ATD Conte Max and Duke of York - North Malé Atoll

The team at ATD Conte Max and Duke of York aren't just running a PADI 5 Star outfit, they're orchestrating full-blown Maldivian dive expeditions. We love their liveaboard focus; it’s the only way to genuinely experience the Atolls, letting you chase the best conditions rather than being tied to a single house reef. If you're serious about seeing the Maldives' bigger residents – think mantas gliding through cleaning stations or grey reef sharks patrolling thilas – this is your ticket. Hopping between the Conte Max and Duke of York means you’re always where the action is. We’ve had incredible luck with mantas at Lankan Manta Point on outgoing tides, sometimes so many you don’t know which way to look. There's a real thrill in waking up, stepping onto the deck, and knowing you’re already perfectly positioned for the morning’s first dive. Early morning channel dives are our favourite, dropping in just as the current picks up; the sheer volume of fish can be astounding, with schools of fusiliers so thick they block the light. Just be ready for some serious drift. It's a proper adventure, less about luxury and more about getting wet, often, and in all the right places.

Location
North Malé Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
4.180294, 73.506050
Phone
+960 777-1837
Email
[email protected]
Website
http://www.albatrostopdiving.com
Certification Agencies
["PADI"]
Courses
PADI 5 Star Dive Resort [padi:798119]
Address
G. Shasag Raidhebai Magu, Male, Maldives

Dive Sites Near ATD Conte Max and Duke of York

ATD Conte Max and Duke of York provides access to 15 dive sites in North Malé Atoll.

Other Dive Centres in North Malé Atoll

Best Time to Dive in North Malé Atoll

The warmest water temperatures in North Malé Atoll occur in April, averaging 30.9°C. The coolest conditions are in January at 28.6°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 28.6°C
  • February: 28.9°C
  • March: 29.8°C
  • April: 30.9°C
  • May: 30.1°C
  • June: 29.6°C
  • July: 29.6°C
  • August: 29.6°C
  • September: 29.4°C
  • October: 29.2°C
  • November: 29.3°C
  • December: 29.0°C

Marine Life in North Malé Atoll

Home to 101 recorded species including 42 reef fish, 41 hard corals, 5 sea snails & nudibranchs, 4 seagrass & algae, 3 sharks & rays, 2 sea cucumbers.

Notable Marine Life

Recommended Packing List for North Malé Atoll

Based on average water temperature of 29.5°C, currents 10 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 30°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