Komandoo Prodivers - Baa Atoll
The team at Komandoo Prodivers are exactly who you want running your dive operation in the Maldives. They’ve got that perfect blend of chilled island vibe and absolute professionalism, making every trip feel both effortless and incredibly safe. We love their commitment to small groups – none of that cattle-boat feeling here – which means more attention from the guides and a much more personal experience exploring Baa Atoll’s incredible sites. They’re a PADI 5 Star centre, so whether you’re looking to get certified or advance your skills, you’re in good hands. What really sets Komandoo Prodivers apart for us is their intimate knowledge of the local currents and cleaning stations. We’ve had some truly epic manta encounters here, thanks to their guides knowing exactly when and where to drop. Their house reef, easily accessible from the beach, is a fantastic warm-up or a relaxing afternoon dive, often revealing sleeping reef sharks under the ledges. Don't miss a night dive there; the bioluminescence can be absolutely mesmerising, and you might spot a grumpy stonefish stalking prey. If you’re a diver who appreciates quality guiding, uncrowded boats, and genuine expertise in a stunning location, Komandoo Prodivers is our top pick.
- Location
- Baa Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
- Coordinates
- 5.493732, 73.424140
- Phone
- +960 662-1010
- [email protected]
- Website
- http://www.prodivers.com
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI 5 Star Dive Center [padi:798033]
- Address
- Kommandoo Island Resort, Lhaviyani Atoll, Maldives
Dive Sites Near Komandoo Prodivers
Komandoo Prodivers provides access to 15 dive sites in Baa Atoll.
- Aarah Bodu Thila - 23m (pinnacle)
- Aarah Dekunu Thila - 23m (pinnacle)
- Aarah Kuda Thila - 25m (pinnacle)
- Aarah Wall - 20m (wall)
- Ahga Giri - 25m
- Aidhoo - 22m
- Alidhoo Caves - 20m (cave)
- ALIGHAA BEYRU EDGE - 22m (wall)
- ALIGHAA BEYRU FARU - 24m (reef)
- Amilla Fushi - 22m
- Anga Faru - 23m (reef)
- Anga Thilas - 25m (pinnacle)
- Baa Atoll Diving: Hanifaru Bay Adventures (reef)
- Baarah Caves - 21m (cave)
- Baarah Corner - 18m (channel)
Other Dive Centres in Baa Atoll
- AQUA - ["PADI"]
- Aqua Dive & Water Sports - ["PADI"]
- Aquafanatics@Fares - ["PADI"]
- Best Dives Vagaru - ["PADI"]
- Cheval Blanc Randheli Dive Centre - ["PADI"]
- Deep Blue Divers Kanuhura - ["PADI"]
- Deep & Breeze Noonu - ["PADI"]
- Dharavandhoo Dive Center - PADI, FIAS, SSI
- Dive Butler Amilla - ["PADI"]
- Dive Butler Zen - ["PADI"]
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
- Bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) - Reef Fish
- Blue Shark (Prionace glauca) - Sharks & Rays
- Staghorn coral (Acropora valida) - Hard Corals
- Staghorn coral (Acropora secale) - Hard Corals
- Allison's Tuna (Thunnus albacares) - Reef Fish
- cymodocea (Cymodocea rotundata) - Seagrass & Algae
- Staghorn coral (Acropora lutkeni) - Hard Corals
- thalassia (Thalassia hemprichii) - Seagrass & Algae
- Long-beaked Dolphin (Stenella longirostris) - Whales & Dolphins
- Staghorn coral (Acropora austera) - Hard Corals
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