We track 18 dive operators in Baa Atoll. 7 teach certification courses (8 PADI). 11 run snorkelling trips. 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 18. How Fin Rank works
| Rank | Operator | TripAdvisor | Try dive | Agencies | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liquid Salt Divers | 4.6(54) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
Which centres run each site, named on their own websites or confirmed by the owner.

Fin lists 18 dive operators in Baa Atoll, with the biggest cluster around Open Stage. 7 of them run certification courses.
PADI is the most common agency (8 centres).
11 of the 18 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.
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.
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.
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.
Fehi Velaa Dive is a sports activity location in Dhonfanu, Maldives, with a 5-star rating from 25 reviews. They are operational and open daily from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, accepting credit and debit cards.
diveOceanus Royal Island is a sports club located on Horubaidhoo, Maldives, within the Royal Island Resort & Spa. It is operational with a 5-star rating from 14 reviews and is open daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Maldives Passions (The Underwater Institute) is a sports activity location in Baa Maalhos, Maldives. It is operational and has a 5-star rating based on 1 review. The institute is located on Bikini Beach.
UNDERWATER INSTITUTE - Fulhadhoo is a sporting goods store located on Fulhadhoo island in the Maldives. It is open daily from 8:30 AM to 9:00 PM and accepts debit cards.
| 2 | Manta Nomad Divers | 5.0(57) | none | none | none | Visit |
| 3 | Sea Explorer Dive Center | 4.4(29) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 4 | Manta Tribe | 5.0(130) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 5 | Dharavandhoo Divers | 4.8(113) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 6 | Splash | 5.0(4) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 7 | Fehi Velaa Dive | 5.0(25) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 8 | diveOceanus | 5.0(14) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
