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Dwejra Divers is a scuba diving centre at Dwejra, in San Lawrenz on the west coast of Gozo, a few metres from the Inland Sea. Its team of freelance instructors and dive leaders runs beginner dives, guided and independent diving, boat trips to the Blue Hole and other sites, and courses from Open Water to instructor level. You can send an enquiry to the centre through the VisitMalta.co.uk form on this page.
Few dive centres in the Maltese islands sit as close to the water as Dwejra Divers. The base is at Dwejra, in the parish of San Lawrenz on the far west of Gozo, only metres from the Inland Sea, a sheltered seawater lagoon that makes an excellent first classroom before divers head through the tunnel into open water. The Blue Hole, the remains of the old Azure Window and Fungus Rock are all close by.
The centre has been running since 1990. It was founded by the late Michael Mizzi and is now led by Jacob Mizzi as Director of Diving, so the business has more than three decades of local knowledge behind it. On VisitMalta.co.uk it is listed in our directory of dive centres in Malta and Gozo, and anyone new to the island can get their bearings first in our Gozo travel guide.
Who runs the centre
Dwejra Divers works as a collective. Rather than a single owner with a fixed staff, the centre brings together freelance scuba instructors and dive leaders from across Malta and Gozo, all working out of the same base at Dwejra. Every guide holds professional certification, and the team includes instructor trainers who teach the next generation of dive professionals.
Two principles run through everything the centre does. The first is safety, which the team treats as the top priority on every dive. The second is respect for the sea: divers are asked never to collect specimens, and the aim is to leave each site exactly as it was found. For a UK diver used to cold, murky quarries, that care for a clear and living reef is part of the appeal.
Dives you can book and what they cost
The price list is short and easy to follow. A beginner's dive costs €50 and gives you one dive with a certified instructor, with the tank, weights, all the equipment and the boat, if one is used, included. It suits anyone who has never breathed underwater and wants to try it before committing to a course.
Qualified divers who would like a local guide can book an accompanied dive for €35. That covers one guided dive with the tank, weights and weight belt, plus the boat if the site needs it. A guide is well worth having on a first visit, since they know where the caves, swim throughs and resident marine life are.
Experienced divers can also explore on their own. An unaccompanied single dive is €10 including tank, weights and belt, and you need PADI Advanced Open Water or an equivalent qualification. For a longer stay there are air fill packages: unlimited fills for six days at €105, or for twelve days at €195. Boat dives carry a supplement of €12 per dive.
Gear can be hired by the dive and must come back after each one. Typical rates are €6.00 for a regulator, €5.50 for a stab jacket, €4.50 for a wetsuit jacket, €5.00 each for mask and snorkel or fins, €12.00 for a dive computer and €2.00 for weights and a belt. Cylinders cost €6.50 for a 10 litre, €7.00 for a 12 litre and €7.50 for a 15 litre.
Boat trips and the dive sites of west Gozo
Many of the best sites on this stretch of coast are easiest to reach from the water, so the centre runs RIBs, fast rigid inflatable boats, crewed by experienced skippers. Boat trips open up the deeper and more advanced sites along the cliffs, at €12 per trip on top of the dive itself.
The Blue Hole is the headline site. Divers drop through a natural rock chimney into a broad chamber, then swim out under an arch into the deep blue, with the deepest point at 56 metres for those trained to go there. Next door, the Inland Sea offers a dive for all levels: a pebbly lagoon floor that leads through a tunnel in the cliff before the seabed falls away in steps to around 35 metres outside. Jacques Cousteau rated it among his ten favourite dives. Further along the coast, Cathedral Cave is a large cavern where divers can surface inside an air-filled dome lit by filtered sunlight.
In all, the centre has mapped 54 sites around Gozo and Comino, from Wardija Point and Crocodile Rock in the west to Xatt l-Aħmar, Mġarr ix-Xini and Xlendi Bay in the south, with the Gozo wrecks among them. Each is marked as a shore or boat dive, and several are flagged as good choices for newly qualified divers, including Coral Cave, Margun and Hondoq ir-Rummien. Depths range from about 5 to 45 metres, and the site list includes a few technical dives below 70 metres for specialists.
Learning to dive and going professional
Training runs from complete beginner to instructor. The Open Water Diver course is the starting point, with confined water sessions, theory and an exam, then four open water dives in the calm of the Inland Sea, ending in a certificate recognised worldwide. Advanced Open Water follows, with five adventure dives including compulsory deep and navigation dives, the chance to visit local wrecks and caverns, and a new depth limit of 30 metres.
The Rescue Diver course builds confidence and self-reliance through self-rescue skills, stress management, emergency scenarios and integrated first aid training. Those who want to work in diving can go on to Divemaster, the first professional level, which covers dive theory and physics, assisting on courses and leading certified divers, with internships available. On request, the centre's instructor trainers also run an Instructor Development Course to prepare candidates for the Instructor Examination.
Speciality courses add skills one at a time: night diving, underwater navigation, wreck diving on sites such as the MV Karwela, deep diving to 40 metres, boat diving from the RIBs and Nitrox, which uses enriched air to lengthen bottom time. Certification is issued through SDI and TDSI (Scuba Diving International) and PSS (Professional Scuba Schools), agencies whose cards are accepted around the world.
Diving conditions in Gozo through the year
Gozo has a strong reputation among divers, and conditions explain why. With almost no tide and little runoff from farmland, the water stays clear, and visibility of 40 metres or more is common. Water temperature ranges from about 17°C in winter to 27°C in late summer, so diving continues all year, although the most comfortable months are May to October. Our Malta weather guide by month gives a fuller picture of air and sea temperatures for planning a trip.
Under the surface, expect groupers, amberjack, bream, wrasse, octopus, squid, barracuda, stingrays, eagle rays and colourful nudibranchs. Dolphins are rare these days and there are no sharks that pose a danger to people. Archaeological finds on the seabed are protected by law and must be left in place and reported, never lifted.
The centre also posts live sea conditions on its website, including sea temperature, wind, wave height and visibility, which is a useful check before deciding between a sheltered Inland Sea dive and an exposed boat site.
Planning a diving holiday
Dwejra Divers does not run its own vehicles or rooms, but it works with trusted local partners to help visitors with the practical side of a trip, including transfers from Malta International Airport to their base and back, and car hire for exploring the island between dives. Travellers comparing routes from the UK can start with our guide to flights from the UK to Malta, then pick a base from our selection of hotels on Gozo.
Non-diving days are easy to fill. The west of the island has dramatic cliff walks around Dwejra, and boat trips in traditional luzzu fishing boats run through the Inland Sea tunnel to Fungus Rock and the cliffs on calm days. For more ideas, see our round-up of things to do in Malta and our list of the best beaches in Malta and Gozo. A day trip to the Blue Lagoon on Comino pairs well with a week of diving.
Booking a dive with Dwejra Divers
The dive centre is at Dwejra, San Lawrenz, and it is open seven days a week from 8.30am to 6pm, public holidays included. Gozo is reached by ferry from Ċirkewwa, and the centre lies on the opposite side of the island from the ferry port.
When you get in touch, mention your certification level, how many dives you have logged, the dates you are on the island and whether you need equipment or a course. Use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will forward your message to the Dwejra Divers team, who will reply to you directly.
Questions about Dwejra Divers
Where is Dwejra Divers?
The dive centre is at Dwejra in San Lawrenz, on the west coast of Gozo, just metres from the Inland Sea. The Blue Hole, Fungus Rock and the site of the former Azure Window are all close by.
Do I need any diving experience to dive with Dwejra Divers?
No. The beginner's dive at €50 is designed for people who have never dived before. A certified instructor stays with you throughout, and the price includes the tank, weights, all equipment and the boat if it is used.
How much does a guided dive cost for qualified divers?
An accompanied dive with a local guide costs €35, including the tank, weights and weight belt and the boat if needed. Equipment hire is charged separately per dive, and boat dives carry a supplement of €12.
Can I dive without a guide?
Yes, if you hold PADI Advanced Open Water or an equivalent qualification. An unaccompanied single dive costs €10 with tank, weights and belt, and unlimited air fill packages are available at €105 for six days or €195 for twelve days.
Which dive courses can I take at Dwejra Divers?
The centre teaches Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver and Divemaster, plus an Instructor Development Course on request. Speciality courses cover night, navigation, wreck, deep, boat and Nitrox diving.
Which certification agencies does the centre use?
Certification is issued through SDI and TDSI (Scuba Diving International) and PSS (Professional Scuba Schools). These are internationally recognised agencies, so the qualifications you earn on Gozo are accepted at dive centres around the world.
When is the best time of year to dive in Gozo?
Diving runs all year, with water from about 17°C in winter to 27°C in summer and visibility often above 40 metres. Conditions are at their best from May to October, when the sea is warmest and calmest.
What are the opening hours and how do I book?
Dwejra Divers opens daily from 8.30am to 6pm, including public holidays. To book a dive or course, send your dates, experience and equipment needs through the enquiry form on this VisitMalta.co.uk page and we will pass your message to the team.
Practical information
Dwejra Divers operates from its dive centre at Dwejra in San Lawrenz, Gozo, a short walk from the Inland Sea and the Blue Hole. The centre opens every day from 8.30am to 6pm, public holidays included. Gozo is reached by ferry from Ċirkewwa in the north of Malta. To ask about a dive, a course, equipment or a multi-day package, send your details through the enquiry form on this page and VisitMalta.co.uk will pass your message to the dive team.
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The details on this page were correct on 26 October 2026, as published on the Dwejra Divers website. Services, prices and hours can change, so please confirm when you enquire.