A Complete Guide for Scuba Diving in Maldives

  • By Agnes Linden
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  • 02 Jun, 2017
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A Complete Guide for Scuba Diving in Maldives

What is Scuba Diving?

Scuba diving is one of the fastest growing extreme sports in the world today. It is one type of underwater diving in which the diver uses a self-contained underwater breathing scuba. In the time of diving the scuba set is completely independent of surface supply to breathe underwater. The scuba drivers carry their own equipment like gas cylinder, umbilical cable and gas regulator with fully preparation. The gas is usually compressed air, which helps scuba driver to breathe comfortably under water. In the cylinder gas is in high pressure and gas is supplied to driver through the regulator.

Maldives is world's best destination for scuba diving, because of white sand beaches, coral reefs, clear warm waters, scuba diving sites and rich marine life. In Maldives scuba diving facilities are available in every resorts and also many liveaboard operators offering scuba diving that take Visitors to many dive sites all over the Maldives. Many scuba divers are enthusiasm to dive in the Maldives because of the presence of whale sharks, manta rays, eagle rays, reef sharks, hammerhead sharks and coral species.

Equipment need for scuba diving:-

    1. Mask
    2. Snorkel
    3. Fins
    4. Buoyancy Control Device
    5. Weight System
    6. Regulator
    7. Submersible Pressure Gauge
    8. Dive Computer
    9. Dive Watch
    10. Dive Knife
    11. Dive Light
    12. Scuba Gear Bags
    13. Wetsuits and Dry Suits
    14. Dive Flag and Float
    15. Signaling Devices
    16. Scuba Tank

    Important Tips for Scuba Diving:-

      • Before choosing your diving school check are you comfortable in warm or cold water and what sea life are you known?
      • Safety Should be your first priority while choosing a dive school. check online review of a dive school before joining and a safe school maintains a low student to instructor ratio.
      • Don't leave diving equipment on the floor and communicate with instructor as well as students. Before taking a dive always check your equipment.
      • Don’t dive with a cold or a sinus infection, It will be dangerous to equalize.
      • Read the guide carefully and obey the instruction of the instructor for a safety diving.
      Carpe Diem Maldives provides diving equipment rental and also boat rental for a enjoyable and memorable holidays in Maldives. We can organize your holiday based on visitors requirements. We also offer a liveaboard boat and scuba diving in Maldives. January to April is the most suitable time to visit the Maldives for your vacation because it is the driest and warmest period.

      Maldives Liveaboards an Unforgettable Experience in the Paradise

      By Agnes Linden • July 10, 2017
      Maldives is developing every single day and is very renowned for the magnificent resort islands and next comes the Liveaboards sessions. With every mere passing day, visit to reefs and islands are becoming exclusive with the availability of 100s of official Maldives liveaboards ships.

      Many-a-times, tourists might see them anchored nearby the resort islands in rough weather for rest. These liveaboards cruise all along the archipelago take care of itineraries and study programs related to different weathers and marine migrations.

      The best liveaboard Maldives readily gives you the opportunity to cruise all along the nation and among the honey-pots of diving and surfing grounds for an impeccable experience. So, if you dream unique, being on liveaboards is a "MUST"!

      You can also opt live aboard cruising over some luxurious resorts to connect your strings in a very special and authentic way to the underwater world. If you believe in no distraction and want to make - eat, sleep, dive, & repeat the ultimate goal of your holiday, then liveaboards are the correct hit. And if you are a honeymooner, then it can be a perfect idea of blending and bonding by skipping the travel and hop on to the best diving places with your partner. Along with this you can also watch sunset-sunrise together, enjoy the calm water, chill, chat, enjoy drinks, cuddle each other, and remain in close proximity to each other.

      Now let's ponder over the points on choosing liveaboards Maldives for you and your dive buddies.

      The possibility of spending quality time diving Maldives on liveaboards does not have any restrictions throughout the year. The nation sees two distinct seasons :-

      • Monsoon from May to August with rain, waves, and wind reducing the visibility, but diving is still good and turns to be a catch a deal time.
      • The dry weather from January to April claims healthy sea conditions with good visibility making it perfect for scuba diving.

      Non-divers too can enjoy and have quality time on the liveaboards as some cater non-divers a better opportunity than anyone else such as some provide them snorkelling set and vouchers to spend on boats for fun. They might also indulge in island hopping, relaxation packages, and throw beach BBQs.

      If luxury is one thing you can't compromise on, then avail best luxury liveaboards in Maldives that includes gourmet meals, Jacuzzis, onboard spa service, and spacious suites to pamper you in between the diving sessions. You can get everything you want on the luxury liveaboards!

      Maldives liveaboards ranges from low to high and premium to nominal depending on the type of itinerary and boat specification.
      Tourist, vacationers, and honeymooners have their terms regarding holidaying and Maldivians understand and respect the feelings as well as works on it to bring SMILE on the face of their guests.