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Diving in the Maldives
Scuba-diving is one of the main attractions in the Maldives, and it's estimated that over 60% of visitors try to dive at least once during their stay. There are hundreds of recognised, famous and named dive sites, many of which are accessible from our island resorts - the rest can be reached by boat on diving-safari trips.
There's plenty to see in the depths of the warm Indian Ocean, from tropical fish and corals, through to the thrill and possibility of diving with turtles, moray eels, manta rays and reef sharks. Alternatively, explore some of the accessible dive-wrecks, including the Maldive Victory, believed by many enthusiasts to be one of the most exciting wrecks in the world. For the less experienced or first-time diver, even holidaymakers who prefer to stay above the surface with a snorkel the Maldives has thousands of shallower reefs just waiting to be experienced. moray eels. Sharks, napoleons and big pelagic are to be encountered in the aquarium, which is suitable for beginners. At the sandy bottom, you may even see some sting rays.
Embudhu Channel, Malé Atoll Depth Range: 8m - 30m A huge rock in front of the reef creates an exciting canyon with lots of caves and overhangs. Colourful soft corals make this site a delight for photographers with schools of yellow snappers and oriental sweetlips unconsciously posing for the perfect picture. Chances are high that you will encounter eagle rays, napoleons and sharks. Colosseum, Malé Atoll Depth Range : 10m - 30m On the outside is a crescent shaped cliff a great place to watch pelagic fish swimming by. The reef here drops down very steeply and is covered with hard coral, while inside the channel, the reef turns into a slope with nice soft coral. The marine life here is rich with pelagic species, sharks, eagle rays and all sorts of reef-dwelling fishes.
Please note that packages are subject to availability and prices vary depending on resort. Call Thomson or your travel agent for more details on the packages available and prices. Prices quoted are the package prices and are payable in full in the UK. There may be extra local charges which are payable in resort. Please see 'Sports' in the A-Z Guide for important safety information. Prices are approximate and will be confirmed at time of booking.
Some sites on offer (varies by resort):
Depth Range: 16m-30m This wreck dive is not to be missed! Sunk on Friday 13th 1981, a 110m steel cargo ship. All cargo rooms are all open for easy penetration. Teeming with fish; even some of the pelagic variety. Limited to experienced divers due to the great depth and strong currents sometimes found in the area. Good opportunity for photographers.
Maldives Victory, Malé Atoll
Banana Reef, Malé Atoll Depth Range: 5m-25m Driftdive along a steep slope with overhangs and nice soft and hard coral. Napoleon wrasse and white tip reef sharks are sometimes seen in this area where the lobsters sleep between the rocks and the overhangs. This beautiful site is not suitable for beginners and less experienced divers as the current is very strong. Aquarium, Huduranfushi Island Depth Range: 10m-30m Driftdive along the outer reef of the Island. Once round the corner, a slope covered with corals goes down to 20m, curling and creating a bay of sorts. A massive coral block is home to thousands of fish and countless golden
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How to Book
Please book with your travel agent or visit www.thomson.co.uk/excursions.
6 days Unlimited diving Advanced open water course
Trial dive
Single dive
6 dive package
10 dive Padi open package water course
Sun Island Resort & Spa Maayafushi Island Resort Vilamendhoo Meedhupparu Island Resort Olhuveli Beach & Spa Resort Huduran Fushi Island
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