
Many divers return year after year to visit the vast network of impressive caverns, tunnels, arches and swim-throughs that create amazing natural light displays for photography.
At this time of year, early summer warm weather is settling in – so diving conditions will make things very “easy” for all of us. Most dive sites can be picturesque, relatively shallow and stress-free – and then there’s always the opportunity for some serious depth for the hard-core Trimix Tekkies.

You can join this trip even if you’re not qualified yet. As long as you’ve completed the class and pool training you can complete the qualifying dives for the Open Water course out in Malta. In order to do this you have to commit to undertaking the PADI Advanced course as well simply because most dive sites require this level of training/experience.
But you don’t need to stop there! Want to get more courses under your belt? We also recommend the PADI Nitrox, Deep & Wreck specialty courses so that you can get the very best out of the holiday.
The May 2021 trip is also set up for TRIMIX training for both Tec60 CCR & Open Circuit Tec65.
The Accommodation:

The Gillieru Harbour Hotel gives us 4* quality accommodation on B&B basis, located only 10mins walk from the Dive Centre in Buggiba – and it’s got a roof top pool.

Well furnished, well equipped, and based on twin-share bedrooms.
All rooms have twin or double beds, a full bathroom with shower, and security and air conditioning.

Dive gear will be stored at Buddies Dive Centre for the duration so there’s no carrying back and forth.
Buggiba is the central town for bars & restaurants offering a range of menus for all tastes and budgets.
The Itinerary:

Sensible flight times departure from Gatwick on SATURDAY 2nd October, arriving into Malta early evening. Minibus transfers to the hotel – in time to grab a beer and a bite to eat.
6 days diving with BUDDIES MALTA – where BlueOcean have had previous very successful dive trips.
4 days around the BIG WRECKS & reefs of the Maltese coast.
2 days in Gozo to explore the Wrecks / Caverns & swim-throughs
We also have the option to swap a day in Malta to Comino, the smallest island
Tanks and weights provided, together with all local transportation.
After a day in the Mediterranean Sun to dry gear and off-gas, flights return 09.10.21, departing Malta at 22:40pm, arriving into Gatwick at 00:55am (next day).
Baggage allowance is 23kgs per person plus 7kg carry-on.
Price and Booking Information:

1 week Sports divers
1 week Tec divers
Deposit:
£250 due 2nd April (6 months pre-trip)
Balance:
£945 due 3nd July 2021 (3 months pre-trip)
Single Room Supplement:
£160pp/week
How to Book
Book online now at the top of the page.
Alternatively, pop into the Dive Centre, call us on 01622 212022 or contact us via email at scuba@blueoceandiving.co.uk.
All online bookings are provisional and subject to availability.
Payment is to be made by cash or card.
We will contact you by telephone within 48 hours to confirm your booking and process your payment.
Additional Information:
We strongly recommend deposit payments are made via credit card in order to benefit from the full consumer protection this method offers.
Please not that all balance payments are to be made by debit card only.
All payments are non-refundable & non-transferable.
On booking, please provide a copy of your passport to scuba@blueoceandiving.co.uk for flight ticketing details.
Holiday insurance is recommended from time of booking in case of cancellation.
Please refer to our Terms and Conditions for all Dive Club Holidays.