The real cost of diving in Maldives
Atolls of impossibly clear water in the heart of the Indian Ocean — manta rays, whale sharks and reef sharks on channel and house-reef dives, almost all run from resort dive centres.
Dive centers in Maldives
Price comparison
All-in prices first. Inclusions and the last-verified date are shown on every row.
Discover Scuba
Discover Scuba — no certification needed| Dive center | Activity | Price | Includes |
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Verified Sep 2026Best value | Discover Scuba | ≈ €148 All-in |
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- Discover Scuba
- Insurance
- Tax
Verified Sep 2026Best value
Fun Diving
Single dives for certified divers| Dive center | Activity | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
Verified Sep 2026Best value | Single Fun Dive | ≈ €105 All-in |
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Verified Jun 2026 | Single Fun Dive | ≈ €91 Base price |
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- Single Fun Dive
- Boat
- Guide
- Tax
Verified Sep 2026Best value - Single Fun Dive
- Guide
- Boat
Verified Jun 2026
Prices last verified against each operator's official website.
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Most divers do several dives. Set how many to see a rough total — packages usually cost less per dive.
Single-dive rate × your dives. Many centres discount multi-dive packs, so you’ll often pay less.
Dive centres in Maldives
The dive operators we track here — visit each one directly to book or confirm current prices.
- Euro-Divers Kagi Maldives2 verifiedPADI · SSI
- 3 verified
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