The Diving

Diving in Malta offers exceptional CCR wreck diving across a wide depth range, with sites spanning from the mid-40 m range down to well beyond 100 m. The program typically combines deeper technical dives on historically significant wrecks such as HMS Russell, Olympus and ORP Kujawiak, alongside slightly shallower dives on sites including the B24 Liberator, HMS Stubborn and MV Karwella. This allows for structured dive planning with appropriate surface intervals, progressive exposure and flexibility based on conditions and team objectives. Dive sites are selected and briefed in advance, with profiles tailored to CCR run times, bailout requirements and decompression strategies.

Malta’s wrecks are well known for their excellent condition and clear orientation, often sitting intact on clean limestone seabeds. Many sites feature fixed shot lines or permanent moorings, providing stable descent and ascent references and simplifying decompression management. Currents are generally minimal, and visibility is frequently excellent, often exceeding 25–30 m, which greatly enhances navigation, team awareness and overall dive efficiency. These factors make Malta particularly well suited to longer CCR dives with complex profiles and disciplined execution.

All diving on this trip will be CCR only, with standardised configurations, gas planning and bailout strategies agreed in advance. Divers are expected to be fully self-sufficient and comfortable managing long run times and staged decompression. Bottom times and planned run times must be communicated clearly prior to the dive, with a strong emphasis on team cohesion, precise execution and conservative decision-making. Early surfacing is acceptable; exceeding agreed run times is not. As with all Fathom trips, planning, preparation and clear communication are central to safe and effective diving.