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Dive centre · Hanimaadhoo · Maldives
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Dive with Nitrox included for all certified divers, operating directly from the Hanimaadhoo jetty.
What sets this centre apart
- PADI and SSI certified training
- Full equipment rental available on site
- Nitrox 28-32% included for certified divers
- All dives conducted by boat
- Located at the Barefoot Eco Hotel & Villas
- Instruction available in six foreign languages
- Located directly opposite the local jetty
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Centre de plongée about the centre
Situated on the island of Hanimaadhoo within the Haa Dhaalu Atoll, this centre serves as a gateway to the northern reaches of the Maldives. It is located directly opposite the local jetty, making logistics straightforward for your diving trips.
As part of the Barefoot Eco Hotel & Villas, the centre operates within a 4-star eco-conscious environment. All diving excursions are conducted by boat, as the house reef is located too far from the shoreline to be reached via shore entry.
The club and its team
The centre provides instruction through both PADI and SSI curricula, catering to everyone from first-time bubblesmakers to advanced professionals. The team is multilingual, with staff capable of communicating in English, Italian, German, French, Spanish, Hindi, and Dhivehi.
Safety and standardisation are central to the operation. A check dive is mandatory for all divers, and those who have been out of the water for more than a year are required to complete a refresher dive before heading out.
The centre at a glance
- Affiliation
- PADI · SSI
- Certification level
- Platinum
- Languages spoken
- English · Italian · German · French · Spanish · Hindi · Divehi
- Website available in
- English
- Equipment rental
- complete
- Nitrox
- Yes
- Night diving
- Yes
- Access and transfers
- The Barefoot Eco Hotel & Villas is located on Hanimaadhoo Island, in the Haa Dhaalu atoll, north of the Maldives. Access is via a 45-minute domestic flight from Malé International Airport.
- Accommodation
- The Barefoot Eco Hotel & Villas offers 64 rooms and 5 traditional Heritage villas, built with sustainable materials. The rooms are divided into Beach Front, Ocean View, Family Room, Beachside Room and Seaside Room, offering different views and access. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, ceiling fan, minibar, electric kettle, safe, hairdryer and twice-daily housekeeping. The hotel is the first 4-star hotel on a local island in the Maldives, located on Hanimaadhoo Island.
Courses on offer
The training programme is comprehensive, covering the full spectrum of PADI and SSI certifications. You can start with Discover Scuba Diving or Bubblemaker for beginners, moving through to Open Water Diver and Advanced Open Water Diver.
For more experienced divers, the centre offers specialised training including Deep Diving, Wreck Diving, and Navigation. Professional-level courses are also available, including Divemaster and various Stress & Rescue modules.
Equipment and gases
The centre provides a full range of rental kit for those not travelling with their own equipment.
For those looking to extend their bottom time, Nitrox is available. For divers holding valid Nitrox certifications, the use of Enriched Air Nitrox (28% to 32%) is included with your dives.
Marine life around Hanimaadhoo
The waters around Hanimaadhoo are home to a diverse range of pelagics and reef residents. You can expect to encounter eagle rays, manta rays, and various species of sharks, including grey sharks.
You will also see dolphins, turtles, and several types of rays patrolling the area. Tropical fish, batfish, and clownfish are common sights throughout the reef systems.
For those interested in smaller marine life, the area hosts various crabs and several species of shrimp, including the Harlequin Shrimp.
Diving conditions
The best time to dive in this region is during the dry season, from December to May. During this period, the weather is generally more stable for boat excursions.
The wet season occurs from May to November, which may impact dive scheduling.
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