

Fuvahmulah Dive
Mohamed Jamaluddin Naibu Thuthu Magu, Fuvahmulah Atoll, Fuvahmulah, MDV
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Fuvahmulah Dive is a dive center located in Fuvahmulah Atoll, Maldives, renowned for its exclusive oceanic diving experiences with sharks and pelagics on the Equator. Certified by PADI, SSI, and TDI, the center offers a wide array of courses, including Advanced Open Water, Enriched Air Nitrox, Instructor Development Course (IDC), Freediving, and Boat Diving. They specialize in providing unique opportunities to observe up to seven types of rare sharks in a single dive, including daily encounters with numerous tiger sharks at the "Tiger Zoo" dive site, with a 100% guarantee year-round. Beyond tiger sharks, divers can witness cleaning stations of Thresher sharks and giant oceanic manta rays, which utilize local reefs throughout the year, and occasionally observe mating behavior. Schools of Scalloped Hammerheads, Mako sharks, Longimanus sharks, and the rare Sunfish (Mola-Mola) cleaning on the reef are also possibilities.
Fuvahmulah Dive's facilities include showers, lockers, a restaurant, a bar, and accommodation, offering a comprehensive solution for guest comfort. The center also provides equipment rental, a dive shop, air fills (including nitrox), and organizes boat diving and shore diving. The team speaks Spanish, English, German, Italian, and Russian, ensuring fluid communication with an international clientele. The center distinguishes itself as a pioneer in underwater research in Fuvahmulah since 2017, having collected unique data on the area's marine life and offering guests the opportunity to participate in lectures and data collection.
Fuvahmulah Dive stands out for its unique location on the Equator, making the atoll a hotspot for large pelagic animals. The center organizes exclusive dives in the open ocean, with a strong emphasis on safety. While night dives are not conducted for safety reasons, daylight dives offer unforgettable experiences. As a PADI 5* center, they offer specialities such as Shark Specialty and Manta Ray Specialty, with Fuvahmulah being the ideal location for these courses. Its proximity to sites like the Galapagos and Cocos highlights Fuvahmulah's significance as a world-class diving destination, with waters rich not only in sharks but also in schools of pelagic fish like tuna and barracuda, and a variety of reef fish, turtles, and rays on the impressive coral reef.
Beschikbare Cursussen
4 cursosAIDA 1
The AIDA 2 certification at Fuvahmulah Dive is your next step into the world of freediving, building directly on the fundamentals of AIDA 1. This course is structured to enhance your static and dynamic apnea skills…
Molchanov WAVE 1
The Molchanov WAVE 2 course at Fuvahmulah Dive represents a significant advancement for freedivers seeking to deepen their understanding and capabilities. Building directly on the foundational skills acquired in WAVE 1,…
PADI AWARE Shark Conservation speciality
The PADI AWARE Shark Conservation specialty course offered by Fuvahmulah Dive School provides divers with an in-depth understanding of shark biology, ecology, and the critical conservation challenges they face. This…
PADI Shark Speciality
The PADI Shark Specialty course offered by Fuvahmulah Dive School provides divers with the knowledge and skills to safely and responsibly interact with sharks. This specialty is designed to deepen your understanding of…
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Fuvahmulah is unique due to its location in the middle of the open ocean, acting as a natural cleaning station and mating ground for large pelagic species, including seven types of sharks year-round, Oceanic Mantas, and Mobulas.
The most common encounters are with Tiger Sharks, which are guaranteed daily at the 'Tiger Zoo' site. Thresher Sharks, Scalloped Hammerheads, Silver Tips, and Whale Sharks are also frequently seen.
Yes, all dives are conducted with experienced guides who hold Shark Speciality and Expert certifications. Divers receive comprehensive briefings, and safety divers are present. A special stick is provided for protection if a shark approaches too closely. Night dives are not offered for safety reasons.
As a 5-star PADI center, they offer a variety of courses from beginner to advanced levels. They specialize in Shark and Manta Ray specialties, leveraging the abundant local marine life for educational and practical training.
Yes, guests are welcome to participate in lectures and data collection related to the ongoing official research on Tiger Sharks and other elasmobranchs. The center collaborates with marine biologists and offers the PADI AWARE Shark Conservation specialty.
The team is multilingual, speaking English, Dhivehi, Spanish, Italian, Russian, and Tagalog.




