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Buddies Dive Cove

Buddies is a family run dive school & shop centrally located in Bugibba, near Bugibba Square and only 5 minutes walk from Qawra & St Pauls Bay on the northern coast of Malta, with the islands of Gozo and Comino just minutes away by boat...
Next IDC 25th August - 3rd September 2026

Dive Courses

Buddies offers all levels of PADI courses, from beginners all the way through to PADI Professional level and technical diving.

Guided Dives

For qualified divers who wish to have a dive guide escort them.

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At Buddies we are lucky enough to have our own Course Director, so for the big step to Professional level we are in a great position to help.

Diving with Buddies Dive Cove

Buddies Dive Cove is Malta’s friendliest dive centre. A family run PADI 5 Star Career Development Centre & retailer centrally located in Bugibba. Only 5 minutes walk from Qawra & St Pauls Bay on the northern coast of Malta, with the islands of Gozo and Comino just minutes away by boat. Together with our team of highly qualified and experienced PADI Instructors, we pride ourselves in giving you our full personal attention to ensure that your scuba diving Malta experience is a total success.

 

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Whether you are interested in a Discover Scuba Diving session, joining one of our PADI Open Water Diver courses, Divemaster Internships or becoming a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor at one of our IDCs, you are assured that we will meet your expectations while maintaining the highest possible standards of diver safety and education.

If you are looking for guided diving in the jewel of the Mediterranean during your vacation in Malta, we run daily boat and shore dives around the three islands. While we are taking care of all the logistics, you can go ahead and enjoy wrecks, caverns, reefs and the spectacular underwater landscape that the Maltese islands are famous for. For the more Tec minded, we offer PADI TecRec diver training and Nitrox / Trimix facilities. We also offer facilities for rebreather divers.

Diving in Malta

If you just want to go diving in the jewel of the Mediterranean on your vacation in Malta, we run daily boat and shore dives around the three islands. While we are taking care of all the logistics, you can go ahead and enjoy wrecks, caverns…

What our Clients say

  • star rating  Brilliant! – Great instructors and fantastic dives. They all know their stuff and make diving a fun experience. Highly recommend Buddies

    alexaw477
    October 28, 2022

    star rating  Great dives, great team, great experience. – I arranged to dive with Buddies through my hotel. I was picked up by Mike bang on time at 0815 to drive to the Centre to complete the paperwork where… read more

    R7919BErobd
    October 26, 2022

    star rating  Well organised dives for everyone's skill level – Just spent 9 days diving with Buddies. Wonderful dives on many of the best known Malta and Gozo dive sites. As always Martin and his team organised the groups so… read more

    LawrenceT540
    September 19, 2022
  • star rating  Amazing dive and friendly instructors! – Booked a discover diving course for me and my girlfriend at Buddies. Under supervision of Kayla and Mike we went diving at the most northern part of Malta. Thank you… read more

    Henkpoep43
    August 9, 2022

    star rating  Great center  – Spend 2 amazing days through this dive center! First joined a trip to Cirkiewwa led by Lena. It was my first dive after almost a year so we started with… read more

    avatar thumb Kayleigh T
    September 27, 2025

    star rating  Best instructors, best dives, BEST TIME  – We had the BEST time with Jerry, Marcos and Emily. They were all fantastic. Kept us safe, taught us incredibly well and kept our dives interesting and fun. We saw… read more

    avatar thumb Helena B
    July 25, 2025
  • star rating  Best Diving Place EVER – If your looking for a fun, amazing experience then Buddies is the place.
    They are an wonderful Team and the whole reason I got into diving. I’m always looking forward… read more

    2022Rebecca_R
    September 22, 2022

    star rating  Fantastic – Filip and I had a fantastic experience at Buddies Dive Cove while getting our PADI licenses. Our instructor, Mike, was highly skilled and patient. He made the learning process enjoyable… read more

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    October 14, 2023

    star rating  100 STAR REVIEW!  – If i could give 100 stars I would. Me and daughter did Paid Open water with Buddies in July. Honestly, they were amazing. It wasn’t always easy mastering… read more

    avatar thumb wpy74
    September 27, 2023
  • star rating  This was the second time i have been diving with Buddies. Just as the first time, this company offers good service and value for your money.
    They take you… read more

    Phil36dutchy
    October 24, 2022

    star rating  Incredible – Absolutely incredible! Our swim instructor Karen was amazing and we really enjoyed our dive. Got to see an octopus and ship wreck! 🙂

    joostasmidge
    January 14, 2023

    star rating  Amazing Experience! – Just completed my Open Water at Buddies and it was an absolutely fantastic experience.

    Felt completely comfortable at all times and Ryan and Mike were great teachers.
    I would… read more

    Scott B
    March 31, 2023
  • star rating  Diving in November – A good option – This was the first time I had been to Malta in November, normally I go more in peak season. I had also been in May this year. For any divers… read more

    avatar thumb LawrenceT540
    November 15, 2025

    star rating  One of the best experiences I have had diving! Great team  – If you’re looking for a safe , exhilarating yet relaxing experience, then Buddies is a perfect option for you. From the outset they made me feel relaxed in the knowledge… read more

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    October 16, 2025

    star rating  100% YES – I was diving many times with buddies’ instructor Elka! Always professional! I feel always safe with her and it is lot of fun. I made with Elka also my… read more

    Maciej W
    September 13, 2022
  • star rating  Best dive experience in Malta – I have been diving with buddies for 6 years. They have a wonderful team. They are very well organized and tailor your dive trip to you. Whatever level of experience… read more

    Sarah_panda33
    September 22, 2022

    star rating  Amazing experience with Jerry  – Recently completed Open Water Referal with Buddy’s Dive Cove – fantastic experience brilliantly lead by Jerry. His patience, enthusiasm and teaching ability are second to none meaning all divers involved… read more

    avatar thumb robespin1
    August 24, 2025

    star rating  Diving at Cirkewwa – Me and my husband went for two dives with Buddies Dive Cove. Easy booking via email. Had a really good time out there diving at Cirkewwa. Good equipment. Diverse dive… read more

    corinna6787
    October 30, 2022