WaterWorld Malta
Dive Centre and Water Sports · Sunny Coast Resort, Qawra Bay, Qawra, Malta
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WaterWorld Malta is a dive centre and water sports operator at the Sunny Coast Resort on Qawra Bay, in the St Paul's Bay area of northern Malta. It teaches recreational, speciality, technical and professional diving, sells diving gear, and hires out jet skis, self-drive boats, canoes and towable rides in the summer. Enquiries go through the VisitMalta.co.uk form on this page and we will pass them to the business.
WaterWorld Malta combines two kinds of water-based holiday in one base: a scuba diving school and a summer water sports hire centre. It operates from the Sunny Coast Resort on Qawra Bay, on the Qawra peninsula in the St Paul's Bay area, so it suits anyone staying in Qawra, Buġibba or nearby who wants lessons, a first dive, or a day of jet skis and boats.
The centre is listed in two sections of our directory: dive centres in Malta and water sports in Malta. A neighbouring dive club that you can compare is Abyss Diving Club Bugibba.
Diving courses for every level
Training is offered through four internationally known agencies: PADI, SSI, SDI and TDI. The courses run from complete beginner level through to advanced technical diving. The website has separate pages for new divers, recreational diving, dive packages, speciality courses, technical courses, professional courses and rebreather diving, so you can start at the level that matches your experience.
The speciality list is long. It includes Boat Diver, Deep Diver, Dry Suit Diver, Diver Propulsion Vehicle Diver, Enriched Air Diver, Night Diver, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Search and Recovery, Sidemount, Underwater Navigator, Wreck Diver and Emergency Oxygen Provider, as well as underwater photography, videography and fish identification. Most speciality courses need earlier diving skills, while the emergency oxygen course has no prerequisites and no age limit.
Technical diving, taught through PADI, goes from Discover Tec and Tec Basics to Tec 40, Tec 45 and Tec 50, with Tec 45 taking the depth limit to 45 metres. Professional training includes the Dive Master course. Diving is available all year, which is useful if you are visiting outside the summer; our Malta weather guide shows how the seasons differ.
If you are unsure where to begin, mention your current certification, the number of dives you have logged and how long you are staying. That lets the centre point you to a sensible first course, whether you are trying a dive for the first time, returning after a break or adding a speciality such as night or wreck diving to an existing qualification.
Water sports and boats in summer
The water sports programme is seasonal, so plan to come in the summer months. Options listed are canoes and paddle boats, jet skis, self-drive boats, knee boarding, wakeboarding and towable rides, as well as jet ski safaris, chartered boats and tailored trips. A section called The Exclusive covers the more premium experiences. Details such as ages, durations and prices are not published in the information we hold, so ask when you enquire.
Qawra is well placed for a day out on the water. Our things to do in Malta guide covers the wider islands, the Blue Lagoon guide explains the main day-trip destination, and best beaches in Malta compares places to swim.
Because the hire side is seasonal, summer visitors should ask early about availability for groups, children and any minimum ages for the faster rides.
Diving gear shop
WaterWorld also runs a shop selling diving and water sports equipment. It stocks technical diving kit, apnea and freediving items and water sports gear, and some of its brands are not widely available elsewhere on the island. The range includes dry suits, seals and full technical setups, so it will interest experienced divers who are replacing or upgrading equipment. Stock changes, so ask before you plan a purchase around a particular item.
Finding the centre and planning a stay
The centre is a short walk from a bus stop. Route 12 serves Qawra from Valletta, St Julian's and Sliema, and routes 37 and X1 link Mellieħa with Qawra. If you are choosing a base, see hotels in Qawra and Buġibba, our Mellieħa guide for the next resort along the coast, and where to stay in Malta for other areas. Travellers from the UK can check flights to Malta and the Malta holidays overview.
How to enquire
Courses depend on your certification and the season, so give your details and plans in the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to WaterWorld Malta.
Questions about WaterWorld Malta
Where is WaterWorld Malta?
The centre is at the Sunny Coast Resort on Qawra Bay in Qawra, in the St Paul's Bay area. A bus stop is a few steps away, and routes 12, 37 and X1 serve the area.
Which diving agencies does WaterWorld Malta teach with?
Courses are offered through PADI, SSI, SDI and TDI. The website covers new divers, recreational diving, dive packages, speciality courses, technical courses, professional courses and rebreather diving.
Can complete beginners learn to dive there?
Yes, the diving programme starts with complete beginners and has a page for people new to diving. Ask the centre which first course suits you, and how long it takes, when you send your enquiry.
Do you offer technical or rebreather diving?
Yes. Technical courses run from Discover Tec and Tec Basics to Tec 40, Tec 45 and Tec 50, and rebreather diving is also offered. These courses require earlier diving skills, so check prerequisites with the centre.
When can I do water sports?
Diving is offered all year, but the water sports are seasonal, so they are best booked in the summer. The range covers jet skis, self-drive boats, canoes, paddle boats, knee boarding, wakeboarding and towables.
Does WaterWorld Malta sell diving equipment?
Yes, there is a shop selling technical diving gear, freediving and apnea equipment and water sports items, including some brands that are hard to find elsewhere on the island. Ask about stock before travelling.
How do I enquire about a course or hire?
Use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page, giving your certification level, dates and group size. We pass your message to the business, which replies to you directly.
Practical information
WaterWorld Malta is at the Sunny Coast Resort on Qawra Bay, Qawra, with Triq il-Luzzu as the road address. A bus stop is a few steps from the centre: route 12 runs from Valletta, St Julian's and Sliema, and routes 37 and X1 run from Mellieħa. The Monday opening hours are 8.30am to 6pm, so ask the business about other days. Diving runs all year, while the water sports are seasonal. To ask about a course or a hire, use the enquiry form on this page and VisitMalta.co.uk will pass your message to the business.
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The details on this page were correct on 25 October 2026, as published on the WaterWorld Malta website. Services, prices and hours can change, so please confirm when you enquire.