Freediving in Malta Starts Here

If you’re looking for sunhine, crystal clear water and some good all-round vibes; Freediving with us in Malta is your logical choice in europe. Topping it off with some epic underwater topography, swim-throughs, caves, wrecks and professional instructors. We get 300 days of sunshine a year. For freedivers, whether you’re taking your first breath-hold or chasing serious depth on our very own Counter ballast system, the Maltese archipelago delivers conditions that most of Europe can’t match.

At Deep Med, the founder Fabrice has been freediving these waters for over a decade. Our school is based in Gozo, Malta’s quieter sister island, and we run freediving courses, coaching, and guided dives across the entire archipelago, all with our own RIB. If you want serious freediving in Malta without the ‘tourist trap’ feel, you’ve found the right school.

We certify through Molchanovs. The current, most progressive freediving education system available.

Freediving Taster — 1, 2 or 3 days | From €130 Your entry point. Breath-hold fundamentals, relaxation, and movement in the water. Perfect if you’re on holiday and want to see what freediving actually feels like.

Wave 1 — Beginner | 4 or 5 days | From €495 Learn the basics of freediving; relaxation, equalisation, breath-holding, safety & technique. Most students reach 12–25 metres. More importantly, they leave with habits that last through our comprehensive, longer format courses.

Wave 2 — Intermediate | 5 days | €595 If you’ve had enough time practicing your Wave 1 skills, this will be your next step. Target depth 24 meters in both FIM and CWT and a 15 meter No-Fins dive. Monofin technique, advanced rescue, and mindfulness.

Wave 3 — Advanced | 7 days | €795 For experienced divers pushing 34–40 metres and beyond. A serious course for serious freedivers and your ticket to becoming an assistant instructor.

Coaching | 5 days | €550 Stuck at a plateau? Understanding your breathe-up, optimising your pre-dive routine, and building a preparation that actually works for you. Fabrice and his team will get in the water with you, identify what’s holding you back, and build a plan around it. Great option for those not bothered about certifications. This is the way.

Training | €50/day Supervised water time for certified freedivers. Up to 80 metres line depth available.

All courses include equipment, theory, in-water sessions, morning stretching, water, and snacks. Accommodation packages available and highly recommended.

Malta is bigger, busier, and better connected — with excellent dive sites and easy access. It’s where most people start their freediving journey in the archipelago, and for good reason.

But Gozo is where freediving is the better option. Quieter water, less boat traffic, and a coastline that almost always has a sheltered lee side when the wind picks up. Depth close to shore, and an underwater topography — caves, arches, tunnels, dramatic walls — that Malta simply can’t match. Because of the prominent North-Westerly wind, many dive sites in Malta become inaccessible or uncomfortable to dive.

Deep Med is based in Gozo for exactly these reasons and was chosen deliberately. The island suits the kind of freediving we believe in — unhurried, immersive, and focused on genuine progression.

If you’re serious about learning to freedive, Gozo is where you want to be. Malta is a fantastic place to visit — and we’ll take you there for excursion dives on the wrecks, when possible. But the training happens in Gozo.

Freediving in Gozo

We start each morning with stretching and breathwork before heading to the site. No rushing. The first breath-up of the day sets the tone for everything that follows.

We dive five days with rest days built in, across multiple sites on the RIB — caves, arches, wrecks, open water drop-offs — chosen based on conditions and what we’re working on. Rest days aren’t wasted time. That’s when your body consolidates everything it’s learned. Good time to explore Gozo too. We also take advantage of diving from the shore. Gozo offers some amazing landscapes.

Between sessions we run theory and practical workshops on equalisation, breathing, and mindset which are built around what the group actually needs that week.

Not every session is about technique. We take the boat out to some of the best spots in the archipelago — Gozo’s coastline, Comino’s caves, Malta’s wrecks.

Gozo handles the evenings well. Good food, quiet, enough time to actually recover before the next day. In fact, we’ve got a pizza oven on site, making use of the space and having a bit of fun with it.

By the end of you stay, you’ll have technique that’s become muscle memory, safety habits that are automatic, and an experience that’s hard to summarise to people who weren’t there. Head over to our calendar to see the weekly schedule.

Dive deeper into the experience

The Fast Ferry (Valletta → Gozo)

If you’re staying in the South or have just landed (Valletta, Sliema, St. Julians), the Gozo Highspeed is your best friend. Generally, it always runs in summertime, but may be cancelled in the shoulder months due to weather.

• Duration: 45 minutes.

• Cost: €7.50 for a standard one-way adult fare.

• Check their facebook page for regular updates.

The Main Ferry (Cirkewwa → Gozo)

If you’ve rented a car in Malta, you’ll head North to Cirkewwa.

• Schedule: Runs 24/7. In March 2026, it typically runs every 30-45 minutes.

• Cost: €15.70 for a car and driver (standard fare). You only pay on the way back from Gozo. For foot passengers, it’s around €5

We offer on-site accommodation at Deep Med — a freediving base, not a hotel. Pool, outdoor space, everything set up for a proper training week. Get in touch and we’ll help you plan the logistics.