Dive Travel & Expeditions
Available across Maldives
Pricing Guide
Land-Based Dive Trip (Gaafaru)
Logistics & Stay
- Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights at a boutique local island guesthouse (Twin sharing).
- Meals: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
- Transfers: Scheduled round-trip speedboat from Male airport.
- Support: On-ground coordination by Planet Scuba leader.
Diving Specifications
- Volume: 10 Boat Dives (2 morning + 1 afternoon usually).
- Sites: Focus on Gaafaru shipwreck graveyard and local reefs.
- Equipment: Tanks (12L Aluminum) and weights included.
- Guides: PADI professionals with ~1:5 diver ratio.
Notable Exclusions
- Travel: International flights to Male.
- Gear: BCD, regulator, wetsuit, fins, and mask rental.
- Taxes: Maldivian Green Tax (~$6 USD/night).
Luxury Liveaboard Yacht Expedition
Yacht Life
- Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights on a luxury dive yacht (Twin en-suite cabin).
- Meals: All-inclusive full board buffet plus 24/7 snacks/beverages.
- Transfers: Airport meet-and-greet with dhoni transfer.
Diving Itinerary
- Volume: Approx 17-18 dives per week (Up to 3 day + 1 night dive daily).
- Route: Ari and Vaavu Atoll circuit for Whale Sharks and Manta Rays.
- Logistics: Dedicated diving tender (dhoni) for gear storage and tank fills.
Operational Inclusions
- Staff: 3-4 Dive Guides plus Trip Leader.
- Tanks: 12L tanks and weights provided.
- Specialty: Includes night dives like the Alimatha shark frenzy.
Notable Exclusions
- Fees: Green Tax (~$6/night) and Crew Gratuity (~$100-150).
- Extras: Alcohol, Nitrox fills, and full gear rental.
About Dive Travel & Expeditions
Why We Dive
Diving is more than a job for us at Planet Scuba. It's our obsession. That feeling when you float weightless, spot a shark for the first time, or get surrounded by a pack of stingrays - that's what keeps us going. We set up our expeditions so we could share those wild moments with you.
What We Offer
We run curated trips for folks who want proper underwater action in epic places. Our Maldives itineraries cover:
- Luxury liveaboard diving Maldives style - you eat, sleep, dive, repeat. Living on the boat means we reach untouched reefs you just can't get to otherwise.
- Group dive holidays at island resorts. These are all about shared dives and good company. Whether you’re solo or bringing friends, you’ll find your crew.
The Maldives: Our Dive Playground
Our current expeditions stick to the Maldives, starting and ending in Malé. We hit spots like:
- Gaafaru for wreck diving Maldives style - think massive reefs and sunken ships.
- Ari Atoll’s Maya Thila, where you get night diving adventures with hunting sharks.
- Helengeli Thila for those classic colourful reef scenes.
What You’ll See
If shark diving expeditions are your thing, you’re in luck:
- Big stuff: Tiger, Hammerhead, and Whale Sharks, plus manta rays and stingrays everywhere.
- Ocean regulars: Turtles, barracuda, octopus.
- Macro finds: Nudibranchs and mantis shrimp for the detail-obsessed.
We also throw in night dives, snorkeling with whale sharks, and a bit of history with those eerie shipwrecks. No fake promises, just honest adventure.
Meet your Expert
Planet Scuba
17 connects in last 3 months
My Story
Hey, we’re Planet Scuba India! Seventeen years deep, still get that kid-in-a-candy-store feeling every time we hit the water. Born to Dive, that’s us. Nothing beats watching a shark cruise by or being in the middle of a stingray parade. We started out wanting a dive family in India, and now it’s grown big. Our office? The ocean. Anniversaries underwater, trips that turn strangers into friends – that’s what keeps us jumping back in.
My Work
Dive Trips, Courses & Gear - We do it all - organize dive holidays, teach PADI courses, and sell top-notch scuba gear.
Luxury Liveaboard Trips - Hop on our Magical Maldives dive holiday for wild encounters with mantas, sharks, and stingrays.
PADI 5-Star Dive Centre - Learn to dive with us! Our Enriched Air Diver Nitrox course is a favorite for more underwater time.
Recreational & Pro Dive Gear Retail - We stock gear from Aqua Lung, Apeks, DUI, and more - from basic masks to advanced rebreathers.
Commercial & Military Solutions - Supplying pro-grade stuff like Kirby Morgan helmets and Outland underwater ROVs for tough jobs.