The Maldives has long been recognized for its beautiful beaches, tropical climate and clear waters with the ideal temperature. However, more and more divers across the world are appreciating the Maldives also as a diving destination, as it allows for a fulfilling diving experience owing to the diverse marine life that flourishes beautifully in the waters surrounding it.
Sign up to get certified
As one of the world’s premier destinations for scuba diving boasting idyllic water and weather conditions for engaging in the deep sea explorative sport the country is also the best place to PADI certified. This is a certification visitors can use in any part of the world as it is a globally recognized certification aimed at divers of varying levels of skill and experience.
Explore top diving highlights
After the course is complete literally all of the archipelago’s top beginner diving hubs are your personal playground. Make sure to organize a diving tour of nearby reefs and marine life hubs to experience an underwater adventure of a lifetime.
Best Channels to Dive
There are several hot spots which would please veteran divers in the Maldives. These include Lhaviyani, North and South Male, Meemu, Laamu and Gaafu. All other channels are considered too deep to dive in, while Gaafu is considered the best spot. Many Maldives diving resort options the likes of Velassaru Maldives and several others cater to the needs of the diving community in terms of packages and tours and sometimes even gear rentals.
Diving Seasons
The Maldives diving season runs throughout the year. Running from December to May, the Northeast Monsoon brings clear skies and calm seas, which arises in increased visibility in the eastern atolls; June to November is the Southwest Monsoon where the former process is reversed and the visibility is the best in the western atolls.
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