About this tour
Get underwater in the Maldives without prior certification on this 3.5-hour beginner dive. A certified instructor walks you through classroom basics, confined-water drills, and a 12-meter open-water descent off Maafushi. You'll see coral and reef fish while a guide captures photos and video. Non-swimmers can participate—just bring moderate fitness and curiosity.
Highlights
- Classroom theory plus confined-water training before descent
- 12-meter open-water dive with certified professional guide
- See coral formations and reef fish species up close
- Digital photos and videos included with your dive
- No certification or swimming experience required
- Safe introduction to scuba fundamentals
What to expect
Your instructor starts with classroom orientation covering equipment, breathing, and safety signals. You'll then practice essential skills in shallow water—clearing your mask, equalizing pressure, basic movement—before heading to the reef. The actual dive at 12 meters takes you past coral heads and small schools of fish. The pace is relaxed; your guide stays with you the entire time. Expect 20-30 minutes underwater. You'll surface with some underwater stills and video footage to take home.
Good to know
Moderate physical fitness required. You must be comfortable in water even if not a strong swimmer. Bring a towel and change of clothes. Public transport near Maafushi can get you to the dive center. Plan this for a calm-weather day.
Frequently asked
- How long does Maafushi: Discover Scuba Diving in Maldives (for Beginners) take?
- Maafushi: Discover Scuba Diving in Maldives (for Beginners) runs for approximately 3h 30m.
- How much does Maafushi: Discover Scuba Diving in Maldives (for Beginners) cost?
- Prices start from USD $140 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does Maafushi: Discover Scuba Diving in Maldives (for Beginners) run?
- This tour operates around Maldives. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs Maafushi: Discover Scuba Diving in Maldives (for Beginners)?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. Coral Reef Info earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original Coral Reef Info summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.