We track 33 dive operators in South Male Atoll. 6 teach certification courses (5 PADI, 1 SSI). 12 run snorkelling trips. The biggest cluster is around Male, with 11. Listings are ordered by Fin Rank: a published score for how complete and verified each listing is.
The 8 highest-ranked of 33. How Fin Rank works
| Rank | Operator | TripAdvisor | Try dive | Agencies | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maafushi Dive and Water Sports | 4.7(332) | none | $75 | PADI | Visit |
Which centres run each site, named on their own websites or confirmed by the owner.
Fin lists 33 dive operators in South Male Atoll, with the biggest cluster around Male. 6 of them run certification courses.
PADI is the most common agency (5 centres), followed by SSI (1).
12 of the 33 operators we track run snorkelling tours.
Operators are sorted by Fin Rank, a 100-point profile strength score: contact details, what they offer, the dive sites they run, their Google reputation, whether the owner has claimed the listing, and whether their own website links to Fin. 0 listings here are owner-verified. The formula is published in full on the Fin Rank page.
Maafushi Dive and Water Sports is a five star PADI Gold Palm and instructor development dive center located on Maafushi Island in the Maldives. The operator offers a variety of scuba diving courses, guided diving trips, and water sports activities.
Sinai Dive Club Maldives is a PADI-certified dive center located on Maafushi Island in the Maldives. They offer a range of diving and snorkeling activities, including courses, guided dives, and equipment rental. The club is situated on Valu Magu Road.
Sun Diving is a dive operator with five schools across the Maldives, including a location at Sun Siyam Olhuveli. They provide guided diving, training courses, and boat trips for various experience levels.
Maafushi Scuba & Freediving is a sporting goods store located in Maafushi, Maldives, with a Google rating of 4.9 stars from 161 reviews. They are open daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 PM.
Fiha Dive is a dive center located in the South Male Atoll of the Maldives. The center provides PADI-certified courses, guided dive packages, and specialty dives for beginners and experienced divers.
Divepoint Rannalhi Maldives is a PADI 5 Star Dive Resort located on Rannalhi Island in the South Male Atoll. They offer a range of diving and snorkeling activities, including courses, guided dives, and equipment rental. The resort is situated in a prime location for exploring the vibrant marine life of the Maldives.
Ayala Bubbles Dive Center is a dive center located in Gulhi, Maldives, offering various water sports and diving activities. They have a high rating from customer reviews.
Manta Divers Maldives is a dive center located in Guraidhoo, South Male Atoll. They offer diving and snorkeling services.
Sun Diving School is a dive center located in the Maldives, associated with Sun Siyam Olhuveli. They are open daily and have a good Google rating.
The Dive Squad is a sports activity location in Maafushi, Maldives, with a Google rating of 4.9 stars from 277 reviews. They are open daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 PM.
| 2 | Sinai Dive Club | 4.7(113) | 4.5 | none | PADI | Visit |
| 3 | Sun Diving Olhuveli | 5.0(69) | none | none | SSI | Visit |
| 4 | Maafushi Scuba & Freediving | 4.9(161) | none | none | none | Visit |
| 5 | Fiha Dive | 4.5(622) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 6 | Divepoint Rannalhi Maldives | 5.0(40) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 7 | Ayala Bubbles Dive Center | 5.0(56) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 8 | Manta Divers | 4.8(256) | none | none | none | Visit |
