SDI Scuba Discovery

For those who want to test the waters and try scuba, this is the course for you.

The SDI Scuba Discovery Program gives you a glimpse of what you can expect to experience in the underwater world, as well as what you could expect to learn in the SDI Open Water Scuba Diver course. During this experience program, you will go through the basic safety procedures for enjoyable scuba diving under the watchful eye of an SDI Instructor.

You will learn skills such as equalizing your ears, buddy checks, basic buoyancy control, underwater communication, and more. You will also be given an introduction to basic scuba equipment followed by an underwater tour of our local dive site here at St Pauls Bay. 

Can I do this:

As long as you are at least 10 years old (parental consent needed for those under 18 years old) and in good health, we can take you scuba diving. Please check the medical form before booking.

What is included:

• Online eLearning to complete prior to the session
• Equipment orientation and a pre-dive briefing
• A shallow confined water dive to learn how to use the equipment
• An open water dive on our house reef to a maximum depth of 9m

What next?

After your first SDI Scuba Discovery experience, you can continue to dive with one of our qualified instructors. You can complete a 2nd Scuba Discovery at another dive site like Cirkewwa or Qawra Point to discovery more of the beautiful reefs here in Malta. 

If you want to continue to learn to dive and become a fully qualified diver, our dive team can advise you on how to complete your SDI Open Water course, qualifying you to dive up to 18m. 

How do I book?

Our experiences can start on every day of the week at 8.30am or 3pm. To confirm which day you would like to dive please contact our friendly team on ndsmalta@gmail.com.

Once you have confirmed your diving spot, after checking the medical form, we just require payment to secure your space. We will then email you with a booking confirmation and instructions on how to access the online theory.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I bring with me to the dive centre?

A towel, swimwear and water/food. We will provide all the scuba diving equipment.

When do I pay the balance of the dive?

When you arrive at the dive centre – we accept card or cash. If you’d prefer to pay the full amount instead of a deposit, that is fine.

What will I do during the dive?

The first part of the dive is always shallow, we take things at your pace and practice the skills in the shallow confined area on our house reef. Once everyone is comfortable and happy with the skills we can head deeper to explore.

How many people will I dive with?

We keep our groups small, so we can focus on everyone's safety and enjoyment. We don’t have more than 3 divers with one instructor.

Can I have a pick up from my hotel?

Yes, if you are staying in St Pauls Bay, Qawra, Bugibba or Xemxija we can pick you up/drop you off free of charge at your hotel.