Blessed with an abundance of colourful coral and diverse marine life, the Maldives is one of the best scuba diving destinations on the planet offering something new to discover on each dive.
Diving Excursions
When it comes to diving adventures, resorts such as Grand Park Kodhipparu, Maldives not only offer excursions but have dive centres with PADI-certified professionals and the relevant beginner and advanced courses. Liveaboards also offer trips to dive sites though you will miss the resort experience.
Key Dive Sites
You will be spoilt for choice when it comes to dive sites in Maldives; island resorts in the North Male Atoll offer easy access to well-known spots like Banana Reef and Manta Point. Also popular are Guraidhoo Corner (South Male Atoll), Kuredu Express (Lhaviyani Atoll), Broken Rock (South Ari Atoll) and Halaveli Wreck (North Ari Atoll).
Period & Conditions
The good news is that scuba diving in Maldives can be enjoyed year-round! However, the optimal period for this activity is generally from November to May when the weather and visibility are at their best. The average water temperature is around 27°C to 30°C, while dive site depths can range from five to 40 metres.
What You Can See
When diving, one will come across all manner of coral be it staghorn, finger, brain or leather coral. Of course, the real “stars” of the show are the fish species such as snappers, parrotfish, sweetlips and Napoleon wrasse; you will also find a wide variety of sharks including whale sharks, manta rays, eagle rays, turtles and more!
