Curious about what lies below below 30m? The PADI Deep Diver Specialty Course with ABC Diving Malta opens the door to some of the most exciting and rewarding dive sites in the Mediterranean. Whether it’s a haunting wreck, a colourful wall, or just the thrill of going deeper, this course will prepare you to dive safely and confidently down to 40 metres (130 feet).
Why ABC Diving is a Popular Choice?
We’re a PADI 5-Star Instructor Development Centre
Our instructors are experienced, passionate, and fun
Small-group sizes mean more personal attention
We dive at the best sites around Malta
Safety, quality gear, and great vibes — guaranteed
If you’ve earned the PADI Adventure Diver rating or higher, and you’re at least 15 years old, you can enrol in the Deep Diver course.
To complete the academic studies, we estimate 4 – 6 hours of independent study.
To complete the water based portions of the Bespoke & Standard PADI Deep Diver Courses will take two days. The Budget PADI Deep Diver Course will take one day. A full day is 8 hours on average.
You’ll use a dive computer along with the rest of the standard scuba equipment. A dive light and slate are also used. All required equipment for your PADI Deep Diver Course is supplied by ABC Diving.
The total, fully inclusive cost of the PADI Deep Diver Course starts at €295.00 with our ‘Budget’ option, €365.00 with our ‘Standard’ option. Our ‘Bespoke’ option is €780.00.
This includes:
– All dive equipment needed for the completion of your course
– PADI educational materials
– Certification cost
What You’ll Learn in the PADI Deep Diver Course
DIVE 1 (Standard & Bespoke Only)
DIVE 2
DIVE 3
DIVE 4
Dive 5 (Bespoke Course Only)
THEORY
DIVE 1 (Standard & Bespoke Only)
Getting Oriented
Learn how to descend with control using a reference line or natural guide
Notice how colours and visibility change at depth
Practice a slow, steady ascent with a proper safety stop
DIVE 2
Navigation & Pressure Effects
Try a free descent using only visual reference
See what happens to objects under pressure
Navigate a set route using your compass — and get back to where you started!
DIVE 3
Deep Dive Tasks & Emergency Practice
Complete a task on the surface, then try the same thing at depth — you’ll notice the difference
Simulate an emergency decompression stop using an alternate air source
Sharpen your ascent rate control
DIVE 4
Full Deep Dive Exploration
Dive deeper with more confidence
Explore the site while maintaining proper buoyancy and awareness
Practice a clean ascent with a 3-minute safety stop
Ascend using a reference as a tactile or visual guide (line, wall or sloping bottom).
Use your depth gauge and timing device (or a dive computer with ascent- rate indicator) to measure an ascent rate not to exceed 18 metres/60 feet per minute.
Perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5 metres/15 feet before surfacing.
Dive 5 (Bespoke Course Only)
Bonus Dive (Bespoke Course Only)
Work on descent posture and buoyancy from the start
Try advanced finning techniques like the frog kick, helicopter turns and back finninh.
Fine-tune your positioning and trim without disturbing the environment
THEORY
Deep diving requires smart planning and good judgement. We’ll cover:
How to plan deeper dives with safety in mind
Equipment you may need for deep diving
How to spot and avoid risks at depth
Tips for interacting with marine life responsibly
Through independent eLearning, this course isn’t classroom-heavy — it’s practical knowledge that we will cover in person to make your dives safer and more fun
how the booking Process works
It's As Easy As ABC!
1. Choose your course option
Click ‘Book Diving Course’ button and complete the booking request form. Only 1 form per group is required.
2. Booking approval
Within 3 working hours, your booking request will either be approved or an alternate date suggested.
3. Pack your towel!
Once the course booking is approved, a payment request is sent to you. Upon payment, your booking is confirmed.
Choose the Course That Fits You
Bespoke, Standard or Budget?
Bespoke
€780
- Private Tuition
- Private Transfer Service From Anywhere in Malta
- 5 Open Water Dives
- 2 Day Dive Course
- PADI Deep Diver Certification
- PADI Educational Materials
- Premium Dive Equipment Supplied
- You Choose the Days
- Student Dive Insurance Included
- Descent Workshop
- Buoyancy Workshop
- Efficient Finning Workshop
Standard
€365
- Class size up to 4
- Pickup Only – Daily Service from Transport Zone*
- 4 Open Water Dives
- 2 Day Dive Course
- PADI Deep Diver Certification
- PADI Educational Materials
- Premium Dive Equipment Supplied
- You Choose the Days
- No Student Dive Insurance Included
- No Descent Workshop
- No Buoyancy Workshop
- No Efficient Finning Workshop
Budget
€295
- Class size up to 4
- Pickup Only – Daily Service from Transport Zone*
- 3 Open Water Dives
- 1 Day Dive Course
- PADI Deep Diver Certification
- PADI Educational Materials
- Premium Dive Equipment Supplied
- You Choose the Day
- No Student Dive Insurance Included
- No Descent Workshop
- No Buoyancy Workshop
- No Efficient Finning Workshop
*View Transport Zone
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