Island Divers
Two outlets, Dhigurah on South Ari Atoll and Kamadhoo on Baa Atoll, built around South Ari's year-round whale shark encounters and Baa's UNESCO-listed Hanifaru Bay manta aggregations.
4.4 ★ Google (157)Verified Jul 2026
Levels: Beginner-friendly · Min cert: PADI Open Water / Open Water / None required
Prices & products from Island Divers
3 products
Fun dives
- Beginner-friendlyPhoto: Marta Gutiérrez Aguilera, via Google · Google Places (user-contributed photo, displayed with attribution) · sourceFun diveSingle Day Dive (2 Boat Dives)
A half-day trip with two guided boat dives, tanks, weights, a dive guide, and snacks in South Ari Atoll.
Courses
- Illustrative photoCoursePADIBeginner-friendlyPADI Advanced Open Water Course
A 2-day PADI Advanced Open Water course featuring five adventure dives in deep and navigation specialties with all equipment included.
- Illustrative photoCoursePADIBeginner-friendlyPADI Open Water Diver Course
A 3–4 day PADI Open Water Diver Course including eLearning materials, confined and open water training, all equipment, and a certification card.
Guest reviews
“Thanks to Island Divers, I had the most unforgettable experience on Dhigurah and in the waters around South Ari Atoll.”
Google · 2026-07-30
More guest reviews
“Stunning Marine Life, but Safety Lapses & Poor Organization Dhigurah is a 5-star destination with incredible Mantas and Whale Sharks, but the operation at Island Divers was disorganized and, at times, safety-deficient. The Positives: • the staff member: He was very diligent,…”
Google · 2026-01-16, most critical of the sample
Transparency
1 of 6 safety topics disclosed on their own site
Reviews & safety reports
Safety practices on record
On its own website, this operator explicitly states:
Certification agency
Island Divers is a PADI-certified dive centre.
“PADI-certified dive centre with outlets on Dhigurah (South Ari Atoll) and Kamadhoo (Baa Atoll).”
See on operator's site
Read off the operator's own website on 2026-08-24, quote-checked against the page it came from. We also looked for oxygen & first aid, dive insurance, divers per guide, dive briefings, and equipment servicing and found nothing stated.
What the reviews mention
- Guides made reviewer feel completely comfortable and safe in the water.
- Instructor provided professional support helping nervous diver overcome panic.
- Safety inadequately covered in briefings; no instructions on lost group procedures; infrequent air checks.
“From being scared to even jump into a pool, to doing my first discovery dive, snorkelling, and swimming alongside a whale shark, while witnessing beautiful marine life underwater, this was easily the best experience of my life so far.”
Google · 2026-04-14
“At Digurah you can't choose dive center, because they have divided det hotels between them, so we ended up here. If you want to dive with a particular center you must pick one of their hotels. This center is not very well organised.”
Google · 2026-01-26
“I joined for snorkeling and discover scuba dive. Although I didn't know swimming, the team helped me do it very professionally and I really enjoyed it. I was able to see whale shark. The deep sea diving instructor the instructor is very professional as well.”
Google · 2026-07-26
Themes across the reviews Google returns — at most 5 per place, picked by relevance, not at random. Not independent reports, and not enough reviews to tell you a shop is safe.
This is not a safety rating. It records what an operator publishes and what its reviewers happen to mention — nothing here says an operator is safe or unsafe.
Common questions about Island Divers
Is Island Divers suitable for beginner divers?
Yes — 3 of 3 products are beginner-friendly, starting at USD 120. The entry course is PADI Open Water Diver Course.
How much does diving with Island Divers cost?
Fun dives start at USD 60 per dive; courses from USD 520. All prices include equipment.
Where does Island Divers operate?
Island Divers operates in Maldives.