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DivePoint Guraidhoo

Guraidhoo · South Male Atoll · Maldives

Center type

Dive Shop

Gas support

Nitrox

Access type

Boat

Equipment rental

Full

from

$60

Highlights

  • Famous Guraidhoo Corner with grey reef sharks and eagle rays
  • Affordable local island diving experience
  • Part of DivePoint Maldives network of 5 centers
  • Strong current channel dives with pelagics
  • SSI courses from beginner to professional

Services & capabilities

Boat dives
Shore dives
Night dives
Technical diving
Rebreather support
Sidemount
Freediving
Snorkeling
Underwater scooter (DPV)
House reef
Equipment servicing
Photography support
Private guides
Kids friendly
Training pool
Restaurant

About this center

SSI dive center on the local island of Guraidhoo in South Male Atoll, offering affordable access to world-class channel dives and shark encounters.

DivePoint Guraidhoo is an SSI dive center located on the local inhabited island of Guraidhoo in South Male Atoll. Part of the DivePoint Maldives network of five dive centers, the Guraidhoo base offers an authentic local island diving experience. The center provides daily boat dives to South Male Atoll's best sites, including the famous Guraidhoo Corner known for its grey reef sharks, eagle rays, and strong current dives. The location at the southeastern tip of South Male Atoll provides access to pristine channels where pelagic species congregate. DivePoint offers SSI courses from Open Water through to professional levels, with experienced instructors fluent in English and German. The center is ideal for budget-conscious divers looking for world-class Maldivian diving without resort prices. Equipment rental and nitrox fills are available.

Opening Hours & Season

Open year-round

Opening hours

  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:00 PM

Accommodation & Logistics

Pickup service
Airport transfer
Accessible facilities
Adaptive diving

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Guraidhoo Corner?+

Guraidhoo Corner is one of South Male Atoll's most famous dive sites, known for its strong currents attracting grey reef sharks, whitetip reef sharks, eagle rays, and large schools of fish.

How do I get to Guraidhoo?+

Guraidhoo is accessible by a 30-minute speedboat ride from Male/Velana International Airport. Regular public ferries also operate from Male.

Is this suitable for beginners?+

Yes, we offer SSI beginner courses and have sites suitable for all levels. However, some channel dives are better suited for experienced divers due to currents.

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