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Maldives

The Maldives, officially the Republic of Maldives, is an island country consisting of a group of atolls stretching south of India's Lakshadweep islands between Minicoy Island and the Chagos Archipelago, and about seven hundred kilometres (435 mi) south-west of Sri Lanka in the Laccadive Sea of Indian Ocean. The twenty-six atolls of Maldives encompass a territory featuring 1,192 islands, of which two hundred islands are inhabited.Scattered across the equator in the middle of the Indian Ocean, the gem like islands of the Maldives depict the rare vision of a tropical paradise. Palm fringed islands with sparkling white beaches,…

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Whale Shark

The whale shark (Rhincodon typus) is the largest of all fish species alive today. A filter-feeder, the whale shark feeds mainly on plankton and can grow to lengths of 40 feet, and can weigh up to 47,000 pounds. The whale shark is a distinctive fish, dark in colour with white spotted patterns on its back and is a favourite among scuba divers and snorkelers, due to its enormous size and calm, docile nature.

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Colourful Side of Life

The Maldives is one of the best diving destinations of the world. Divers can see mantas, whale sharks, valleys of luscious soft corals, colourful gardens of hard corals, huge tunas, eagle rays, over 1000 species of fish around the reefs, countless species of invertebrates. The atolls of the Maldives are dotted with hundreds of dive sites with many more yet to be discovered. The thila or circular reefs, enclosing a shallow lagoon, are some of the best dive sites.

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Underwater

Visiting the Maldives without getting your hair wet means missing the best part of it. When you experience the crystal-clear waters of the Indian Ocean, its colorful underwater world, mind-boggling variety of fish and some of the spectacular wall and drift dives, it all makes sense instantly. From whale sharks to manta rays, moray eels to white tip sharks; you can have face-to-face encounters with the most magnificent marine creatures.

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The Black Pearl

Welcome aboard Black Pearl, one of the best safari boats in the Maldives. Measuring 29 meters in length and 8 meters in width, it is designed with nothing in mind, but comfort. Built over three decks, Black Pearl consists of seven double cabins, dining room, lounge/bar area, and large sundeck, all made up from beautiful, furnished wood. With a fully trained crew and a dive guide with unparalleled knowledge of the best diving the Maldives has to offer, Black Pearl is the number one choice for a truly memorable adventure.

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Popular Maldives Scuba Diving Sites

Visiting the Maldives without getting your hair wet means missing the best part of it - after all, these atolls are known as one of the best diving destinations in the world. Why are so many divers hooked on this little piece of paradise? When you experience the crystal-clear waters of the Indian Ocean, its colorful underwater world, mind-boggling variety of fish and some of the spectacular wall and drift dives, it all makes sense instantly. From whale sharks to manta rays, moray eels to white tip sharks; you can have face-to-face encounters with the most magnificent marine creatures.