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Dive Into Maldives’ Underwater Wonders

Choose your base – city convenience in Malé or island charm in Himmafushi - your underwater wonders await.

PADI Five Star Dive Centre

📍 Male' City

PADI Five Star Career Development Centre

📍Himmafushi

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What We Do

Conservation

Join local & global efforts to protect our oceans. Take Project AWARE marine conservation specialties and be a #ForceForGood.

Take Action

Exploration

From beginners to pro, discover world-famous dive sites in the North Malé Atoll. Join scheduled trips solo or plan group dives easily via WhatsApp.

Dive In

Education

From scuba beginner to pro, freediving to technical, we offer a range of PADI courses to explore, advance & master the ocean.

Learn More

Since 2014: 11+ Years of Diving & Adventure

Committed to teaching divers, seeking adventure, and protecting our oceans.

Dive Into Adventure

Dive Sites

Certified divers: join thrilling shark dives and encounter multiple species—tiger sharks, bull sharks, and hammerheads! Explore a range of dive sites, from vibrant coral gardens to historic wrecks.

Explore Dive Sites

Dive Trips & Packages

Choose single dives, multi-dive adventures, or fully customized trips. Daily boat departures from Malé & Himmafushi for certified divers. Share the thrill with friends—group bookings (6+) are easy via WhatsApp.

Book on WhatsApp

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Discover Scuba

Never tried scuba? Dive into your first underwater adventure with expert instructors. Safe, guided sessions in Maldives’ crystal-clear waters. Perfect for beginners seeking excitement and discovery.

Start Your Scuba Adventure

Every Dive, A New Adventure

A visual journey through the Maldives’ underwater world.

Courses We Offer

Scuba Experience for Beginners:

Bubblemaker

Little divers, big adventures—the first underwater experience for kids aged 8–10.

Gift A Bubblemaker

Discover Scuba Diving

Ages 10+: Take your first breaths underwater and experience the thrill of scuba!

Book Your DSD

Scuba Core Certifications & Refresher:

Open Water Diver

Discover the underwater world and become a fully certified, confident diver.

Get Certified

Advanced Open Water Diver

Advanced your skills and explore new depths safely and responsibly.

Level Up

Rescue Diver

Learn to prevent and manage diving emergencies while keeping yourself safe.

Boost Your Skills

ReActivate Scuba Refresher

For certified divers: refresh your knowledge and dive confidently after a break.

Dive Again

Divemaster

Start your professional journey by assisting instructors and guiding divers.

Go Pro

Open Water Scuba Instructor

Become a certified scuba instructor—teach, dive, and inspire!

Live To Teach

Master Scuba Diver Trainer

Stand out as an instructor by offering a wide range of specialty training.

Teach More

Staff Instructor

Advance your professional path by guiding and supporting instructor candidates.

Teach Teachers

Advanced Skills:

Peak Performance Buoyancy

Master buoyancy to glide and dive effortlessly with control.

Float Perfect

Underwater Navigator

Find your way beneath the waves with confidence and precision.

Find Way

Deep Diver

Go beyond limits and explore the depths down to 40 m/130 ft with confidence.

Go Deeper

Night Diver

Discover the underwater world after dark and see the ocean come alive at night.

Glow Underwater

Most Popular:

Sidemount Rec Diver

Discover a new way to dive—balanced, streamlined, and efficient.

Streamline

Enriched Air (Nitrox) Diver

Extend bottom time and shorten surface intervals by safely diving with nitrox.

Breathe Easy

Underwater Photographer

Capture vibrant, pro-quality images with smart settings and composition underwater.

Shoot

Wreck Diver

Explore sunken ships safely and uncover history hidden beneath the waves.

Dive Into Past

Safety Focused

Lifeguard

Gain essential lifesaving skills to keep swimmers safe by the water.

Save The Day

Emergency Oxygen Provider

Learn to be ready to deliver lifesaving oxygen in diving emergencies.

Act Fast

Adaptive Support Diver

Master techniques to create inclusive diving experiences for every adventurer

All Can Dive

Conservation:

Dive Against Debris

Collect underwater data and actively support marine research efforts.

Make Every Dive Count

Project AWARE Specialist

Become a dedicated champion for marine protection and awareness worldwide.

Protect Oceans

Coral Reef Conservation

Be part of the solution to preserve and protect coral reefs worldwide.

Reef Rescue

Shark Conservation

Help protect sharks and maintain balanced, healthy ocean ecosystems.

Save The Sharks

Diving As A Professional Career

Turn your passion into a profession with our Instructor Development Course (IDC). Over 11 years, we’ve trained divers from around the world to step confidently into their careers as PADI instructors.

📸 Walk through our IDC in photos — see what the journey looks like, from classroom to open water.

📅 Check the upcoming IDC schedule — with multiple sessions each year in Himmafushi and Bandos, you can find the perfect time to start your path to becoming a dive professional.

Whether you’re looking to share your love of diving, travel the world, or build a career on the ocean, your journey begins here. Your office could be the ocean — take the leap!

Instructor Development Course (IDC), in Photos

Geared up. Focused. Ready.

PADI Instructor candidates preparing for a day of training

IDC Schedule

IDC-Maldivian Academy of Diving

1 - 16 Oct 2025

📍Himmafushi

IE: 15, 16 Oct

MSDT fee waiver—limited time!

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Book Your IDC

Our Team

Meet the most experienced PADI professional development team in the Maldives. Led by Adam Ashraf, our young, fun, and dynamic instructors bring passion and expertise to every dive. With a wealth of experience and a love for teaching, we are dedicated to making your scuba journey safe, exciting, and unforgettable. Learn from the best. Be the best.

Adam Ashraf PADI Platinum Course Director Maldives, owner of Dive Desk Male' and Maldivian Academy of Diving Himmafushi

Reviews

Hear directly from our divers, students, and graduates. From first-time explorers to seasoned professionals, their stories reflect the adventures, learning, and friendships that make diving with us unforgettable.

"The team’s time, support, and effort — from classroom theory reviews to dry-runs, in-water sessions, and academic presentations — truly prepared me for the PADI IE in just a few days."

Ahmed Mujaahid

Instructor Candidate, Male' 2022

"I couldn't have asked for a better place to have done my PADI Staff Instructor than at Dive Desk! The skills and knowledge that you and your team have provided me with are invaluable!"

Kayla

Staff Instructor Candidate, Male' 2022

"Your passion in finding opportunities for us and giving honest feedback to improve our skills made all the difference."

Haiyan

Divemaster Candidate, 2022

"If you are contemplating whether diving is for you, think no more! Head out to Dive Desk and the rest is an experience you will never forget."

Ahmed Munshid

Open Water Diver Student, 2021

"If you are contemplating whether diving is for you, think no more! Head out to Dive Desk and the rest is an experience you will never forget."

Mohamed Mimrah

Underwater Photography Student, 2021

"We had a phenomenal time with the team doing the discovery dive. They took their time to make sure we were comfortable underwater before going for the actual dive."

Lily David

Discover Scuba Diver, May 2023

"The prices are affordable, the guides are experienced, and really fun to be around."

Ilyas

Fun Diver, Aug 2014

"I’d 100% recommend Dive Desk in Malé and I’ll definitely be back for the next level course."

Lisa Jungmann

Freediver Student, Jun 2025