Atmosphere Foundation launches second batch of ‘Zero to Divemaster’ scholarship
Atmosphere Foundation on Saturday officially launched the second batch of its “Zero to Divemaster” Scholarship Programme with an inauguration ceremony held in Vilimale’. The new group of students officially began their training on Saturday. Delivered in partnership with Moodhu Bulhaa Dive Centre, the Zero to Divemaster Scholarship Programme is a three-month professional training programme that […]
Atmosphere Foundation’s first dive scholarship cohort completes PADI Divemaster training
Atmosphere Foundation has marked the completion of the first batch of its Dive Scholarship Programme, with 10 young Maldivians completing the pathway from beginner divers to PADI Divemasters. The students completed the programme on 7 July 2026. The fully sponsored “Zero to Divemaster” initiative was delivered in partnership with Moodhu Bulhaa Dive Centre and led […]
First Maldivian dive instructors complete TDI Technical Diving training
A milestone for Maldivian dive safety and professional development has been reached as the first group of Maldivian Diving Instructors successfully completed their TDI Technical Diving training at Aquaventure Tec Center in Addu Atoll. This marks the beginning of a new era in advanced dive training within the Maldives, strengthening national capacity for safe deep‑diving […]
Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives rolls out Dive Free programme for certified divers
Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives is offering guests access to a range of dive sites in South Malé Atoll through its Dive Free programme, aimed at divers seeking structured and accessible diving experiences during their stay. Located approximately 45 minutes by speedboat from Velana International Airport, the resort provides proximity to multiple dive sites within […]
Dhawa Ihuru to host Rannamaari Dive Fest 2026 this May
A story long resting beneath the surface returns this May, as Dhawa Ihuru invites guests and ocean enthusiasts to experience the Rannamaari Dive Fest 2026, taking place on 23 May 2026. Set against one of the Maldives’ most accessible and vibrant house reefs — recognised among the Best House Reefs in the Maldives by Travel […]
Applications open for Atmosphere Foundation’s dive training programme
Atmosphere Foundation, in collaboration with Moodhu Bulhaa Dive Centre, has opened applications for the first batch of a new programme that will sponsor 10 Maldivians per year to pursue professional dive training. The initiative is aimed at supporting the career development of young Maldivians and increasing the number of qualified local professionals in the tourism […]
Ifuru Island Maldives unveils tailored diving programmes for all skill levels
Ifuru Island Maldives has introduced a new collection of curated dive packages, inviting guests to explore the exceptional underwater world of the Maldives through programmes designed for beginners, aspiring divers and certified enthusiasts alike. Located in the pristine waters of Raa Atoll, Ifuru Island Maldives provides access to vibrant house reefs, calm lagoon conditions and […]
Marc Kouwenberg becomes Maldives’ first PADI Tec 50 Instructor Trainer
Aquaventure TecRec Center has announced that Marc Kouwenberg has become the first PADI Tec 50 Instructor Trainer in the Maldives, following his successful completion of the Instructor Trainer Course held in Dubai in 2025. This achievement marks a major advancement for technical diving in the Maldives. As the country’s first PADI Technical Dive Center, Aquaventure […]
Shark Expedition Fuvahmulah launches freediving with tiger sharks, led by marine biologist Andriana Fragola
Shark Expedition Fuvahmulah, renowned for its world-class scuba diving encounters, has announced an exciting expansion: the chance to freedive with tiger sharks in the Maldives’ southernmost atoll. Fuvahmulah, often hailed as the “Tiger Shark Capital of the World,” is the only place on the planet where year-round encounters with tiger sharks are virtually guaranteed. With […]
Wellness meets wildlife at The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo during manta season
Nature takes centre stage in the Maldives as manta ray season graces the protected waters of the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, continuing until November this year. At the heart of this celebrated atoll, The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort — a five-star holistic wellness sanctuary poised on the edge of Hanifaru Bay — invites guests […]
Diving in, fearlessly: How OBLU NATURE Helengeli and PADI forged a new generation of female ocean advocates
By Maaish Mohamed and Ali Naafiz The ocean has always held a mirror to the human spirit—vast, deep, at times turbulent, yet holding within its depths a profound and silent beauty. For a unique group of six international female journalists, the turquoise waters of the Maldives became more than a destination; they became a classroom, […]
Pullman Maldives Maamutaa launches Aqua Week 2025 and unveils vibrant house reef
Pullman Maldives Maamutaa is inviting travellers to experience the extraordinary with the unveiling of its vibrant Maamutaa House Reef — a thriving underwater ecosystem situated just 100 meters from the resort’s shoreline. Boasting rich marine biodiversity and easy access, this reef presents a rare opportunity to explore the aquatic wonders of the Maldives without venturing […]
