Discover the magic of the Mediterranean and the Best Scuba diving in Malta with Atlantis Diving Centre in Gozo. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned diver, our expert-led scuba diving experiences in Gozo, Comino, and Malta promise unforgettable underwater memories. Explore the blue waters Gozo offers with its vibrant underwater world, world-class wrecks, and stunning natural bluehole diving with one of Malta’s most trusted and long-established dive centres.
Absolutely. The Island of Gozo offers calm, clear blue waters and shallow sites perfect for beginners, with professional instructors guiding every step.
Founded in 1993, Atlantis Diving Centre has certified thousands of divers.
For over 30 years, Atlantis Diving Centre has been guiding divers through Gozo’s most spectacular sites. As a PADI 5-Star IDC Centre and BSAC dive centre, we lead the best dive shops in Malta with our top-tier training, local expertise, and unparalleled safety. From beginner courses to speciality dives, your underwater adventure starts with people who truly care.
Whether you’re taking your first breath underwater or working towards a professional diving career, our team is here to guide, mentor, and inspire you every step of the way. Our Dive Team speaks 4 languages and PADI eLearning materials are available in 9 languages.
We offer PADI Open Water, Advanced, Rescue, Specialty Courses, Divemaster and all levels of professional and technical diver training.
Curious about where we dive? Check out our interactive Malta Dive Sites Map.
Whether you’re here for a weekend break or a full diving holiday, finding the best dive shops in Malta can be a task. We’ve got you covered. Choose from flexible dive packages including guided dives, rental gear, airport transfers, and accommodation. Let us take care of the details so you can focus on the fun.
Yes! We offer a variety of local Gozo accommodations from our brand new Atlantis Diver Lodge, our Atlantis Holiday Suites comfortable for groups of 6 just minutes from our dive centre as well as apartments and farmhouse villas with pools.
Enjoy professionally guided scuba diving in Gozo and Malta.
Are you part of a dive club or an experienced independent diver?
Freediving in Malta offers a tranquil, gear-free way to connect with the sea.
Explore legendary wrecks like MV Karwela, the Um El Faroud and MV Cominoland to name only a few. Whether you’re into natural wrecks or artificial reefs, Malta offers some of the best wreck diving in Europe.
Gozo Wreck Sites: At least 5-7 prominent wreck dive sites, though there are more lesser-known wrecks around the island and nearby waters.
Malta Wreck Sites: Around 8-10 wreck dive sites, including the larger, more famous wrecks, with many others scattered across the island.
From First Underwater Breath to Scuba Pro
Take the plunge in Malta with our PADI Discover Scuba or Open Water Diver courses. With calm conditions and crystal waters, Gozo is the ideal place to start your diving journey. Our team offers supportive, step-by-step instruction to make learning fun and safe.
A: The Open Water course typically takes 3–4 days and includes classroom, pool, and open water dives.
Boost your confidence and expand your diving knowledge with our advanced courses. Choose from Deep Diving and learn about decompression. How about Wreck penertration? Understand your ISO from the shutter speed with Underwater Photography or analyse Enriched Air (Nitrox). These specialty options help you explore deeper, dive safer, and see the ocean in new ways.
A: Yes! Many of the shipwrecks in Malta are 20+ meters deep, meaning they are accessible to Advanced Open Water Divers, and deeper or enclosed wrecks require Technical or Wreck Specialty training.
It’s more than just diving — it’s about taking responsibility, thinking ahead, and knowing what to do when things go wrong. With our PADI Rescue Diver course in Malta, you’ll learn to recognize problems before they happen, respond confidently in emergencies, and support others both above and below the surface.
Set against Gozo’s calm conditions and clear waters, this is the ideal place to build real rescue skills, develop emergency response training (EFR), and start preparing for leadership roles in diving.
A: The Rescue Diver course is challenging, but in the best way. It pushes you to think like a leader, stay calm under pressure, and respond effectively in real-world scenarios. Most divers say it’s the most rewarding and confidence-building course they’ve ever done. You’ll learn everything step by step, with plenty of support from your instructor, and practice realistic rescue exercises in a controlled environment. By the end, you’ll feel stronger, safer, and ready to help others if needed.
Become a PADI Pro with our Divemaster or Instructor Development Courses (IDC). Whether you’re looking to change your life or level up your skills, Gozo is a stunning place to train, live, and grow.
You only need to be a certified Rescue Diver with at least 40 logged dives to start your pro dive training journey.
To begin technical diving training, you must:
We are here to help make your trip to the island of Gozo easy. From travel tips to gear rental and transfers, our team offers full support to make your dive holiday smooth and memorable. There’s more to Gozo than just diving. Let us help you arrange Gozo Holiday Homes, airport transfers and more! Discover Marsalforn, our rich history, , and the endless list of reasons to visit our little island of Gozo
The best time to dive in Gozo is during the warmer months from April to November, but diving is great year-round thanks to the clear waters and mild temperatures.
