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 […]
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, […]
Shaff Naeem to attempt historic Across Maldives dive expedition
Shaff Naeem, the Asian record holder for the 50-hour dive in 2022, has announced his next ambitious endeavour: Across Maldives. This unprecedented long-distance dive will span the length of the Maldives, starting from the northernmost tip of Haa Alif Atoll and ending at the southern edge of Seenu Atoll. Officially unveiled at the Malaysia Dive […]
Sun Siyam Resorts celebrates launch of Sun Diving with two-day event
Sun Siyam Resorts has unveiled Sun Diving, an innovative new diving website, during a vibrant two-day event held at Sun Siyam Olhuveli on November 28th and 29th. The launch brought together an enthusiastic gathering of diving aficionados, marine conservation advocates, and industry professionals to celebrate the Maldives’ extraordinary underwater heritage and emphasise the critical role […]
Kandooma Maldives offers free scuba diving for guests
Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives, just days after being awarded Best Dive Resort 2023 in the Maldives, has added free scuba diving for guests as part of their stay. “This inclusion sets us apart from our competitors and offers something pretty fantastic for keen scuba divers visiting the Maldives,” said Mark Eletr, General Manager, Holiday […]
Maldives participates in BOOT 2016
The Maldives is participating in the 47th International Boat Show held in Dusseldorf, Germany.
