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Noohiri Diving & Water Sport Center
Feridhoo IslandAbout this dive shop
Noohiri Diving & Water Sport Center is a modern PADI 5* dive center located on Feridhoo Island in the north of the Maldives, close by numerous friendly turtles. Set in the north part of Ari Atoll, this is one of the most sought after diving destinations in the Maldives. Turtles, nurse & reef sharks, whale sharks, manta rays... all these beautiful creatures are found here each and every year. Not to mention the hundreds of smaller reef creatures and colorful corals that make up the underwater paradise that is the Maldives. With Noohiri, get easy, laid-back yet safe access to 17 of the best dive sites around - all within 75 minutes ride of the dive center (though most are less than 1 hour away). Whether you're a new diver looking for calm, shallow coral reefs to blow your first bubbles, or an experienced drift diver hoping to fly through diverse thilas on strong currents, Noohiri has you covered. A full range of PADI recreational courses are available, including Project AWARE and Night specialties. All rental gear is well-maintained Mares equipment and the team boast two on-site compressors. For non-divers or those looking to mix it up, the water sports half of the operation offers sailing trips, stand up paddle boards (SUP) and windsurfing. Grab the gear and go for it, or sign up for a class to hone those skills. A SUP allows you to easily and flexibly explore the island's reefs and beaches. Guided tours are available on request.
Activities offered
Activity Conservation
Activity PADI First Aid - EFR
Activity PADI Snorkelling
Services
Facilities
Equipment Rental
Equipment Service & Repair
Payment Methods
Staff
- PADI Instructors
- 3
Languages
- English
- Italian
Conservation awards
- Eco Center
Marine life
Marine Life
Whitetip Reef Shark
1077 known dive sites · 39 countries
Marine life
Reported around Australia, Belize, Cayman Islands and 36 more.
Moray Eel
4444 known dive sites · 91 countries
Marine life
Reported around Albania, Argentina, Aruba and 83 more.
Angelfish
2873 known dive sites · 81 countries
Marine life
Reported around Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Australia and 78 more.
Clownfish
2011 known dive sites · 57 countries
Marine life
Reported around Australia, Cambodia, Cape Verde and 54 more.
Scorpionfish
3075 known dive sites · 81 countries
Marine life
Reported around Aruba, Australia, Bahamas and 78 more.
Lionfish
2463 known dive sites · 75 countries
Marine life
Reported around Albania, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba and 72 more.
Snapper
2686 known dive sites · 77 countries
Marine life
Reported around Aruba, Australia, Bahamas and 74 more.
Surgeonfish
2126 known dive sites · 65 countries
Marine life
Reported around Aruba, Australia, Bahamas and 62 more.
Triggerfish
2519 known dive sites · 74 countries
Marine life
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.
Goatfish
2379 known dive sites · 73 countries
Marine life
Reported around Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Australia and 70 more.
Bannerfish
1744 known dive sites · 49 countries
Marine life
Reported around Australia, Brazil, Cambodia and 46 more.
Octopus
3974 known dive sites · 93 countries
Marine life
Reported around Albania, Argentina, Aruba and 83 more.
Shrimp
3328 known dive sites · 91 countries
Marine life
Reported around Aruba, Australia, Bahamas and 83 more.
Lobster
2720 known dive sites · 86 countries
Marine life
Reported around Aruba, Australia, Bahamas and 79 more.
Crab
3583 known dive sites · 95 countries
Marine life
Reported around Argentina, Aruba, Australia and 85 more.
Eagle Ray
2283 known dive sites · 74 countries
Marine life
Reported around Aruba, Australia, Bahamas and 71 more.
Manta Ray
571 known dive sites · 41 countries
Marine life
Reported around Aruba, Australia, Belize and 38 more.
Hawksbill Turtle
2037 known dive sites · 62 countries
Marine life
Reported around Aruba, Australia, Bahamas and 59 more.
Parrotfish
3048 known dive sites · 78 countries
Marine life
Reported around Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Australia and 75 more.
Tuna
1066 known dive sites · 51 countries
Marine life
Reported around Australia, Brazil, Cape Verde and 48 more.
Pufferfish
2272 known dive sites · 72 countries
Marine life
Reported around Aruba, Australia, Bahamas and 69 more.
Nudibranch
2157 known dive sites · 83 countries
Marine life
Reported around Albania, Argentina, Australia and 80 more.
Barracuda
3075 known dive sites · 91 countries
Marine life
Reported around Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Australia and 81 more.
Jackfish
1276 known dive sites · 64 countries
Marine life
Reported around Aruba, Australia, Bahamas and 61 more.
Damselfish
3562 known dive sites · 83 countries
Marine life
Reported around Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Australia and 80 more.
Green Turtle
2342 known dive sites · 77 countries
Marine life
Reported around Aruba, Australia, Bahamas and 74 more.
Opening hours
Closed now- Monday
- 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM , 08:30 AM - 12:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM , 08:30 AM - 12:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM , 08:30 AM - 12:00 PM
- Thursday
- 08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Friday
- 08:30 AM - 12:00 PM
- Saturday
- 08:30 AM - 12:00 PM , 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM
- Sunday
- 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM , 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM
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Where this dive shop may take you
Dive sites around Feridhoo Island
Maalhos Thila
Maldives
Also known as Blue Caves, this thila dive site is famous for its amazing array of blue and purple soft corals. The name comes from the large overhangs which you can easily swim inside of and have a look around.
Nearby
5.5 km away. This shop may organize trips here.
Fesdhoo Wreck & Thila
Maldives
This dive site is located on the outskirts of Fesdhoo Island and embodies a wreck next to a small thila (pinnacle). This site is better suited for nitrox divers.
Nearby
8.6 km away. This shop may organize trips here.
Hohola Thila
Maldives
Hohola Thila is a small Thila with an amazing rich underwater life. This small and extremely colorful spot can be surrounded in one dive. Suitable for divers of all level - from beginners to advanced. The top reef lies by around 6 meters, and it falls to 30+ meters to a sandy bottom.
Nearby
13.4 km away. This shop may organize trips here.
Himandhoo Thila
Maldives
Himandhoo Thila is located in the channel between the islands of Himandhoo and Moofushi. There is some interesting topography here with nice canyons and overhangs. Although this site is possible for all levels, beware of the current as it can get very strong.
Nearby
14.9 km away. This shop may organize trips here.
Hafsa Thila
Maldives
Hafsa Thila AKA Angotti is a small Thila located in the North Ari Atoll and famous for it’s stationary grey reef sharks, which can be seen on almost every dive.
Nearby
15.0 km away. This shop may organize trips here.
Maaya Thila, North Ari Atoll
Maldives
Once this dive site was on the top 10 best in the world. Due to this rating many divers dived this site and specially at night. The damage on the top of this Thila (diver error) is bad, but as from 12m acceptable. At night many giant trevally and some white tips hunting.
Nearby
15.6 km away. This shop may organize trips here.
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