Rasdhoo features over 20 wild dive sites with a 100% chance of shark encounters 🦈. You can spot sharks on nearly every dive.
Shark sightings are slightly less likely at the manta cleaning station, yet marine life is abundant 🐟. There are hundreds of fish species plus big‑game marine creatures: multiple shark varieties including reef shark groups, zebra sharks, whale sharks, nurse sharks and thresher sharks; rays such as eagle rays and spotted rays. You may also spot vulnerable marine life like manta rays and humphead wrasse, alongside various coral‑reef fish like bumphead parrotfish and rainbow parrotfish. Small‑scale fish storms are common, including snapper, barracuda, bonito and GT trevally. Two shipwrecks are available for night dives and skill training 🔦. Water temperature sits at 28‑30°C 🌡️, making diving suitable year‑round 🤿.
Signature sites include Madivaru Channel, Madivaru Corner and Rasdhoo Channel. Manta trips are arranged when weather and diver skill levels permit.
Daily schedule: two morning dives, one or two afternoon dives, return to the island for lunch, accommodation on the local island.
Package Includes
- Accommodation: 4‑night stay during the trip, balcony room, double occupancy (2 guests per room)
- Meals: Breakfast plus light lunch on diving days
- 8-9 dives (night dive included)
- AOW divers are entitled to 1 night dive; dive torches will be provided for 8-9 dives.
- Chinese‑language and English‑language services
- Instructor/divemaster to diver ratio: 1:4
- Diving equipment: regulator, BCD, mask, fins, weights & weight belt, shorty wetsuit
- Private dhoni for diving trips, drinking water and snacks provided on board
- Multiple tourism taxes for foreign visitors
- No hidden charges
- Boat ticket booking, payment at your own expense
- Complimentary Wi‑Fi access
- Welcome drink
- Underwater shooting with DJI or Insta360 underwater cameras
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive in Rasdhoo from international flights, check in upon island arrival, sign liability waivers, present diving certifications, purchase dive insurance in advance, and rest at the hotel.
Day 2
Gather and depart at 7:55 a.m. for two morning dives, then return to the island for lunch. Depart again at 13:30 p.m. (14:00 p.m. on Fridays) for afternoon dives to finish all diving activities of the day.
Day 3
Meet and depart at 7:55 AM for two morning dives, return to the island for lunch and rest. Night dive departs at 17:30 to wrap up the day’s diving.
Day 4
Assemble and depart at 7:55 AM for two morning dives, return to the island for lunch. Afternoon departure at 13:30 (14:00 on Fridays) to complete the day’s diving.
Day 5
Depart the island in the morning or noon
Note:
Night dives or daytime dives are subject to change depending on weather conditions.
Frequently asked questions
What items are at my own expense in this package?
Excluded: International flights, round‑trip speedboat transfer from Male Airport to Rasdhoo, dive insurance, daily service fee, tips, single‑supplement for solo bookings.
How do I get to the island?
Tell me your flight arrival time, and we will book the boat tickets.
How much is the speedboat transfer?
Speedboat transfer from Male to Rasdhoo: $40 per person one‑way. Same price applies for children.
How much is dive insurance?
You may purchase it on your own. Please note the insurance must cover a depth of 30 meters!
How long does the speedboat take to reach the island?
Approximately 1 hour under normal conditions without delays.
