Malta

One of Europe's most popular scuba diving destinations, Malta and Gozo are great places to visit, and a favourite for historical and technical wreck divers
gradutates of the scuba diving safety degree course

First Diving Safety Management degree graduates honoured in Malta

The first graduates of the first Bachelor of Science in Diving Safety Management degrees honoured at a ceremony in Malta.
Movie review – The Dive

Movie review – The Dive

The relationship between two sisters is tested in indie thriller, The Dive, although divers will need to suspend some disbelief to enjoy it
Judge overturns Malta dive buddy death ruling

Judge overturns Malta dive buddy death ruling

A Maltese judge has overturned a diver's conviction for involuntary manslaughter following the January 2020 death of his dive buddy in Gozo
Divers outraged at Malta dive death court ruling

Divers outraged at Malta dive death court ruling

Divers in Malta have expressed 'grave concern' after a diver was found guilty of the involuntary homicide of his dive buddy, Christine Gauci
Malta P-33 wreck smashed by storms

Malta P-33 wreck smashed by storms

Malta's most recent wreck dive, a decommissioned P-33 patrol boat, has been severely damaged by winter storms, according to reports
Malta’s deep wrecks | HMS Nasturtium and SS Polynesien

Malta’s deep wrecks | HMS Nasturtium and SS Polynesien

Many of the wrecks around Malta are from the First World War - HMS Nasturtian and SS Polynesien being two recently unveiled by Heritage Malta
Malta’s deep wrecks | SS Luciston and HMS Trusty Star

Malta’s deep wrecks | SS Luciston and HMS Trusty Star

The WWI wreck SS Luciston and WWII's HMS Trusty Star were largely unknown until investigated by Malta's Underwater Cultural Heritage Unit
Malta’s deep wrecks | Fairey Swordfish and Junkers JU88

Malta’s deep wrecks | Fairey Swordfish and Junkers JU88

The Fairey Swordfish and Junkers JU88 were instrumental aircraft during WWII, with two notable examples now deep wrecks for divers
Malta’s deep wrecks | ORP Kujawiak (L72) and Schnellboot S-31

Malta’s deep wrecks | ORP Kujawiak (L72) and Schnellboot S-31

Polish destroyer ORP Kujawiak and the German Schnellboot S-31 are two deep Second World War wrecks now protected by Heritage Malta
Malta’s deep wrecks | HMS Southwold

Malta’s deep wrecks | HMS Southwold

The WWII wreck of HMS Southwold was brought under the protection of Heritage Malta as a shipwreck of special historical significance.
Malta’s deep wrecks | HMS Olympus and HMS Russell

Malta’s deep wrecks | HMS Olympus and HMS Russell

A staggering amount of tonnage was sunk around Malta during WWII. HMS Olympus and HMS Russell are two ships recently opened for tech diving
in depth maltas wrecks

In Depth | Malta’s wrecks

ByDIVE StaffJan 11, 2022

For many divers, the Maltese archipelago is all about the wrecks. Here’s our guide to some of the best. Words and…

The best aircraft wrecks to dive

The best aircraft wrecks to dive

There is something particularly eerie about diving the wrecks of aircraft - they just don't belong underwater
The best places in the world to scuba dive

The best places in the world to scuba dive

We asked our readers to name their favourite places to scuba dive around the world. Here are the Top 10 best choices, plus 5 close runners-up
Malta’s latest P-33 patrol boat wreck dive

Malta’s latest P-33 patrol boat wreck dive

ByDIVE StaffAug 7, 2021
A decommissioned Armed Forces of Malta P-33 patrol boat, formerly of the East German Navy, has been sunk for scuba divers in Marsaskala
Scuba diving Gozo and the ‘new’ Azure Window

Scuba diving Gozo and the ‘new’ Azure Window

Gozo is a relaxed and peaceful island and great for scuba diving - especially with one giant new addition to its underwater attractions.