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Diving in the Maldives

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The waters around COMO Maalifushi are among the most pristine dive sites on our planet, with many reefs almost untouched by mankind. Different dive sites make each trip an adventure for divers of all skill levels to encounter pelagic fish like reef sharks and barracudas or explore underwater pinnacles teeming with colourful corals and macro fascinations.

Types of dive

For beginners looking to learn, we have professional guides on-hand and a range of PADI-approved diving courses so you can acquire your diving license while at the resort. 

Discover Scuba Diving

Discover Scuba Diving – not a scuba certification course – is a quick and easy introduction to what it takes to explore the underwater world. You will learn the basic safety guidelines and skills needed to dive under the direct supervision of a PADI Professional. 

Prices from US$250 for the first session, US$175 for each additional dive

Scuba Diver

If you’re short on time but want to become a diver, the PADI Scuba Diver is an intermediate step for earning an Open Water Diver certification. You’ll learn to dive to a depth of 12-metre.

Prices from US$595 

Open Water Diver

The PADI Open Water Diver course includes three parts: Knowledge Development, Confined Water Dives, and Open Water Dives. As a PADI Open Water Diver, you’ll be trained to a maximum depth of 18m and will qualify to dive in conditions similar to those in which you trained. 

Prices from US$995 
 

Contact

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T. +960 678 0001
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1Is COMO Maalifushi a good Maldives resort for scuba diving and what marine life can divers see?

COMO Maalifushi Maldives is widely regarded as one of the best luxury resorts in the Maldives for scuba diving due to its location in Thaa Atoll, one of the least explored diving regions in the country. The surrounding coral reefs feature excellent visibility, healthy coral ecosystems and diverse marine life. Divers exploring the waters near COMO Maalifushi may encounter reef sharks, sea turtles, manta rays, dolphins, tropical reef fish and vibrant coral gardens. The resort’s remote southern Maldives location offers a more exclusive diving experience compared to busier atolls.

2Does COMO Maalifushi offer guided diving trips and scuba diving courses in the Maldives?

Yes — COMO Maalifushi Maldives offers guided scuba diving excursions led by experienced dive professionals who take guests to nearby dive sites across Thaa Atoll’s coral reefs and channels. Beginners can learn to scuba dive through introductory dive experiences or certification courses, while experienced divers can explore deeper reefs and marine habitats. This combination of pristine dive sites and expert guidance makes COMO Maalifushi a leading Maldives diving resort for luxury dive holidays and underwater exploration.