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When it comes to dream holiday experiences, diving in the Maldives is high up on many bucket lists. Thousands of tourists choose the Maldives for diving because of the idyllic island’s crystal-clear waters, abundant sea life, and colourful coral reefs. The calmness of the sea is ideal for beginners, and provides incredible visibility for divers of all abilities wanting to explore the depths of the Indian Ocean.
If you’re considering taking the plunge on a diving experience of a lifetime, then we, at Best at Travel, are host to several luxury Maldives diving resorts with direct access to sparkling seafronts and coral reefs. In our glossy portfolio, there are diving resorts to be enjoyed by couples and families alike - the Indian Ocean’s sandy seabed and still waters create a safe environment for kids to learn how to dive. Many of our lavish Maldives diving resorts offer a wide range of watersports too if you fancy giving another water activity a go.
So, if we’ve tempted you to some Maldives diving for your next big getaway, browse our collection of spectacular diving resorts and stays here…
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October Half Term Flash Sale - 30% savings + free lucky dolphin sunset cruise. Price based on 2 adults & 2 children under 12 years. (Travel between 20/10/2025 and 31/10/2025)
Price for 4 people £5840
October Half Term Flash Sale - 30% savings + free lucky dolphin sun...
7 Nights Full Board
Sit back, relax and unwind in your over water or beach villa at the deluxe 4-star Sun Siyam Olhuveli Maldives. Stepping foot on this stunning island resort will indulge your every expectation for a luxury Maldivian getaway. Relish an abundance of fantastic amenities loved by both families, couples and friends plus a great selection of dining options available through the resort's All Inclusive package, and a host of wonderful excursions including snorkelling safaris.
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50% Savings, Discounted Transfers, Rates Code (Travel from 14/09/2025)
Price for 2 people £3388
50% Savings, Discounted Transfers, Rates Code
7 Nights Bed and Breakfast
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20% discount (Travel from 15/09/2025)
Price for 2 people £4152
20% discount
7 Nights All inclusive
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Indian Ocean Sale Offer - Save 20% + Complimentary Excursion + 45 min SPA treatment per person. Price includes return speedboat transfers. (Travel between 01/09/2025 and 30/09/2025)
Price for 2 people £4510
Indian Ocean Sale Offer - Save 20% + Complimentary Excursion + 45 m...
7 Nights All Inclusive Plus
Experience OBLU SELECT Sangeli, a chic beach resort taking the Maldives by storm. Tucked away on the north-western tip of the North Male Atoll, it offers a choice of stunning stand-alone beach or over-water villas surrounded by some of the most extraordinary diving spots in the Maldives. Perfect for families and couples alike, it offers a wonderful family villa for families and groups as well as an adults-only island 'One Banyan' featuring a swimming pool, bar, two restaurants and special honeymoon villas offering complimentary spa treatments and romantic turndown service.
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25% Savings (Travel from 12/05/2026)
Price for 2 people £4716
25% Savings
7 Nights All Inclusive Plus
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30% Savings (Travel from 11/09/2025)
Price for 2 people £5372
30% Savings
7 Nights All Inclusive Plus
A scenic seaplane journey from the capital Malé, Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa is your quintessential white sand, blue sea Indian Ocean hideaway. Perfect for family getaways or romantic retreats for couples, this all-inclusive resort offers stylish and spacious accommodation, including a collection of beach villas and overwater bungalows. With four dining options and an array of water-based activities, it caters to every type of traveler.
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50% Savings (Travel from 15/09/2025)
Price for 2 people £5426
50% Savings
7 Nights All inclusive
Constance Moofushi is reached by seaplane and is the epitome of luxury and relaxation, where every need is catered for. As well as being one of the world's best diving spots, this couples all-inclusive paradise invites guests to windsurf, canoe, and enjoy complimentary dhoni boat trips. The All-Inclusive complex offers à la carte dining on the seafront and signature drinks under the stars.
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30% Savings, Free Upgrade from BB to HB (Travel from 17/09/2025)
Price for 2 people £5460
30% Savings, Free Upgrade from BB to HB
7 Nights Half Board
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October Half Term Offer - Up to 2 kids under 11/99 years eat & stay FREE + Complimentary Upgrade to Full Board + 40% Savings. Price based on 2 ad & 2ch under 11.99 years. (Travel between 15/10/2025 and 31/10/2025)
Price for 4 people £11060
October Half Term Offer - Up to 2 kids under 11/99 years eat & stay...
7 Nights Full Board
With incredible villas, including the luxurious Grand Water Sunset Villa, scattered around a transparent lagoon and home to the Maldives very first underwater art gallery, Sirru Fen Fushi - Private Lagoon Resort seems to have been built for social media. There’s a collection of 120 villas to choose from - all with private pools and 24-hour personal villa host service - and you can pick a landscape that suits you, be it on the beachfront, over the water, or in the jungle. Whether you're a couple seeking romance or a family looking for adventure, the resort offers something for everyone, blending privacy, luxury, and stunning surroundings. Constantly striving to provide an eco-conscious experience, Sirru Fen Fushi - Private Lagoon Resort is also home to a Sustainability Lab, a hub of eco-education where guests can create bespoke souvenirs from plastic washed ashore and collected from the ocean. Sirru Fen Fushi - Private Lagoon Resort is a member of the Leading Hotels Of The World portfolio effective 1st May 2024, reflecting its commitment to luxury, locality, and guest wellbeing.
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35% Early Booking Discount (Travel from 15/05/2026)
Price for 2 people £5924
35% Early Booking Discount
7 Nights Bed and Breakfast
Stay at the 5-star+ Constance Halaveli in the Maldives for an all-inclusive romantic holiday filled with intimate moments and unforgettable experiences for two, or a luxury family holiday in the Maldives as the little ones are entertained at the kids' club while adults make the most of the beach and poolside service. Stylish, idyllic and brimming with fun and activities, this luxurious resort is only a 25-minute seaplane journey from Male.
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Gili Island Escapades (Travel from 14/09/2025)
Price for 2 people £7080
Gili Island Escapades
7 Nights BREAKFAST
Nestled in a crystalline lagoon just 20 minutes by speedboat from Malé, this award-winning resort blends rustic sophistication with personalised service. Each of the expansive overwater villas—crafted from natural materials and designed with open-air living in mind—offers unobstructed views of the turquoise Indian Ocean, along with private decks, direct lagoon access and attentive butler service. For the ultimate in seclusion, the Private Reserve—the largest overwater villa in the world—offers unrivalled space, privacy and opulence.
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30% Savings, Free Upgrade from BB to HB (Travel from 08/09/2025)
Price for 2 people £11590
30% Savings, Free Upgrade from BB to HB
7 Nights Half Board
The stunning St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort promises a private island escape in the southern Dhaalu Atoll. An eco-conscious design draws on island-inspired style and contemporary architectural elements, villas come with private plunge pools and every whim is catered to thanks to personal St. Regis Butler Service.
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Special Offer (Travel from 22/09/2025)
Price for 2 people £12008
Special Offer
7 Nights Bed and Breakfast
With its striking contemporary architecture and exceptional service and facilities, The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands invites discerning travellers to immerse themselves in the highest echelon of luxury in one of the planet’s most sought-after destinations. From complimentary bicycles and a dedicated kids club through to outstanding dining options and a curated list of unforgettable experiences and excursions, find your ideal luxury getaway at one of the archipelago’s most exclusive resorts.
July ROW Offers - CRF - 001225, July ROW Offers - CRF - 001225-01, Long Stay Offer - CRF - 001225-09, Return Speedboat Transfers Offer - CRF - 001225-012 (Travel from 28/09/2025)
Price for 2 people £2696
July ROW Offers - CRF - 001225, July ROW Offers - CRF - 001225-01, ...
7 Nights BED AND BREAKFAST
Only 15 minutes (by speedboat) from Malé is the Centara Ras Fushi. This resort in the Maldives has 140 luxurious villas, four restaurants and in-villa dining, a range of water sports (including a PADI Dive Centre) and a spa.
July ROW Offer 2025 - CIRM-001114-01, Long Stay Offer - CIRM-001114-09, Seaplane Transfer Offer - CIRM-001114-13 (Travel from 29/08/2025)
Price for 2 people £3244
July ROW Offer 2025 - CIRM-001114-01, Long Stay Offer - CIRM-001114...
7 Nights BED AND BREAKFAST
Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection (formerly named the Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa) in the Maldives offers guests a number of villas and suites, as well as a beachfront pool and a range of watersports including kayaking and diving. This resort offers one of the best All-Inclusive packages to be found in the Maldives.
Book by 31 Jul and receive complimentary Return Speedboat Transfer., Book by 31 Jul and receive a discount on the room price (Travel from 26/04/2026)
Price for 2 people £3280
Book by 31 Jul and receive complimentary Return Speedboat Transfer....
7 Nights Full Board
Step from your seaplane or water taxi onto the bone-white sands of Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon in the North Ari Atoll, and relax, as this laidback Indian Ocean resort demands relaxation as soon as you arrive on the island. With multiple restaurants and a nice range of rooms – from the standard option tucked away between foliage to striking overwater villas, there’s something for everybody here.
Book by 31 Jul and receive complimentary Return Speedboat Transfer, Book by 31 Jul and receive a discount on the room price (Travel from 15/05/2026)
Price for 2 people £3584
Book by 31 Jul and receive complimentary Return Speedboat Transfer,...
7 Nights All inclusive
The Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa Maldives water bungalow sets the standard for affordable luxury Indian Ocean escapes. The focus here is less on providing non-stop activities and endless facilities and more on relaxation and location. But if you do need a break from spending lazy days on your over-water hammock, there are many things to do, including water sports and diving, as well as two swimming pools.
Special Offer - SPO 02, Meal Plan Upgrade Offer - MPUO (Travel from 19/06/2026)
Price for 2 people £4060
Special Offer - SPO 02, Meal Plan Upgrade Offer - MPUO
7 Nights FULL BOARD
Coco Palm Dunhi Kolhu is a luxurious yet environmentally-friendly resort on the private island of Dhuni Kolhu, home to soft, sandy beaches and snorkelling and scuba diving sites where you can see sharks and manta rays in their natural habitat. The resort offers an All-Inclusive option with thatched villas dotted amongst palm trees or perched on stilts above the lagoon. The resort is accessed by seaplane from the nearby capital, Male.
The South Ari Atoll and the North Malé Atoll are both considered to be home to the best diving holidays in the Maldives, for different reasons. The South Ari Atoll is famous for its vast sea life spanning turtles, sharks, and rare fish. Maya Thila on the South Ari Atoll is particularly popular for its night dives where you’ll witness a feeding frenzy that happens once the dark falls. Then, on the North Malé Atoll, you’ll spot manta rays, as well as healthy reefs, underwater caves, and plenty of dive sites for all diving levels.
There are so many resorts to stay in the Maldives for diving, with several dotted across the different atolls offering a unique diving experience. There’s the Patina Maldives, a five-star-plus escape in the North Malé Atoll comprising private villas with their own swimming pool, and a certified PADI diving centre on site. Or there’s the Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa on the Raa Atoll - another hot Maldives diving destination - which is an all-inclusive family resort with a five-star-rated diving centre.
How much it costs to go scuba diving in the Maldives depends on a few factors: the type of dive, the course you take, and whether you opt for a single dive or package. The cost can range anywhere between 70 to 900 US dollars - it’s best to check prices from the different diving centres, and consider if a package offers more value for money.
Yes, beginners can dive in the Maldives. In fact, the Maldives is good for scuba diving for all levels of ability, particularly those who’ve never dived before. The underwater conditions in the Maldives range from shallow lagoons and sheltered reefs - which are ideal for new starters - to more challenging drop-offs and deeper channels if you’re ready to plunge further. Many Maldives hotels and resorts have PADI centres that offer diving courses for all levels, including courses for new beginners looking to learn.