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Whether you are an absolute beginner or an experienced DIVEPRO, when it comes to SCUBA diving then Buddiesmalta.com is the right choice. Depending where you live in Europe it will only take between 2-4 hrs by air to arrive in Malta and begin to immerse yourself in a culture and heritage dating back thousands of years.

Take a few moments to review the topics in this section and find out what sets us apart from other dive centres here in Malta and why our divers return to visit us year after year.

At BUDDIES DIVE COVE we have access to a range of options for boat diving. This enables us to pick the right craft for the job.

The traditional Maltese Luzzu with its unique charm and character is always a favourite with our divers when we want to spend a relaxing day around the coast of Malta, Comino or Gozo.

The smaller twin engine launch is very handy when we need that extra bit of speed.

We also have a 5.8 metre and a 9 metre RIB available when this type of craft is required.

All in all we have, and use, the right boat for the job and in so doing we guarantee the best possible experience for our divers.

The safety and service offered by our diving instructor/guides and boat operators is second to none.

Our dive/diving centre&shop has the kind of amenities that many of our competitors can only dream of. Our geographical position in the north east of the island places us in the center of the diving community here in Malta and is THE LOCATION that divers in the know choose to base there activities.

For your SAFETY and comfort we have also invested in suitable air-conditioned vehicles for use when travelling to and from dive sites. We also ensure that divers and equipment are transported separately and each vehicle is equipped with oxygen unit, first aid and dive spares kit.

Our dive shop offers a wide range of equipment from some of the worlds leading manufacturers and we are recognised dealers for the following brands:

Our staff will take the time to discuss options and help you make the right choices, offering the best advice on anything that you may wish to purchase.

Safety and experience go hand in hand with all aspects of the full range of services we offer. My partner and myself are owner operators who dive daily with you the client, enabling us to ensure the standards are kept high. Having lived and dived here full-time for the past 17 years we are sure we can offer you the opportunity, to dive within the limits of your experience, the most exciting and exhilarating sites on offer around these fascinating shores.

We schedule the day for your convenience with a two tank morning excursion either by land or boat leaving you the afternoon to sight-see, siesta or socialise at our pool-side snack bar with friends or family.

Regular dive trips to Gozo and Comino offer non divers the chance to come along for the ride and sample the abundance of above water attractions on offer to them, or snorkel from boat or shore under our watchful eye.

With our diver friendly facility we have adequate washing, drying and storage area so there is no need to carry those heavy equipment bags to and fro each day.

During your stay you may also want to take advantage of the fact that Buddies Dive Cove is both a PADI 5 Star Centre and BSAC International School presenting you with the ideal opportunity to further your diving qualifications should you so wish.

At Buddies Dive Cove we pride ourselves in producing certified divers that can take care of themselves and their dive buddies safely and with confidence that is only achieved with thorough training.

We take no short cuts and our prices are all inclusive with no hidden extras. While we strongly advise that you purchase the support materials that accompany the course e.g. manual, dive-tables, log books, etc. you can, if cost is the key issue, choose to borrow these for the duration of the course. The very latest diving equipment is provided and transport to and from dive sites along with your certification costs are all part and parcel of our complete service to you.

You are trained only by certified and nationally qualified instructors whose priority is your SAFETY and enjoyment.

Our enthusiasm for the sport we love is infectious and once you get your first taste of breathing underwater we are sure you won't be able to wait for your next diving holiday.

We offer the full range of PADI or BSAC diver training which allows you to enter the world of recreational diving easily and in total safety. The structured levels will allow you to master different techniques and skills, enabling you to increase your confidence, ability and enjoyment as you progress through your underwater adventures.

PADI (the Professional Association of Diving Instructors) is the largest diver organisation in the world and is a purely dive centre orientated option recognised all over the world. Superb diver education techniques and support packages set them apart from their competitors.

BSAC (The British Sub-Aqua Club) diving techniques developed by this organisation are particularly well adapted for the conditions encountered in and around the British Isles. The extensive club network ensures that your certification will be fully recognised internationally and accepted throughout the UK offering you the option to join a BSAC branch in your locality should you so wish.

AT Buddies Dive Cove OUR RENTAL EQUIPMENT IS FIRST RATE. WE WILL NOT STOCK OR ISSUE CHEAP, OLD OR SUB STANDARD EQUIPMENT AND THIS IS REFLECTED IN THE PRICES BELOW

2007 (January,February,March,April,May,June,July,August,September,October,November,December) EQUIPMENT RENTAL FOR INDEPENDENT DIVING

INDEPENDENT DIVERS HAVE THE FACILITY TO WASH AND DRY THEIR EQUIPMENT FOR A DAILY FEE OF Lm2.00 AND STORE THE EQUIPMENT (AT THE OWNERS' RISK) FREE OF CHARGE.

EQUIPMENT MUST BE RETURNED BY 17:00 HOURS ON THE SAME DAY UNLESS BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT SCUBA DIVING

A. You can try diving with an introductory try dive in confined water. Introductory diving is fun and safe as the maximum number of divers per instructor is kept to a minimum, which enables you to get initial tuition before diving then try out your new experience in a beautiful environment in very capable hands. If you wish it is possible to have your first try dive in our pool, but we’re sure that once tried, you will want to get into the sea as soon as possible.

A. Not for most people. If you’re comfortable in the water and a reasonably good swimmer, you should be able to learn

A. When working with us with full day instruction it depends on how fast you learn. The standard Open Water Diver/Ocean Diver certification will typically be a three to four day process.

A. Part of learning to dive is learning to clear your ears… that is equalizing the pressure inside and outside your eardrum. It takes people a few days to get the hang of this, but soon you’ll do it automatically. If you have ear infections or other blockages that might keep you from clearing your ears, then you should check with a doctor before proceeding.

A. That depends on how deep you are and how heavily you are breathing. Air gets compressed at greater depths, so with each breath you’ll go through more air. You can often stay down 45 minutes to an hour at depths of 5 to 10 metres. On deeper dives you may only get 15 to 20 minutes. As you get more experienced you’ll learn to prolong your air supply by breathing more slowly, by conserving your energy and, most of all, becoming more confident and relaxed in the water.

A. Soft contact lenses should not be a problem. Bring an extra pair or two in case one washes out. Eyeglasses worn under a dive mask are not practicable. However, it is more economical than you might think to have your prescription ground into the mask itself. Your optician or dive shop can advise you on where to have it done. If your prescription is quite low, it might not be necessary to have special lenses, as the water magnifies naturally.

A. We have a self-assessment form that needs to be completed and signed by you. Should you have any of the problems listed on the form, it would be necessary to have a doctor check you over and give you the go-ahead to dive. This is not a problem and we can arrange for you to see the doctor at the dive base.

A. No problem! Just tell us when booking. As all our dives are guided we make sure that you are well looked after throughout the dive. If you wish to practice your basic skills, this would be possible at the end of the dive. Every diver not known to us is first given a check dive and from this we can assess which group he should be joining.

A. A lot of our dive sites can be reached from the shore. We have beautiful reefs, wrecks and caves all within easy reach from the shore. We also have plenty of dive sites that are reached by boat. Web take a typical Maltese Luzzu to Comino for a day’s trip doing two dives, with a stopover for lunch on the beautiful island of Comino. Depending upon which dive site we visit we can also take a fast, very well equipped rib. We also take the ferry and do two shore dives on the lovely island of Gozo.

A. We like to offer two dives a day but obviously it’s your choice as to how many you do. We normally go out for the day, meeting at the dive base around 8.30am and returning about 2.30pm. This leaves most of the afternoon for you to spend time with your family having had a good days diving!

A. During the summer months the sea temperature will go up to around 27/28 degrees centigrade with divers wearing just a shortie or 5mm one-piece. In the winter months it drops to around 14 degrees centigrade and there is a mixture of 5/7mm two-piece wetsuits or drysuits.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT MALTA

A. Brilliant. You will find plenty for you and your family to do on the beautiful island of Malta. There are jeep treasure hunts, jeep safaris, horse riding, go-karting, swimming with dolphins, weekly festas, weekly markets, a craft village and a superb golf course!

A. Apart from the above, there’s a splash and fun park, amusement centres, beautiful beaches to build sand castles and lovely warm, clear water to swim in.

A. The bus service is excellent with plenty of buses covering the whole of the island with very cheap fares. To make life even easier and cheaper you can purchase a week’s bus pass at a very reasonable cost. There are also many car hire firms. If it’s a car you want, then let us know and we will point you in the right direction.

A. Yes it is, but as it tastes a bit bitter, most people buy bottled water for drinking but use tap water for tea and coffee.

A. We have Maltese Liri and cents. There are 100 cents in one Maltese Liri and there are approximately 60 cents to one pound sterling.

A. Malta does have its own language… Maltese but, apart from their native tongue, most Maltese people speak good English and Italian

Q. What temperatures can we expect?

A. During the summer months the temperature will probably be between 30 to 35 degrees centigrade, cooling off slightly during the evenings and nights. During the winter months the lowest temperature is likely to be around 14 degrees centigrade, but it could get quite a bit colder during the evenings and nights so bring a warm coat!

A. There are many first-class hotels offering excellent accommodation with nightly entertainment. There are also many smaller and less expensive hotels offering a very good service. If you prefer self-catering apartments, then we have plenty of those too! If you need help in choosing, we can offer varied accommodation depending on what’s right for you and your family.

A. All the best night clubs and bars can be found in Bugibba or Paceville. Both places come alive at night with live entertainment, karaoke or disco and most clubs and bars stay open until they are empty. Great fun is to be had… provided you are not diving the next day!!

A. Most of the restaurants are excellent with good food at reasonable prices. The tourists’ menus are very good too. A good tip for you - have a quick peep inside and if there are plenty of local people eating… then it’s good!!

A. Most definitely. The ferry runs frequently from Cirkewwa at the northern most tip of Malta, taking around half an hour to reach Gozo. Just enough time to take a snack with tea or coffee! Alternatively you can remain on deck and enjoy the spectacular views. You can go with an organised group or take your own hire car and do your own thing. Either way Gozo has lots to offer and we’re sure you’ll enjoy your day. Comino is much smaller and boasts the Blue Lagoon for swimming, with beautiful clear electric blue water. Apart from a walk around the island, there isn’t much else to do other than lie in the sun and chill out. Comino is reached by a small boat leaving Cirkewwa frequently for the island. Don’t forget, you can combine the sightseeing of Gozo and Comino by diving the two islands with us!!

Listed are some of the more well known sites of Malta Comino and Gozo but there are many more that we keep to ourselves.

By far Malta's most visited site and has many different dives each with their own unique appeal. They include:

Just 70 metres from the entry point lying at 36 metres you will be met by the sight of this superb wreck. Scuttled initially as an attraction for a submarine tour that no longer runs this Tug Boat holds a special place in hearts of divers visit her and get seduced by her stately grace. Often surrounded by Mediterranean fish of all shapes and sizes, this is a dive that you cannot miss seeing if you visit our shores.

This famous underwater marker is located just over the reef wall at 17 metres and is one of the attractions that nearly every visitor has on his tick list. Placed there many years ago as a good luck charm for divers this small statue watches over her underwater flock.

A gentle swim to right of the entry point and you will eventually arrive at this magnificent underwater feature. Once a cave the roof has long since collapsed leaving this beautiful halo in the sea often patrolled by shoals of Jacks and Barracuda. The top of the arch is 9 metres and the sandy bottom is at 18 metres.

Sometimes referred to as Popeye Village this site is reached through a narrow cutting in the rock wall. It is a shallow site with a maximum depth of around 17 metres and its main attraction is a cave that runs into the cliff face at 6 metres. You can surface in several chambers in this cave and it provides a great way of introducing this kind of diving to those who always wanted to take a look.

A shallow reef dive along colourful rock formations. This dive can also be done as a deeper dive on the outer side of the reef where it may reach 36 metres.

This dive site, along with Cirkewwa in the north of Malta, ranks as one of the most visited sites on the island as it offers dives for all levels of experience. Its many features include of course the wreck of the Um El Faroud but long before this wreck was put in place this area was a major attraction. The depth ranges form 4 to 40 metres and offers such diversity as to please any dive enthusiast.

Renamed when she was bought, this ship started life as a freighter after being built in Sunderland England. After purchase and conversion to a Libyan oil tanker she was the victim of a tragic explosion in the Malta dry docks while in for repair. She was laid to rest just of the coast of a site we call "Blue Grotto" in memory of the nine men that lost their lives in the accident. Top deck 15m, sandy bottom, 36 metres.

The entrance to this cave is usually through the lower opening at 22 metres after which the diver heads up into the chimney and out through slits in the reef wall.

Starts its descent from 9 to 33 metres. Excellent wall dive with superb sea life from start to finish.

Curls seductively out of the valley and ranges form the surface down to 30 metres, you could not ask for more.

This beautiful part of the Maltese coast is a favourite with the locals as a swimming area as it has superb and picturesque sheltered water rising into shady land caverns ideal for shading from the summer sun. For divers though it is the network of shallow caves and gently sloping reef down through gin clear waters to a sandy sea bed at 15 metres that entice us to this location.

This WWII destroyer now sits in the sand at 17 metres with the top part of the remaining structure at 9 metres just 70metres off the coast in Sliema Creek overlooked by the magnificent Fort St Elmo. A lot of this wreck is buried underneath a bed of sand. However after over 50 years in a shallow resting place it is remarkably still a very interesting dive.

Nestled in the centre of Kalkara Bay one of Malta's famous ancient 3 cities. It is only 12m deep and is sheltered from bad weather. Visibility on this wreck can be very limited but that does not detract form its size and history.

Het schip ligt op slechts 12 meter en is beschut tegen slecht weer. Het zicht op het wrak kan erg beperkt zijn, maar dat weerhoud je er niet van de enorme omvang en de historische waarde ervan in te zien.

Tot voorkort werd gedacht dat dit schip gewoon een service schip was dat tijdens de Tweede Wereld Oorlog terwijl het nog aan de kant lag getorpedeerd werd. Nu is duidelijk geworden dat het een belangrijk historische waarde heeft; het blijkt namelijk een van de laatste landingsvaartuigen te zijn die tijdens de Gallipoli campagne ingezet zijn. Het ligt nu verticaal in het water tussen de 6 en 24 meter.

Scuttled in Marsascala Bay very close to each other, in fact they are close enough to be seen on one dive. No. 10, the smaller of the two sites at 19 metres whilst St.Michael is in 21metres.

By swimming through an area named the gardens one swims through a small v-shaped crack in the wall onto a ledge that drops of 25 meters opening into the blue. Going straight down and to the left one swims into the huge gaping opening of Coral cave starting at 18 meters, This cave roof has some excellent examples of hard coral and sea horses often choose to hide out at this site.

Entrance is obtained over a slipway into standing depth.After a short swim across what is called the inland sea we dive down a gradual incline to a max depth in the cave of 25 meters. Swimming through this huge tunnel in the limestone cliffs, the deep blue colour is framed at the far end by the rock fissure. This then leads out to the open sea and the drop of 50 meters below. Divers are usually happy to explore either the right or left walls which offer fantastic sea life.

Viewed from shore this offshore rock looks like a crocodile. The dive can be attempted from the shore but is usually a boat dive. The dive starts from a shallow lagoon 6m to 8 m deep. After a few meters one swims over a steep drop off that goes down to a maximum depth of 45m. divers can enjoy swimming along this vertical wall in the company of groupers, shoals of salema, amberjacks and tunas.

This site is situated under the highest cliffs in Gozo. Nudibranchs and lobsters can be encountered in between the boulders which dot the area.

The blue hole is world famous and situated on the western edge of Gozo at a place known as Dwejra. Entrance into a lagoon offers divers a multitude of options as this site has something for every level of diver Here. Stunning caves fantastic walls and crystal clear blue waters have rightly earned this site it's reputation as a world class dive.

The mosaic like structure of the few remaining traditional salt pans on the islands are the prelude to this dive site. Here one can enjoy swerving along canals whilst spotting a large variety of fish such as eels, octopus, star fish, morays and sea urchins.

This dive is quite a swim from shore but worth every fin stroke, it is another spectacular. The dive takes its name from a unique geological formation, where two arches, one on top of the other, pierce this slightly offshore reef. Due to its location it abounds with thousands of damsel fish, and shoals of different breams. Often when the current is right, big shoals of hunting barracudas can also be seen.

This cave is situated in Ghasri valley. This dive can be done from the shore but requires a walk down some steep steps cut in the rock face. At the mouth of the valley at a depth of 18m one will find a huge entrance leading you to the domed vault known as Cathedral Cave. Inside there are some boulders covered with colourful sponges and soft coral. During this dive we have the opportunity to surface in the dome itself where we will be surrounded by electrical blue light coming from the underwater entrance. Definitely worth the effort.

This dive is done along a vertical wall that goes down to 40 meters. It continues on a reef jutting from the main land, the shallowest part of which is 18m. The large boulders propped against the vertical underwater cliffs appear as though they have been deliberately placed, and offer an excellent refuge for groupers, dentex, octopus and large scorpionfish. .

Billinghurst cave is found on the north side of the island. The top of the cave entrance is just few meters below the surface and the bottom is at 27m meters. A giant stride from the top of the cliffs above the cave and you are ready to begin a fifty meter swim in the cave where one will be surrounded by lots of multi-coloured sponges, soft coral and virgin lace coral. It is possible to surface at the very end of the tunnel and only experienced divers using the correct equipment should be tempted this far inside.

Xlendi is one of Gozo's tourist resorts. The bay is at the end of a long narrow cove with its northern side protected by steep cliffs while the southern side abounds with bars, cafes, restaurants and hotels. A tunnel passes through these cliffs and leads to the open sea. The dive starts in the bay, at a depth of 9 meters.

One then swims through the tunnel, which has a really splendid entrance and where the diver can find goatfish and painted combers actively feeding on the tunnel floor with numerous damselfish and cardinal.

Swimming through the tunnel, one can admire the intense blue coming from the exit. Outside the tunnel, one will continue swimming over boulders and on to a pyramid like reef where barracudas abound.

This huge pinnacle rises from a depth of sixty meters. During this boat dive, divers circle the rock, carefully maintaining a safe depth but also enjoying barracudas and the ubiquitous grouper

This is the former ferry boat MV Xlendi which was scuttled and is situated at a depth of 40 m. It's size is impressive and due the fact that it landed up side down it can be quite confusing for the unsuspecting diver. Resting at that depth you must also consider the effect that nitrogen narcosis will be having on your judgment..

A short boat trip form st pauls bay and we can begin to explore the reefs around this little island which has been reputed to be the place that st Paul was ship wrecked and so brought Christianity to Malta. Starting form 5 meters we can descend to max depth of 25 meters tracing the reef wall and rocky seabed.

This dive begins once the boat is anchored close the collapsed cave that forms one of the spectacular features of this dive. depth varies form 5 to 25 meters and we usually conclude the dive by exploring the inside if the blow hole that the strong Maltese winter storms has created.

Always a favourite with visitors to our shores this shallow network of caverns and caves delights all who visit. One of the highlights is the time spent feeding the shoals of bream that flock to any diver that even hints that a snack is being offered.

A site ideal for photographs where the white sandy bottom reflects the warm Mediterranean sun rays shining through.

Dropping anchor in the shallows the dive usually starts by a decent through a tunnel from 5 to 17 meters. Then if you wish a further overhead is created by massive boulders offering yet more exploration. Coming back to the reef wall Barracuda Dentex and big morays can be spotted and the wall drops of to max depth of around 45 meters.

This boat dive presents a number of fish species such as the rainbow wrasse, cuttlefish, sea bass and an abundance of damsel fish among the posedonia grass

This is a very pleasant dive that stays within the 20 meter range and offers a tunnel to explore going back into the rock face for about 35 meters. It serves as a great first cave diving experience for intermediate divers.

Shot down on its approach to Malta during WWII and now lies on a sandy sea bed at 42 metres deep. As you descend from the shot line form our cover boat the spectacular view comes into your line of sight. If it is your first visit to this site the memory will linger in your minds eye for years to come.

After starting life on the Thames River in London this ship served for many years as a ferry between Malta and Gozo. After lying for a long time tied up in the Grand Harbour, it was eventually scuttled half a mile off Qawra Point and lies at a depth of 40m with its bow nosing up to a lovely reef cul-de-sac. At this site there is also the statue of the Christ in Ascension and a very old anchor next to an underwater arch.

Italian torpedo boat hit a mine in WWII whilst mine-laying around Malta. It sank to 40 metres. Spread over a 50 metres area surrounded by debris from planes and other war crafts, it serves as an example of the carnage that is inflicted when a contact is made with a mine.

This wooden paddle steamer hit a mine in WWII while carrying out its duty. It sank immediately and sits upright on the bottom at 41m. A stunning wreck that remained remarkably intact.

A WWII Mine Sweeper which hit a mine on its way to the Grand Harbour. It now lies in 53 metres of water.

Sitting in a nearly upright position at 57 metres on a sandy sea bed this pristine example of an S Class British submarine waits to greet those divers with the necessary training and experience. After long years of service the famous HMS Stubborn which had an out-standing naval history was scuttled to use as a sonar target just two miles off the northeast coast of Malta. We class this as an extended range dive as to attempt it as a single cylinder scuba diver is to take unnecessary risks.

This French freighter sunk in WWI. Being 145metres long, it lies at a depth that varies between 53 metres and 70 metres. This wreck has been nicknamed the "Plate Ship" because of the number of artifacts still on it. Once again we treat this as an extended range or Trimix dive and it is tempting ill fate to dive this wreck on a single cylinder

British destroyer hit a mine in WWII. Many attempts to salvage it were futile as it was under severe attack from enemy aircraft. It lies in two pieces ranging in depth form 60 to 75 metres on a sandy seabed off the southern approaches to Grand Harbour.

This British aircraft lies on the bottom at 40m after being gunned in WWII on its way to Malta.

This cave's entrance is found at a depth of 15m on the surface of the reef. It leads down to a broad opening where the exit lies at 40m

This reef has a surface of 18m and gradually slopes its way down to 40m. Around the reef lie a lot of wartime debris and wreckages.

This cave can be entered at the side of the reef at 21metres. It will then proceed into a wide chimney-like passage way leading towards the exit at 9m.

This reef starts at 15m and drops off to 45m. This reef is very rich in marine growth. There is also a crack on the top of the reef that leads down to a cave. May be dived on the same dive or separately.

Set like precious gems in a sea of purest blue, the 5 islands of Malta, Gozo, Comino, Comminotto and Filfa offer the holiday-maker a diverse and captivating experience both above and below the water. The warm clear blue Mediterranean surrounding the islands beckons divers down to discover many hidden delights most of which are world renowned and frequented by thousands every year.

Safe tideless waters offer year round accessibility with each season presenting its own special character and charm. The islands are honeycombed with stunning caves, caverns and swim throughs to be explored and enjoyed by those who know where to find them.

Buddies Dive Cove (Buddiesmalta) is situated close to an area known as St Paul's Bay amidst the two resort villages of Bugibba and Qawra in the north east of Malta. It is the ideal location from which to begin your vacation.

Designed with the tourist as high priority you are spoilt for choice of accommodation, ranging from 3 to 5 Star hotels or for the more independent traveller a wide range of self-catering apartments are also available. Getting around is never a problem when you go exploring. Be it push-bike, motorcycle, car or jeep you will find that the pace of life moves slower here especially if you choose to travel by local bus. The service is cheap and regular but nobody could say it is fast.

With a superb selection of restaurants, bars and pizzerias with everything from a quick snack to a lavish banquet readily available, you don't have to worry about topping up the calorie count. You may decide to visit one of the many village festivals. You will find at least one being celebrated each week during the summer months. Colourful costumes and lavish firework displays add to this very Maltese custom. Here you have the chance to really mix with local people. Natives of Malta are renowned for their friendly nature and will always make you very welcome.

Being surrounded by so many larger countries the Maltese have a flair for languages, English is their second language and Italian is widely understood but you are never far from someone who can translate German, French, and Dutch etc. Children hold a special place in Maltese culture and are welcomed when dining out as a family but expert childcare facilities are available should you feel like having some time without the kids.

So treat yourself to some guaranteed dive time and join us here at Buddies Dive Cove (Buddiesmalta) - you know it makes sense!

Following our philosophy of SAFETY and SERVICE we have invested in first class equipment along with the very latest in compressor technology.

Our trainees and divers can be assured of the reliability of the equipment that we offer for use, the protocols we follow and the purity of the gas they will breathe.

For those divers with the relevant certification we can offer Nitrox: 32 & 36 as well as specific blends on request.

All our gas is checked using the very latest in analyser technology form Analox UK. Our filling panel is fitted with a DIGITAL pressure gauge. We have invested in this equipment to ensure your SAFETY.

Nothing is overlooked when it comes to making sure that our clients have total peace of mind.

There are countless hotels to choose from dotted all over the Maltese Islands the standards of which vary dramatically.

We here at Buddies Dive Cove (Buddiesmalta) are in a position to offer you the benefit of local knowledge and can advise you on your selection by cutting through the brochure blurb.

At your request we will send you our hotel suggestions and put together a complete package holiday for you.

Many people prefer to do their own thing when travelling and do not like to be tied to the hotel time-table for meals etc.

For those of you that are more comfortable with a self catering option you will find that this to is readily available on the Maltese Islands.

Options range from a simple studio apartment for one or two, right up to villas or farm houses with or without a pool for a family or larger group.

Prices are very reasonable and once again Buddies Dive Cove (Buddiesmalta) is on hand to assist you with options, suggestions, help and advice.

As with all the services that we offer indirectly, we search for operators that will offer you the same dedication to service that we at Buddies Dive Cove (Buddiesmalta) pride ourselves on.

We can, if you decide to rent a vehicle during your visit to Malta, suggest the agency that we have used for many years and has provided our clients with a combination of competitive rates and, just as important, an excellent support service .

Once again you only have to request this service and we will spring into action on your behalf.

We are a medium sized dive centre still able to offer a personal service to our divers. As owner operators we dive every day with our clients making every effort to give you a quality service at affordable prices.

We also believe in the old adage, "If you want the job done right, do it yourself".