Duke of Edinburgh Residential Week 2023

Residential week option 
Learning a new skill/ Activity week.
Join us in Malta for an action packed week of diving, away from home on a shared activity with people you’ve never met before, learning a new sport and gaining a life long certification which will open up a whole new underwater world to explore.

The Activity
5 days Learning to Scuba Dive!

Duration
1 week, 7 night stay
5 days diver training
extended visits also possible

Dates
This residency is available for any 7 night stay, depending on availability at the time of booking.
Sunday is a non diving day, so if flights allow then this is a good day to travel to Malta.

The next residential week with other DoE candidates is 30th July to 6th August, so we recommend looking to visit us for these dates.

Accommodation
Your accommodation is apartment accommodation with kitchen facilities, just 100 metres from the dive centre.
We are surrounded by shops, restaurants so you have the flexibility to prepare your own food, grab a takeout or eat out.

Transport
Airport pick up and drop off as well as transport to the dive sites is provided during your diver training.

Programme.
Prior to arrival in Malta:
All theory to be completed online

Once in Malta :
3 Full days ( 08:15 to 15:00 ) to complete your water work for the Open water level course
plus an additional 2 days of diving (4 dives)  to gain extra experience in the water
On completion of the 5 training days you will achieve a lifelong International certification to dive to 18 meters and become confident in the water

Equipment
All diving equipment is provided during the training period.

Costs
High season May to October  Euro 1300
Low season November to April  Euro 1150

Approval
We recommend you seek approval from your DofE Leader and Licensed Organisation prior to booking this residency.