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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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A Warm Winter
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Lizzie Shipley
Winter might seem like a lifetime away but time has a way of creeping up on you. And when the nights get longer and temperatures start to plummet, we're here to give you that beacon of light that is a holiday. But with some of the best winter escape destinations filling up fast, organisation…
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Marine Conservation, It’s A Blue Thing: Part II
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Lizzie Shipley
The Blue Marine Foundation (BLUE) are a pretty marvellous bunch. Their chief mission is to tackle overfishing across the globe and they aim to place 30% of the world's oceans under protection by 2030. In part one of our Q&A with Vivienne Evans, BLUE's Maldives Project Manager, we…
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scuba diving in the Laamu Atoll, Maldives
Marine Conservation, It’s A Blue Thing: Part I
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Lizzie Shipley
Fish: they come in a kaleidoscope of colours and sizes, and whether alone or in a shimmering shoal dancing over reefs they're a delight to see on any dive, but are also essential to a healthy ocean. However, around 90% of global fish stocks are currently over-exploited, a problem Blue Marine…
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Behind The Scenes of Blue Planet II
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Lizzie Shipley
Ever wonder how the team at the BBC's Blue Planet II found out about the bird-eating fish? How on earth they managed to film the creepy bobbit worm lurking in the seafloor? How many hours they spent underwater (hint: a lot)? Us too. That's why we hosted a rather marvellous evening (if we say…
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Summer Escapes
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Lizzie Shipley
The Great British Summer: burnt barbecues, questionable tan lines, extreme pollen forecasts and endless drivel on the TV (we're looking at you, Love Island). It's a surprise anyone wants to go abroad really… For those who are looking to escape though, there is still some last minute…
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