Welcome to Dive Desk and the Maldivian Academy of Diving
Dive into the heart of the Maldives, a nation that's 99% water and 100% adventure. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced diver, our operative facilities and passionate instructors are here to guide you.
Himmafushi
PADI Five Star Career Development Center
Male' City
PADI Five Star Dive Center
Start your underwater exploration today from Malé or Himmafushi and discover the breathtaking marine world that awaits. Let’s turn the ocean into your playground!
PADI RECREATIONAL COURSES
PADI PROFESSIONAL COURSES
PADI SPECIALTY COURSES
CPR & FIRST AID COURSES
DIVE PACKAGES SINGLE & GROUPS
DISCOVER SCUBA DIVING
CORE WORK
INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT COURSES
2025 IDCs
JAN 29 - FEB 13
K. HIMMAFUSHI
Maldivian Academy of Diving
APR 08 - APR 23
BANDOS MALDIVES
Dive Bandos
JUN 04 - JUN 19
K. HIMMAFUSHI
Maldivian Academy of Diving
AUG 01 - AUG 16
B. DHARAVANDHOO
Mantastic Divers
OCT 01 - OCT 16
BANDOS MALDIVES
Dive Bandos
NOV 04 - NOV 19
K. HIMMAFUSHI
Maldivian Academy of Diving
FREE accommodation for locals and work visa holders at Maldivian Academy of Diving
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Reviews
“I've been looking forward to this day since I became a Divemaster, and I couldn't be happier with how the IDC experience turned out. I appreciate all of the Dive Desk team's time, support, and effort, especially with the lengthy classroom sessions assisting us on our DryRuns, in-water sessions, and in our Academic presentations. It really helped me get through and prepare for the PADI IE in just a few days. You guys truly molded us into instructor materials in just a few days, and it was truly an amazing learning experience with all of you! I'm excited to keep learning from the best."
Ahmed Mujaahid
Male', October IDC 2022
ACHIEVEMENTS
Adam Ashraf is the only Maldivian Course Director to have earned Platinum Status twice!
He has continued to retain PADI Platinum Status since becoming Course Director in 2022, a testament to his experience and commitment to training PADI professionals.
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NON-SCUBA COURSES
OUR TEAM
Meet the most experienced PADI professional development team in Maldives. Led by Adam Ashraf, the team of young, fun and dynamic professionals is always ready to make your scuba experience a memorable one for you. Learn from the best. Be the best.
ADAM ASHRAF
Managing Director
PADI Course Director
AHMED NAZEEF - YD
PADI IDC Staff Instructor
Aircraft Maint. Engineer
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AMINATH NADHA
Director
AHMED JUNAID - JUMBA
PADI IDC Staff Instructor
Sea Rescue Fire-Fighter
IBRAHIM JILWAZ - JILLU
PADI IDC Staff Instructor
ALI NASEEM - WHALES
PADI Open Water SCUBA Instructor
MOHAMED AIMAN
PADI Master Instructor