Utina Diving College, Gozo - logo Welcome to the Utina PADI authorised diving college, Gozo. We offer a full range of diving courses, including; PADI Divemaster, PADI Bubble Maker, PADI Open Water Diver, PADI Advanced Open Water Diver, PADI Rescue Diver,PADI Emergency First Responder and many more.

Utina Diving College Ltd is a PADI Five Star Gold Palm IDC Centre and prides itself on its friendly professional attitude to diving. We are a good crew and our aim is to make your experience of diving with us and the Island something that you want to come back to. We have the advantage of having both English and German staff. We have regular social gatherings during the season where divers and non-divers are welcome.

The warm and crystal clear blue waters around the island of Gozo offer perfect diving conditions. Divers from all over the world enjoy exploring the tunnels, caves, grottos, reefs and spectacular scenery abundant with marine life as well as the 260 foot-long wreck of the MV Xlendi, an ex- Malta - Gozo ferry scuttled in a diver an environmentally friendly way of the coast of Xatt L'Ahmar in November 1999, the superb tugboat the Rozi, the El Faroud and the famous ship used in the making of the film Popeye in 1979 popularly known as the Popeye Barge just of Anchor Bay. Other dive sites include Alexanders Cave, Santa Maria Caves, Lantern Point on Comino and the Cathedral Cave and Coral Cave at Dwerja and only add to the Gozo diving experience.

We can arrange part or all of your transfers from the airport to your accommodation. Just let us know your flight numbers and details, where you are staying and how many in your party. We can also arrange Car or Jeep Hire for your stay at competitive rates. Remember to bring your driving licence with you. 
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PADI Open Water Dive Course - €325.00 or £238.74

This is the certification course needed to dive safely anywhere in the world with a certified buddy. You will be qualified to dive to a maximum depth of 18 metres. All materials can be provided for a flexible home study option and knowledge review session at your convenience. Confined water sessions are followed by four open water-qualifying dives to gain your certification. Participants must be at least 15 years old and have had completed a medical form. We are also happy to conduct Open Water Diver referral programs so contact us through the website or call us.

Open Water Referrals:- The price of Open Water referrals is:- €190.00 or £139.57

Course requirements:

Virtually anyone who is in good health, reasonably fit, and comfortable in the water can earn a PADI Open Water Diver certification. If you are between 10 and 14 or have a child between these ages, there is a PADI Junior Open Water Diver program available.

Ability to swim 200 metres and float for 10 minutes.

The PADI Open Water Diver program covers:

Throughout the course, you’ll learn fundamentals of scuba diving, including dive equipment and techniques. You earn this rating by the completing confined water dives, 5 knowledge development sessions and by making 4 open water (ocean or lake) dives.

Duration:

PADI programs are performance based. You proceed as you demonstrate mastery of the course skills. This allows you to work at a pace that is comfortable for you. You will need to allow between 3 and 5 days to complete the course.

Course materials:

  • PADI Open Water Crew-Pack (Book or CD Rom optional) and Recreational Dive Planner RDP are a requirement and are at an additional cost.
  • PADI Open Water Video or DVD.
  • Log Book.

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