Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru - Baa Atoll

The team at Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru are, simply put, exceptional. We often find that dive centres attached to luxury resorts can sometimes feel a bit… sterile, but this place genuinely hums with passion. They’re a PADI 5 Star Career Development Centre, which means their instructors are top-tier, whether you’re just starting with an Open Water course or pushing into technical territory. We’ve always been impressed by their commitment to conservation too; the resident marine biologists are always around, ready to chat about manta ray ID or coral propagation. What we really love is how personal the service feels. They keep group sizes small – often just two or three divers per guide – which means you get incredible bottom time and attention. Our favourite memory from there was an early morning dive at Hanifaru Bay (when it’s open and the mantas are feeding, of course) where we were the only boat. Seeing those giants barrel-rolling, scooping plankton, with barely another human in sight, was just magic. They’re brilliant at tailoring dives, too; if you’re obsessed with macro, they’ll find you the nudibranchs. If you want current and pelagics, they’ll put you on a channel dive at the optimal tide. We’d suggest going in the shoulder seasons, late May or early November, if you want to avoid the peak crowds but still hit good manta action. Just be prepared for the occasional rain shower.

Location
Baa Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
5.286410, 73.112330
Phone
+960 660-0888
Email
[email protected]
Website
http://www.fourseasons.com
Certification Agencies
["PADI"]
Courses
PADI 5 Star CDC [padi:799187]
Address
Four Seasons Resort Maldives, at Landaa Giraavaru, Baa Atoll, Maldives

Dive Sites Near Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru

Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru 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