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Where to Go Diving in the Maldives

The Maldives is made up of nearly 1,200 islands spread out over a large area. There is excellent diving to be had in most parts areas but it is important to choose the area and the island that works best for you. Here are some of our ideas.

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Baa Atoll Sunset, Northern Atolls, Maldives
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Northern Atolls
Choose the right season and this is the place for mantas and whale sharks.
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Sunset over the ocean, Southern Atoll, Maldives
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Southern Atolls
Venture south to uncharted territories and you are in for a treat.
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Male Atolls, Central Atolls, Maldives
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Central Atolls
The islands, hotels and diving of the central atolls are all first-class.
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Language: Divehi; Dhivehi; Maldivian;
Currency: Rufiyaa
Visa: Not required for stays under 30 nights
Religion: Muslim
Food & Drink: Fish, fish and more fish
Time difference: GMT +6 hrs
Best months to visit: December to April
Flight from London: 10:15 hrs
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They (read: we) say the best things in life are but a few fin kicks from the beach. And here at Original Diving, we believe there are some pretty marvellous sights to be seen in the shallows. From some of the world's most beautiful coral reefs to magnificent wrecks, marvellous macro critters…
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After somewhat questionable weather over Easter (for us Brits, anyway), the skies have finally cleared and a few brave souls have even stepped out in shorts. And with the faintest whiff of warmth in the air we're stuffing clothes into our suitcases faster than a millennial can text. But…
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