1.0.
Gozodive St.Andrews Dive centre is open and we dive 7 days a week, all year round. Weather conditions permitting.
1.1.
A typical day is something like this :
Meet at the dive centre at 08.30 – pack kit and load the trucks, then set off for 2 consecutive dives.
Return to the dive centre at 14.00.
1.2.
Other start times may be available upon request & are subject to availability.
1.3.
When boat diving, start and finish times are arranged on a daily basis.
1.4.
Snorkelling/passengers on boats/trucks are subject to space. Snorkelling is only permitted when there is supervision. You may only snorkel on dive sites where there is no direct boat traffic and it’s done at one’s own risk.
1.5.
Night dives: Are available throughout the year and are arranged on request. Times are arranged relevant to sunset at various times of the year.
1.6.
Dives in your dive packages do not have to be made on consecutive days.
1.7.
Dive packs cannot be shared between people & dives are non-transferrable.
1.8.
You may be required to complete a check dive and/or scuba review depending on your level and experience.
2.1.
Qualified divers need to present their certification card and log book
2.2.
All divers need to complete and sign a Maltese Government Diver Registration Form. This form consists of a self assessment Medical Screening Statement and a Statement of Risks and Liability.
2.3.
If a diver answers `YES’ to any of the questions on the above Medical Screening Statement then a medical certificate signed by a medical doctor stating that you are fit to scuba dive is required. This medical certificate needs to be less than 12 months old.
2.4.
It is the diver’s responsibility to ensure that, if applicable, the above medical requirement is met. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the diver either losing diving days until a medical can be arranged locally or not being permitted to dive due to local legislation.
2.5.
Divers under the age of 18 need to provide written parental/guardian consent allowing them to dive.
• For divers wanting only Air Fills the above 3.1 applies.
3.1.
Maltese diving regulations stipulate that all divers renting equipment and diving independently must be qualified as a minimum of PADI Advanced Open Water, BSAC Sports Diver or equivalent (2 Star). Divers below this level
must dive under the direct in-water supervision of a Maltese registered diving Instructor and may not rent equipment and dive independently.
3.2.
A diver wishing to do Independent/Unguided diving will need to arrange their own buddy. Solo diving is not recommended or encouraged by our dive centre.
3.3.
Divers opting for Independent diving need to have their own transport. This can be arranged by Gozodive St.Andrews Dive should you wish.
3.4.
Customers renting equipment from Gozodive St.Andrews Dive must check that all equipment is working properly prior to leaving the dive centre. If stolen or damaged, customers are required to reimburse the centre for the item in full.
3.5.
All items must be returned in good working order on the same day as taken. Items will be charged on a daily basis whether used or unused until handed back to reception staff.
3.6.
The customer renting the equipment is fully responsible for all equipment once it is signed for and is the responsibility of the hirer, any losses or breakages must be paid for in full.
4.1.
All our dive guides are qualified instructors. Divers are grouped into teams of similar qualification and experience and suitable dive sites are then selected according to the group’s preferences.
4.2.
Divers using our transport to and from the dive sites do so at their own risk. Any equipment or personal belongings lost or stolen from the vehicle is not covered by Gozodive St.Andrews insurance.
4.3.
The maximum depth for each client is determined on certification level and the date of the last dive.
4.4.
We do not do Decompression Dives for Recreational diving unless certified in decompression procedures. This does not apply to technical diving.
4.5.
Divers opting for technical dives need to book for these separate to our normal recreation dives. Rates for technical dives vary greatly depending on client’s particular request.
4.6.
No refunds are given for dives booked and not completed when already on location – unless Gozodive St.Andrews cancel the dive(s) due to adverse weather conditions or any other reasons outside of our control. Where possible Gozodive St.Andrews will reschedule any dives – if not possible then refunds will be given for dives not taken
5.1.
All of our PADI course prices include the cost of PADI Certification fees.
5.2.
PADI standards require that appropriate PADI materials are purchased for use on each course. These are available at the dive centre at additional cost.
5.3.
Gozodive St.Andrews have the right to withhold final certification should the instructor feel that the student has not reached the required level needed for that level of certification as defined by the training organisation.
6.1.
All divers and passengers making use of Gozodive St.Andrews transport need to be decently dressed and are asked to wear dry clothes. As a courtesy to other customers using the transport, passengers with wet clothing will not be allowed on to the transport. Wrap around towels are not adequate.
6.2.
Please do not take any valuables with you that you are not able to take in the water. The dive centre has safe lockers where you may leave valuables for the day while diving.
7.1.
Guests are responsible for taking out adequate insurance cover for their diving activities and equipment. Personal items or equipment left in the dive centre during the day or overnight are not covered by Gozodive St.Andrews Insurance cover. Items left on Gozodive St.Andrews premises are left at customers own risk.
7.2.
Gozodive St.Andrews Dive has the right to dispose of items left/forgotten at the premises longer than 3 months.
8.1.
Actions of independent contractors such as airlines and tour operators are not the responsibility of Gozodive St.Andrews Dive .
8.2.
We reserve the right to shorten a trip, change itineraries or substitute a vessel for weather or mechanical reasons.
9.1.
Bookings should not be considered firm until a non-refundable 30% deposit has been paid on the full package cost.
9.2.
Payment may be made by credit/debit card, PayPal account or by bank transfer to our bank account. Please note that there is a 3% surcharge for all card payments and any PayPal fees to be met by customer.
10.1.
All cancellations must be sent to us in writing by email or letter.
10.2.
Diving Services: If cancelled more than 7 days prior to date of service an additional €25 admin charge is applicable on top of 30% non-refundable deposit. If cancelled less than 7 days prior to date of service, full payment is required.
10.3.
Additional Services, e.g. Accommodation/transfer/car hire/boat charter etc. If cancelled more than 28 days prior to date of service €25 admin charge is applicable on top of 30% non-refundable deposit. If cancelled less than 28 days prior to date of service, full payment is required.
10.4.
Under extenuating cancellation circumstance the deposit (with the exception of Accommodation Deposits) may be held available for use by the client for another booking if taken within one year, this deposit is Non-Transferable. The decision on what is ’extenuating’ will be at the sole discretion of Gozodive St.Andrews.
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Brigitte SSuper organized diving center with great equipment and varied diving spots This year I went diving on Gozo. As I was looking online for a diving center that offers diving to the "Tuna Farm", I came across Gozo Dive St. Andrews, which turned out to be a great find. I was able to clarify everything in advance by email, so all the paperwork was already done when I arrived. Well organized and very friendly. I was looked after by Anthony, who chose the right equipment for me with me. Everything was very new and well maintained :-) As it wasn't that busy yet, there was only one other diver in our group. Anthony gave us good information about the spot and we went straight across the street into the water. Everything was very relaxed. As we realized on the second day of diving that my qualifications were not sufficient for the spot, Anthony and Lean immediately looked for options. They offered me the "deep diving" course so that I would no longer be restricted in the future. Unfortunately, there wasn't enough time for this course this time. Even during the trip across the island to the spots, Anthony gave us interesting details about the island. Thanks again for the all-round support :-) I will definitely come back to Gozo and my choice will again be "Gozo Dive St. Andrews".Verified
thel6710/10 for Gozo Dive Second time with St Andrews. Fab instructor Ericka for my OW course, learned loads & went on further dive with Simon, hugely informative. Sites were amazing, what an island under & over water. Mark, Natalie & staff very welcoming, & organised our transfers, accommodation & gave suggestions. Very impressive team, working hard to cover everything & ensure safety. 10/10. Thanks Gozo Dive 💝Verified
Erik SSt Andrew’s dive shop, Gozo Amazing dive shop! Martin made our week dive experience. Easy to work with and very accommodating. Recommended for diver with experience. My group is all advanced open water and Nitrox certified with no need for dive guide. Very knowledgeable about conditions and very accurate daily dive site recommendations.Verified
Rory KIncredible people and excellent place to learn I did my Advanced Open Water padi course with St. Andrew’s Divers Cove the experience was exceptional. my instructor Simon is one of the best instructor I’ve had, friendly, excellent knowledge and amazing instructor. Simon has made me better and a more confident diver through conducting the padi course in a knowledge able and entertaining way!Verifiedthel67Comes with Free bananas 😂😎 New to this dive school - happy customers. Well experienced staff, confident, informative, attentive & fun. Owner presence & oversight ensures well run system & quality delivery with good vfm. Thanks for the fun days out, til next time 🤗💚Verified
SandraGreat Great ! Very well organized club, attentive, multilingual. For a stay with 10 dives, the objective has always been to introduce us to new sites each time. A special mention for Simon, who was our guide, and who is great.Verified
chris gSt andews dive shop gozo As a diver I have always known of this dive shop in Gozo and have had air fills from there . On a recent holiday we visited Gozo and my friends car who keeps his car in malta to use on holiday/ diving trips broke down with a broken clutch cable . I suggested we go to see Mark at St Andews dive shop to see if he could recommend a good mechanic . Well to cut a long story short Mark the governor was so helpful he arranged his mechanic to fix the problem and the car was fixed within four hours . We were delighted as we were only on gozo for one day and were due to fly out a few days later so thankyou Mark and his mechanics !! On my many visits to Gozo the St andrews dive shop is always busy and customer friendly . If your planning a diving trip give that diving shop a goVerified
Olivier LBeautiful diving holidays For a first in Gozo, a perfect success... Very professional center, both in terms of well-structured dives and safety, both in terms of magnificent sites, both in terms of pleasant and really available supervisors as well as the organization of transfers and accommodation. A truly relaxed vacation, to be repeated without a doubt.Verified
Laetitia WTo do Great instructors, very professional and caring. A good pre-dive brief, a good debrief, excellent advice. Thank you ! However, be careful, this is not clear, you cannot share a diving pack with several people. Prices are per person! So 3 people doing a dive the price is 3 times a dive... Too bad 😢Verified
EvercuriosGreat days diving We had the best refresher day with st Andrew’s dive centre. We hadn’t dived for 15 years or more and we eeee a little apprehensive but that evaporated very quickly. We were set up so just the two of us went out with our dive master Erika in xlendi bay. She really helped us to feel comfortable and in control and we had full faith in her. She obviously new the bay well and gave us a beautiful experience pointing out various fish and squid then ultimately taking us through the ledge. She went above and beyond by taking many great photos of us diving and the things we saw which she sent to us as a memento. Mark in the office was reliable and well organised and all the team were super friendly. Really recommend
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Mark VassalloGreat dive for a rusty diver like myself and my girlfriend. Xlendi bay and the adjacent tunnel seem ideal for this. Jack, our instructor was very patient and we felt in good hands all the way, which is what we wanted.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Fränze Svarre-LindnerFantastic diving experience for me and my boyfriend who were a little rusty. Jack, the instructor made us feel safe the whole dive without being too concerned and letting us experience xlendi bay and the underwater tunnel. Also have to mention service was 5/5 😊Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Keith TandyThe team was great to work with! Very professional, adaptable and flexible. I provided a few preferred dives and a small window of opportunity. As we closed in on the date, both the dive shop and I had to move things around. In the end, they provided my top two locations, had perfectly sized gear from head to foot (I'm quite tall), provided a great instructor (thanks Jaques), and we had a seamless day with a bonus of almost unlimited visibility (40 M+). To top it off, back at the dive shop, we lunched right around the corner in a nice seafront cove restaurant at the Moby, their recommendation.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
AlexandraTrès bon accueil de la part de tout le service, Lien et Bruno étaient d’excellents moniteurs qui nous ont fait passer un excellent moment entre copines. Nous avons effectué 3 baptêmes et 1 snorkeling. Je recommande à toutes les personnes (notamment français) de faire vos plongée ici !Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Arnaud ANGERUn séjour incroyable chez Gozo Dive. L’équipe est attentive et s’adapte très rapidement aux besoins et aux niveaux de chacun. Ils prennent le temps qu’il faut pour que les plongées se passent dans les meilleures conditions. Les plongées proposées sont magnifiques Je recommande vivement. Merci encore à Nathalie, Mark et Simon pour cette belle expérience.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Félicien PageUne première expérience absolument unique et magnifique en son genre ! Une baie magnifique, des instructeurs très sympas et professionnels ! Merci pour tout Charles & Dawn :)Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
sebhaSuper accueil, belle organisation, centre vraiment au top pour faire de belles plongées à Gozo et Comino! Dommage que leur bateau n’était pas disponible… mais ils en ont affrété un pour un jour donc on a pu profiter de Comino quand même! Merci Mark, merci Charles et toute l’équipe ! 👌🏻Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
thelma bleheinCompleted OWD with Erica & follow up dive with Simon. Really positive experience with GozoDive overall. Instructors were clear, with good briefing prior to each session- learned loads with ease & look forward to learning more. Would definitely recommend this dive centre, well organised, confident in their focus on safety, and good range of dive locations in what I saw. Mark Busuttil and team in the office were always cheerful, happy to help with any dive related, advice, as well info on locality. Transfers to/from airport, snorkelling for others in our group, accommodation all arranged seamlessly. This was my second time with Gozo Dive & will no doubt be back again. All in all a very enjoyable positive experience- a breath of fresh air !Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Theunis vanAardtFrom the beginning of planning this trip for a group of 8 people, the people at St Andrews was wonderful. Helping with arrangements to get from airport and back. Giving good instructions for where to dive (we were there in March so windy days) and helping individuals with gear. I cannot stress how much I will recommend this store to anyone that plans to dive Gozo. Special thanks to Charlayne and Mark. We loved every dive - and the organization within the store (tanks and gear room) was brilliant! They would be the first name on my list for any future Gozo trips. Sadly I cannot give more stars and sadly we had to leave......
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