228 sightings logged by real divers — the clearest picture yet of what's actually down there.
Rough pricing pulled from 13 dive operators' own published rates in Maldives — a starting point for budgeting, not a quote. Pick roughly how long you'll be diving.
Operator's published rates may change by season, group size, or promotion — confirm current pricing with the dive shop before booking.
Open Water and Advanced Open Water prices from 13 operators, for reference — most operators price courses separately from fun dives.
Course prices vary by group size, e-learning vs. in-person options, and included equipment — confirm exact inclusions with the operator before booking.
Whale Shark is the most frequently confirmed species at Maldives, with 50 of the site's 228 verified sightings.
228 marine wildlife sightings have been confirmed at Maldives, Maldives, sourced from real diver Instagram posts and verified by whereshouldidive.com.
Maldives is particularly known for whale shark — it accounts for 42% of every confirmed whale shark sighting across all 32 tracked destinations.