South Ari Dive Center

Location

The dive center located in South Ari Atoll (Dhangethi Island) in the Maldives.

Dive Overview

Scuba diving in the Maldives gives you some of the best dive sites in the world. South Ari Atoll located in the west of the archipelago is famous for its year-round population of whale sharks and Mantas which cruise the outer atoll channel gorging themselves on planktons. All famous dive sites within maximum 45 mins traveling from the dive center in Dhangethi.

[Read More: Maldives Dive Travel Guide]

Accommodation Overview

Mala Boutique Inn

Their 7 room hotel, Mala Boutique Inn , is a private hotel designed for travelers seeking to enjoy and experience the natural beauty of Maldives. All rooms are air-conditioned and are equipped with minibar, hot/cold water, cable TV, and internet access with free Wi-Fi.

Mala Maldives Dhangethi

Mala Maldives Dhangethi is a beautiful Guest House located in beach area of the local island named Dhangethi in the Maldives. The hotel has 3 garden view rooms with tiled floor, suitable for 2 adults or 3 Adults. Fan and air conditioning is available which will allow the guests to set the room temperature to their taste.

Banyan Villa

Featuring free WiFi, a restaurant and a sun terrace, Banyan Villa offers accommodation in Dhangethi. Guests can enjoy the on-site snack bar. You will also find a 24-hour front desk and gift shop at the property. Every air conditioned room at this guest house is fitted with a flat-screen TV offering satellite channels. Each room comes with a private bathroom. Extras include bath robes, free toiletries and a hair dryer.

Dive Information

Dive sites

Here are some of the dive sites located near Dhangethi:

Kudarah Thila
Entry Level: Advanced Open Water
Distance to Dive Site: 15-20 min
The Thila is a part of Marine Protected Area and is often
considered the most beautiful site of the south Ari atoll with exceptional diving conditions
Kudhimaa Wreck
Entry level: Advanced Open Water
Distance to Dive Site: 15min
50m/150 ft long cargo ship lying on a sandy bottom at around 30 meters depth, right next to a resort island called Machchafushi. It was sunk in 1998 and already offers good coral growth and a large variety of species living on it. Nurse sharks, batfish, stonefish, lionfish and moray eels are permanent residents and can be spotted
around the wreck.
Maamigili Beyru
Entry level: Junior open water onwards
Distance to dive site: 40 min
Located on the southern tip of Ari atoll within the Marine
Protected Area of South Ari Atoll. Shallow and very easy dive, which might turn into a very exciting one, as it is known as the best location in the Maldives for spotting the biggest fish in the
world.
Broken Rock
Entry level: Advanced Open water
Distance to dive site: 20 min
Broken Rock is one of the most well-known dive sites in the South Ari Atoll due to the unique formation which has a canyon splitting the reef in two, while swimming keep an eye out for the large fan corals which stick out from the walls. Resident napoleon wrasse, turtles, scorpion fish and a stunning variety of marine life including many species of moray eels and an abundance of soft coral.
Five Rocks
Entry level: Advance Open water
Distance to dive site: 15 min
Five Rocks is formed by a pinnacle that has been split into five pieces over the centuries. These “rocks” reach from 40 feet (12 meters) below sea level to 130 feet (40 meters) at the sandy sea floor. Numerous overhangs and ocean-swept currents provide the perfect environment for vibrant corals, plenty of reef fish and white tip reef sharks. Five Rocks is a favorite among photographers for its dramatic underwater landscapes.
Vilamendhoo Thila
Entry level: Advanced Open water
Distance to dive site: 10 min
Vilamendhoo Thila is a large, complex reef structure that begins in 10m of water and extends down to a sand bottom at 30m. Parts of the thila are sloping reef, others steep walls with overhangs. In the shallow portions, large bommies are scattered about, with rich growths of hard corals. The fish life is especially dense, with schooling blue-striped snapper, oriental sweetlips, and whale sharks.

Packages & Rates

Dive & Stay Packages

Rates are per person in USD.

Package	Inclusions	Rate
Discovery Pack 5 Nights Dive Package	Speed boat Airport Transfer 5 Nights stay with All inclusive 8 Dives Dive equipment 50% OFF Sandbank Tour + Private Picnic BBQ in the Beach	$799.00
Exploring Pack 7 Nights Dive Package	Speed boat Airport Transfer 7 Nights stay with All inclusive 15 Dives Dive equipment 50% OFF Sandbank Tour + Private Picnic BBQ in the Beach Dolphin Safari with Sunset Mocktail	$980.00
Full Adventure 14 Nights Dive Package	Speed boat Airport Transfer 14 Nights stay with All inclusive 32 Dives Sandbank Tour + Private Picnic BBQ in the Beach Dolphin Safari with Sunset Mocktail	$1,899.00
Preliminary Package 5 Nights Dive Package	Speed boat Airport Transfer 5 Nights stay with All inclusive Discover Scuba Diving 4 Dives with Equipment's BBQ in the Beach Sandbank Tour + Private Picnic Dolphin Safari with Sunset Mocktail	$810.00
Certificate Scuba 7 Nights Dive Package	Speed boat Airport Transfer 7 Nights stay with All inclusive Open water Dive Course 8 Dives with Equipment's BBQ in the Beach Sandbank Tour + Private Picnic Dolphin Safari with Sunset Mocktail	$1,399.00
Premium Package 7 Nights Dive Package	Seaplan Transfer (Round Trip) 7 Nights stay with All inclusive 15 Dives with Equipment's Nitrox Diving BBQ in the Beach Night Diving BBQ in the Beach Dolphin Safari with Sunset Mocktail	$1,699.00
Exploring 15 Dives 7 Nights Dive Package