Splash Dive & Water Sports - Baa Atoll

The team at Splash Dive & Water Sports, based out of Vakkaru in Baa Atoll, really shines when it comes to personalised service. They’re a solid PADI 5 Star outfit, but it’s their low-key, attentive approach that we love, especially if you’re looking for a more relaxed pace than some of the bigger operations. We’d pick them for anyone wanting to combine a luxury resort stay with some fantastic diving without feeling like just another number. They’re particularly great for couples or smaller groups who appreciate a calm boat and thoughtful dive briefings. Baa Atoll itself is a pretty special place, and Splash knows how to make the most of it. We’ve had some cracking dives with them around Hanifaru Bay during manta season, though be warned, it can get busy. They also have access to some incredible thilas. Our favourite memory is a morning dive at Dhonfanu Thila, dropping in just after sunrise. The light filtering through the reef, painting the fusiliers in a thousand shades of blue and silver, was something else. You could almost feel the energy of the reef waking up. They're also excellent at finding smaller stuff, so keep an eye out for nudibranchs and flatworms tucked away in crevices. Just remember, currents can be swift here, so make sure you’re comfortable with drift dives.

Location
Baa Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
5.133611, 72.910000
Phone
+960 795-4371
Email
[email protected]
Website
http://www.silversandsdiving.com
Certification Agencies
["PADI"]
Courses
PADI 5 Star Dive Resort [padi:26354]
Address
Vakkaru Maldives, Baa Atoll, Maldives

Dive Sites Near Splash Dive & Water Sports

Splash Dive & Water Sports 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