Discover the Maldives – Your Perfect Holiday

Lagoons, unspoiled coral reefs, submersed islands, warm blue ocean, and abundant marine life are just some of the reasons why scuba diving in the Maldives is the ultimate playground for beginner and advanced divers. As far as top diving destinations go, prepare for exquisite exploration and an unforgettable experience.

Discover the Maldives

Scuba diving in the Maldives offers a fascinating underwater landscape that consists of countless atolls purported to be the youngest formations on Earth. Located south-west of Sri Lanka and India, this small country is a chain of over a thousand islands covering an area of 871 km.

For a remote and wild encounter, the Foahmulah, Huvadhoo, and Addu Atholhu atolls of the Maldives offer deep south diving for adventurous aquanauts. The southern atolls can be awash in the open ocean. It is recommended to visit these small islands between February and April. At this time the channels are wide and calm.

A Diver’s Dream

The alluring beauty of untouched coral reefs and marine ecosystems is a true delight for any diver. The connected lagoons are brimming with nutrients and plankton that attract more than 2,000 species of fish, mammals, and reptiles that frequent the warm waters of the Indian Ocean.

Best Time to Dive the Maldives

While most liveaboard tours operate year-round, the country has an annual tropical climate consisting of two distinct seasons with Maldives diving from November to April being the dry season and May to October, the wet season. Each season brings it’s own opportunity to see different big creatures. In the Maldives, the best time of year is determined by the seasonal conditions and what the diver would like to experience.

Late December to early May

The ideal time to book scuba diving in the Maldives is from late December to early May due to the dry weather that brings perfect sea conditions and great visibility.

Late May to early December

This is the region’s rainiest season. Dominated by heavy rains which increases the levels of plankton reducing visibility but increasing chances of big animal encounters. During this period, whale sharks and manta rays are more noticeable as they are drawn to the area to show off a spectacular display of marine life.

Best Diving Spots in the Maldives

The islands of the Maldives are split between the local Maldivian resident islands and tourist islands reserved for foreign visitors and diving resorts. The areas around the central, North and South parts of the Maldives include the popular Ari Atoll for whale shark sightings, Baa Atoll, Vaavu Atoll, and Lhaviyani Atoll.

Whether you’re opting for a Maldives diving liveaboard vacation or staying on an island resort, the entire region offers hospitable local culture. As well as idyllic white beaches lined with coconut palms, and some of the best diving spots in the world.

Maldives Diving Liveaboard Tours

For a peaceful alternative to get away from the crowds and out into the open ocean, choose a Maldives liveaboard diving holiday aboard Emperor Explorer. Visit the outer atolls of the far North where you can scuba the waters around the Haa Dhaalu and Haa Alifu atolls.

Sea Life Scenery

Far from the tourist hubs of the central atolls, you’re less likely to share a dive area with other liveaboard operators and scuba groups. Isolated diving spots increase the chance of encountering manta rays, white reef and black reef sharks, and an astonishing array of pelagic fish like barracuda, tuna, and swordfish.