Gozo · Blue Hole

The dive

Why dive Gozo · Blue Hole

A natural rock pool drops through a chimney to the open sea, opening onto arches and a wall — easy, characterful shore diving on Malta's quiet sister island.

Marine life

Dive profile

When to go

Best time: May – Oct

May–October brings warm, calm, clear Mediterranean water; winter is divable but cooler and weather-dependent.

Readiness

Who it suits

Advanced-level site — suits Advanced Open Water divers and up. Typical requirements:

Not sure you're ready? Read our readiness guide or check yourself in the planner.

Logistics

Getting there & staying

Getting there	International flight + ferry; shore entry. Fly to Malta (MLA), ferry to Gozo; the Blue Hole at Dwejra is a roadside shore entry.
Where to stay	Dive lodge (shore diving). Gozo dive lodges — relaxed, shore-dive-led Mediterranean diving.
Operator to look for	Reviewed Gozo operators for the Blue Hole chimney and nearby wrecks.

Sources

Further reading

• Beyond the light: tech and cave exploration on Gozo InDEPTH (GUE)
• Scuba diving Gozo and the 'new' Azure Window DIVE Magazine
• Ten best dive sites in Malta and Gozo TDI/SDI
• Inland Sea, Gozo Wikipedia
• Azure Window Wikipedia

Links checked 29 September 2026. They cover the site's location, protection status and background. Costs, difficulty and season windows are ScubaRogue's editorial estimates, so confirm them with your operator before you book. How we research