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Diving

Maldives is known internationally as one of the world’s best dive destinations. A large number of excellent dive sites, including marine-protected sites, are located near the Resort and transfers are carried out by specially equipped dive dhonis. The Resort operates its own Dive Centre, licensed by PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors). A multilingual team of dive instructors offers courses for beginners and advanced divers, as well as leading daily dive trips. Underwater photography and videography services are also available.

Orientation dive

You are required to participate in a check-out dive before engaging in boat diving activities if you have not been diving within the last three months and/or have fewer than 30 logged dives. A check-out dive is also required if you have recently completed an open water course and/or have fewer than 30 logged dives from another resort. Check-out dives are conducted daily at 3:00 pm in the lagoon. Please present your certification card and log book (if any) when you register for diving.

All divers are advised to refrain from diving 12 hours after flying or 24 hours before flying. A medical clearance must be completed prior to your first dive at either one of our Four Seasons Maldives resorts. Depending on your responses to a questionnaire, you may be required to pass a complimentary medical examination with our doctor.

Diving for beginners

Discover scuba diving

Experience the thrill of diving under the close supervision of our PADI instructor. This 2-hour course consists of a theory briefing and one controlled ocean dive up to 12 metres (39 feet). Participants in this course must be over 10 years old.

Scuba Diver Certification

If you would eventually like to attain PADI certification but do not want to invest four days of your vacation, the Scuba Diver Certification is the best way to get started. Over 1.5 days, you will complete a series of theory courses, three pool dives and two ocean dives and will receive credit towards the completion of the PADI Open Water Certification Course. This certification also qualifies you to dive under the supervision of a dive instructor to a depth of 12 metres (39 feet) during the remainder of your stay. Participants must be at least 12 years old and must be able to swim.

Open Water Certification Course

PADI courses are offered in several languages. The Open Water Certification Course consists of four days of training in theory and practice. Upon successful completion, the certification is recognised worldwide and will open the door to endless adventures in diving.

For certified divers

Morning dive

Every morning from 8:30 am to around 1:00 pm, our dive boats take you on a two-tank dive to explore two sites. Refreshments of fruit and water are served during surface intervals.

Afternoon dive

Every afternoon at 2:30 pm, our dive boats take you on a one-tank dive to explore two sites.

Night dive

These dives are for experienced divers, specialists in night diving or divers with proof of previous night diving experience. By request only.

Adventure dive

Several times a week, the Dive Centre arranges adventure dives for the more experienced divers. These typically include a wreck and/or a high current dive.

Housereef dive

The housereef is located approximately 500 metres (1,640 feet) from our Dive Centre. By request only.

Full-day safari

This full-day excursion gives you the chance to see some of our distant dive sites in the South Malé Atoll. Enjoy a three-tank dive and a picnic lunch on board. Transportation is provided by dhoni or speedboat. This is a private excursion and is available by request only.

For advance divers

Adventure course

This is a one-day, three-dive course that includes deep and navigation dives.

Advanced course

For those interested in expanding their dive horizons, this two-day course with five dives dedicates more time to diving and involves less time in the classroom.

Enriched air diver (EANx) course

Don't miss the opportunity to obtain a Nitrox certification in two days. To enrol, you must be at least 15 years old with an Advanced Diver certification or an Open Water diver with at least 10 logged dives beyond Open Water training dives.

Specialty courses

Enhance your diving skills and knowledge with our specialty courses – boat dive, underwater nature dive, multi-level dive, drift dive, night dive, deep dive, search and recovery and many others.

For children

Bubblemaker experience

Join us at the swimming pool as our team of experienced instructors guides you through the steps to exploring the underwater world. All participants must be physically fit and able to swim. The bubblemaker experience is for children between 8 and 12 years of age.