Maldives Scuba Diving - Ari Atoll and Beyond
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The Maldives archipelago is located 300 miles southwest of India and 450 miles west of Sri Lanka in the vast expanse of the magnificent Indian Ocean. Because of direct international flights the location is ideal for divers from America, Europe, Asia, and Australia who are looking for a dive destination with the ultimate in big fish action!
So what is so magnificent about the Maldives? Nothing rivals the consistent big fish action found in the Maldives! There is no other location on earth that offers greater probability of seeing Whale Sharks, Giant Mantas, and Oceanic Sharks on the same trip. In addition to the action packed high adrenaline diving you have sun kissed white sand beaches, crystal clear lagoons, azure blue water, deserted palm fringed islands, exotic food, and the unbelievably laid back Maldivian life style. The Sun, the Sand and the Sea create a heavenly holiday getaway and one inspiring World Class Diving destination!
Dive Adventures Asia offers a broad range of Maldives diving opportunities to the very best dive destinations of the archipelago. You can experience world class diving in the Maldives year round from a number of our premier Liveaboards.
Best Maldives Diving | How to Dive the Maldives | Maldives Diving Season | Dive Map | Quick Facts
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Come and join us in the Maldives for some of the most action packed diving anywhere on the planet! We are your one stop shop for diving the Maldives, why go anywhere else?
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Best Diving in the Maldives
Ari Atoll - At 96 km long and 33 km wide Ari is home to more than 70 awe inspiring islands and a vast area of open ocean and lagoons. With astounding visibility of up to 50+ meters and depths exceeding 2,000 meters divers can expect nothing less than staggering high adrenaline diving filled with schooling pelagic's, massive Manta's, feeding Whale Sharks, enticing wrecks, and a variety of oceanic sharks.
The Maldives are not know for reefs of magnificent color, or the destination of macro bio-diversity, however, there are few places left on the planet that have the ability to deliver the consistent big fish action that is common place here. Be one of the few to experience this legendary and thrilling dive destination on a Maldives Liveaboard.
How to Dive the Maldives
Maldives Liveaboards - Because many of the dive sites in the Maldives are remote and away from the resorts the best way to access this world class destination is on a Maldives Liveaboard safari. Liveaboard operators offering diving cruises throughout the archipelago abide by strict safety standards, are budget to luxury class, and are well equipped for oceanic voyages.
Cruises will vary in length from 7 to 11 days to a huge variety of islands and dive sites. Check out our individual liveaboard options for more complete and detailed information on diving throughout the Maldives.
Please note that space on quality liveaboards is limited and booking well in advance is necessary to guarantee your requested dates!
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Maldives Diving Season
When to dive the Maldives? That depends on what you are looking for. The Maldives have a tropical climate year round with warm temperatures and a great deal of sunshine. Diving is a year round activity but different times of the year offer different advantages.
- November through April has the best overall weather and diving conditions, confirmed trip departures
- May through August is a wet season and may result in less sunshine and less visibility, but fewer divers
- December through March has the best overall visibility
- April, May, June and October are the months with the greatest probability of Whale Shark and Manta sightings
Liveaboard trips run throughout the year and offer excellent diving every month. Plan your trip based on your expectations and schedule!
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Maldives Scuba Diving Quick Facts
- Diving Season: Year Round (The best weather and diving is from November to May)
- Depth: 5 to 50+ meters
- Current: Depending on the site, mild to strong
- Visibility: Varies from 15 to 50+ meters
- Water Temp: 27 - 30°C
- Experience Level: Intermediate to Advanced Divers
- Access: Maldives Liveaboard
- Recommended Length of Stay: 1 to 2 weeks
- Highlights: Mantas, Whale Sharks, Turtles, Wrecks, Sharks, Big Pelagic's, Big Fish Action
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