The Underwater Institute by Maldives Passions

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The Underwater Institute by Maldives Passions From the DISCOVER SCUBA for that memorable 1st breath underwater, all the way to Assistant Instructor professional level, there is something for everyone !!

Previously located in Maafushi for 12 years, the BEST & SAFEST dive center has now relocated on both the local islands of Fulhadhoo and Maalhos, within the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve area of Baa Atoll. The UNDERWATER INSTITUTE by MALDIVES PASSIONS is situated on the beautiful local island of Fulhadho (Baa atoll), and we are the best & safest way for you to discover the underwater wonders of the Maldives...
As a member of both SSI & PADI, we can provide you with their full range of internationally recognized certifications. All kind of specialities are also available from our highly trained and fully qualified dive team: night dive, drift dive, wreck dive, shark ecology and NITROX but to name a few. We are looking forward to dive with you soon, in the magic waters of the Maldives...

Le centre de plongĂ©e UNDERWATER INSTITUTE par MALDIVES PASSIONS vous accueille sur la superbe ile locale de Fulhadhoo (Baa atoll). Notre centre de plongĂ©e est enregistrĂ© SSI & PADI, afin de pouvoir vous proposer des formations de qualitĂ© et des diplĂŽmes dĂ©livrĂ©s par des organisations reconnues dans le monde entier. Nous vous offrons l’éventail complet des formations SSI & PADI, jusqu'au niveau de ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR. Nous organisons trois plongĂ©es par jour, et nous vous proposons Ă©galement du NITROX et des plongĂ©es de nuit Ă  la demande. Venez dĂ©couvrir les fonds sous-marins enchanteurs des Maldives avec nous !!

Meet one of the Maldives’ scorpionfish — sitting proudly on the reef like it owns the place. 😎đŸȘžBeautiful, perfectly adap...
06/09/2026

Meet one of the Maldives’ scorpionfish — sitting proudly on the reef like it owns the place. 😎đŸȘž

Beautiful, perfectly adapted, and armed with venomous spines
 this is one reef resident you admire, but don’t touch!

Dendronephthya — colorful bushy soft corals, often pink, orange, red, or white; usually found in shaded/current-swept ar...
05/09/2026

Dendronephthya — colorful bushy soft corals, often pink, orange, red, or white; usually found in shaded/current-swept areas.

The bluestripe/bluelined snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) is particularly recognizable: a yellow body with four blue horizonta...
01/09/2026

The bluestripe/bluelined snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) is particularly recognizable: a yellow body with four blue horizontal stripes, usually seen around reef slopes, channels, and coral structures.

Manta, manta, MANTAAAAA !!!
28/08/2026

Manta, manta, MANTAAAAA !!!

Typical Maldivian underwater scenery...
24/08/2026

Typical Maldivian underwater scenery...

Thursday grouper...
20/08/2026

Thursday grouper...

She's a star (fish) !! đŸ€ŁđŸ€ŁđŸ€Ł
16/08/2026

She's a star (fish) !! đŸ€ŁđŸ€ŁđŸ€Ł

Manta magic is currently in full swing in B. Maalhos.What are you waiting for ?!?
12/08/2026

Manta magic is currently in full swing in B. Maalhos.
What are you waiting for ?!?

Raccoon butterflyfish... so cute 😍
10/08/2026

Raccoon butterflyfish... so cute 😍

Available in our dive center in B. Maalhos
08/08/2026

Available in our dive center in B. Maalhos

De plus en plus proposĂ© dans les centres de plongĂ©e, le Nitrox permet de rĂ©duire la quantitĂ© d’azote respirĂ©e sous l’eau. Son principal intĂ©rĂȘt : prolonger le temps d’exploration Ă  certaines profondeurs et mieux gĂ©rer les plongĂ©es successives. Mais ce mĂ©lange enrichi en oxygĂšne imp...

Address

Bikini Beach (Kandimma Area) Baa Maalhos
Male
06070

Opening Hours

Monday 08:30 - 16:00
Tuesday 08:30 - 16:00
Wednesday 08:30 - 16:00
Thursday 08:30 - 16:00
Friday 08:30 - 12:00
13:30 - 16:00
Saturday 08:30 - 16:00
Sunday 08:30 - 16:00

Telephone

+9607776877

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