How about some civilised SUN in May 2026.  This is a holiday for divers and non-divers alike so I have looked at a Better Hotel and Dive Centre combined.

We are looking for numbers for a trip in May 2026, exact dates to be confirmed. 

So if you are interested please give us a call and we can build the group for a one week holiday.  At the time of writing the flights have yet to be released so we are estimating flight costs, but I am advised it is a good guess at between £1600.00 and £1750.00 per diver with a discount of £300.00 for the non-diver!

We must get ourselves to a London Airport, but that can be joint coach or make your own way.  I am leaving this until we know flight times and who is coming to play.

Who are we Diving with?

A British owned and run dive centre, Ritual Dive, based in Xlendi.  Have a look at https://ritualdive.com/

Where are we staying?

Block hotel which is maybe 10 yards from Dive Centre to the front bar of the Hotel.  Have a look at https://www.blockgozo.com/  Don’t forget the rooftop pool.

The plan

Dive in the morning then chill in the afternoon and evening.  So, the non-diver gets a lay in and a relax before we join them maybe poolside?

Included would be:

• Flights LHR-MLA
• Transfers all the way (you will need to purchase ferry ticket €5)
• Minibus & luggage van if needed
• 7 Nights B&B
• 10 Shore dives
• 1 Comino & 1 night dive supplement, (if you want)

Prices may vary dependant on who is sharing with who, and what accommodation we can book, single supplements would be available if needed, but let us try and get an even number or share.

 So, what is to see and do on Gozo.

For the diver there are the obvious sites, most of it Shore Diving. 

Double Arch
A steep rocky drop off indicates the beginning of this fantastic dive located at the north coast of Gozo. As you descend to 34m the two huge rock arches on top of each other appear in the distance. The insides of the arches are wonderfully grown with colourful sponges and corals. And the top at 16m is the best place to spot a school of barracuda and hunting Dentex.  (Top Dive we want this one guys!)

Reqqa Point
This is a rocky promontory on the north coast of Gozo. The beautiful and unique coast line is continuous under water. This is an excellent refuge for groupers, Dentex, barracuda and amber jacks. Many, many thousands of Damsel fish and sardines may be seen throughout the entire dive. (Another great dive but can be a bit of fun getting back out)

Inland Sea
This unique dive with its 80 meter tunnel with depth from 3m to 25m and large enough to reveal a huge blue canyon to dive through makes a fantastic dive with a very easy entrance/exit from a slip-way. Once outside the tunnel you can decide whether you want to dive along the left or right sides of the drop off which goes down to 50 meter plus. There the divers can spot big and small groupers, hunting Dentexand Amberjacks in the shallower area of the reef. (Keep your head down going through the tunnel!)

Blue Hole/ and the ex-Azure Window
The Blue Hole is a beautiful rock formation carved by nature and is probably the most popular dive site of Gozo. A spectacular and memorable beginning to any one of a different number of dive routes starts here. On entering this ‘hole’ the diver has access to the sea in the form of a great archway. Turning to the right you used to dive through Gozo’s biggest tourist attraction, the Azure Window which is the best place to see Gozo’s biggest groupers and also Dentex or Amberjacks hunting for sardines. Honestly it has collapsed so no idea really but as you come back into the Blue Hole have a look at the cave where you’ll find lots of shrimp and the odd conger eel.

Blue Hole/ the Chimney
Coming out through the Blue Hole arch you turn to the left. In about 18 meters the divers will find the entrance to a crack in the reef called the Chimney which is about 15 meters long. Diving through this crack you come out in the Coral Garden at 6 meter. The Coral Garden is the shallow sun lit part of this wonderful reef and you’ll see octopus, shoals of Salima, scorpion fish and Parrot Fish diving side along with you. (Left turn not right turn Clide)

The Xlendi wreck
was sunk for divers in 2000 on its way to the bottom it hit the drop off and flipped upside down thus making it a deep dive. The wreck is still a nice dive as there is still plenty to look at as well as a car at the 30-m level. (Again great a dive, can Kev hire a Twin set please)

The Karwela Wreck
Built in West Germany in 1957 by Jos l Meryer then Sunk 12th August 2006.
the wreck lays on a sandy seabed at 42m of water, you will approach her side on, when you can explore the the wreck.
when it is time to leave, head in a northerly direction, once on top of the reef take your time to explore the areas of boulders and gullies whilst doing your safety stop. (Never done this one but sounds fun)

The Cominoland Wreck
Built in England in 1942 by Philip & Sons of Dartmouth and named Minor Eagle. This is a 295 ton passenger ship 34 metres Long in Length.
Heading in a south-easterly direction, you will come to a drop off and see a altar stone to the area of boulders. just like the Karwela the wreck lays on a sandy seabed at 42m of water. 
When it is time to leave the wreck, head in a northerly direction, once on top of the reef take your time to explore the areas of boulders and gullies whilst doing your safety stop.

For the Non-Diver

It could be a leisurely Breakfast and a sit by the pool followed by a bit of lunch and then out in the evening for a meal?

From a website: - Historically, the island has always been distinct from mainland Malta; different milestones, traditions, happenings and topography have distinguished the island both on a national scale and as a travel destination. A lower population density and the slower process of urbanisation have contributed to conserving the island's characteristic aura, which wins over the traveller who is looking to slow down.

Wherever you look, the sea is never more than a stone's throw away and it's Gozo's remarkable coastline that stimulates the imagination so strongly: tiny creeks, beaches of red sand, turquoise bays, stretches of limestone criss-crossed with tiny saltpans and majestic high cliffs falling in a sheer drop into the clear waters.

Food and drink are a big part of daily life in Gozo. A hilly, fertile Island surrounded by the Mediterranean, it is in an excellent location for healthy and tasty produce. There is a wide variety of restaurants that offer both fine dining as well as more casual eateries offering traditional food. Gozo is host to some of the best award-winning restaurants on the islands and with picturesque views of harbours and bays, it's easy to find a restaurant in a spectacular setting. Restaurants abound in Rabat, Mġarr and in the fishing villages of Marsalforn and Xlendi.

Off-the-beaten track, you will find small local producers offering tours and hands-on experiences, including fruit-picking, olive oil and wine tasting.

Village bars open early in the morning for the early risers who attend the first mass of the day and close late at night, catering to the socialising needs of locals and visitors.