Sub Aqua Dive Center Thulhagiri
Thulhagiri · North Male Atoll · Maldives
Operator early access
Listing not yet managed by this business
Resort Center
Nitrox
Shore & Boat
Full
$70
Highlights
- Just 20 minutes from Velana International Airport
- Excellent house reef with turtles and healthy corals
- Part of German Sub Aqua dive center network
- PADI and SSI dual certification
- Sister center at Angaga in South Ari Atoll
Services & capabilities
About this center
German-run PADI/SSI dive center at Thulhagiri resort, 20 minutes from the airport, with an excellent house reef and access to North Male Atoll sites.
Sub Aqua Dive Center operates at Thulhagiri Island Resort & Spa in North Male Atoll, just 20 minutes by speedboat from Velana International Airport. The center is part of the German-based Sub Aqua Dive Center network and has been operating in the Maldives for many years. The 300-meter-long island is surrounded by an excellent house reef that is perfect for both shore diving and snorkeling, with healthy corals, reef fish, and regular turtle sightings. The center also operates a sister dive center at Angaga in South Ari Atoll. Daily boat trips access North Male Atoll's famous dive sites including Banana Reef, HP Reef, and Lankan Manta Point. The center offers courses under both PADI and SSI systems with experienced German and English-speaking instructors. Equipment is well maintained and nitrox fills are available for certified divers.
Opening Hours & Season
Open year-round
Opening hours
- Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Accommodation & Logistics
Frequently Asked Questions
How close is the resort to the airport?+
Thulhagiri is just 20 minutes by speedboat (13 km) from Velana International Airport, making it very convenient for short trips.
Is the house reef good?+
Yes, Thulhagiri's house reef surrounds the island and is excellent for both diving and snorkeling, with healthy corals, reef fish, turtles, and occasional reef sharks.
Do you offer both PADI and SSI courses?+
Yes, we are certified to teach under both PADI and SSI systems, so you can continue your education regardless of your existing certification agency.