ABC Diving - Malta Island
The team at ABC Diving are the real deal if you’re looking to dive Malta and really improve your skills. Situated right on the water in Turtle Bay, their setup makes logistics easy, a big plus when you’re hauling gear. We love them for their solid PADI IDC courses, turning out confident instructors who know the local waters inside and out. If you’re serious about moving up the PADI ladder, or just want genuinely good instruction, these are your people. What sets ABC apart, beyond the serious teaching, is their knowledge of the Malta wrecks. They’ll get you onto the Um El Faroud or the P29 with a detailed brief that feels like a history lesson, not just a dive plan. We’ve found their instructors have this knack for making even a familiar site feel fresh, pointing out the moray eels tucked into the engine room or the subtle currents around the bow. Our favourite time to dive with them is early morning, beating the crowds to some of the more popular shore entries, often getting that glassy surface for the boat rides. It’s a professional outfit, but with a friendly, unpretentious vibe that always makes us feel welcome.
- Location
- Malta Island, Malta, Mediterranean & Europe
- Coordinates
- 35.951470, 14.388605
- Phone
- +356 7733 3112
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.abcdivingmalta.com
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI 5 Star IDC [padi:27900]
- Address
- The Boathouse, Triq il-Fekruna, Turtle Bay, St. Paul's Bay SPB 4813, Malta
Dive Sites Near ABC Diving
ABC Diving provides access to 15 dive sites in Malta Island.
- Ahrax Bay - 5-15m (reef)
- Anchor Bay (Dive Site) (reef)
- Balluta Bay (Dive Site) (reef)
- BARGE 2 - 60m (wreck)
- Cirkewwa - Outer Reef (Dive Site) (reef)
- Cirkewwa - Susie's Pool and Reef (Dive Site) (reef)
- Dragonara cave (cave)
- Filflette (Dive Site)
- Ghar Lapsi - Left Reef (Dive Site) (reef)
- HMS KINGSTON - 5m (wreck)
- HMSM STUBBORN - 51m (wreck)
- HMS Stubborn (wreck)
- IMPERIAL EAGLE - 28m (wreck)
- Is-Sikka l-Bajda
- Is-Sikka tal-Qawwi
Other Dive Centres in Malta Island
Best Time to Dive in Malta Island
The warmest water temperatures in Malta Island occur in January, averaging 16.8°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 16.8°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 16.8°C (air: 13.8°C)
- February: 16.8°C (air: 13.8°C)
- March: 16.8°C (air: 14.3°C)
- April: 16.8°C (air: 16.2°C)
- May: 16.8°C (air: 19.8°C)
- June: 16.8°C (air: 24.1°C)
- July: 16.8°C (air: 27.2°C)
- August: 16.8°C (air: 27.7°C)
- September: 16.8°C (air: 25.6°C)
- October: 16.8°C (air: 22.3°C)
- November: 16.8°C (air: 19.1°C)
- December: 16.8°C (air: 15.8°C)
Marine Life in Malta Island
Home to 62 recorded species including 39 reef fish, 4 hard corals, 4 whales & dolphins, 3 seagrass & algae, 2 other, 2 crabs & lobsters.
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
- Salema (Sarpa salpa) - Reef Fish
- Garrupa (Serranus cabrilla) - Reef Fish
- loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta)
- Dusky grouper (Epinephelus marginatus) - Reef Fish
- Damsel fish (Chromis chromis) - Reef Fish
- Mediterranean tapeweed (Posidonia oceanica) - Seagrass & Algae
Recommended Packing List for Malta Island
Based on average water temperature of 16.8°C.
- Wetsuit (5-7mm) - recommended for 17°C water
- Hood & Gloves (3-5mm) - helps retain warmth
- 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