


Learn to Dive - PADI Certification
Learn to dive get your PADI certification. Our professional instructors train safe and competent certified scuba divers. We aim to make your scuba lessons in Malta great fun and enjoyable. Let your underwater adventure begin!
PADI Open Water Course
Seashell exclusive learn to dive on holiday packages. Choose PADI Open Water (3-4 Days) or PADI Scuba Diver course. (2 Days)
padi scuba diver
Course only
Two day course, ideal for a long weekend break or for families who wish to learn together with their children.
padi open water
Course only
Three-four day course, PADI certification which allows you to dive up to 18 meters anywhere in the world.
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PADI Dive Certification
If you choose Open Water or Scuba Diver course your scuba lessons will have these sections.
DIVE THEORY - eLearning
Grasp the basics either in the classroom or self-study online
CONFINED WATER
In the safety of shallow water you will learn the scuba skills
OPEN WATER
Explore real dive sites with your instructor. Practice your new scuba skills.
Learn to Dive - Begin Online Today!
You can start learning immediately with PADI Open Water Diver eLearning course. Learn at home, work at your own pace. Dont waste time studying while on your diving holiday .


The journey starts by downloading the free PADI Digital Library App (available from the iTunes App Store for iOS and Android Apps on Google Play)
The first chapter of the PADI Open Water Diver Touch can be downloaded free of charge.
For full access, students can contact Seashell Dive Center or www.padi.com/touch. Digital products currently available through the PADI Library App:
• Open Water Diver Touch™
• ReActivate Touch™
• Equipment Specialist Touch™
• eRDPML Touch™
Yes there are benefits.
First of all the course will be cheaper than if you take the traditional path and learn from a book or with an instructor in a classroom. Also if you finish the elearning at home then you can jump right into the water and not waste time studying while on your diving holiday .
With course content available offline without need for Wi-Fi access, the PADI Open Water Diver Touch is perfect for recapping dive theory while on the beach or chilling out next to the hotel pool.
Even PADI Instructors are noticing how Touch students are better prepared for practical sessions, undoubtedly a result of the accessible, hands-on and fun approach – the secret to successful learning.

Diving with Seashell
Come and join the Seashell family to dive some of the most beautiful dive sites in the world! With crystal clear waters and our professional and friendly team, we have everything you need to have an amazing diving holiday!














About the Learn to Dive Holiday
Our holidays are always in high demand and sell quickly. Peak season accommodation get fully booked early. Advanced bookings are recommended to avoid disappointment.
Learn to dive holidays are aimed for people who want to discover the wonders of the underwater world. And what better place to do it than Malta, in the Mediterranean Sea?! With good visibility, very little underwater current and over 300 days of sunshine a year, the Maltese waters are the perfect place for you to begin scuba lessons.
PADI course is designed to be flexible and can therefore be tailored to suit people with little or no previous diving experience, so if you are a complete beginner there is no need to worry!
Our professionally trained PADI instructors will introduce you to the theory and practice of scuba diving, whilst maintaining high safety European diving standards. Through our instructors passionate teaching and the friendly atmosphere at the dive center, we can ensure you and your family will have the best diving holiday experience where every student gets personal attention.
Open water certification
Upon completing the PADI open water course you will have a lifetime qualification which enables you to dive up to 18 meters anywhere in the world.
Scuba Diver certification
If you have done the PADI Scuba Diver course you will have a certification which enables you to dive up to 12 meters anywhere in the world, while under direct supervision of an instructor.
Suggested itinerary:
Day 1 – Arrival into Malta
Check into the modern 4 star Hotel, take some time to get your bearings and explore Mellieha village, one of the best places to stay and dive in Malta.
Day 2 – Training and theory
The morning begins with a diving course briefing and PADI confined water training excersises, practicing some basic scuba skills in the bay.
Day 3 – 2 open water dives
After getting to grips with the PADI theory, equipment and basic skills, you are now ready to take your first two open water dives in the morning. You will then have the afternoon free to relax at your beautiful hotel and relive the excitement of your first diving experience.
Day 4 – 2 open water dives
Now your confidence has been boosted from the previous days scuba diving experience, you will do two more dives at new and exciting dive sites.
The Classrom-based students will sit an exam in the afternoon to ensure they have mastered the theory of diving and the all important safety aspects involved.
Day 5 – Free day
After all of your hard work, your last full day of your Learn to dive holiday in Malta can be spent relaxing by the pool, or alternatively, by taking an excursion to the capital, Valletta, or the old city of Mdina.
Day 6 – Check out
It’s time to check out and fly home, but don’t worry, with your PADI diving qualification obtained you’ll be planning your next diving trip before you know it!
Suggested itinerary:
Day 1 – Arrival into Malta
Check into the modern 4 star Hotel, take some time to get your bearings and explore Mellieha village, one of the best places to stay and dive in Malta.
Day 2 – Training and theory
The morning begins with a diving course briefing and PADI confined water training excersises, practicing some basic scuba skills in the bay.
Day 3 – 2 open water dives
After getting to grips with the PADI theory, equipment and basic skills, you are now ready to take your first two open water dives in the morning. You will then have the afternoon free to relax at your beautiful hotel and relive the excitement of your first diving experience.
Day 4 – Check out
It’s time to check out and fly home, but don’t worry, with your PADI diving qualification obtained you’ll be planning your next diving trip before you know it!
Included in the price of this Learn to Dive holiday:
- 5 nights/6 days accommodation at 4 star Hotel on room only basis
- PADI Open Water Course (e-learning method of theory training)
- All necessary training materials (PADI Open Water Diver manual is included only with classroom based courses)
- PADI certification card
- Full diving equipment hire
- Transport Hotel – Seashell Dive Centre – Hotel
- Return land transport to the dive sites
Optional extras:
- Single occupancy – 5 nights (to be added to the base price)
- Breakfast – 5 nights (to be added to the base price)
- Half board – 5 nights (to be added to the base price)
- Airport transfers (return) (up to 3 persons)
* The rates indicated are per person, based on June, 2023 pricing and for a minimum of 2 diving students sharing the room. Other months, extra nights and single occupancy are also available.
AVAILABILITY: APRIL TO OCTOBER
Please note: Our holidays are always in high demand and we expect them to sell very quickly, therefore advanced bookings are highly recommended!
Two easy steps to book:
(1) Enquire availability via email and fix a date
(2) Pay the fee online or by bank transfer
If you would like to sort your own accommodation independently but still like the sound of the “Best of the Three Islands” diving package, don’t worry, we also take bookings for the dive package only.
*These rates are based on June, 2023 pricing and for a minimum of 2 divers. Other months and single occupancy are also available, please email us
for more information. Non divers are welcome.
Special rates for your family Learn to dive holiday (*minimum 4 students)
Snorkelling experience was so beautiful, the water is so clear and worth it. We were a family with one new starter swimmer, 2 average swimmers and a confident swimmer. We had so much fun. Very friendly and efficient staff, Oliver was our guide, he was fun . All the equipments are provided.
TripAdvisor August 26, 2022 – London, UK
Preeti Kailash
We went snorkeling on a trip around Comino. It was amazing! Such sweet people. Nice that they fit your gear before you go so you know everything is the right size. We swam through some caves (awesome) and saw a sunken ship (the p31 wreck). It was so cool! Really recommend!
TripAdvisor June 12, 2021
Isabelle S
Best snorkeling trips on the island! Suit, mask, fins and snorkel were provided and included in the price, boat fee too, there was also a guide with us in the water, who made the whole experience complete. Their snorkeling trips are the best I’ve seen on offer. Ended up booking both and an incredible experience with tunas too
TripAdvisor August 16, 2019
Mikkel J
- AlfaPapa123
Great place to dive with. Serviceminded crew and very eager to please. If we dive Malta again we dive with #seashell. It was our son’s konfirmation gift and he loved... read more it.
14th May 2023 - ethan d
Great to learn the basics of scuba diving! - Had an absolutely stunning day!
We learned a lot about the basics of scuba diving and in 1,5 hour we were ready to explore the waters of Malta. Thanks to... read more the diving instructors for the great experience!
2nd May 2023 - Ashley_bryce
Best dive centre in Malta - Just having spent a few weeks diving with these guys, nothing is to much trouble and the facilities are some of the best I have seen. Hubert and his team... read more are so much fun to be around and the knowledge is beyond anything I would expect.
23rd March 2023 - Lewis_Strecker
Highly recommend Seashell Diving Centre, an amazing experience in the Maltese waters! - My wife and I visited Malta for the very first time this year, and could not have asked for a better diving experience than Seashell. We both undertook the Advanced... read more Adventurer prograamw offered, and our instructor Oliver made everything seemless, with his vast knowledge of the area and dive sites, it was a huge success with plenty of exploration, especially during the low visibility dives. We would highly recommend Seashell Diving Centre to anyone looking to explore scuba for the first time or even the experienced divers that are looking for a scenic adventure.
11th February 2023 - greenslade007
We had a mixed bag of Discovering Scuba Divers and me being Open Water qualified so I tagged along with them to take pictures. The dive team were very... read more professional and accommodating and good value for money. Thanks to the team but especially Nick and Ollie for a great dive experience for the group of six.
Two of our group want to come back and do their PADI open water with them.
29th October 2022 - Jeffo661
Absolutely Brilliant 😎👌 - I fully enjoyed my 2 weeks of diving with the Seashell Dive Centre in Mellieha Bay, Malta 😊 The staff were brilliant the whole duration, in some challenging weather conditions.... read more From solo visitors, couples, family and large groups, across the experience levels from beginner to advanced; they delivered 😎👏 Wrecks, reefs, swim throughs, large caves/caverns, their own boats ⛴ and access to very large day trip tour boats, vehicle transport around the Island and Gozo 🚐 A devoted, friendly and professional team, thank you all for a fab time ☺👏👌
24th October 2022 - nh12017
Fantastic Dive Centre - Fantastic dive centre. I completed my open water dives and then booked onto two more! Knowledgeable and friendly staff who support each person to get the most out... read more of every dive, I would recommend this site to anyone who enjoys snorkelling/diving.
9th October 2022 - PreetiKailash
A memorable experience , professional staff - Very friendly and efficient staff. All the equipments are provided. You can take your water bottle and phone for taking pictures.
We were a family with one new starter... read more swimmer, 2 average swimmers and a confident swimmer. We had so much fun. Oliver was our guide. He was fun .
Snorkelling experience was so beautiful, the water is so clear and worth it. My son got stung by Jelly fish. But he was fine. Oli had some apply on cream. He has now a tale to tell.
They recommend swimmers then you get the most out of the experience, I am nearly a non swimmer. I still enjoyed it .
I was the least confident and bit sea sick from previous days' ferry rides. The boat ride was a lot better. The wind and the water splashes actually makes you feel better than worse. If I ever go back to Malta, I am definitely booking more activities with them.
Thank you very much team.
26th August 2022

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