Explore Scuba Diving in Maldives Dive Maldives Central Atolls & Beyond
What to expect when Diving in Maldives?
At Hilton Maldives perfect beaches and outstanding coral reefs with vibrant Marine Life are waiting for you. Scuba diving is arranged in a hustle free way for all our guest to enjoy Maldives Diving from its best. Constant currents propelled by the Monsoons are moving nutrients through the Indian Ocean, while Divers can simply drift along with it. One of the World’s richest water flows keeps healthy hard and soft coral reefs flowering throughout the whole year…
Incredible Variety of Coral Reefs & Fishes in Maldives
Different types of reefs are spread all over the Atolls. For instance pinnacle formations like a Thila – a seamount which does not break the surface of the ocean. Channels full of overhangs, swim throughs and even small caves are nestled all over the Atolls.
Additionally, cleaning stations with full time cleaner fish and cleaner shrimp service, are waiting for Manta Rays or Reef Sharks to stop for a deep clean. That is to say, eye to eye with a Manta Rays is one of the most memorable experience one can have in Life!
When to visit Maldives for Diving?
Maldives Diving conditions are outstanding the whole year round. In fact, tropical weather and warm temperatures make Maldives the perfect Diving destination. Water temperatures are around 30 degree Celsius or 86 degree Fahrenheit most of the time.
Manta Season in Maldives
For Scuba Divers aiming to encounter Manta Rays, the period from December to April is the ideal time on the west side of the Atolls. In contrary, Divers looking for Shark Diving have an equal chance at any given day of the year.
Water Visibility in Maldives
In terms of visibility, the clearest water can be expected from December to April on the east side of the Atolls. However, clear water does not hold as many nutrients as plankton filled greenish water. Hence Marine Life density in Maldives is lower at clear visibility.
Where is the best Place to Dive in Maldives?
Dive Maldives Central Atolls
Maldives Central Atolls offer some of the best Diving in the World. From colorful coral reefs, over Manta Rays almost all year round, Shark Dives and a selection of Deep Wrecks, especially North Male Atoll fulfills Divers Dreams!
Diving with Manta Rays & Sharks
North Male Atoll is one of the few places in Maldives where Manta Rays can be spotted all year round on certain Dive Sites. Additionally, one of the best Shark Dives is located next Maldives main Airport and offers Scuba Diving with Sharks like nowhere else in the World.
Grey Reef Sharks, Tiger Sharks, Bull Sharks & Spinner Sharks are regulars. Sometimes even Hammerhead Sharks show up at this unique Dive Site in Maldives.
Diving Adventures with Turtles & Stingrays
When you visit Maldives do not only expect Manta Rays or Sharks. Hawksbill Turtles, Green Turtles, Eagle Rays and Stringrays are also part of common daily Marine Life encounters. It is not an exception to even see them all during one single dive or on one single snorkeling Tour.
Are you interested in identifying different Turtle or Rays Species? Sub Oceanic offers a free Maldives Fish Guide. The Sub Oceanic Fish Guide for Maldives is a great tool to identify all common Fishes and Marine Life in the Indian Ocean…
Maldives Diving Information
At Sub Oceanic’s Dive Center, located at Hilton Maldives Amingiri Resort & Spa, we depart every morning for a 2-tank Dive. Our spacious and comfortable dive boats are among the best Scuba Dive boats in the country. While enjoying the beautiful scenery, our experienced Captains bring you to Maldives’ best Dive Spots.
In the afternoon our boat heads for a single Dive. That allows to enjoy your breakfast buffet a bit longer without missing out on Maldives Underwater World.
Maldives TOP 10 Dive Sites
Our Dive Site selection is made in a way to meet our divers’ preferences. Some of Maldives Top 10 Dive Sites, like Banana Reef or Hulangu Kandu, are only a few minutes Boat Ride away from our Dive Center at Hilton.
Visit Maldives Central Atolls and swim eye to eye with Manta Rays, Grey Reef Sharks, Eagle Rays and Turtles only a few minutes away from Hilton Maldives Amingiri Resort & Spa!
"GO DIVE" GUARANTEE WITH SUB OCEANIC
At Sub Oceanic Malidves we provide a GO DIVE GUARANTEE. That Guarantee ensures that even in cases no other Divers sign up for a Dive Trip, we will still head out to enjoy Maldives Underwater World without any extra Charges.
Diving Certification & Experience Levels in Maldives
Sub Oceanic caters for Divers of all Qualifications and experience Levels. On the first Dive, we take each Diver or Buddy Team separately. That allows to determine gas consumption without the risk of impacting other Divers’ dive time. Saying that, even beyond your first Dive, we still keep a maximum of 4 Divers with one of our Diving Instructors or Dive Guides.
Nitrox - a must in Maldives: EANx for free with Sub Oceanic
Additionally, Nitrox / EANx34 is free of charge available at all our Sub Oceanic Dive Centers. In fact, the only requirement is a valid Nitrox certificate and breath the best Nitrox Mix in the whole Indian Ocean. Filled by a state of the Art Bauer Compressor and Membrane system!
Enjoy the best Dive Sites as long as possible with Nitrox. Maldives below the Surface is a dream. It is Sub Oceanic’s mission, making your Maldives Diving dreams come true!
Learn to Scuba Dive in Maldives
Learning Scuba Diving is as easy as 1,2,3! Start your calming Diving Adventure with the SSI Try Scuba, SSI Scuba Diver or SSI Open Water Diver program. SSI’s best trained Diving Instructors are ready to provide a tailor made Diving Training for you!
Your Dive Training in Maldives
For Scuba Dive Training we recommend to start with the SSI Try Scuba program. It is identical to the first step of the SSI Open Water or SSI Scuba Diver course. It can also be fully credited to either of those. For the first session our maximum ratio is 2 beginners to 1 Instructor. That ensures a helping hand whenever needed.
Maldives: a perfect Spot for Scuba Diving Training
Maldives Waters are the perfect Environment for Scuba Diving Training. The unique Underwater Habitat at Hilton Maldives Amingiri is the perfect place for first timers! More than 1500 Five Star rated Dives on mydiveguide.com , elevates this marine wonder land within Maldives’ Top Ten Dive Spots.
With Sub Oceanic Maldives, you can start your Diving Training on a daily base. In fact, the best Scuba Diving Experience is guaranteed at Hilton Maldives Amingiri Resort & Spa!
Advanced Open Water or Specialty Diving Courses in Maldives
Thinking of extending your Dive Time? Would you like to improve your air consumption, reduce your Nitrogen intake, extend your diving time with Manta Rays or simply to go deeper?
Our friendly and service minded SSI Instructors are ready to assist you in several languages. All with the goal to extend your time Underwater in Maldives!
Being Awarded with several Scuba Schools International (SSI) Diamond Center Awards and being Maldives best rated Dive Center, Sub Oceanic is the perfect Dive Center for your Dive Training!
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Ready to start your Scuba Diving Adventure? Start your Dive Course in Maldives already from Home!
Besides simply visiting our Sub Oceanic Dive Center, our Guest can also register for any of their SSI Diving Courses already from Home. To register for a Dive Course please use the link below.
Once you are Registered with SSI, please just drop us a short email and let us know which Diving Course you are interested in. We will then activate your Digital Dive Course materials prior to your arrival.
Your Rewards are waiting for you!
In the SSI Total Training System every Experience counts – Certifications and Dives alike! Record your diving experience and get automatically and free of charge rewarded with SSI’s Diver Awards and Recognition Levels.
Get free Access to the World's best App for Divers
All our Divers automatically get free access to the Worlds best Scuba Diving App – The “MySSI” App for Divers.
With the MySSI App, you will always have everything relevant to Divers at your Palm. You have the Option to upload your Dive Certificates, in case those are not from SSI. All SSI Diving Certificates will appear automatically.
Additionally, you will get free access to the best Logbook Functions on the Market. Those Functions include for instance precise Locations of all Dive Sites in Maldives and the rest of the World. You are also able to sync Dives from several Dive Computer Models via Bluetooth. Welcome to the Future of Diving with SSI’s high Quality Digital Diving Tools!
Maldives Dive Site Maps
Central Atolls
