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

EDUCATION

Dive Desk and Maldivian Academy of Diving are PADI 5-star Dive Centers teaching the world's safest, most comprehensive recreational dive curriculum, meeting international standards of training.

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EXPLORATION

Explore world-renowned dive-sites in Male' Atolls by joining our boat dives. Contact us on Whatsapp to arrange group trips or join in scheduled dives as solo travelers! Discover, connect, feel alive.

PLAN DIVES

CONSERVATION

Get involved in local & global initiatives to improve the health of our ocean planet. Take Project AWARE marine conservation specialties & be part of the #ForceForGood.

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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

IDC Gallery

Instructor Development Course at Baa Atoll Dharavandhoo, June 2024

Instructor Development Course at Bandos Maldives, April 2024

Instructor Development Course at Bandos Maldives, October 2017

Instructor Development Course at Baa Atoll Dharavandhoo, June 2024

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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

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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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Boat Diving

We have daily boat trips for certified divers leaving from Male' and Himmafushi. Whatsapp to find details and sign up. Talk to us to arrange dive packages for groups of 6 or more.

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Tiger Port

With your scuba certification, join us for shark dives with adventures that make your adrenaline spike! You might be lucky enough to encounter several species of shark, including tiger.

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House-Reef Diving

Morning, afternoon and night dive is available daily to Rasfannu Male' House Reef. With the abundance of nudibranchs and sea-slugs, night dive is of special interest for macro-photographers.

DEVELOP SKILLS

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Basic to Pro Courses

PADI Open Water Diver
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
PADI Rescue Diver
PADI Divemaster

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PADI Specialty Courses

Enriched Air Nitrox
Digital Underwater Photography
Peak Performance Buoyancy
Sidemount

Book A DSD

Discover Scuba Dive

Experience scuba diving under direct supervision of a PADI pro
Previous experience not required
Not a certification course

NON-SCUBA COURSES

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PADI Freediver Course

Explore Underwater On One Breath

Freediving principles
Breathhold techniques
Practice free immersion & constant weight
freedives

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Emergency First Response Course

Take This Course If You Want to

Learn CPR
Improve your first-aid skills
Be prepared in an emergency
Essential life skills for everyone

Maldivian Waterfront Lifeguard Course

Be The Hero During Emergencies

Learn to recognize, prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies
First aid and rescue skills
Field that needs development

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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.