Kuramathi Dive Club - North Ari Atoll
Kuramathi Dive Club sits right on its own island, making those early morning departures genuinely easy. We found their focus on smaller groups a real bonus, particularly on popular channels like Rasdhoo Madivaru, where you get a bit more space to yourself. Their Diamond course is a good step up for those looking to refine their skills beyond the typical AOW, diving into deeper theory and practical application. If you’re staying at the resort and want seamless diving, this club offers that smooth, well-organised experience, getting you to some of North Ari's best without any fuss.
- Location
- North Ari Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
- Coordinates
- 4.259153, 72.984670
- Phone
- +9607773004
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.rasdhoodivers.com
- Certification Agencies
- PADI, SSI
- Courses
- Diamond
- Air Fills
- Nitrox
- Address
- Kuramathi Island Resort, Rasdhoo Atoll, 09140, MDV
Dive Sites Near Kuramathi Dive Club
Kuramathi Dive Club provides access to 15 dive sites in North Ari Atoll.
- Bathala Maaga Kan
- Bathala Tila
- Bodu Ashey
- Bodu Gah
- Cambra Beach - 18m
- Caves (cave)
- De faru
- De faru reef (reef)
- Fushi Faru - 23m (reef)
- Gangehi Kandu North - 21m (drift)
- Hafsa Thila - 15-30m (pinnacle)
- Hammerhead Point
- Hammerhead Point, Rasdhoo Atoll
- Holi Faru
- Kuramathi Caves - 24m (cave)
Other Dive Centres in North Ari Atoll
- Azure Dive and Water Sports Centre - ["PADI"]
- Bodu Manta Diving
- Coco Dive Dhuni Kolhu - ["PADI"]
- Dive Butler Finolhu - ["PADI"]
- Dive Club Buoyancy - SSI
- Drop Dive Maldives - SSI
- Maldivica Divers Thoddoo
- Murakabay Maldives - SSI
- PDH Maldives Prv Ltd - SSI, CMAS, NDL
- Underwater Institute Fulhadhoo
Best Time to Dive in North Ari Atoll
The warmest water temperatures in North Ari Atoll occur in January, averaging 28.7°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 28.7°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 28.7°C (air: 27.5°C)
- February: 28.7°C (air: 27.8°C)
- March: 28.7°C (air: 28.0°C)
- April: 28.7°C (air: 28.4°C)
- May: 28.7°C (air: 28.4°C)
- June: 28.7°C (air: 28.5°C)
- July: 28.7°C (air: 28.1°C)
- August: 28.7°C (air: 27.9°C)
- September: 28.7°C (air: 27.6°C)
- October: 28.7°C (air: 27.6°C)
- November: 28.7°C (air: 27.3°C)
- December: 28.7°C (air: 27.5°C)
Marine Life in North Ari Atoll
Home to 138 recorded species including 82 hard corals, 38 reef fish, 6 sea snails & nudibranchs, 3 seagrass & algae, 2 sharks & rays, 2 sea cucumbers.
Notable Marine Life
- Staghorn coral (Acropora valida) - Hard Corals
- Table coral (Acropora clathrata) - Hard Corals
- Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) - Sharks & Rays
- Staghorn coral (Acropora nasuta) - Hard Corals
- Long-beaked Dolphin (Stenella longirostris) - Whales & Dolphins
- Staghorn coral (Acropora lutkeni) - Hard Corals
- Staghorn coral (Acropora austera) - Hard Corals
- Staghorn coral (Acropora secale) - Hard Corals
- Staghorn coral (Acropora acuminata) - Hard Corals
- Wrinkle coral (Coscinaraea monile) - Hard Corals
Recommended Packing List for North Ari Atoll
Based on average water temperature of 28.7°C.
- 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