Diving bases and accommodation in the Maldives
The Ari Atoll in the Maldives is home to well-known dive sites such as Fish Head, Maaya Thila and Kuda Rah Thila. Whale sharks can be seen in the marine protected area in the south of the atoll all year round. The Baa Atoll is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, and manta rays gather in Hanifaru Bay on its eastern side during the southwest monsoon, where you are only allowed to snorkel. Safari boats depart from Malé and visit several atolls in one week, with some travelling to the Baa Atoll from July to October. You can also stay on a resort island with a house reef or at a guesthouse on a local island and make day trips from there.
This booklet lets you choose a dive centre and accommodation together. It compares the dive centres and the accommodation accordingly, showing which dive centre and house reef are associated with each guesthouse and how far the walk to the boat is. For each accommodation, it indicates whether there is a place to rinse and dry your equipment and whether an early breakfast is available. For non-diving days, the booklet lists restaurants and excursions, with a map link for each location.
You will receive an A5-format PDF that you can read on your phone or tablet while on the go and print out as a booklet at home.