Maldives diving holidays

The worlds third largest Ocean

✔ ATOL and ABTOT Protected Packages
✔ Flight Options
✔ 30+ Years Diving Expertise
✔ Handpicked Liveaboards and Resorts

Why Dive Maldives?

Maldives liveaboard holidays have never been more affordable than with Scuba Travel's hand picked selection of boats for all budgets, with year round departures. From open plan traditional style boats to modern, luxurious liveaboards, there's a trip for you. We've got great options for individuals or groups looking for their next adventure. Or if you prefer elegant living with world class diving, then step on board our high end liveaboard holidays. Non divers and snorkellers are always welcome too!

The Maldives is a must see location for all divers! Watch great manta as they come in to be cleaned. Fish school in breathtaking numbers on the edge of the drop off. Or zip through the channels on a speedy drift. Best of the Maldives is the classic all time great itinerary, and you can enjoy variations of the classic sites also focusing on sharks (Sharktastic 5 atolls) or whaleshark encounters (Pelagic Magic). Get away from it all up in the remote northern atolls or head down to the deep south for advanced diving and plenty of pelagics.

"I don't know how to put in to words.....this was THE MOST AMAZING holiday we have ever had.....FACT! great staff....great ship....great food....great weather....great diving....not one single complaint.....everything was perfect in every way" Anne Marie

Travel Information

Location: The Maldives is in the Indian Ocean, a 10-14hr flight from the UK, around 370 miles southwest of Sri Lanka. It is made up of 1200 islands, stretching over 500 miles from north to south. The main arrival airport for all flights to the Maldives is Male's airport island (MLE). The Maldives is famous for its great snorkelling, manta cleaning stations, whalesharks, shark dives and fast drift dives through channels. The water remains a constant 27-28 C year round.

Weather: Whilst there are 2 monsoon seasons (Nov-Apr & May-Oct), the diving remains excellent year round. Diving operators will changes their dive sites in each season to find the best hot spots for the big fish! Traditionally, our summer months tend to be windier with a higher chance of rain, whilst the winter months are flatter. However, the seasons are much less predictable in reality and its a fabulous place to dive whatever time of year!

Flights: Our holidays to the Maldives can be quoted with most major airlines. If you would like to depart from a regional UK airport (eg. Glasgow/Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham or Gatwick) or have a specific airline you prefer to fly with, simply let us know in your booking request. Times and any applicable supplements will be confirmed by your travel consultant before you finalise your holiday. We are unfortunately not able to redeem airmiles on your behalf. If you make your own flight arrangements to Male, please check the transfer arrangements before confirming your flights. Please do not finalise any flight arrangements yourself before your liveaboard space is confirmed as being held.

Quick Facts

  • Time difference: GMT +5hrs
  • Currency: $US preferred
  • Language: Maldivian Dhivehi, English widely spoken
  • Passport: Must be valid for 6 months from return date
Reethi Faru Resort

Reethi Faru Resort

Raa atoll

Reethi Faru is a bio-resort in the northern Raa atoll, with a focus on marine conservation and excellent reef diving. Pick from B&B, half bard, full board and a

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Meeru Island Resort and Spa

Meeru Island Resort and Spa

North Male atoll

Enjoy pristine white sandy beaches in the popular resort of Meeru. This luxury island offers great opportunities to scuba dive the clear blue waters of the Mald

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Emperor Explorer

Emperor Explorer

4 seasonal itineraries

Emperor Explorer is a luxury Maldives liveaboard with a difference, offering up to 4 dives a day and 7 or 10 night classic Maldives diving itineraries. Ideal fo

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Vilamendhoo Island Resort and Spa

Vilamendhoo Island Resort and Spa

South Ari atoll

Vilamendhoo is a 4 star Maldives resort in South Ari atoll, only a 25min seaplane ride from Male. With manta and whaleshark diving sites close to the resort hou

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Bandos Island Dive Resort

Bandos Island Dive Resort

North Male atoll

Bandos Island is the closest Maldives resort to the airport. Step off the speedboat and onto this classic dive resort, close to all the big fish dive sites in N

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Scubaspa

Scubaspa

2 seasonal itineraries

Enjoy 4 or 7 nights on board ScubaSpa, the luxury liveaboard sailing through the stunning atolls in the Maldives. With a mixture of scuba diving and spa options

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Six Senses Laamu

Six Senses Laamu

LAAMU ATOL

Pure luxury and tropical paradise at Six Senses Laamu, a 5-star exclusive resort that sits along its own atoll within the Maldives

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Carpe Novo

Carpe Novo

4 seasonal itineraries

Dive the Maldives and sail in comfort on the luxury Carpe Novo. Free nitrox is available on aboard as well as options for twin, double and single cabins, perfec

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Emperor Serenity

Emperor Serenity

5 seasonal itineraries

Emperor Serenity is a contemporary, spacious and elegant Maldives luxury liveaboard - a firm favourite with our divers since her launch in 2016

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Carpe Diem

Carpe Diem

5 seasonal itineraries

Carpe Diem is a much loved Maldives liveaboard with a selection of itineraries at affordable prices and a range of cabins for all budgets.

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Soneva Fushi

Soneva Fushi

baa atoll

Soneva Fushi Resort Maldives is the original island hideaway in the Maldives, in the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Soneva Fushi pairs Robinson Crusoe fant

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Emperor Voyager

Emperor Voyager

2 seasonal itineraries

An affordable value Maldives liveaboard for 20 divers with free nitrox with Emperor fleet, refurbished in 2024

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Emperor Leo

Emperor Leo

2 seasonal itineraries

Refreshed in 2019, Emperor Leo delivers affordable liveaboard diving in the Maldives with a range of cabin options over 2 decks

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Carpe Vita

Carpe Vita

5 seasonal itineraries

Carpe Vita is a popular Maldives liveaboard. A generous 38m long with only 20 divers across 3 decks and 3 cabin grades.

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Emperor Virgo

Emperor Virgo

2 classic Maldives itineraries

Emperor Virgo sleeps only 18 divers - this is a spacious Maldives liveaboard with twin and double cabins, ideal for divers and snorkellers

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Ellaidhoo Island Resort

Ellaidhoo Island Resort

North Ari Atoll

Popular with divers, Elliadhoo resort in North Ari atoll boasts an impressive house reef with unlimited dive package, as well as daily boat diving.

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Best of Ari Atolls

Best of Ari Atolls

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Sharktastic

Sharktastic

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Best of the Maldives

Best of the Maldives

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Southern Shark Adventure

Southern Shark Adventure

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Deep South

Deep South

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Hanifaru and North

Hanifaru and North

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Maldives Seasonal Sensations

Maldives Seasonal Sensations

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Deep North

Deep North

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Discover the Maldives

Discover the Maldives

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Maldives Availability

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