Cheval Blanc Randheli Dive Centre - Baa Atoll

The team at Cheval Blanc Randheli Dive Centre are the kind of patient, knowledgeable professionals you want when you’re diving in a new place. We love their approach to the Baa Atoll, leaning into its UNESCO Biosphere Reserve status with a palpable respect for the ecosystem. You’ll find them operating out of a sleek, purpose-built space, managing everything from your PADI certifications to intimate private charters. This is a centre for divers who appreciate bespoke service and an emphasis on marine conservation, without sacrificing an ounce of luxury. Our favourite dives with them often involve a trip out to some of the Baa’s lesser-known thilas, where the hard coral formations are magnificent, creating overhangs that shelter resting reef sharks and schools of fusiliers so thick they block the sun. They’re excellent at finding manta rays when they’re around, particularly during the southwest monsoon, often taking you to cleaning stations where you can just hang still and watch these gentle giants glide in. The house reef itself, while not a dramatic wall dive, is perfect for a relaxed afternoon drift, letting you spot juvenile blacktip reef sharks and plenty of colourful parrotfish. We'd suggest asking about their early morning trips; the light filtering through the water is magical, and the reef feels like it’s just waking up.

Location
Baa Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
5.695000, 73.339450
Phone
+960 730-3450
Email
[email protected]
Website
http://www.chevalblanc.com
Certification Agencies
["PADI"]
Courses
PADI 5 Star Dive Resort [padi:23927]
Address
M. Faamudheyrige, Orchid Magu, Unit B 2nd Floor, Male 20209, Maldives

Diving Capabilities - Cheval Blanc Randheli Dive Centre

  • Snorkelling

Dive Sites Near Cheval Blanc Randheli Dive Centre

Cheval Blanc Randheli Dive Centre provides access to 15 dive sites in Baa Atoll.

Other Dive Centres in Baa Atoll

Best Time to Dive in Baa Atoll

The warmest water temperatures in Baa Atoll occur in April, averaging 30.4°C. The coolest conditions are in January at 28.5°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 28.5°C
  • February: 28.8°C
  • March: 29.4°C
  • April: 30.4°C
  • May: 30.0°C
  • June: 29.4°C
  • July: 29.4°C
  • August: 29.2°C
  • September: 29.1°C
  • October: 29.1°C
  • November: 29.2°C
  • December: 29.0°C

Marine Life in Baa Atoll

Home to 23 recorded species including 12 hard corals, 4 seagrass & algae, 3 reef fish, 1 sharks & rays, 1 whales & dolphins, 1 sea snails & nudibranchs.

Notable Marine Life

Recommended Packing List for Baa Atoll

Based on average water temperature of 29.3°C, currents 24 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories