Octopus Garden Scuba Diving - Comino

The team at Octopus Garden Scuba Diving are serious about SSI. They’re an SSI Instructor Training Centre, which means you’re not just getting standard courses, but a really deep dive into the SSI system, from basic certifications all the way up to instructor level. We think they’re brilliant for anyone looking to progress their dive education, especially if you’re considering going pro or just want to expand your specialities. It’s also a solid choice if you prefer a German-speaking environment, as that’s clearly their specialty. We love that they’re set up in St. Paul’s Bay, making them a great launchpad for exploring the waters around Comino. We always find the diving here has a distinctive feel, a bit wilder than some other spots in Malta. Think dramatic rock formations and swim-throughs where the light plays tricks, making the water glow an electric blue. When the currents are running right, we've seen schools of barracuda cruising past, their silver scales flashing in the sun, especially around the outer reefs. Our favourite thing to do from here is an early morning boat trip out to the deeper pinnacles; the quiet solitude underwater before the daytrippers arrive is something special. They run a tight ship, so expect well-organised trips and instructors who genuinely know their stuff.

Location
Comino, Malta, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
35.949738, 14.406396
Phone
(+356) 21 57 87 25
Email
[email protected]
Website
https://octopus-garden.net/
Certification Agencies
SSI
Courses
SSI Tauchkurse, SSI Spezialkurse, SSI Freediving, SSI Ecology Programme, SSI Leaderkurse, SSI Instructor Kurse, SSI Crossover, SSI Lifeguard, SSI Mermaid
Address
Church Square, SPB 1000
Languages
German

Dive Sites Near Octopus Garden Scuba Diving

Octopus Garden Scuba Diving provides access to 15 dive sites in Comino.

Other Dive Centres in Comino

Best Time to Dive in Comino

The warmest water temperatures in Comino occur in August, averaging 28.1°C. The coolest conditions are in March at 15.3°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 16.4°C
  • February: 15.5°C
  • March: 15.3°C
  • April: 16.2°C
  • May: 18.7°C
  • June: 22.9°C
  • July: 26.9°C
  • August: 28.1°C
  • September: 27.3°C
  • October: 24.9°C
  • November: 22.2°C
  • December: 19.3°C

Marine Life in Comino

Home to 24 recorded species including 12 reef fish, 4 sharks & rays, 2 whales & dolphins, 2 seagrass & algae, 2 hard corals, 1 other.

Notable Marine Life

Recommended Packing List for Comino

Based on average water temperature of 21.1°C, currents 2 cm/s.

  • Wetsuit (3-5mm) - comfortable for 21°C water
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories