Venue
Scuba Kings are the only centre on the island with their entire facilities on the seafront, which gives you somewhere great to hang out and enjoy your holiday. It also means you can just jump straight into the water for night dives, training and try dives, rather than spending your holiday time loading and unloading trucks to go somewhere.
The Accommodation is self catering apartments which are approved by the Maltese Tourist Authority (Government Licensed) and based in Marsalforn, there is a huge selection of fantastic restaurants and bars to choose from. Marsalforn Bay is also ideal for swimming or snorkelling, and there is also a new bus service that runs every hour to and from Ramla, one of Europe's best beaches, as well as historic Victoria; so there is plenty to do and see.
Background
With the island being only 1/3 of the size of Malta, nothing is far away. This is great for diving, if you are very unlucky and there are strong winds, sheltered conditions on the far side of the island are just a 20-minute drive away, always giving somewhere good to dive. Gozo has a wonderful climate, beaches and a rich heritage. English is the main language and cars drive on the left side of the road, giving Gozo a sense of home away from home for the British holidaymaker. Prices tend to be lower than in nearby Malta and Gozo remains a lot less built up. The pace of life is slower and the locals are extremely friendly and laid back. Overall, you will experience true island life and a real chance to get away from it all without the crowds.
So why come along?
Gozo is not a wild party island with nightclubs open all night, the island has it's share of nightclubs but they are up-market and sophisticated. Gozo is a relaxed place where the pace of life is slow and it is almost always sunny. Gozo is certainly like no other island, it is quirky and original. While it is a mecca for divers, it is also a fantastic place for a family holiday.
Important Information
All participants much complete and comply with a PADI dive medical, if “yes” to any of the medical question then certification from a doctor is needed before being allowed to dive. For more information please contact the event organiser.
You are required to purchase travel insurance to join this trip. By booking, you agree that this will be in place and valid for the duration.
Open Water Course Package (5 confined water, 4 open water dives, course + eLearning, accommodation and transfer) - £530
Advanced Course Package (5-course dives plus 5 guided dives, course + eLearning, accommodation, transfer) - £595
Non-Diver Package (accommodation and transfer only) - £210
10 Guided Dive Package (with accommodation and transfer) - £475
10 Guided Dives Only (NO accommodation or transfer) - £270
Deep Water Speciality Course (Qualifies you to dive to 40 meters from PADI advanced level. NO accommodation or transfer) - £85
Deposit - Pay £100 now and the remaining balance by 31st August 2024
Additional costs apply! see section below for more details - Flights and equipment hire not included
What’s included? (Packages Only*)
Transfers from Malta International Airport to the ferry terminal.
Transportation from the ferry to the accommodation and dive sites during the week.
Self-catering apartments sleeping 4 to 6 in twin rooms (single supplement available on request).
Clear waters and lots of diving!
*Please be aware that '10 Guided Dives Only' and 'Deep Water Speciality Course' do NOT include the above.
What’s not included:
Food
The apartments are self-catering. Having said that it is usually a case of sorting your own breakfast, grab a sandwich or similar for lunch at the dive site, then meet up for a meal at one of the many restaurants/pubs for an evening meal, gossip, story swap, log book filling, next day planning and a few (but not too many) liquid refreshments.
Ferry Crossing
The Gozo/Malta Ferry costs 5 euros, only payable to get out of Gozo!
Flights - You will need to book your own flights for the dates (CSSC policy does not allow for block bookings of flights)
Person kit hire - £15 p/day
Dive computer hire - £5 p/day
Extra dives with kit and computer - £45
· You must be a CSSC member to book.
· Select 'book now' and log in using your CSSC email address and password
· Select your preferred ticket type and complete the required data capture
· You’ll receive an email confirmation from us, all you have to do is turn up and have fun.
For more information on this trip, please click here to download the information doc.
Any additional queries, please contact the organiser Ashley Pugh by email on organiser.scuba-diving@csscvolunteer.co.uk