Gozo Dive Aqua Sports

Gozo Dive Aqua Sports is a PADI dive centre in Marsalforn, the seaside village on the north coast of Gozo. It has been running for more than 30 years, and the instructors combine long experience with detailed local knowledge of the Gozo dive sites. The centre teaches everything from a first try dive through to technical and rebreather training, and runs guided dives from its own boat.

The centre is listed in our directory of dive centres in Malta. If you are planning a diving break, our guide to Gozo explains how to get to the island and what to see between dives.

Safety comes first, and the approach is professional, friendly and personal. Instructors aim to make beginners feel relaxed and confident, and to give experienced divers a chance to advance, with training that is safe, of high quality and shaped around the individual. Courses are designed to combine skill development with an enjoyable atmosphere, so progress and fun go together.

Beginner and recreational courses

Beginners can start with a Discover Scuba Diving try dive under direct supervision, then progress to the Open Water Diver course, which teaches buoyancy, navigation and safety and qualifies you to dive independently to 18 metres. Printed prices are €310 for a two-day Scuba Diver course, €470 for a four-day Open Water Diver and €240 for a two-day Open Water Referral if you have finished the theory elsewhere.

Next come Advanced Open Water at €370 over three days, Rescue Diver at €440 over three days and Emergency First Response at €150 for a day, with a combined EFR and Rescue bundle at €550. A Refresher Diver session is €80 for returning divers, and a kids' Advanced Open Water course is €350. Courses are offered for all levels and ages, and the centre tailors them to the person.

Specialities and technical training

PADI specialities let certified divers build skills in specific areas. Deep Diver is €300 for four dives, Nitrox is a €100 dry course, Wreck Diver is €450 for four dives, and Peak Performance Buoyancy, Navigation and Night Diver are priced from €325 to €350. DSMB and Boat Diver courses are €200 each, and a Deep and Nitrox combination is €350.

For technical divers, TDI courses include Intro to Tech, Advanced Nitrox, Decompression Procedures and TDI DPV, each over two days and four dives, with a combined Advanced Nitrox and Decompression course over four days. All technical courses are priced at €220 per day, excluding certification fees, extra equipment and gas over 32%. The JJ-CCR Mod 1 course introduces closed circuit rebreather diving, covering loop management, bailout procedures and core skills, and a try-out option is available.

Guided diving around Gozo and Comino

Qualified divers can join guided dives from the centre's own dive boat, which reaches sites such as Comino and also allows unusual experiences like tuna diving. Shore dives on relaxed reefs and scooter (DPV) dives are also offered, with each trip tailored to sea conditions and your experience level. Our Blue Lagoon guide covers Comino above the water.

Water temperature and weather vary through the year, so check our Malta weather guide when choosing dates.

Visiting and how to book

The centre is open seven days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., so you can fit a course or a guided dive into almost any day of your stay in Marsalforn. Compare flights from the UK to Malta before you plan the crossing to Gozo, and browse things to do in Malta for non-diving days.

To book a course or a guided dive, use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to Gozo Dive Aqua Sports.