Malta Crowned the World’s Best Cave Diving Destination – A Triumph for Global Underwater Tourism

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Malta Wins Top Global Honour at the 2026 Scuba Diving Readers' Choice Awards

Malta has been named the Best Cave, Cavern and Grotto Diving Destination in the World in the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards by Scuba Diving Magazine. As the official publication of the PADI Diving Club in the USA and one of the most respected global authorities in the diving community, Scuba Diving Magazine represents millions of divers who rely on its expert insights. The prestigious award confirms Malta’s reputation as one of the world’s most exceptional underwater adventure destinations.

Multiple Wins Across Key Diving Categories

In addition to taking the top spot for cave diving, Malta also achieved Second Place in both the Shore Diving and Wreck Diving categories, showcasing the islands’ extraordinary underwater diversity. Malta and Gozo were further recognised as “One of the Best” in multiple areas: Best Value, Best Overall, Best Beginner Diving, Best Advanced Diving and Best Wall Diving. This broad recognition reflects the islands’ appeal to divers of all experience levels, from beginners discovering the underwater world to advanced adventurers seeking deep exploration.

Celebrating Sustainability and Tourism Excellence

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MTA Chairman Dr Charles Mangion highlighted that this achievement reflects Malta’s ongoing investment in sustainable tourism, professional dive operators and marine protection. He noted that the award signals the strength of Malta’s underwater ecosystem and its commitment to safeguarding the marine environment. These results support the growth of high-value tourism and deliver meaningful benefits to local communities while maintaining the health of the diving sector for future generations.

Global Recognition from Passionate Dive Travellers

The Readers’ Choice Awards gather verified feedback from enthusiastic divers across the world, giving them the opportunity to vote for their favourite global destinations. The 2026 award results will be showcased throughout the year in the magazine’s digital platforms, print issues, newsletters and global social channels. This extensive exposure brings Malta and Gozo to the attention of millions of certified divers, reinforcing their position among the top international scuba destinations.

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