Sun Diving Olhuveli
Olhuveli · South Male Atoll · Maldives
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Resort Center
Nitrox
Shore & Boat
Full
$80
Highlights
- Three decades of diving experience since 1994
- Located at the tip of South Male Atoll
- Access to Kandooma Thila and Guraidhoo Corner
- Three connected resort islands
- 45-minute speedboat from the airport
Services & capabilities
About this center
SSI dive center at Sun Siyam Olhuveli resort in South Male Atoll, operating since 1994 with access to exciting channel dives and shark encounters.
Sun Diving Olhuveli is an SSI dive center at the Sun Siyam Olhuveli resort, located at the tip of South Male Atoll. The resort occupies three connected islands and offers a perfect base for exploring the diverse diving of South Male Atoll. Sun Diving has operated in the Maldives since 1994, bringing three decades of experience to every dive. The center provides daily boat excursions to South Male Atoll's best dive sites, including Kandooma Thila, Guraidhoo Corner, and various channel dives rich in grey reef sharks, eagle rays, and schooling fish. The resort's house reef provides convenient shore diving with healthy coral gardens and regular turtle sightings. SSI courses are available from beginner to professional levels, with multilingual instruction. The 45-minute speedboat journey from Velana International Airport makes Olhuveli one of the more accessible resort options for divers. The center operates as part of the Sun Siyam resort group's Sun Diving brand.
Opening Hours & Season
Open year-round
Accommodation & Logistics
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is the resort from the airport?+
Sun Siyam Olhuveli is 45 minutes by speedboat from Velana International Airport in Male.
What are the best dive sites?+
Top sites include Kandooma Thila, Guraidhoo Corner (famous for sharks and rays), and various channels where strong currents attract pelagic species.
Is the house reef good for beginners?+
Yes, the house reef is accessible from shore with gentle entry points, making it ideal for beginner divers and snorkelers. More experienced divers can explore the deeper sections.