The Maldives is one of the best places in the world to dive. But with so many islands and reefs, where do you go? How do you decide on which of the 1,192 islands? Easy!

Whale sharks!

South Ari atoll is the only atoll in the Maldives where whale sharks are spotted throughout the year. Over 300 “gentle giants” have been spotted by the Maldivian Whale Shark Research Program (MWSRP) that is located on our island. The sharks have an average length of 5.92 meters, which means the majority are juvenile.

Other frequently spotted marine mega fauna include manta rays, turtles and dolphins.

Dhigurah is the most popular island in the atoll for tourism, well known for its beautiful woods and long stretched sandbank. It is one of the most popular islands among locals.

All in all, a paradise that shouldn’t be missed!

Safety of our guests is our highest priority. Therefore our dive center invests in quality equipment and renews it regularly.

The dive boat (or “Dhoni”), with a rooftop tanning deck is fully equipped for a full  day of diving.  It is possible to hop on board to join for one, two or even three dives and the boat goes out every day!

Our PADI licensed instructors and dive guides are ready to take you on an underwater adventure!

Our dive center can provide the following courses and certifications:

• Discover Scuba Diving
• PADI Bubble Maker (8-10 yo)
• PADI Open Water Diver
• PADI Advanced Open Water
• PADI Nitrox Enriched Air
• PADI Rescue Diver
• PADI Emergency First Response
• PADI Dive Master

KudaRah Thila
Travel time: 15 minutes

The most famous dive site in South Ari Atoll that became a marine park already in 1995. It is a wonderful small reef with lots of soft corals and an abundance of fish life that makes this dive an unforgettable experience. There are two big overhangs with beautiful sea fans, a little arch to dive through and two big coral blocks. All this is covered with blue striped yellow snappers and fusiliers. You see jack fish hunting and also white tip reef sharks. One the 12 meter plateau there are lots of pink anemones. Just amazing and not a dive to miss!

Kudhimaa Wreck
Travel time: 30 minutes

Kudhimaa Wreck is a medium sized steel wreck that was purposely sunk in 1998. It has easy access to the cargo holds on both sides. On and around the shipwreck you can find a school of bat fish, some puffer fish, box fish and the customary large lion fish. Needless to say, the wreck is bursting with macro subjects for budding photographers and film makers. One interesting feature of the wreck is the competition for space that has sprung up on the surface itself. Algae, sponges, sea squirts and corals are all competing for that valuable piece of structure to lay their foundation.

Manta point
Travel time: 50 minutes

The place to see mantas! The “birds of the sea” visit from January until May. The large rays can be watched during their cleaning visits. There are a few cleaning stations the mantas visit to get cleaned by the small cleaner fish. Don’t try to touch or swim after them as they’ll disappear in the blue. The reef has a shallow top reef which makes the site a good place for beginners as well. Even if the mantas are not there, no problem! There are other interesting underwater life around, such as napoleons, moray eels and turtles!