former passenger ferry, scuttled in 2006 for divers at Xatt l-Ahmar. Sitting upright on the seabed, she's now covered in marine growth and home to large schools of fish. A spectacular wreck dive.

MV Cominoland

Deep

Xatt l-Ahmar, Gozo36m depth • Shore dive

A 40m long tourist cruise ship, scuttled in 2006 for divers at Xatt l-Ahmar alongside the Karwela. Both wrecks can be visited in a single dive for an unforgettable double-wreck experience.

⛵ Comino

The tiny island between Malta and Gozo offers crystal-clear waters and unforgettable dives.

P31 Wreck

All Levels

Comino18-20m depth • Boat dive

A former patrol boat scuttled off Comino as an artificial reef. Sitting upright at a comfortable depth, she's perfect for wreck diving beginners. Crystal-clear Comino waters provide exceptional visibility.

Santa Maria Caves

All Levels

Comino6-18m depth • Boat dive

A spectacular cave system on Comino's north coast with incredible light effects, swim-throughs, and vibrant marine life. The shallow depths and calm conditions make it accessible to all levels.

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