Male Atoll Diving | Maldives Diving Holidays

Male Atoll

If you are looking for outstanding diving, then Male Atoll is undoubtedly the place to go.

The most well-known atoll in the whole of the Maldives, Male is home to the only international airport as well as some spectacular coral reefs and a wide range of pelagic and reef fish life.

North and South Atolls
Island resorts easily accessed
International airport
Caves, drop offs and reefs
Reef sharks and manta rays
Diving season: December-May

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Male Atoll is a definite visit for pelagic fans, the underwater topography of Male Atoll especially North Male lends itself towards pelagic favourite environments. With current swept channels and outstanding drop offs to extensive coral reefs and caves you are almost guaranteed to see a shark on every dive.

North Male is famous for the dive site Manta Point where you can see three manta cleaning stations in the one area! This seasonal dive site which runs May to November is located on the south eastern side of North Male, and in the last few months of the south-west monsoon it really comes alive! The dive site obtained its name from nearby Lankanfinolhu island which literally translates to Paradise!

The gently sloping reef has three cleaning stations where these cleaver and beautiful mantas queue up to partake in the cleaning services on offer by the local wrasse! Whilst this is the main draw to this dive site there is plenty more going on, other sightings include sharks, eagle rays, hump head wrasse, turtles and well as a variety of critters in looking in the crack and crevices!

Another well-known dive site to visit in this part of the Maldives is Banana reef, donning its name from its curved shape this is one first dives spots that put the Maldives on the map for divers! This protected marine park is donned by cliffs and overhangs, barracuda, snappers, and groupers!

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OUR HOLIDAY PRODUCTS

Maldives Diving Adventure

Maldives, Male Atoll

Combining a week onboard a great liveaboard with a week in a resort makes the ideal gateway to the Maldives as you will have the opportunity to experience both worlds.

Whalesharks & manta rays
Resort & liveaboard combination
Ideal for couples
beautiful reefs

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Maldives Aggressor II

Maldives, Meemu Atoll

It's attraction for scuba divers are the schools of fish that patrol the reefs in colorful packs. The reef's larger inhabitants include sharks, rays and Whale Sharks. Manta Rays can be seen year-round with the best encounters from May - November and Whale Sharks in April, May, October and November.

Max 22 guests / 3-4 dives a day
Full Board inc Complimentary Beverages
Nitrox Available
Hot Tub and Ocean-View Cabins
3 Exciting Best Atolls Itineraries
BBQ on a Desert Island (weather permitting)

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Carpe Vita

Maldives, Meemu Atoll

Carpe Vita, meaning "Seize Life," is a purpose-built, modern liveaboard designed to let you explore the hidden treasures of the Maldives in luxury and comfort.

Max 20 guest/3-4 dives a day
VIP Suite rooms
Diving from a dhoni
BBQ on a desert island
Dive Male, Ari Raa & Baa Atoll
Diving and Surfing charters

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MV Emperor Voyager

Maldives, Male Atoll

Emperor Voyager offers a refined and comfortable cruising experience. This 30m liveaboard features a sleek, modern design with ample indoor and outdoor communal spaces. Guests can relax in the air-conditioned saloon and lounge, soak up the sun on the expansive sundeck with loungers and hammocks, or gather in the alfresco dining area and bar. The boat’s clean lines, thoughtful layout, and relaxed atmosphere make it an inviting base for diving excursions and marine adventures.

Max 20 guests/3 dives a day
Exeptional Dive Crew
Great value for money
Free Nitrox for qualified divers
Rebreather facilities available
Air conditioned cabins

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MV Emperor Leo

Maldives, Southern Region

MV Emperor Leo is a one of a kind liveaboard in the Maldives operated by Emperor Divers offering the perfect balance between an adrenaline pumping diving adventure and a relaxing, comfortable and enjoyable stay aboard.

Max 24 guest/ 3 dives a day
Free Nitrox for qualified divers
WIFI within range
Full board basis inc soft drinks
Newly refurbished beautiful jacuzzi
Suitable for non-divers

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MV Emperor Serenity

Maldives, Southern Region

Emperor Serenity is a contemporary and spacious liveaboard vessel tailored for comfort and diving convenience. She welcomes up to 26 guests across 13 stylish cabins, each featuring private en-suite bathrooms. Diving operations are seamlessly handled from a separate dhoni, ensuring smooth transfers to dive sites without interrupting the interior setting or guest experience.

Max 26 guests/3 dives a day
High quality & contemporary
Dive with mantas & sharks
Free Nitrox for qualified divers
Non divers welcome - Courses available onboard
Full board meals

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Bandos Island Resort & Spa

Maldives, Male Atoll

This luxurious and stunning tropical island resort voted as “The Island of Hospitality” will welcome you with smiles and sunshine whilst ensuring all your needs are catered for.

Located on North Male Atoll
On-site PADI dive centre
Private Island Resort
Sunset dolphin cruise & spa
House reef diving available
Kids club available

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Eriyadu Island Resort

Maldives, Male Atoll

The perfect escape Eriyadu is one of the smaller, more intimate resorts where you can indulge and relax on a breath-taking island and explore the beautiful house reef abundant with marine life.

Located on North Male Atoll
Beautiful small island resort
Private beach and house reef
Only 60 rooms on the island
Great for non-divers & couples
PADI dive centre on-site

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Kurumba Maldives

Maldives, Male Atoll

The Kurumba Maldives is an exotic private island resort located on the soft white sands of North Male Atoll just 15 minutes from Male International airport by speedboat.

Located on North Male Atoll
Excellent family resort
The very 1st Maldives resort
Close to famous Manta Point site
9 restaurants to choose from
180 rooms and bungalows

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Marcelina

Wednesday, 18 November 2015

David Y. 7 Nights aboard the Emperor Voyager

7 night abord the Emperor Voyager in the Maldives

David Y. 7 Nights aboard the Emperor Voyager

Male Sightseeing Trip

Tour Type: Soft & Easy

Male, the capital of the Maldives! A very popular luxury holiday or honeymoon destination with many tourist attractions and sights for you to enjoy.

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Orchid Spa

Tour Type: Soft & Easy

Body Treatments, Salon Services and Kids Treatments.

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Whale Submarine

Tour Type: Adventure Tours

4th Floor, H.Sakeena Manzil, Medhuziyaaraiy Magu, 20127, Male, Maldives

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Sri Lanka Safari

Tour Type: Wildlife Tours

Our 5 day and 4 night sarai trip to Sri Lanka with the Aggressor Safari Lodge will treat you to exciting jeep safaris around Wilpattu and Minneriya National Parks where you can see the large game of Wilpattu plus many other animals and birds in their natural jungle habitat.

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Destination Fact File

If you are looking for outstanding diving, then Male Atoll is undoubtedly the place to go.

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Water Temperature

Destination Details

Internal Flights & Luggage	Male Atoll on the east side of the Maldives is accessed by resort seaplanes or speedboats. These journeys are limited to the international airline standard luggage allowance of 20kg check in plus 7kg hand luggage.
Transfer Information	Our packages include transfers on arrival and departure day. On arrival you will be met by one of our representatives and transferred to the resort. Transfer times are as follows: From Male to South Male Atoll: 10- 15 minutes by seaplane; 50 minutes by speedboat From Male to North Male Atoll: 10-15 minutes by seaplane; 50 minutes by speedboat
Dive Season	The best months to visit the fascinating underwater views of Male Atoll are from December to May during the dry northeast monsoon. This brings the calmest seas and with gentle breezes it will feel like heaven on earth. The wet southeastern monsoon season stretches from June to November where you can expect strong winds and rain. Even with these changes the temperature generally averages at a comfortable 30°C to 32°C with the water temperatures staying between 26°C to 29°C. The visibility whilst diving is normally around 30 metres in the high season and rarely drops below 20 metres in the low season.

Male Atoll Region