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Vilamendhoo dive centre is centrally located on a private jetty, a few meters away from the reef. Vilamendhoo is located directly between two channels, making the spectacular house reef very versatile and therefore ranks among the best in the Maldives. The location on the eastern reef of South Ari Atoll guarantees a good supply of fresh water for an excellent coral growth and plenty of fish.

With over 50 dive sites and a fantastic house reef with 10 entry points, Vilamendhoo is the perfect diver’s paradise for beginners and experienced divers. Even the wreck ‘Kudhimaa” is only a 30 minute boat ride away and is one of the regularly visited dive sites. South of the island you find a protected Marine Area, Khudarah Thila, an exceptional place for divers and of course the national park at the outside reef. 3 times a week full day trips are offered to search for whale sharks in this area throughout the year.

The dive sites are between 10 minutes and 1 hour away from the island. These dive sites are reached by comfortable dive boats (dhonis). The unique diversity and variety of underwater life in the Maldives especially around Vilamendhoo has a lot off highlights to offer scuba divers.

Vilamendhoo Dive Centre in Maldives, Maldives

Instruction
PADI Open Water Course (excl. e-learning or study materials)
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You will be asked to sign a PADI or SSI medical form to complete the course. If you think you may have any medical condition that could effect your ability to dive we recommend a PADI Dive Medical prior to booking. E-Learning, Certification & Material not included. You need to be 10 years or older, able to swim and have approximately 8-15 hours to dedicate to the course.

Instruction
Junior PADI Open Water Course (Excl. E Learning and study materials)
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Note:

To begin the program, students must be at least 10 years old and be able to swim.

To ensure that young divers don’t exceed their limits, the Junior Open Water certification comes with restrictions. Divers 10-11 years old must dive with a PADI Professional or a certified parent or guardian, and dives cannot exceed 12 meters/40 feet. Divers 12-14 years old must dive with a certified adult and dives cannot exceed 18 meters / 60 feet.

The cost of e-learning and any study material should be paid directly to PADI or the dive school

Instruction
PADI Advanced Course (Excl. E Learning or study materials)
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You must be PADI Open Water qualified to book this course. Some centres may charge local supplements for specialty dives during the Advanced course.

Equipment Rental
Diving - Daily Unlimited Equipment Rental (full equipment excluding computer)
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  • You must hold a valid dive qualification to rent dive equipment, such as PADI Open Water Course, or SSI, BSAC or CMAS equivalent. 
  • There can be local taxes and fees at some destinations, such as Marine Parks fees, environmental taxes and government taxes - these are not always included in the price.

Daily Diving
Shore dives on house reef or local dive sites (tanks weights and air only)
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dives
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Note:

You must hold a valid dive qualification, such as PADI or SSI Open Water certification. You must dive within the limited of your qualification.