Utina Diving College - Comino
The team at Utina Diving College have carved out a real niche for themselves. Operating right from Comino, they offer an immediacy to the island's best sites that mainland shops simply can’t match, skipping those often bumpy boat transfers. We love that they focus heavily on small group instruction, meaning you're not just another face in a crowded PADI Open Water course. It’s ideal for newer divers looking for a more personal touch, or experienced buddies who want to explore Comino's caves and wrecks without the logistical faff. Our favourite part is the easy access to Lantern Point. Imagine suiting up, walking a few metres, and dropping into that wall, watching moray eels poke out of crevices as you descend. For those exploring the Comino Caves, going with Utina means you’re often the first boat there, beating the crowds and getting to see the light shafts pierce the water undisturbed. They really understand how to make the most of Comino's unique geology, whether it’s a tranquil cavern exploration or a drift past some impressive gorgonian fans. We’d suggest booking ahead, especially in summer, as their small group philosophy means spaces fill up fast.
- Location
- Comino, Malta, Mediterranean & Europe
- Coordinates
- 36.030804, 14.217742
- Phone
- +35679550514
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.utinadiving.com/
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- Open Water, Advanced Open Water, Instructor | PADI
- Address
- Triq ir-Rabat, Il-Munxar, XLN 1101
Dive Sites Near Utina Diving College
Utina Diving College provides access to 15 dive sites in Comino.
- ABINGDON - 14m (wreck)
- Alex's Cave Dive Site (cave)
- Anadrian - 60m (wreck)
- Anchor Reef Dive Site (reef)
- ANTONIO E FRANCESCO - 55m (wreck)
- BARGE 1 - 60m (wreck)
- Bengħisa Patch (reef)
- Bengħisa Reef (reef)
- BLACK PEARL - 2m (wreck)
- BLENHEIM BOMBER - 28m (wreck)
- Blue Lagoon Tunnel Dive Site (cave)
- Blue Waters Dive Cove - 5-20m (reef)
- BRISTOL BEAUFIGHTER - 35m (wreck)
- CAROLINA - 11m (wreck)
- Ċirkewwa Arch Dive Site (cave)
Other Dive Centres in Comino
- ABC Diving - PADI
- Aquamarina
- Aquatica Scuba Diving
- Atlantis Diving Centre - PADI, BSAC, VDST, TDI
- Blue Waters Dive Cove - ["PADI"]
- Bubbles Dive Shop
- Calypso Diving
- Corsair Diving Malta
- Cresta Diving Center
- DIVEMASTERS MALTA - SSI
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
- Painted Comber (Serranus scriba) - Reef Fish
- Wrasse (Coris julis) - Reef Fish
- Parrotfish (Sparisoma cretense) - Reef Fish
- Ornate Wrasse (Thalassoma pavo) - Reef Fish
- loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta)
- Salema (Sarpa salpa) - Reef Fish
- Garrupa (Serranus cabrilla) - Reef Fish
- Dusky grouper (Epinephelus marginatus) - Reef Fish
- Blue-white Dolphin (Stenella coeruleoalba) - Whales & Dolphins
- Mediterranean tapeweed (Posidonia oceanica) - Seagrass & Algae
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