Discover scuba diving in Gozo!
Scuba diving programmes for beginners
Try scuba diving in Gozo and experience your first diving adventure! Discover the underwater world and its amazing life!
Try scuba diving in Gozo
Dive safely in the warm and clear waters of the Mediterranean Sea under the guidance of our experienced instructor. Experience the state of weightlessness and the magic of breathing underwater. Dive among fish and other sea creatures, with the sea bottom always in sight. Discover Scuba Diving in Gozo!
We offer two introductory programmes to choose from
Basic Diver
- 4-5 hours
- min. 10 years
- Small groups - max. 2 people
- A brief introduction to diving and familiarisation with the equipment
- Learning basic diving skills in shallow water
- 2 dives to max. 12m (2x 30-40min)
- Price: €120
- The price includes:
- a digital recognition card
- souvenir photos
- support of an instructor
- transportation from the dive center to the dive site
- insurance
Try Scuba
- 3-4 hours
- min. 8 years
- Small groups - max. 3 people
- A brief introduction to diving and familiarisation with the equipment
- 1 dive in shallow water up to 5m (30-40min)
- Price: €60
- The price includes:
- a digital recognition card
- souvenir photos
- support of an instructor
- transportation from the dive center to the dive site
- insurance
Why try scuba diving with Blue Hole Diving Gozo?
- We focus on safety and follow SSI standards
- We have well qualified instructors
- We will show you the beauty of the underwater world
- We dive in warm and clear water
- We have well-maintained and regularly serviced equipment
- We create a great, relaxed atmosphere and focus on your needs
Frequently Asked Questions about our introductory diving programmes
Of course! At Blue Hole Diving Gozo we offer two scuba introductory programmes specifically designed for beginners. These are the Basic Diver and the Try Scuba. You can try scuba diving with us almost every day.
No prior experience is required to try scuba diving. We offer two introductory programmes specifically designed for beginners. These are the Basic Diver and the Try scuba. Dive safely in the warm and clear waters of the Mediterranean Sea under the guidance of our experienced instructor. Experience the state of weightlessness and the magic of breathing underwater. Dive among fish and other sea creatures, with the sea bottom always in sight.
The Discover Scuba Diving programme or the Basic Diver programme are beginner-level experiences that introduce participants to scuba diving in a controlled and supervised environment. It includes a brief introduction to equipment use and safety followed by learning some basic diving skills and finally a guided dive with an instructor. At Blue Hole Diving Gozo we offer two introductory programmes specifically designed for beginners. These are the Basic Diver and the Try scuba.
While swimming skills are beneficial, you don’t need to be an expert swimmer to try scuba diving. Basic swimming abilities and comfort in the water are generally sufficient. You will be diving with the sea bottom always in sight and under the guidance of our experienced instructor.
Introductory dives for beginners typically take place at shallow depths, up to 12 metres (40 feet). The exact depth will depend on your comfort under water, the dive site and conditions.
When conducted under proper guidance and with adherence to safety protocols, scuba diving is generally safe for beginners. Diving with a certified instructor and following their instructions is crucial to ensuring a safe experience. At Blue Hole Diving Gozo safety plays a crucial role.
Participants need to be at least 8 years old to try scuba diving. Children that are 8 and 9 years old can only dive to a depth of 5 metres. Older participants can try scuba diving to a depth of 12 metres.
Absolutely! If you enjoy your first scuba diving experience, you can continue your training by enrolling in a certification course, such as the Open Water Diver course, which will allow you to dive independently with a buddy to a depth of 18 metres (60 feet).
You will be required to complete a medical questionnaire prior to the dive to ensure you are fit for diving and most people are fit for diving. In some cases you will need to consult a doctor before participating. If you have more questions, you can read the medical questionnaire here.
The Try scuba programme is focussed on fun and experiencing diving in shallow water up to 5 metres of depth. The Basic Diver programme is about experiencing diving like certified divers do. You will first learn some basic skills in shallow water to later safely dive under suprvision of an instructor to a depth up to 12m. In addition, the Basic Diver programme can count as first lesson towards your Open Water Diver certification.
Therefore, if you just want to try diving for a while and have some fun underwater, choose the Try Scuba programme. However, if you want to learn something and you are thinking about getting qualified in the future, then choose the Basic Diver programme.
Our guests about our introductory diving programmes
What's next after these programmes?
If you like diving, you can get your first diving certificate in just a few days. Sign up for the Open Water Diver course!
