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Maldivian Academy of Diving
North Male Atoll, HimmafushiAbout this dive shop
Located on the stunning, inhabited island of Himmafushi in North Male' Atoll of the Maldives, Maldivian Academy of Diving is the country’s only PADI Career Development Center (CDC) and is a multi-award-winning academy. Maldivian Academy of Diving has earned:🏆 PADI EMEA’s Outstanding Contribution to Professional Diver Training in 2024, with the leading Course Director winning this award for 2021 and 2022🏆 Platinum Award in 2024 and Gold Award in 2025Led by Gold Course Director Adam Ashraf and mentored by Platinum Course Director Mark Soworka of Dive-Careers.com, the world’s largest PADI Pro training network, we provide top-tier diving education for all levels. Whether you're taking your first breaths underwater or advancing your professional diving career, our expert instructors ensure a safe, supportive, and world-class learning experience.With well-equipped training facilities and access to globally renowned dive sites, you’ll train in sheltered lagoons, explore open waters, and develop skills alongside some of the best in the industry.Join us and transform your passion for diving into a thrilling, life-changing adventure!
Activities offered
Activity Adaptive Diving
Activity Conservation
Activity PADI First Aid - EFR
Activity PADI Snorkelling
Services
Facilities
Adaptive Services
Equipment Rental
Payment Methods
Staff
- PADI Instructors
- 5
Languages
- English
Marine life
Marine Life
Whitetip Reef Shark
1077 known dive sites · 39 countries
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Eagle ray
2283 known dive sites · 74 countries
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Stingrays
3354 known dive sites · 91 countries
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Reported around Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Australia and 82 more.
Green Turtle
2342 known dive sites · 77 countries
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Reported around Aruba, Australia, Bahamas and 74 more.
Hawksbill Turtle
2037 known dive sites · 62 countries
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Reported around Aruba, Australia, Bahamas and 59 more.
Moray Eel
4444 known dive sites · 91 countries
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Reported around Albania, Argentina, Aruba and 83 more.
Clownfish
2011 known dive sites · 57 countries
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Reported around Australia, Cambodia, Cape Verde and 54 more.
Scorpionfish
3075 known dive sites · 81 countries
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Reported around Aruba, Australia, Bahamas and 78 more.
Lionfish
2463 known dive sites · 75 countries
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Snapper
2686 known dive sites · 77 countries
Marine life
Reported around Aruba, Australia, Bahamas and 74 more.
Surgeonfish
2126 known dive sites · 65 countries
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Reported around Aruba, Australia, Bahamas and 62 more.
Parrotfish
3048 known dive sites · 78 countries
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Reported around Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Australia and 75 more.
Triggerfish
2519 known dive sites · 74 countries
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Reported around Aruba, Australia, Bahamas and 71 more.
Wrasse
3660 known dive sites · 80 countries
Marine life
Reported around Aruba, Australia, Bahamas and 77 more.
Damselfish
3562 known dive sites · 83 countries
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Reported around Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Australia and 80 more.
Tuna
1066 known dive sites · 51 countries
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Reported around Australia, Brazil, Cape Verde and 48 more.
Pufferfish
2272 known dive sites · 72 countries
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Bannerfish
1744 known dive sites · 49 countries
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Octopus
3974 known dive sites · 93 countries
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Reported around Albania, Argentina, Aruba and 83 more.
Lobster
2720 known dive sites · 86 countries
Marine life
Reported around Aruba, Australia, Bahamas and 79 more.
Manta Ray
571 known dive sites · 41 countries
Marine life
Reported around Aruba, Australia, Belize and 38 more.
Shrimp
3328 known dive sites · 91 countries
Marine life
Reported around Aruba, Australia, Bahamas and 83 more.
Crab
3583 known dive sites · 95 countries
Marine life
Reported around Argentina, Aruba, Australia and 85 more.
Barracuda
3075 known dive sites · 91 countries
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Reported around Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Australia and 81 more.
Blacktip Reef Shark
899 known dive sites · 40 countries
Marine life
Reported around Aruba, Australia, Bahamas and 37 more.
Jackfish
1276 known dive sites · 64 countries
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Reported around Aruba, Australia, Bahamas and 61 more.
Angelfish
2873 known dive sites · 81 countries
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Reported around Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Australia and 78 more.
Pipefish
906 known dive sites · 62 countries
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Reported around Australia, Brazil, Bulgaria and 59 more.
Goatfish
2379 known dive sites · 73 countries
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Reported around Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Australia and 70 more.
Squid
1631 known dive sites · 75 countries
Marine life
Reported around Aruba, Australia, Bahamas and 72 more.
Cuttlefish
2132 known dive sites · 60 countries
Marine life
Reported around Australia, Bahrain, Belize and 57 more.
Flounder
1404 known dive sites · 73 countries
Marine life
Reported around Aruba, Australia, Bahamas and 70 more.
Stonefish
535 known dive sites · 49 countries
Marine life
Reported around Australia, Brazil, Cape Verde and 46 more.
Electric Ray
776 known dive sites · 39 countries
Marine life
Reported around Australia, Brazil, Cape Verde and 36 more.
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Thursday
- 08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Friday
- 08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Saturday
- 08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Sunday
- 08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
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Where this dive shop may take you
Dive sites around North Male Atoll
Karens Block
Maldives
Really nice drift dive on a sloping wall and blocks in the more sloping area full of soft corals and marine life. It starts at 4 to 5 meters and goes down to 30+ meters and is one side of a channel. You can expect current but not too strong.
Nearby
0.8 km away. This shop may organize trips here.
Himmafushi Corner
Maldives
Himmafushi Corner is a drift dive, best suited for divers with a lot of experience as this dive is deep and can have strong currents. The corner slopes from 5 to 30m and after that comes to a small drop off to 45/50m. This dive should only be conducted during the incoming current.
Nearby
1.0 km away. This shop may organize trips here.
Himmafushi Faru
Maldives
Himmafushi Corner offers a wonderful drift dive on an easy slope from 5 to 30m. Here there is a drop-off and you can see big life with a bit of luck.
Nearby
1.0 km away. This shop may organize trips here.
HP Reef / Rainbow Reef
Maldives
One of the most colorful dive sites in North Male Atoll. On the south side of Girifushi island with abundant fish life and very nice soft corals, there are numerous blue soft corals and a swim through. The current can be strong!
Nearby
1.1 km away. This shop may organize trips here.
Hudhuveli Beyru
Maldives
Located on the east side of island of Hudhuveli (Commonly known as Gili Lankafushi). A beautiful reef where the shallowest part around 5 meters and drops of to a depth of 30 meters with a beautiful curve on the reef where lots of different types of fishes schools.
Nearby
2.3 km away. This shop may organize trips here.
Kuda Huraa House Reef
Maldives
Located on the Western side of Four Seasons Kuda Huraa. The site is a great place for Basic Diver Course and Open Water Diver Course Dives. With No Current to Small and 2 meter Shallow Sand patch with Mooring Line makes it easily accessible for beginners and novice divers.
Nearby
3.0 km away. This shop may organize trips here.
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