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Underwater landscapes with unparalleled attention to detail
Founded in 1994, Rasdhoo Divers stands out for its experience, modern boats and multilingual team. It offers free Nitrox and exceptional service, which is why it has received awards for best dive center in 2022 and 2023.
The excellent reviews reflect what we were also able to experience: the closeness of the instructors, who take care to adapt each dive and guarantee maximum safety on each outing.
Their reputation attracts divers from all over the world
Best time to dive in Kuramathi
The dry season, from December to April, offers clearer waters and ocean calm.
However, in the rest of the months you can also enjoy good visibility and amazing sightings.
Must-see dive sites
Around Kuramathi and Rasdhoo Atoll, reefs and channels abound with sharks, manta rays and corals. Sites such as Manta Block or Madivaru, famous for their marine diversity, stand out.
Short boat trips allow you to discover a wide variety of underwater landscapes.
Kuramathi Island stands out not only because of its diving
Those who visit Kuramathi not only enjoy excellent diving, but also an island of great natural beauty.
Kuramathi Islandisland, located in the Rasdhoo Atollis one of the most popular destinations in the Maldives thanks to its lush vegetation, white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters (read more about the island and its amazing hotel here). With approximately 1.8 kilometers long it offers a unique environment to relax and enjoy water activities such as snorkeling and diving. Its coral reef harbors a rich biodiversity rich biodiversityIt is common to see turtles, manta rays, reef sharks and a wide variety of tropical fish.
The resort,immersed in this paradisiacal setting, offers luxurious lodging options (we stayed in an overwater, a blast!), fine dining (several themed restaurants), spa and charming places on the island that is a marvel. Kuramathi is a suitable destination for both for couples as well as for families.
Surrounded by tropical vegetation, it has multiple gastronomic options, a complete spa, different swimming pools and leisure facilities that include excursions, water sports and a sand tongue at the end of the island that left us speechless.
Its privileged location near famous dive sites makes Kuramathi a perfect choice for nature lovers and travelers looking for unforgettable experiences.
As for when to go to Kuramathi, generally speaking the driest months in the Maldives tend to be from December to April. During this period, visibility tends to be very good and there is usually less wind and rain. However, it is perfectly possible to enjoy diving during the rest of the year, although occasional showers or somewhat stronger currents may occur.
Rasdhoo Divers in Kuramathi: a base with a long history
Rasdhoo Divers guarantees trips, quality equipment and marine diversity on every dive.
Rasdhoo Divers dive center has been operating in Kuramathi since 1994 and is characterized by its professionalism, safety and personalized attention. It is under Anglo-Austrian management, with a team of multilingual instructors, including Spanish, French, German, English, Italian, Belgian, Dutch and Polish. Thanks to this wide variety of languages, the diving experience is more accessible to visitors of different nationalities. The briefings are usually given in English or in the language you feel most comfortable with, because they can offer detailed explanations in the language of your choice.
The owner Tessa told us that they were one of the first dive centers in the Maldives and because of that they were able to choose such an incredible location for diving.
In recent years they have been awarded several prizes for the best dive center in the world, and we agree, the vibe is so good that it is contagious.
organization of the center
Weekly dive listings are available on large whiteboards, organized by day and time.
The rental equipment (jacket, regulators, wetsuits, etc.) is constantly renewed and checked. We emphasize the good condition and excellent care of the material.
Free Nitrox for those who are certified. If not, the option of obtaining SSI or PADI Nitrox certification is offered.
At the end of each dive, the center's staff is in charge of rinsing and storing the equipment, a detail highly valued by divers who want to enjoy the rest of the day without worries, like us!
It has two or three daily departures (depending on demand), plus the possibility of night dives and half or full day excursions to other nearby atolls such as North Ari.
Rasdhoo Divers boats are modern, spacious and designed for recreational diving.
Ample space to comfortably mount the equipment. However, the boat staff is very attentive and assists you in the assembly of bottles, and performs the embarkation and disembarkation of the material, you do not have to worry about anything.
You will also make short trips: most of the local dive spots are within a 5-15 minute sailing distance.
Best dive site near Kuramathi and Rasdhoo
Shark Point (Madivaru Reef)
Madivaru is one of the most iconic dive sites in Rasdhoo Atoll, only about eight minutes by boat from Kuramathi.
Renowned for its impressive marine diversity, in its waters you can see reef sharks, eagle rays, napoleon rays and we have even read on the internet that you can see hammerhead sharks at dawn. But we don't know if this is a legend or if it really happens. We tell you more details of our dive here below...
Our experience
We dived into this underwater paradise and were fascinated to contemplate the current that attracted schools of fish everywhere. Visibility exceeded 25 meters, which allowed us to photograph turtles and sharks patrolling Madivaru Corner.
During our dive, we saw eagle rays flying gracefully over the reef, and we were surprised to find pregnant gray sharks very early in the dive.
The reef was teeming with hawksbill turtles and vibrant coral life, with a multitude of smaller fish such as butterflyfish, clownfish and surgeonfish providing an explosion of color.
Once in the deepest area (about 30 meters), we observed from the cliff overlooking a channel a parade of countless sharks, fish and a giant Napoleon wrasse.
A real blast!
Anecdotes that make a difference
our divemasters Ilaria and Guillem (Will)
Our divemasters demonstrated tremendous passion and professionalism:
- Training and patience: before each dive, they did a thorough safety review and reminded us of the basic signals, maximum depth and current considerations.
- Proximity: at all times, they gave us confidence to enjoy each dive, explaining the marine fauna that we could find.
- Unforgettable moments: We were able to see gray sharks of considerable size, turtles, rays, a large Napoleon wrasse and an incredible variety of colorful fish. On one of the trips, we even came across 7 or 8 eagle rays flying in the blue, it was spectacular!
Is it a good Rasdhoo Divers center in Kuramathi?
The truth is yes, Rasdhoo Divers in Kuramathi has it all to enjoy a safe and exciting dive.
With a history dating back to 1994, they offer SSI or PADI courses adapted to both beginners and more experienced divers.
Their multilingual instructors, accompanied by modern boats, take divers to more than 20 dive sites filled with sharks, manta rays, rays, tuna and other marine giants.
To top it off, the facilities are in a resort that we loved and the tranquility of diving for the first time near a hyperbaric chamber nearby.
The diving experience in Kuramathi is unforgettable also thanks to the professionalism of instructors like Ilaria and Guillem, of the incredibly nice Tessa (owner of the center who even accompanied us on the dive in Madivaru), the truth the whole team of Rasdhoo Divers was charming.
Diving in the Maldives never disappoints! And Kuramathi is a safe bet for those looking for a destination with rich marine life, warm waters and a paradisiacal environment.
If you also want to live these moments, we leave you the contact details of the Rasdhoo Divers dive center in Kuramathi:
