Notes from The Deep

Game of Thrones, Gladiator, Popeye, By the Sea — half of Hollywood has filmed on these rocks, and a fair few of the locations sit right next to a cracking dive. A spotter's guide for your dry days.

The first direct Delta flight from New York JFK touched down in Malta this morning — three flights a week now connect the islands with the US. For American divers, the Mediterranean's best wrecks just got a direct flight away.

The practical guide for American divers — flights, entry requirements, what gear to bring vs rent, dive insurance, money, plugs, and how to put the whole week together.

Surface intervals, rest days and that no-fly day before you fly home — sorted. Valletta, Mdina, Gozo, Marsaxlokk, temples older than the pyramids, and the food you can't leave without trying.

Delta now flies direct from New York to Malta — about 9-10 hours to warm, clear water, legendary wrecks, and world-class TDI training, all major agencies welcome. Here's why Malta should be your next dive trip.

From the accessible Um El Faroud to the deep, protected wrecks like HMS Southwold and HMS Olympus — a technical diver's guide to Malta's wrecks, grouped by the training each one calls for.