Thoddoo Maldivsk Divers

Situated on the island of Thoddoo, Maldivsk Divers provides a base for exploring the rich marine biodiversity of the Maldives. The centre operates with a focus on both local reef exploration and excursions to more distant sites, catering to a variety of experience levels.

Whether you are looking to complete your initial certifications or are a seasoned diver seeking specific encounters with pelagics, the centre offers a structured approach to diving. They operate a regular schedule of dives throughout the day, ensuring flexibility for those staying on the island.

The team is led by instructors with over 10 years of experience, including Alexey, who brings a decade of professional diving expertise to the centre. They are supported by Divemasters such as Natalia, who has over 4 years of experience in the field.

As an SSI-affiliated centre, the instruction follows international standards for safety and skill development. The team is experienced in handling both beginners and certified divers, maintaining a ratio of two divers per guide to ensure close supervision and safety during excursions.

The centre offers a comprehensive range of SSI courses, starting from the Basic Diver and Open Water Diver certifications. For those looking to progress, they provide training in Deep Diving, Navigation, and the specialty for Night & Limited Visibility.

Advanced training is also available, including the Enriched Air Nitrox course, Diver Stress & Rescue, and the Science of Diving. More technical skills are covered through courses such as Search & Recovery and Waves, Tides & Currents.

The centre utilises boats with a capacity of up to 15 divers. These vessels are used for daily excursions to various dive sites around Thoddoo and for trips to more distant locations in the Maldivian archipelago.

A full range of professional diving equipment is available for hire, including regulators, wetsuits, and fins. For those looking to capture their dives, GoPro cameras are available for daily rental.

The centre provides Nitrox for divers looking to extend their bottom time or manage nitrogen loading more effectively. Professional equipment sets are maintained on-site to support both training and fun diving.

The local waters are home to a wide array of large pelagics. You can regularly encounter sharks, manta rays, and various species of rays. During specific windows, you may also have the opportunity to see whale sharks, which are most likely to appear around the five days before and after a full moon.

The reef is populated by a variety of colourful fish, including parrotfish, lionfish, and yellowfin tuna. Sea turtles are a frequent sight across many of the local sites, including Thoddoo Turtle and the southern corners of Thoddoo Beyru.

For those interested in smaller marine life, the area offers plenty of opportunities to spot octopus. The reef structure also provides habitats for various other species, making every dive an opportunity for discovery.

Diving in this region involves navigating various reef structures and channels. The centre organises trips to a variety of sites, which can include different current conditions depending on the location and the tide.