Top Scuba Dive Shops in Maldives

Ocean Group Maldives runs three interlinked operations: resort-based water sports and PADI 5-star centers; a distribution and service centre for leading industry brands; and marine biologist led coral restoration projects. The company also offers secondary resort-based services including retail and photography.

Located in the heart of Maldives, AA. Rasdhoo. 70mins speedboat ride away from the Airport. Our small Coral atoll offers the best pelagic dives and magnificent wall dives just next to our island

Pool like condition for training and Dive sites around us are the best in North Male' Atoll   

Best Dives Vagaru is a PADI 5-star Dive Centre located at JW Marriott Resort and Spa Maldives in Shaviyani atoll.

5-star PADI divecenter located on beautiful local island Dhiffushi, in the central Maldives. 

We provide both fun dives, divecourses and a variety of other excursions such as snorkelingtrips, dolphincruise, sandbanktrips etc. 

We cater to all levels of divers, we would love to take you underwater for the first time, or to help you continue your diveeducation. We have a very experienced instructor on site, always ready to help you with your next PADI-course. 

Southern Maldives Divers is a PADI dive center on the beautiful South Palm Resort Island, on the southernmost atoll of the Maldives.

This PADI diving school is located next to the Sunset Villas in the South Palm Resort and offers diving around the spectacular Addu Atoll. Currents tend to be more manageable here than in other parts of the Maldives, which makes Addu a perfect location for both novice and experienced divers. 

Enjoy large manta rays and dive the world famous WWII wreck British Loyalty on the same day. The channels are full of life and big pelagic sightings are not uncommon. Since many of the dive sites are on the outside reefs, visibility tends to be well above 20 meters. 

The inside atoll is home to a large dolphin population and these sociable creatures often join the boat rides. With a bit of luck it is even possible to meet them under water. Both hawksbill and large green turtles can be spotted on many dives, both inside and outside the atoll, while Napoleon wrasses of all sizes are plentiful. Last but not least, you can experience the wonder of the annual whale migration in November. 

Ocean Stories Aquatic Center is a PADI 5Star Dive Center with wide range of PADI courses.

We`re not just another 5Star Dive Center! Our  facility has been custom made,  made for comfort and safety.

KamadhooDive is located in the Baa Atoll, Kamadhoo. Kamadhoo Dive and Water Sports began operating in early September 2017. We offer all PADI courses and individual fun dives.  

Our Dive Centre is located a few meters from the enchanting white beach, located in a penumbra area thanks to the thick palm trees that during the hottest hours give a pleasant break to the warm Maldivian sun.

The Diving Center is run by PADI IDC Certified Instructor with over 20 years of experience and more than 16,000 certified dives... a fantastic guide with a lot of passion for diving, a guarantee of fun and safety, who knows the seabed better than the pockets of his diving jacket!

Snorkeling, fishing, island hopping, BBQs and dolphin-watching excursions can be arranged by the Dive Centre.

Athuruga is one of the most wonderful Maldive archipelagos. An immaculate heaven, and IDive Centre will make you enjoy the best of it, offering you the competence of instructors and the best equipment to discover the most charming marine scenarios. And on the island, between dives, heaven is still lasting, thanks to the snug structures of Athuruga Sea-Club: a handful of ample bungalows, absorbed in green, endowed with air conditioning, fridge, phone and any other comfort inuscule island surrounded by the boundless horizons of a very clear sea.

Endheri Marine Center is based on the beachfront at Angsana Velavaru Resort.

The dive center runs 2 tank dive trips each morning at 9am island time (8am male time). Single dive trips set off in the afternoon and night diving is available on request.

On average, it is 20 minutes from the island to most dive sites, within the atoll. Trips to the neighbouring atoll allow divers to experience a manta cleaning station.

For novice divers, the house reef and neighbouring coral gardens provide calm, buzzing ecosystems to explore. For more experienced divers, nearby channels offer strong currents and a high likelihood of seeing the big stuff.  

Within the dive center is a classroom, wet room to store equipment and the marine lab. The marine lab run conservation programmes including coral and shark monitoring plus artificial reef building.

The Manta Tribe Maldives, PADI 5 STAR DIVE CENTER, offers an excellent service to divers, snorkelers and sea enthusiasts, diving training and rental of professional equipment in a welcoming and familiar environment.

We are in the Maldives, Baa Atoll, Maalhos Island, Unesco Heritage, pearl of the Indian Ocean.

We are 5 minutes by boat from Hanifaru bay, the world sanctuary of manta rays.

Come and visit us, it will be an unforgettable experience.

At Cheval Blanc Randheli, the Maldives' unparalleled underwater beauty can be enjoyed through house reef snorkelling or private diving outings.

Randheli Island is surrounded by a coral reef, which forms a large lagoon. The deepest point in the lagoon reaches depth of about 20 metres and is frequented regularly by manta rays and plenty of colourful species.

Our dive centre, located on the marina, is PADI 5-Star certified, offering the best in diving education and a wide range of certified dive programmes suitable for adults and children at all levels of diving experience. Our team of highly specialised world-class instructors and professionals will guide you for an unforgettable diving experience through the beautiful Maldivian marine life.

We also provide "A la carte" diving and snorkelling experiences as well as boat excursions to help you create memories while cruising to see dolphins, fishing or just enjoy a beautiful sunset. Our team of Ambassadeurs can offer a range of bespoke services to meet your specific interests and skills.

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PADI 5* Dive Center at Ozen Life Maadhoo in Southmale Atoll.

Dolphin Base is operating dive and water sport center in the Maldives since 1998.  Our multilingual team looks forward to your visit.

Blue Journeys Diving Activities is a 5* PADI Dive and Activity Center located on the beachfront. 

Diving and snorkelling trips are catered to experienced and novice divers alike. Explore any of the 30+ nearby dive sites, or blow your first bubbles with a Discover Scuba Dive. All training is provided up to Divemaster level. 

Dive trips depart on traditional style Dhoni boats, and can be tailored to suit guests preferences. 

Diving and snorkeling around the island’s magnificent private reef is a must, alongside local island visits, dolphin spotting, sunset cruises and the one of a kind "Cross the Equator" trip.

Alihuras Dive & Excursions team offers carefully planned dive experiences, excursions and travel packages to explore from the heart of Maldives, Rasdhoo and its surroundings above and beneath the surface.

Here you will find IDive Diving Centre, fully equipped with modern diving equipment, friendly and experienced IDive instuctor, Nitrox and a complete range of diver training courses.

The island houses the Thudufushi Sea Club: 47 highly comfortable bungalow, each within a few small steps of the Indian Ocean. Is makes an ideal destination for a holiday in the heart of the Maldives.

Diving conditions around Soneva Fushi vary with the seasons.

From December to April the visibility is at its best and can be as much as 50 meters! Seas are calm from February until April. From May to November the Visibility is reduced and 15 to 20 meters is normal. The main factor for the reduced visibility is the plankton which attracts many manta Rays and the occasional whale shark. Seas are generally moderate to rough during May until November.

Experience year-round manta ray sightings and diverse dive sites with Addu Dive.

One of the best reasons to dive the Addu Atoll - the southernmost atoll in the Maldives - is because you can find Manta rays year round. Whether you’re a beginner or a very experienced diver, the Maldives offer a large number of diverse dive sites that cater to every individual scuba diver’s needs and desires for underwater adventure and beauty. Warm, clear waters and abundant marine life make the Maldives one of the top scuba diving destinations on the planet.

Addu Atoll is home to an array of dive sites, all with their own unique features. From wreck dives to drift dives and reef dives, there are plenty of things to see and enjoy, no matter what level of experience you have gained so far, including multiple species of sea turtles and rays, schools of small and large tropical fish, and impressive sharks and coral reefs.

Bluetribe Moofushi is located on the west side of the pristine Ari Atoll, known for its astonishing richness of marine life.

Ari Atoll has an amazing variety of corals and abundant fish. Most of the 37 dive sites can be reached by boat five to 40 minutes. The reef offers a wide variety of seabeds to explore, each with their own distinctive characteristics. 

The courses at Bluetribe Moofushi range from Discover Scuba Diving all the way to training new instructor-level. Between January and May (Northeast monsoon season), you can go on a fantastic speedboat adventure in search of whale sharks - and swim with them if you wish!

Our Diving Centre guarantees the highest level of quality and professionalism and offers complete sets of rental equipment including BCD’s, regulators, masks, snorkels, fins, wetsuits, dive computers and weights/weight belts. It can provide customised services and courses suitable for both adults and children (from 8 years), along with beginner and refresher courses, available from both PADI and SSI. Everything from Open Water Diver, Advanced and many Specialty Courses are available, including Enriched Air ‘Nitrox’.

Discover Scuba Diving’ or ‘Basic ‘Diver’ offers the opportunity to experience diving without the need for any license. These one day ‘experience dives’ are available for those that simply wish to try scuba diving without committing to a full Open Water Diver certification. Free Trials are also offered in our pool, providing the opportunity to try out the equipment with the help of one of our instructors, allowing almost anyone to experience breathing underwater for the very first time, ideal if you’ve never tried scuba diving before!

We have almost exclusive access to approximately 30 beautiful dive sites (depending on the season) at an average distance of around 40 minutes by boat.

Often with no other boats or divers on any of our dive sites, this offers our divers, amazing opportunities to experience our wonderful marine environment at its absolute best.

Our dive team select the appropriate dive sites according to your diving level and experience, with specific sites used for training dives and the more advanced, deeper dive sites for the more experienced, advanced and expert divers. Our dive sites provide the opportunity for divers to see a wide range of marine life from the macro subjects like shrimps and nudibranch, to the larger species such as sharks and even manta rays in the appropriate seasons, while dolphins can regularly be seen while navigating to and from our dive sites.

Oceanholic Dive Centre is a PADI Dive Center on the beautiful Dhigurah Island in South Ari Atoll. 

The dive center is a five minute walk from White Sand Dhigurah and offers incredible access to warm, clear seas and pristine coral reefs. South Ari Atoll is one of the best destinations in the Maldives for seeing mantas, dolphins and whale sharks. 

The team offer personalised service and new rental equipment. The boat heads out for two dives each morning, even if you are the only buddy pair looking to dive that day. 

The dive center has a camera room, classroom and shaded space with table and chairs. The boat is a traditional dhoni with a generous amount of shaded space. 

Dive Club Furaveri is a PADI 5* dive resort based on site at Furaveri Island Resort & Spa. 

The dive team offer daily fun diving and recreational training options. PADI courses include Discover Scuba, Open Water, Advanced and specialties such as Fish ID, Night and Drift. 

All visitors undertake an orientation dive on the buzzing house reef, with Bubble Maker options available for kids. Photo and video dives are available.

The multilingual staff each have a significant amount of local diving experience. Dive boats are comfortable and come with on board safety equipment and refreshments.

Enjoy snorkelling with the resident marine biologist and learn about mantas, or take a fluo light out at night. 

Pullman Suvadiva Diving Center has a unique location which make us one of the best places for diving in South Maldives, a truly unique experience for marine wildlife enthusiasts. 

Arena Dive Club born from a great partnership between Sinai Dive Club and Arena Beach Hotel opened in 2017.

Arena Beach Hotel with its outstanding top position on the first line of Bikini beach host the best place in Maafushi Island for our beautiful Diving center. Spectacular ocean view and straight access to the beach gives to the Hotel the exclusivity that it deserves.

30 years of Diving experience brought from the Red Sea to Maldives will give to our guests the feeling to be in the right place. Our experienced staff speaking English, Italian, Spanish, Arabic and Russian will let you visit the best dive sites of Maldives.

We organize daily trips every morning with double tanks dives and an extra dive also in the afternoon. Night dives are often organized during the week.

Worldwide known dive sites such as Guraidoo Corner or Kandooma Thilla are just 15 min away from our jetty, and we will visit them many times during your diving holiday in Maafushi. Gray reef Sharks, Eagle rays, Mantas and Whale Sharks are very common and the beautiful reefs around the island will give you the best memories of your life. We look forward to seeing you soon in Paradise.

Deep & Breeze Noonu provides its unique dive services to all guest staying at Robinson Noonu. Located in Noonu Atoll, the Resort is reachable by a 55 minutes sea plane flight. 

TGI Diving Helengeli is a PADI 5* diving center located in North Male Atoll, offering first-class diving experiences exclusively for the guests of OBLU by Atmosphere at Helengeli. 

Whether you're an experienced diver or looking to get your PADI Open Water qualification, TGI Maldives has you covered. Over 20 diverse dive sites within 1 hours' scenic boat ride offer the chance to dive with sharks, glide on currents through thilas and cruise around in the coral shallows peeking around for alien-like macro life. 

Beginners will be glad to learn that the professional, multi-lingual and friendly team are at hand, with all confined water dives taking place in the sheltered turquoise lagoon. Just beyond the shallows, the reef drops off into the abyss and it's here on the island's huge house reef you can encounter turtles, colorful reef fish and the occasional pelagic.  

Marine Center Vabbinfaru-Ihuru is based on both Vabbinfaru and Ihuru Islands, divided by 900 meters of warm Maldivian ocean. 

The dive center offers daily boat and house reef dives, with boat trips departing at 8:30am each morning. These trips typically last until lunchtime, entailing 2 dives in the local region.

House reef diving is popular in the afternoon and night diving is available. The house reef has an easily accessible wreck. 

The dive boat is spacious and shaded, with refreshments for the surface interval. 5 instructors offer a range of PADI recreational training and specialties, including underwater propulsion vehicle, underwater photography and deep diver. 

Private dive trips are available on request. 

Amari Havodda is the perfect island for divers. Its beautiful house reef is home to some of the healthiest coral reefs in the Maldives.

Being the deepest and largest atoll in the Maldives, Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, also known as Huvadhoo Atoll, delivers big fish encounters like sharks, tuna, and barracuda napoleon fish in the channels.

Our PADI 5-Star dive center offers various PADI courses. Beginners can gain their first diving experience with the Discover Scuba Diving program in the lagoon and a dive on the house reef. 

Amari house reef is also suitable for certified divers who like to dive independently and at their own pace. The house reef is open throughout the day and for night dives.

There are around 25 beautiful dive sites within 10-60 minutes by our local Dhoni boat. The dive sites around Amari offer you to see sharks, turtles and healthy coral reefs. 

Our morning, afternoon, full-day, sunset or night dives will bring you to the most amazing famous uncrowded dive sites in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll for spectacular dives you will never forget. So come and share the passion.

TGI Diving Helengeli is a PADI 5* diving center located in North Male Atoll, offering first-class diving experiences exclusively for the guests of OBLU by Atmosphere at Helengeli. 

Whether you're an experienced diver or looking to get your PADI Open Water qualification, TGI Maldives has you covered. Over 20 diverse dive sites within 1 hours' scenic boat ride offer the chance to dive with sharks, glide on currents through thilas and cruise around in the coral shallows peeking around for alien-like macro life. 

Beginners will be glad to learn that the professional, multi-lingual and friendly team are at hand, with all confined water dives taking place in the sheltered turquoise lagoon. Just beyond the shallows, the reef drops off into the abyss and it's here on the island's huge house reef you can encounter turtles, colorful reef fish and the occasional pelagic.  

Exceptional liveaboard experience in the Maldives atolls, style and luxurious comfort while encountering magnificent marine life onboard Scubaspa - the first liveaboard vessels in the Maldives to be recognized as a PADI 5* Dive Resort

As the sister vessel of liveaboard Scubaspa Ying, the 50m (165ft) Scubaspa Yang liveaboard is sure to give you an unforgettable and relaxing luxury dive holiday in the Maldives. Scubaspa Yang is accompanied by it’s own diving dhoni, along with 4 experienced dive instructors/dive masters who will ensure your safety and enjoyment.

With ample deck space, a lounge with a comfortable outdoor seating area, mini gym, jacuzzi and 6 professional spa therapists on board, this liveaboard is the perfect choice for divers and non-divers/snorkelers and you will be sure to leave the liveaboard in a highly relaxed state.

The ScubaSpa Yang with the jacuzzi and spa is the perfect choice for divers and for snorkelers/non-divers who would like to enjoy a Maldive cruise

Scubaspa Yang was designed with both divers and spa-goers in mind. Because of this, it is the perfect ship for those traveling with partners who are not divers themselves. Your travel buddy can relax the day away in one of the plentiful spa facilities and go on a daily snorkeling adventure around the beautiful Maldivian atolls, enjoy one of the daily yoga sessions while you dive into bountiful waters. Later you can rendezvous at a romantic, sunset dinner or for a movie in the outdoor liveaboard HD theatre on the top deck.

In fact, why not get married and have your celebrations on board, the team can arrange all of this for you - all you need to is decide who you want to invite to celebrate this fantastic event. Then spend the rest of the honeymoon having a special spa package, dive, and have wonderful surroundings, food and drink. - what could be a better wedding & honeymoon?

You can choose one of the following packages

(just notify us after booking via email)

• Scuba package consisting of 15-17 dives 
• Spa packages consisting of 8 spa sessions 
• Scuba & Spa packages 6 dives 4 spa session
• For small fee our special honeymoon ritual can be combined with regular packages per person and includes:
• Sparkling wine for two with fruit platter
• Sea salt scrub for rejuvenation and renewal
• Moisturising and conditioning body wrap
• Romantic candlelit flower bath
• Restoring and revitalising couples massage
• Bed decoration

What to Expect

In order to ensure that the guests have the experience of a lifetime, an absolute love for detail was the liveaboard Scubaspa Yang's guiding principle that influenced the construction of the boat, the itineraries, the food and the service. The rooms are beautifully designed and the boat features a Jacuzzi/hot tub on the top deck.

Liveaboard Scubaspa Yang offers an environment filled with light and space that is both sensual and romantic. Relax or socialize as you relish each detail of her beautifully detailed style. The panoramic views of the Maldives, private and intimate areas and elaborately designed terraces will round out the perfect liveaboard dive vactaion. Aboard liveaboard Scubaspa Yang you will find the perfect place to dream. 

Scubaspa Yang accommodates 40 guests in 19 rooms: 10 Standard Sea Star cabins (twin, double or triple) - spacious Sea Star Cabins are situated on the lower deck they have a luxury queen-size bed and one room features an additional second bed, so that three guests can share. Sensuous driftwood sculptures blend with earthy and jewel tones to provide a relaxing setting. Each Sea Star Cabin is generously fitted with two opening port lights, mini safe and beautiful en-suite bathrooms. 

1 Cowrie Suite (single, double or triple). The Cowrie Suite nestles snugly in the bow of the lower deck. This special suite has a unique shape with angled, panelled walls. There is a queen-size bed and a lavish ruby-coloured sofa, that can be transformed into a comfortable third bed. As the Cowrie Suite spans the width of the bow it has four opening port lights. The spacious en-suite houses the largest shower on-board. Mini fridge, mini safe, en-suite.

3 Dolphin (double) - Beautifully designed Dolphin Suites are set on the main deck and have queen-size beds and generous seating areas. Earthy and blue fabrics compliment the natural colour scheme. Through 3m oval panoramic windows set into the hull, guests can enjoy uninterrupted ocean views and total privacy. mini fridge, mini safe, en-suite.

5 Manta Suites (double or twin bed option in 4 rooms) the largest Premium Suites onboard. Conveniently located on the main deck, with stunning views through a panoramic window, (3m wide). Air-conditioning, sumptuous king size bed, and beautiful lounge area, in natural tones and materials. Mini fridge, mini safe, en-suite facilities. 1 Suite has been adapted to accommodate guests with mobility impairment. Guests can enjoy uninterrupted ocean views and total privacy from their suite.

Each individually air conditioned liveaboard room on Scubaspa Ying comes complete with private bathroom, hand basins, toiletries and towels. Relax surrounded by your bedside cabinet, shelves, and minibar (except Sea Star cabins) while you read by your bedside reading light. 

After each dive, you will return to the comfort of the liveaboard Scubaspa and its top-notch service staff that will attend to every need of  divers. From the uncompromising quality of the fresh food and the wine cellar to the carefully planned daily itinerary, your venture into the sea will be an amazing experience.

The food is a mix of both local and international fine cuisine freshly prepared in the professionally designed kitchen. There are two bars on board the liveaboard Scubaspa Yang, with wines and Champagnes available that have been kept to the perfect temperature. Let the professional liveaboard staff pamper you at the 5* spa with relaxing massages and treatments.

For entertainment you get complimentary fishing rods, paddle boards and kayaks and there will be a sunset cocktail party with alcoholic drinks courtesy of  liveaboard Scubaspa on the farewell night. Once a week there is a BBQ on a private island and often movie showings at the outdoor HD cinema.

WHAT TO BRING

• Dive computer
• Dive torch and reef hook
• If you are a Certified Diver you must bring your diving licence and your log book as well

HOW TO GET THERE

Please refer to logistics section of each itinerary to find detailed info on how to get there.

Kuda Huraa dive center is PADI licensed dive center, registered with PADI EMEA and manage by the Four Seasons. We schedule 3 dives a day, two dives in the morning (Departure 08.30) and one dive in the afternoon. (Departure 14:30). We employee multilingual diving instructors and local dive masters. The Dive Centre offer both Nitox and normal air. Full range of dive equipment is available for rent. Night dives can be arranged up on request. 

The Island Hideaway at Dhonakulhi Maldives, Spa Resort & Marina is a new luxury boutique resort situated on the privately-owned uninhabited virgin island of Dhonakulhi, North Maldives, Indian Ocean. The resort was opened on 1st August 2005 with 6 types of spectacular guest villas. Our marina is the first of its kind in the Maldives. The Island is a haven of peace, tranquillity and serenity. The Island Hideaway is one of the very few resorts (currently 3) in the Haa Alifu Atoll.

If the settings above sea level has all the ingredients of a "holiday heaven", the experience awaiting you below the water's surface is even more spectacular...

* Dhonakulhi has its own house reef 10-30 metres away
* No commercial diving activity in this Virgin Atoll - Haa Alifu
* Over 20 fabulous untouched dive sites within a 5-60 minute range
* Fully-equipped diving school managed by Meridis Dive, with the latest diving technology and branded equipment
* For Nitrox certified divers, you will dive "NITROX for free"

Diving is a major activity on Mirihi. We are visiting more than 40 different dive sites, all conveniently located within an hour’s boat ride, which offer from manta rays to whale sharks to beautiful coral gardens – everything a diver’s heart desires.

You want to learn how to dive on Mirihi? Our Ocean-Pro dive team offers a variety of courses as well. No matter if you have never dived before and simply want to try it or want to continue your education with a PADI specialty course. Our programme, from Discover Scuba Diving to Rescue Diver, is tailored to your schedule.

Welcome to Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru. A scenic sea-plane ride from Male' Airport, discover a paradise hideaway where luxurious seclusion meets wild natural beauty. This verdant, beach-fringed coral island offers sophisticated pleasures on land and water from genuine ayurvedic therapies in the spa to splashing, sailing or diving in the jewel-like Indian Ocean and in the pristine lagoon.

Maldives is known internationally as one of the world’s best dive destinations. A large number of excellent dive sites, including marine-protected sites, are located near the Resort and transfers are carried out by specially equipped dive dhonis. The Resort operates its own Dive Centre, licensed by PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors). A multilingual team of dive instructors offers courses for beginners and advanced divers, as well as leading daily dive trips.

Orientation dive
You are required to participate in an orientation dive before engaging in boat diving activities if you have not been diving within the last three months and/or have fewer than 30 logged dives. Orientation dives are conducted daily in the lagoon. Please present your certification card and log book when you register for diving.

All divers are advised to refrain from diving 12 hours after international flights or 24 hours before travel by air including a seaplane. A medical questionnaire must be completed prior to your first dive at either one of our Four Seasons Maldives resorts. Depending on your responses to the questionnaire, you may be required to pass a complimentary medical examination with our doctor.

Diving for beginners
Discover scuba diving – Experience the thrill of diving under the close supervision of our PADI instructor. This three-hour course consists of a theory briefing and a confined water session up to 12 metres (40 feet). Participants in this course must be over 12 years old.

Scuba Diver Certification – If you would eventually like to attain PADI certification but do not want to invest four days of your vacation, the Scuba Diver Certification is the best way to get started. Over 1.5 days, you will complete a series of theory courses, three confined water dives and two ocean dives and will receive credit towards the completion of the PADI Open Water Certification Course. This certification also qualifies you to dive under the supervision of a dive professional to a depth of 12 metres (40 feet). Participants must be at least 12 years old and must be able to swim

Open Water Certification Course – PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors)courses are offered in Japanese, German, Russian, French and English. The Open Water Certification Course consists of four days of training in theory and practice. Upon successful completion, a PADI Open Water certificate will be issued which opens the door to endless adventures in diving.

For certified divers
Morning dive – Every morning from 8:30 am our dive boats take you on a two-tank dive to explore our dive sites. Refreshments of fruit and water are served during surface intervals.

Afternoon dive – Every afternoon at 2:30 pm, our dive boats take you on a one-tank dive to explore another dive site.

Night dive – These dives are for experienced divers, specialists in night diving or divers with proof of previous night diving experience. By request only.

Adventure dive – Several times a week, the Dive Centre arranges adventure dives for the more experienced divers. These typically include deep navigation photography and/or a drift dive.

Housereef dive – The housereef is located approximately 500 metres (1,640 feet) from our Dive Centre. on request only.

Full-day safari – This full-day excursion gives you the chance to see some of our distant dive sites in the near by atoll ( Raa Atoll, Noonu Atoll or Lhaviyani Atoll). Enjoy a three-tank dive and a picnic lunch. Transportation is provided by speedboat. This is a private excursion and is available on request only.

For advanced divers
Adventure diver course – This is a one-day, three-dive course that includes three adventure dives.

Advanced open water diver course – For those interested in expanding their dive horizons, this course dedicates more time to diving and involves less time in the classroom. This is a two-day course with five adventure dives, including a mandatory deep dive and navigation dive.

Enriched air diver (EANx) course – Don't miss the opportunity to obtain a Nitrox certification in one days. To enroll, you must be at least 12 years old with an Open Water Diver certification or have qualifying certification from another training organization.

Specialty courses – Enhance your diving skills and knowledge with our specialty courses – boat dive, underwater naturalist diver, multi-level diver, drift diver, night diver, deep diver, search and recovery and many others.

For children
Bubblemaker experience – Join us at the swimming pool as our team of experienced instructors guides you through the steps to exploring the underwater world. All participants must be physically fit and able to swim. The bubblemaker experience is for children between 8 and 12 years of age.

Kurumba Maldives is a 5-Star resort situated in an idyllic area packed with excellent dive sites and a vibrant house reef. It is located just 10 minutes from the airport.

Our PADI 5 Star dive center offers various PADI courses. As a beginner, you can gain your first diving experience with the Discover Scuba Diving program in the lagoon and a dive on the house reef.

We are lucky to be surrounded by fantastic 30+ dive sites just around the corner like Banana Reef, HP Reef, Nassimo Thila, Okobe Thila, Embudhoo Express, Maldives Victory Wreck and they are all within 10 to 45 minutes by dhoni boat.

From June to December, possible sightings of Manta rays at the famous Lankan Manta Point.

Divers seeking adventure can add an underwater scooter (DPV) to a dive. With some explanation from your guide, off we go for a dive like never before. With a DPV, you can explore a bigger area and conserves air. Most importantly, it is FUN and EASY to handle.

The dive sites around Kurumba Maldives allow you to see turtles, sharks, eagle rays, manta rays, vibrant colors of soft corals, and more. Our morning, afternoon, and night dives will bring you to the most amazing dive sites in North Male Atoll for spectacular dives you will never forget.

Experience not to miss: FLUORESCENCE NIGHT DIVE! 

Fulhangi Dive center is PADI 5 star dive center located in Dhigufaru island resort in Baa atoll. We provide offer certified dive courses and versatile recreational dive packages to suite professional as well as amateur dive enthusiasts. having the luxury of being located on a UNESCO Marine Biosphere, means the area is acclaimed for its versatile dive sites, giving you the opportunity to come into close proximity to the unique and abundant marine life Maldives is well known for.

Situated in Huvadhoo Atoll - the deepest atoll in the Maldives, we offer all kind of dives from Discover Scuba Diving up to Dive Master course and fun dives for already certified divers.

Beautiful reefs are surrounding our resort and marine encounters are rich. Almost on every dive we are lucky enough to spot turtles, sharks and rays.

Noohiri Diving & Water Sport Center is a modern PADI 5* dive center located on Feridhoo Island in the north of the Maldives, close by numerous friendly turtles. 

Set in the north part of Ari Atoll, this is one of the most sought after diving destinations in the Maldives. Turtles, nurse & reef sharks, whale sharks, manta rays... all these beautiful creatures are found here each and every year. Not to mention the hundreds of smaller reef creatures and colorful corals that make up the underwater paradise that is the Maldives. With Noohiri, get easy, laid-back yet safe access to 17 of the best dive sites around - all within 75 minutes ride of the dive center (though most are less than 1 hour away). 

Whether you're a new diver looking for calm, shallow coral reefs to blow your first bubbles, or an experienced drift diver hoping to fly through diverse thilas on strong currents, Noohiri has you covered. A full range of PADI recreational courses are available, including Project AWARE and Night specialties. All rental gear is well-maintained Mares equipment and the team boast two on-site compressors. 

For non-divers or those looking to mix it up, the water sports half of the operation offers sailing trips, stand up paddle boards (SUP) and windsurfing. Grab the gear and go for it, or sign up for a class to hone those skills. A SUP allows you to easily and flexibly explore the island's reefs and beaches. Guided tours are available on request.

Manta Divers is one of the best place to learn diving if you are not already an experienced diver. We offer all PADI courses and individual fun dives. The official dive center is located in the South Male Atoll, Guraidhoo. We combine experience, passion and fun surrounded by a fantastic underwater scenery boosting with an amazing marine life, while not compromising on any PADI safety standards.

TGI Fasmendhoo offers you scuba diving, freediving, snorkeling, excursions and watersports activities for guests staying at EMERALD Maldives Resort & Spa. Our multilingual team is waiting for you to make your holiday more memorable and more enjoyable!

Welcome to Splash Dive Centre located at Vakkaru Maldives in beautiful Baa Atoll. 

Vakkaru Maldives is a luxury 5-star resort offering a wide array of accommodation choices in one of their 113 villas.  Situated a short distance from the world-famous Hanifaru Bay. Our dive center sits within the UNESCO biosphere reserve. 

We are a 5-star dive resort, offering programs from beginner through to professional level. 

Dive Oceanus - Paradise Island is a 5* PADI dive center offering dynamic dive sites where something exciting is always happening.

Paradise Island is conveniently located in North Male’ atoll and is perfect for divers looking to experience a range of different dives. Just outside the island is Manta Point; a world-famous dive site where mantas are found regularly alongside turtles, napoleon wrasse and abundant fish life.

Just a short ride away from there is the famous Victory Wreck as well as marine protected areas such as Banana Reef and Paradise Rock. Gentle drift dives and colorful thila (submerged coral platforms) dives - Paradise Island has it all.

Aquaventure Dive Center

In the UNESCO-protected biosphere of Addu Atoll, your perfect Local Maldives escape travel adventure awaits. Just 1 hour and 20 minutes by domestic flight from Male to Gan and 10 minutes by car from GAN Airport, arrive easily at your local Guesthouse in Addu Atoll Maldives.

The Aquaventure Dive Center team, under the Dutch-Maldivian management of PADI Instructors Marc Kouwenberg and Abdulla “TOM”. With more than 20 years dive center Management experience in Maldives, started in 1998 in South Ari Atoll, Marc and Tom are well know about scuba diving in Maldives and since the opening from Aquaventure Dive Center 2013 in Addu Atoll.

The experienced, multi-lingual dive team provides a friendly and professional service to guests and the enthusiastic PADI Dive Professionals will inspire beginners to discover this amazing underwater world in Maldives while learning to dive within PADI system.

Certified divers will also find challenging dives with many types of sharks including Grey reef Sharks, Mantas, Barracudas, Dogtooth Tunas and Eagle Rays are very common and the beautiful hard coral reefs around the islands will give you the best memories of your life.

Addu is the best place for guided “fun” divers or to continue your scuba education with one of our experienced PADI Instructors. With our modern multimedia classrooms and our local dive sites we can offer great courses from PADI Open Water Diver till Divemaster.

Comfort and convenience for diving guests is assured with fast, modern dive boats that reach more than 25 local dive sites in an average boat ride of just 40 minutes. Aquaventure Dive Center organize daily trips every morning with double tanks dives and an extra dive also in the afternoon. Night dives are often organized during the week. We have two dive boats one for max 12 divers and one for max 18 divers. Our dive groups are maximum 6 divers with one guide, on request we can provide a private guide.

• Free mineral water during trip
• English / German / French / Dutch / Arabic 

Your Aquaventure Team

South Ari Dive Center is a newly-established PADI Dive Center on Dhangethi Island. 

Marine protected coral shallows or challenging pinnacles, steep walls and channels- South Ari Atoll has it all. 2 tank dive trips set off each morning to dive sites between 10 and 40 minutes away. 

The dive team offers personalized dive itineraries, and group sizes are kept to a maximum of 3 divers. A full range of PADI recreational training is available, including Project AWARE specialties. 

South Ari Dive plan to become the largest database for whale sharks and manta rays in South Ari Atoll by 2035.  The new dive center has invested in state of the art equipment, an 18 person air conditioned meeting room, digital classroom and filling station. 

A resident marine biologist holds bi-weekly presentations; one on Maldivian marine life and the other to share progress on the whale shark and manta program. 

Liquid Salt Divers is a PADI 5* Dive Center on Dharavandhoo Island in the Maldives. 

The center is open daily and offers fun diving and courses every day of the week. PADI training is available all the way from Discover Scuba Diving experiences through to Dive Master level.

The team specialize in private or semi-private tuition or guiding. As a result, this is a great choice for groups with varying levels of dive experience. 

The UNESCO world heritage tropical waters around Dharavandhoo have a rich diversity of marine life to enchant your senses. There are thousands of colorful fish, corals, turtles and rays you can discover. 

The dive boat is a 54ft vessel equipped with a fresh water shower, marine toilet, sun deck and safety equipment. 

The Island Divers, sister company of TME Retreats Dhigurah, is a PADI-accredited dive center equipped with all the necessary dive gear to help you get the best out of local dive spots.

The centre offers two-tank dives, full-day diving, night dives, daily dive trips, and morning and afternoon dives. The center offers PADI-certified training and certification from local dive experts and instructors.

The team provides quick access to the top diving locations around Dhigurah and further afield including Reethi Thila, Mantas Point and Fen Maa Dhigurah (the first protected marine area in the Maldives).

Dive Whale Shark Point and Manta Point with the 5* PADI Dive Oceanus - Sun Island.

Dive Oceanus is one of the largest dive centers in the Maldives with multiple boats .Two-tank dive trips are arranged every morning and an additional one-tank dive in the afternoon, as well as night dives. The beautiful house reef is easily accessible at any time and is a great place for fun dives, beginner courses or just a swim around and snorkeling. Nitrox is available free of charge for qualified divers – perfect for staying within the no decompression limits during the 60 minute dive time offered. Choose from a full range of PADI scuba diving courses, from Discover Scuba Diving up to Divemaster. 

Best Dives Bolifushi a PADI 5-star Dive Centre located in Ozen Reserve Bolifushi resort at South Male atoll.

Big Blue Divers is a fun filled diving center that aims to provide divers with an amazing, unforgettable and a smooth diving experience. Our target is to achieve maximum growth while ensuring our customers are attaining the same. 

Providing bespoke SCUBA diving course and guided daily trips to guests staying at Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Maldives.

Nika Dive Center is run by highly-qualified European instructors who share their professional expertise and arrange daily excursions into the fabulous Maldivian waters.

The area around the resort and dive center is home to some of the best dive sites in the Maldives, including top-notch thilas such as Hafsa Thila, Maaya Thila and Bodu Thila. Over 20 dive sites are easily accesible by boat, up to 30 minutes away.

There's also a gorgeous house reef if you want to explore a bit closer to home, with the chance to see baby reef sharks, nurse sharks and turtles in the warm waters. The dive center itself is a PADI 5* center and offers a range of certifications to both beginners and certified divers alike.

Aquafanatics is a PADI 5* Dive Centre located in Anantara Dhigu Maldives , Anantara Veli Maldives and Naladhu Private Island. We are diving exclusively with the resort guests providing the best service on the boat and underwater. 

South Male' Atoll is one of the best place in the world for diving and we have access to dive sites such as : Kandhooma Thila, Kuda Giri Wreck, Guraidhoo Corner, manta Point and many more.

WE do have dive instructors speaking a florilege of languages : English, French, Portuguese, Chinese, Russian, German, Arabic and Spanish.

Our dive centre is open every day , 36 days a year! Come dive with us!

Fihalhohi is one of the finest snorkeling and diving resorts in the Maldives. The Fiha Dive is more than happy to offer you a wide range of diving activities, Multilingual PADI certified instructors offer a selection of internationally recognized PADI dive courses.

customized schedule to accommodate divers from beginner to advanced level. Two Bauer Verticus compressors and a separate Nitrox compressor make it possible to dive unlimited, either Air or Nitrox. We offer very attractive non-limit dive packages and Nitrox is free for certified divers.

Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa is located in the beautiful and versatile South Ari Atoll and can be reached by seaplane approximately 20 minutes from the airport. It is one of the few real divers islands with its beautiful house reef, nearby dive sites and whale shark national park.

Our PADI 5-Star dive center offers various PADI courses. Beginners can gain their first Discover Scuba Diving experience on the house reef.

For divers who want to explore independently and at their own pace, the house reef is open throughout the day and for night dives.

There are around 50 beautiful dive sites nearby. Manta rays and Whale Shark sightings are possible all year round, and a wide variety of marine life that only very few places in the world can offer.

The Dhigurah channel is located between the two local islands, Dangethi and Dhigurah and can be reached by Dhoni in 30 min from Vilamendhoo.

This channel offers many breathtaking Thilas like 7th heaven, Lucky Hell, Reethi Thila or Kuda Rah Thila, which is often considered one of the best dive sites in the Maldives.

Divers seeking adventures can try diving with an underwater scooter (DPV). It is EASY to handle and lots of FUN.

Our morning, afternoon and full-day dive trips will bring you to the most impressive famous dive sites in South Ari Atoll for spectacular dives you will never forget. In addition, whale shark national park and Manta cleaning stations are offered multiple times per week. 

Experience not to miss: FLUORESCENCE NIGHT DIVE & SCOOTER DIVE IN THE DHIGURAH CHANNEL! 

Meeru Island Resort & Spa is “Simply Maldives.” A scenic 55 min speedboat ride from the airport, the island is stunning, covered with vegetation and offers a huge variety of activities for everybody.

Our PADI 5-Star dive center offers various PADI courses. As a beginner, you can gain your first diving experience with the Discover Scuba Diving program in the lagoon and a dive from the boat.

For certified divers, there are 50 beautiful dive sites within 15 to 70 minutes by speed Dhoni. We are lucky to be surrounded by a variety of dive sites like channel, corner, Thila, wreck or simply an easy-going outer reef dives offers a lot to see! All those enchanted places await you to jump on board.

Sightings of Manta rays is possible between January to April, and June till November. 

Divers seeking adventure can add an underwater scooter (DPV) to a dive. With some explanation from your guide, off we go for a dive like never before. With a DPV, you can explore a bigger area and conserves air. Most importantly, it is FUN and EASY to handle.

Our morning, afternoon, full day and night dives will bring you to the most amazing dive sites in North Male atoll for a spectacular dive you will never forget.

Experience not to miss: FLUORESENCE NIGHT DIVE & NIGHT DIVE ON A SHIPWRECK! 

Maafushi Dive and Water Sports was established in 2011 and has matured into an industry recognized dive and water sports center. It is owned and operated by industry professionals with 15 years of experience in diving, water sports and tourism.

Our aim is to create rewarding adventures for our divers through carefully crafted packages with high-quality standards of diving equipment and professional staff with local knowledge of dive sites within the region. All our dive center staffs are PADI EFR trained to attend to emergencies and all our equipment’s are annually serviced to ensure safety for our divers.

Maafushi dive and water sports is conveniently located closer to the beach.  Our dive center features two state of the art air conditioned classrooms, shower facilities with hot water, restrooms, changing facilities, locker service and dive shop.

We are registered with Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) and hold diving center operating license from the Ministry of Tourism.

Maafushi Dive is a PADI Five Star IDC Dive center.

Leave the gravity world behind and glide in a weightless world of amazement as you explore a different dimension of Maldives. Kudafushi Resort & Spa offers the opportunity to discover the incredible Raa Atoll, where dolphins, mantas, turtles and unique blend of marine life are spotted regularly.

Our Dive Center exclusively follows the PADI system, assuring safe and comfortable dives with the aid of modern and trusted equipment and professional instructors.

Enjoy the ease of communication via our multilingual Dive professionals as they guide you through various unspoiled reefs of Raa Atoll, groups no bigger than four divers per instructor.

Be frequent diver or a newbie seeking to become professional PADI certified Instructor, our student centered PADI courses provides maximum practice and application. Students learn the basics through self- study and then they are guided by their instructors.

The aim is to bring students into the water as soon as possible and provide them with the education they need to gain confidence in the techniques.

Dive Club Hulhumale is a PADI 5* dive center based on Hulhumale Island in the Maldives. 

Daily fun diving and recreational training is available from the beachfront dive shop. PADI courses from Discover Scuba through to Divemaster are taught, plus specialties such as Fish ID, Wreck and Drift. 

The dive team is experienced and multilingual. The traditional-style dive boats are well-equipped with refreshments, safety equipment and shaded space for relaxing between dives. 

Facilities include a well-stocked dive gear and accessories shop, a classroom for training, rental equipment, storage and the largest equipment service center in the Maldives. 

Snorkelling, fishing, island hopping, BBQs, fluo diving and dolphin-watching excursions can be arranged by the dive shop. 

Dhigali Island is pure Maldivian bliss. A luxury hideaway in the Raa Atoll is a 40-minute journey by seaplane from Male airport. It is ringed by its house-reef that offers the wonder of the marine life just a few steps from your castaway villa or overwater bungalow.

Our fully equipped PADI 5-Star dive center offers various PADI courses. With lagoon and house-reef facing the dive center directly, it is the perfect place for beginners to gain their first Discover Scuba Diving experience here.

For certified divers, there are around 30 beautiful dive sites within 10 to 60 minutes by our Dhoni boat.

Maldivian underwater mountains known as “Thila” dive will give you chances to encounter a great diversity of fish, sharks, turtles and more, along with untouched coral reefs. All those wonderful enchanted places await you to jump on board, take a big step and let us take care of the rest. Sightings of manta rays are possible all year round in Raa Atoll.

Our morning, afternoon and night dives will bring you to the most amazing famous untouched and uncrowded dive sites in Raa Atoll for a spectacular dive you will never forget.

We are lucky to be not too far away from Baa Atoll where the famous Hanifaru bay, a UNESCO protected marine park is located and where hundreds of Manta rays gather to feed on plankton every year. The best time to visit Hanifaru Bay is from June to November. Snorkeling with manta rays is a dream of many. However, because it is a protected bay, it is not allowed to scuba dive. 

great food, even better company and world-class diving adventures in the Maldives with MV Carpe Vita

This beautiful liveaboard offers a select group of divers an exceptional yachting experience, with large, hotel-style staterooms and huge sundeck with sunloungers- the perfect setting to watch the sun set over the Indian Ocean. 

To ensure that every diving safari becomes an incredibly memorable experience, every aspect of MV Carpe Vita's design, itinerary and menu have received detailed attention. The diving, the leisure activities, and comfort found aboard the MV Carpe Vita easily compare to those of any hotel on land.

What you can expect

The M/V Carpe Vita, is 20-passenger, 125-foot wooden-hull safari yacht, along with her 60-foot custom matching dhoni (dive tender), was built by one of the Maldives most accomplished boat builders. It differentiates itself from other liveaboards by providing the best in personalized accommodation.

The MV Carpe Vita has 3 types of cabins. VIP Suites on the Upper Deck, and 2 types of Stateroom on the Main and Lower Decks. The boat is equipped with air-conditioning. For entertainment and activities as well as great diving, the MV Carpe Vita offers karaoke, movies, and audio-video entertainment.

Part of its philosophy is also that even when sailing the hidden corners of the Maldives, good food must not be forgotten

On the MV Carpe Vita evening meals and lunches usually consist of vegetables, rice, pasta, soup, chicken, beef or fish with occasional local specialties offered as additional options. Breakfast is the usual fare of eggs, beef bacon, pancakes, French toast, potatoes, cereal and fruits. If you have any dietary restrictions or requests, please indicate them on your application form.

Please note that specific brands of drinks, dressings and foods are often unavailable in the Maldives and that it can be very difficult for us to find low-fat, gluten-free or soy products, fresh fruit, shellfish and other items common elsewhere. Pork and pork products are not served aboard.

While we will do our best to accommodate your requests, please be realistic and consider bringing some of your own foods if the lack there of may constitute a health risk.

Due to the difficulty of importing alcohol into the Maldives, additional beer or wine or freshly made juices or any hard liquor will be added to your onboard bill.

HOW TO GET THERE

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Explore the atolls, channels and pinnacles aboard the new luxury M/V Carpe Novo Explorer to encounter large pelagics that make the worlwide reputation of Maldives

This new modern vessel, part of the Explorer Ventures Fleet will provide you with an exceptional yachting experience, hotel-style Staterooms and unmatched open-air comfort!

The Carpe Novo Explorer proposes 10-night, 7 Night and Speciality Cruises, each offering a unique Dive itinerary based on the season, current and Pelagic migration patterns. With over 26 Atolls spanning over 90,000 square kilometers in the Indian Ocean, the Maldives truly offers a unique experience. Let us be your guide through this magical land!

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

Built in 2016, the M/V Carpe Novo Explorer comfortably accommodates up to 22 passengers in 12 Double/Single cabins, all of which have private bathroom facilities and air conditioning.

10 Staterooms can be configured to accommodate a couple two or friends. Uniquely cabins featuring Queen size beds are for Single occupancy. HD Media Players along with a small selection of movies and music are available for guests to use in each Stateroom. 

The Sun Deck offers both shaded and full-sun areas for you to relax between dives and at the end of the day, retire to the deck to watch the sunset and chat about your day of diving. The Upper Deck includes the al-fresco Dining area, the fully equipped main Bar offering you a wide variety of spirits, wines, liquors, cocktails and beer. In the restaurant you will be served buffet style meals prepared by our fine dining Chef. The large Main Deck contains the air-conditioned Lounge and Leisure area, TV viewing area with DVD/CD music system, forward outdoor seating area, Galley, and a dedicated Camera Station with charging station and tables.

There are two sets of stairs accessing the Swim Platform where one in-water ladder hangs for easy access to and from the water for a refreshing swim when the vessel is at anchor.

The Carpe Novo Explorer is also equipped with a wireless router providing internet connection (additional charges apply). A Cellular Phone and Internet access is available when in proximity to some of the Islands if your phone is so equipped. The Carpe Novo Explorer has two computers for guests to use as well as USB connections for a personal computer.

Aboard the Carpe Novo Explorer, Evening meals and Lunches usually consist of vegetables, rice, pasta, soup, chicken, beef or fish with occasional local specialties offered as additional options. Breakfast is the usual fare of eggs, beef bacon, pancakes, French toast, potatoes, cereal and fruits. If you have any dietary restrictions or requests, please indicate them on your application form.

On one of the evenings of the trip, a Barbeque on a deserted beach is offered. The crew prepares a remarkable feast for this very special evening, and if you’re lucky, may entertain you with some traditional songs and drum playing.

Staffed by a crew of 13, the Carpe Novo Explorer is ideally sized and equipped for Divers. The crew, one of the most experienced and qualified in the Maldives, is ready to take you on an adventure to one of the most amazing diving destinations in the World, whether you are a first-time or repeat visitor!

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Diving center located directly at the beach side, in front of Cora Cora lagoon, close to main jetty. providing services of guided diving for certified divers and diving courses from Discovery Scuba up to Divemaster, including variety of specialties.

Professional team of diving instructors will take care of guests providing highest level of safety and enjoyable diving.

Fine Dining, Jet Skiing, blissful sunsets and the best marine encounters the maldives has to offer aboard MV Carpe Diem

This award-winning liveaboard offers unforgettable dive adventures in crystal clear azure waters with a dedicated crew to help make your cruise the Dive Holiday experience of a lifetime. Built in a classic style, this is the choice for you if you're after hotel-level comfort with liveaboard-level dive sites.

If it is mantas, whale sharks and speedy drift dives you are looking for, then jump aboard Carpe Diem for a voyage through the beautiful Maldives. World famous dive sites await, all from the comfort and convenience of this superb Maldivian liveaboard.

What you can expect

The Carpe Diem was the first boat of the fleet and started operating in 2008 and the reason for the start of the company Carpe Diem Maldives Pvt. Ltd. The Carpe Diem was built in the Maldives fully out of wood by Amir Mansoor who is also the owner of the boat. The boat has 10 Cabins divided over 3 Decks and can cater for a maximum of 20 people. The boat is accompanied by a diving dhoni (tender) and a small speedboat (dingy). The Carpe Diem caters for scuba diving trips, surfing trips, fishing trips or tailor made cruises for exclusive groups.

Carpe Diem sleeps 20 Divers in 10 cabins. No matter which cabin you chose, all have individual air conditioning, in-room safe and en-suite bathrooms. The standard cabins are located below deck. 4 have a Queen double with a separate Single bed. There are a further 2 Twin/Bunk bed only cabins. There are 2 Main Deck cabins with a Queen double bed and glorious views. These are ideal for Single Occupancy as well as Couples. There is a TV and DVD player in each cabin. Moving upstairs, you find the Deluxe Star cabin. This is one of the larger cabins on board with a Queen size bed and large windows. Or for an extra special upgrade option, the Suite is perfect. This is a massive cabin on the Upper Deck with a King size bed and masses of storage space. The sea views are exceptional as well as the creature comforts!

On the Main Deck you will find a large Saloon area with tea, coffee and drinking water. This is the hub of the boat, where briefings are given. There is a large flat screen and audio system. Outside of the lounge is an outdoor seating area. All meals are also served al fresco in the dedicated Dining Area on the Upper Deck. Head right upstairs to the Sun Deck to soak up the views, work on your tan or just relax in the shade with a good book from the boat's library.

Please be aware, Open Water certification (or equivalent) Divers are welcome on board. However, due to the nature of the diving in the Maldives, you will be required to complete the Advanced Open Water certification on board (local charges apply). 

Guests enjoy semi buffet style meals prepared by a fine dining chef in an open air dining and bar area located at the back of the boat

On board the Carpe Diem liveaboard you can expect a wide menu consisting of dishes from a range of genres including Maldivian, Thai, Chinese and Italian, as well as International fare and the occasional BBQ. There are always plenty of fresh ingredients used, including fresh fruit, vegetables and seafood. The air-conditioned Restaurant and open-air dining areas offer 3 main dishes per sitting, buffet with waitress service. Coffee, tea and drinking water and fruit are provided free of charge, Soft drinks, fruit juices, milk shakes, mineral water and beer are available for purchase and there is a large cocktail and wine list. The dining service begins with afternoon snacks and evening dinner on the first evening of the cruise. Special dietary requirements can be catered for with advance notice.

Ports of Departure and How to Get There

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