Lockheed Neptune & Tug 2
€792.00 / full boat
up to 8 guests | 6 hours | skipper, fuel and Dive Guide included
Freediving boat tour
Tour overview:
Take two dives to historic underwater sites on a private boat that has been designed to ensure the comfort and safety of freedivers. The duration of each dive is 60-90 minutes. During your rest time on the board, you will be able to enjoy all the benefits of a private boat. An instructor will be on board to ensure your safety.
A Lockheed P2V Neptune aircraft built in the USA as a maritime patrol aircraft and submarine hunter, known in the Royal Air Force as the Neptune MR.1, crashed during a landing at Luqa Airport on 13 January 1956. After salvaging usable parts, the aircraft was sold for filming and sunk in the late 1950s for underwater scenes in the film The Silent Enemy, released in 1958.
The Tug 2 wreck near Sliema, Malta, offers a nice dive site for enthusiasts of all levels. Originally built by Malta Drydocks in 1975 for the Chinese Government and named Tuo Lun Er Hao, this tugboat has a long history. It was involved in the China Dock project in Grand Harbour, Valletta, and underwent several name changes before being decommissioned and eventually acquired by Bezzina Marine Services Ltd. in 2000.
In June 2013, Tug 2 was scuttled off the Exiles coast in Sliema to create an artificial reef and dive attraction. The vessel, measuring 30 meters in length and 9.5 meters in height (excluding the mast), now rests in an upright position at a depth of 22 meters. Interestingly, a storm in October 2016 shifted the wreck, moving it closer to the reef and turning it 90 degrees clockwise.
About the activity:
Tour type: private
Tour duration: 6 hours
Capacity: up to 8 guests
Meeting point: Kalkara Marina
Tour on a comfortable boat with a design for an active holiday
Tour type:
Private
Tour duration:
6 hours
Capacity:
Up to 8 guests
Meeting point:
Kalkara Marina
Who is this activity for?
Crystal clear water, natural arches, and caverns. Whether you are traveling as a family, or a group of friends, or prefer a private holiday, this is the perfect itinerary.
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About Buddy Boat:
Our boat, or as we call it – “Buddy Boat” is a dive boat that offers private boat tours in Malta for freedivers and scuba divers or snorkelers.
Yet it still retains the comfort of a private yacht: lounge area, kitchen, shower/toilet all on board.
But the most important thing is the safety standards we adhere to to ensure safety during sporting events and therefore safety for you during your holiday (or time with kids on the board).
Book your adventure:
Book your adventure:
F.A.Q.:
Since this event is primarily for certified freedivers, we will ask you to present your freediving certification. All levels of freediving and all certification agencies are accepted as long as your certification allows you to dive deeper than 10 meters in open water.
Minimum age: 18 years old (unless accompanied by a parent or guardian who is a certified freediver).
Yes, the boat can accommodate up to 8 guests. If some of them are not freedivers, they can relax on the boat and enjoy the trip with you.
We recommend bringing your own freediving gear if you have it, a towel, sunscreen, a hat, and a water bottle. If you need to rent equipment, please let us know in advance.
We have compiled a detailed map of dive sites for freedivers in Malta. However, our tours include dive sites that are difficult to reach from shore.
There is a microwave, fridge, and coffee machine on board. You can order all the meals you need through the Bolt Food service, and our skipper will meet the courier before the start of the itinerary.
A deposit of €200 is required to confirm your booking. The rest can be paid on the day of the tour before it starts.
The full deposit will be refunded if the charter cannot proceed due to weather conditions.
