We track 59 dive operators in Northern Atolls. 18 teach certification courses (18 PADI, 5 SSI). 22 run snorkelling trips. 1 offer accommodation alongside diving. The biggest cluster is around Open Stage, with 6. Listings are ordered by Fin Rank: a published score for how complete and verified each listing is.
The 8 highest-ranked of 59. How Fin Rank works
Which centres run each site, named on their own websites or confirmed by the owner.

Fin lists 59 dive operators in Northern Atolls, with the biggest cluster around Open Stage. 18 of them run certification courses.
PADI is the most common agency (18 centres), followed by SSI (5).
1 operator in Northern Atolls offers accommodation alongside diving.
22 of the 59 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.
Prodivers operates dive and snorkel centers across multiple island resorts in the Lhaviyani and South Ari Atolls of the Maldives. They provide a range of PADI scuba diving courses and guided excursions for divers and snorkellers of all experience levels.
Liquid Salt Divers is a PADI 5 star dive centre located on Dharavandhoo Island in the Baa Atoll. The operator provides scuba diving, snorkeling, and freediving activities with access to Hanifaru Bay.
Manta Nomad Divers is a sports activity location on Maalhos island in the Maldives, operating daily from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. They accept credit and debit cards.
Hanimaadhoo Dive and Watersports is a dive center located in Hanimaadhoo, Haa Alifu Atoll, Maldives. They offer a variety of diving and watersports activities. The center is affiliated with SSI and provides services for divers of all levels.
Sea Explorer is a PADI 5 Star Dive Center located at Reethi Faru Resort in the Maldives. The center offers a variety of PADI courses, guided diving, and snorkeling excursions. They also provide marine biology programs including coral planting and wildlife surveys.
Best Dives Manafaru is a dive and water activity provider located within the JA Manafaru resort in the Haa Alifu atoll. They offer PADI scuba diving courses, daily dive excursions, and guided snorkelling trips. The operator also provides various watersports and island excursions.
Sub Oceanic Maldives is the dive and watersports center located at the Soneva Fushi resort in the Shaviyani Atoll. They offer a range of diving and watersports activities for guests of the resort. The center is situated within a private lagoon, providing access to diverse marine life.
Manta Tribe Maldives is a diving center located in Dharavandhoo, Maldives. It has a 5-star rating from 130 reviews and is operational. They accept credit cards and are open daily from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Dharavandhoo Divers Maldives is a diving center located in Dharavandhoo, Maldives, with a 4.8-star rating from 113 reviews. They are operational and accept various payment methods including credit cards. Their operating hours are from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily.
Splash is the watersports and dive centre located at Vakkaru Maldives in the Baa Atoll. The operator offers guided scuba diving, snorkelling excursions, and various diving courses.
| 2 | Liquid Salt Divers | 4.6(54) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 3 | Manta Nomad Divers | 5.0(57) | none | none | none | Visit |
| 4 | Hanimaadhoo Dive and Watersports | 5.0(54) | 4.5 | none | SSI | Visit |
| 5 | Sea Explorer Dive Center | 4.4(29) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 6 | Best Dives Vagaru | 5.0(2) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 7 | Sub Oceanic Maldives | 5.0(273) | 4.5 | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 8 | Manta Tribe | 5.0(130) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
