Sikka Il-Bajda and Smugglers Cave

Sikka Il-Bajda, also known as White Reef or Hoofer’s Reef, is a dive site located off the coast of Malta. This site is especially suitable for experienced divers due to its depth and the diving conditions. The average depth of the site is about 20 meters, with a maximum depth extending to 42 meters.

The reef itself is quite large and features a variety of small caves and crevices, along with a significant drop-off that goes down to 70 meters. The reef’s topography includes some areas partially covered with seaweed and others that are bare and less explored. Unfortunately, the reef has been affected by fishing activities, with trawlers causing a reduction in marine life and leaving behind lost nets.

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The bay is home to a variety of marine creatures including bream, chromis, sea urchins and fireworms, giving divers and underwater photographers an exciting glimpse of marine life. Landscape – the seabed here is sandy, decorated with large boulders and vast meadows of Poseidonia. If you dive deeper into the sea, you’ll find even larger boulders covered in algae, adding to the rich underwater landscape of this site.

Cavern and Reef Formation: this dive site features a shallow cave about 3 meters deep at the foot of a cliff with a huge open hall. This is an ideal spot for those who love the combination of the beauty of reef and cave diving.

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Since this event is primarily for certified divers, we will ask you to present your diving certificate. Levels from Advance Open Water Diver and above are accepted.
According to the rules in Malta, if your certificate is lower than Advance Open Water Diver, you must be accompanied by a diving instructor.

We only provide a boat; All necessary equipment is not included in the trip price. If you need assistance renting tanks, weights or other equipment, please let us know at least 24 hours before the trip.

According to safety rules, you can dive without a partner only if you have a Self-reliant Diver certificate or technical level certificates and appropriate equipment. Otherwise, you are required to have a buddy or you can join another diving group on boat.

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.

• skipper
• fuel
• water / coffee on board

The full deposit will be refunded if the charter cannot proceed due to weather conditions.