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WELCOME TO MALDIVES, THE SUNNY SIDE OF LIFE!
Discover Thoddoo—widely considered the most beautiful island in the North Ari Atoll. While famous for its lush nature and stunning beaches, Thoddoo is a premier destination for scuba divers seeking world-class underwater adventures.
At Thoddoo Diving Center, we explore our vibrant house reefs and the most iconic dive sites surrounding Rasdhoo, Ukulhas, and Rasdhoo. Join us for unforgettable encounters with sharks, turtles, mantas, Napoleons, eagle rays, and pods of playful dolphins.
Why Dive With Us?
Ultimate Experience: Expertly guiding divers in Thoddoo and Rasdhoo since 2014.
A Versatile Fleet: Choose from our 26ft dinghy, high-performance 36ft (900 HP) speedboat, or our traditional 38ft diving dhoni.
Equipment for All: We provide 5L tanks for Junior Divers, as well as standard 12L and 15L bottles.
Premium Gear: Reliable, well-serviced rental equipment from industry leaders like Aqualung, Mares, and Cressi.
Local Partnerships: Special rates and exclusive discounts available for guests of Thoddoo guesthouses.
DIVING COURSES IN THODDOO
Unlock New Depths with Expert Training
Combine your Maldivian adventure with world-class scuba training. Whether you’re taking your first breath underwater or looking to lead others, our SSI, CMAS and NDL certified courses allow you to earn new skills while surrounded by mantas, sharks, and turtles.
With over 20 years of experience, our instructors are dedicated to providing a safe, professional, and personalized learning environment.
Choose Your Path:
New to Diving? Start with a Try Dive and discover the magic of the reef.
Get Certified: Loved your first experience? Enroll in the Open Water Diver (OWD) course and become a certified explorer.
Level Up: Already certified? Expand your limits with Advanced Training. Choose from specialties like Deep Diving, Night Diving, Wreck Diving, Nitrox, or Rescue Diver.
Go Pro: Launch your diving career as a Dive Guide. Learn to lead certified divers in diverse environments. We are always looking for talent—best students will be offered a job!
THODDOO SCUBA DIVING PACKAGES
FOR BEGINNERS:
Try Diving – $100
- Detailed theory and skills presentation
- 01 guided boat dive with a private instructor
- Complimentary GoPro photo/video (conditions permitting)
- SSI Try Diver digital certificate & e-book
Optional: Private underwater photo/video guide – $50 per person
FOR CERTIFIED DIVERS:
Thoddoo Local Diving (House Reefs) – $60 / dive
Dive more, pay less: Ask about our multi-dive packages!
Rasdhoo Diving – $180 / 2-tank trip
Iconic sites: Madivaru Corner, Kuramathi Caves, Madi Gan manta point.
North Ari diving – $190 / 2-tank trip
Famous sites: Gangehi Nurse Sharks, Maaya Thila, Hafsa Thila, Maavaru Manta Block.
EQUIPMENT & SERVICES:
Included: Tanks, weights, guide service, and drinking water on board.
Gear Rental: $10 per dive (full set).
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Frequently Asked Questions - Diving in Maldives
No, you don’t need any experience.
You can try scuba diving even if you have never dived before. We offer beginner-friendly Try Dive sessions where an instructor guides you underwater the whole time.
You’ll start in shallow, calm water and go step by step at your own pace. Perfect for first-time divers!
Yes! Diving in the Maldives is safe for beginners when done with a professional dive center.
All dives are:
- fully supervised by certified instructors
- preceded by a safety briefing
- conducted in suitable dive sites based on your level
This is very common for first-time divers. Most people feel nervous only in the first 2–3 minutes, then start enjoying the experience. If get scared, do the following:
- stop anytime
- signal your instructor
- ascend slowly with the guide.
You may see reef sharks, turtles, morey eels, rays, and many fish species.
Reef sharks in the Maldives are completely safe and avoid humans. Encounters are natural and desirable part of the experience – not a risk 🙂
For first dives (Try Dive / Discover Scuba Diving), the depth is usually up to 12 meters.
This is:
- safe
- comfortable
- enough to see real reef life
A typical diving session includes:
- full diving equipment
- boat transfer to dive site
- instructor guidance
- safety briefing
- dive time underwater
Thoddoo is one of the best local islands for diving in the Maldives because:
- access to top dive sites in North Ari Atoll
- less crowded than resort areas
- way less expensive, too!
- more authentic local experience
- excellent value for money
A standard Try Dive experience takes around 2 hours in total, including:
- briefing
- equipment preparation
- boat ride
- 30–45 min dive
No, strong swimming skills are not required.
You just need to feel comfortable in water and follow basic instructions from your instructor.