Plongée à Maldives — Maldives

The Maldives is synonymous with luxury diving, where overwater bungalows give way to channel dives teeming with grey reef sharks, eagle rays, and the archipelago's famous manta rays at cleaning stations. The nation's 26 atolls offer a staggering variety of dive environments, from thilas (submerged pinnacles) to kandus (channels) with powerful currents bringing in pelagics. The price tag is steep, but the combination of topside luxury and underwater spectacle is unmatched.

Score
78.8
Visibilité
15–40m
Température
27–30°C
Meilleurs mois
January, February, March
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78.8

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3.2028°N

73.2207°E

The Maldives is synonymous with luxury diving, where overwater bungalows give way to channel dives teeming with grey reef sharks, eagle rays, and the archipelago's famous manta rays at cleaning stations. The nation's 26 atolls offer a staggering variety of dive environments, from thilas (submerged pinnacles) to kandus (channels) with powerful currents bringing in pelagics. The price tag is steep, but the combination of topside luxury and underwater spectacle is unmatched.

Luxury Diving in Manta Paradise

Visibility15–40 m
Temperature27–30°C
Max Depth40 m
Currentvariable
2-Tank Dive$150
Best MonthsJanuary, February, March, April
CertificationAdvanced Open WaterAdvanced

Score Breakdown

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ML90.0CH72.0VIS80.0SV85.0TMP92.0DA78.0OP90.0TS95.0GT65.0VAL30.0CRD72.0SP95.0

Marine Life

90.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
85
Megafauna Encounters
95
Reef Fish Abundance
88
Macro Life
72
Endemic Species
68
Marine Life Diversity
90.0
Coral & Reef Health
72.0
Visibility & Conditions
80.0
Dive Site Variety
85.0
Water Temperature
92.0
Depth & Access
78.0
Operator Quality
90.0
Topside Experience
95.0
Getting There
65.0
Value & Cost
30.0
Crowding
72.0
Social Proof
95.0

Dive Types

channelreefdriftnightpelagiccleaning station

Traveling with Non-Divers?

Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.

Activities for Non-Divers

overwater villa relaxationsnorkeling house reefsunset dolphin cruisespa treatmentssandbank picnicwhale shark snorkeling (South Ari Atoll)

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • Hukuru Miskiy (Old Friday Mosque, Male)
  • Male Fish Market
  • National Museum of Maldives

Non-Diver Score

10/10

Excellent for non-divers — they'll love it here.

Family FriendlyYes
Restaurants & Nightlifevibrant

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org
Hyperbaric Chamber20 km — Bandos Island Hyperbaric Centre / Kuramathi Hyperbaric Centre
Nearest Hospital5 km

Multiple chambers across atolls; resort seaplanes for evacuation; ADK Hospital in Male; DAN coverage recommended

Skill LevelAdvanced
Current Strengthvariable

Top Operators

Euro-Divers Maldives

PADI

4.8
680 reviewsNITROX

Carpe Diem Maldives (Liveaboard)

PADI

4.9
420 reviewsNITROX

Six Senses Laamu Dive Center

PADI

4.7
310 reviewsNITROX