Diving in the Maldives is fun and it is a unique experience. Each liveaboard ship is accompanied by a Dhoni, a separate diving vessel from which all dives are carried out. The dive gear and compressors are kept on the Dhoni for the entire safari, meaning that the guest don’t have to carry their gears back and forth between dives and there is no noise on the mother ship, which makes the dive experience extremely comfortable. An emergency case, GPS and oxygen are also on the Dhoni. Tanks, lead and belt are usually included in the package price. Should you wish to rent diving equipment, it is also possible to book it in advance. Diving is Guided Dives with PADI certified Instructors: There are PADI Courses: Most liveaboards we offer include 2-3 Dives per Day: Scuba Dive Equipment Rental is also available on board the ships.
Important Information for diving guest:
Please remember to bring along your logbook and diving certificate. A medical diving fitness check is recommended, but not compulsory. The first dive is always a check dive, which is compulsory for all divers. Dives are guided by an experienced PADI instructor and a dive master. Experienced divers can dive independently after the check dive. PADI courses can be held (maybe pre-book) Diving equipment is kept on the accompanying dive vessel (Dhoni) Oxygen, an emergency case and a mobile phone are available on the Dhoni in case of emergency. Compressors are stored on the Dhoni, meaning that there is no noise pollution for guests on the liveaboard while bottles are re-filled between dives. All divers must adhere to the Maldivian diving regulations: no decompression dives, always stay with your dive buddy, never dive deeper than 30m if you are a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (or equivalent) and never dive deeper than 18m if you are a PADI Open Water Diver (or equivalent). The last dive will be offered 24hrs before the end of the cruise. The use of a diving computer is compulsory. English is the official language on board. Diving insurance policy can be also obtained on board some of the boats we offer otherwise we advice you to have necessary insurance before hand. During a 7-night cruise there are 17 dives, during a 14-night cruise there are 35 dives.
Route : Day one is the arrival plus relaxing day. Depending on your arrival time, the guest will have the chance for swimming and snorkeling, the rest of the day is pure relaxation after the flight. The diving schedule will start on the following day and continue until 24hours before check out.
Our aim is to show our guest the most beautiful dive spots in the Maldives. In order to do this, it is necessary to adapt our routes according to the season, available time and current weather reports. That is why our cruise ships do not follow fixed routes, but rather tailor each safari route to make the best possible dive trip. Please trust our experienced crew to choose the right route; every ship’s crew has years of experience in diving in the Maldives and they know how to make the most out of each cruise. At the start of each safari, a rough route will be confirmed, followed by daily briefings on what specific dive sites will be visited. Before each dive, the guest on board the cruise will be thoroughly briefed and shown a map of the dive site.
Required dive certification: The minimum requirement is a PADI Open Water Diver certificate or equivalent, which will allow our guest to dive to a maximum of 18m. This is the depth when a lot of the best dive sites begin to be really interesting, which is why we encourage our guests to obtain a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certificate or equivalent before or during the cruise. This will allow you to dive a maximum of 30m and fully explore the Maldives’ best dive spots. Divers who have not dived for a while can do a PADI Scuba Review course to refresh their skills. The initial check dive does not only serve as an opportunity to check your gear, but also for the dive guides to assess everybody’s abilities. Should the dive guide or a guest feel that extra support is needed, special guided dives can be arranged at an extra cost. Scuba Dive Equipment Rental Prices can be provided on request. Book your Maldives dive trip with us in any of our handpicked cruises.
