Divers Baros Maldives - North Malé Atoll
Divers Baros Maldives keeps things intimate, which we appreciate in the often-bustling North Malé Atoll. This PADI 5 Star Dive Resort focuses on guided dives and a solid range of courses, from introductory experiences to more advanced certifications. We've found their smaller group sizes make a real difference, allowing for more tailored attention and a relaxed pace on the reef. It's a good pick if you're staying at Baros and want convenience and a personal touch, rather than a high-volume operation. They know the local sites well, navigating us through the channels and thilas where we often spot grey reef sharks and schooling bannerfish.
- Location
- North Malé Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
- Coordinates
- 4.284904, 73.427170
- Website
- https://travel.padi.com/dive-center/maldives/divers-baros-maldives/
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI 5 Star Dive Resort [padi:798029]
- Address
- North Male, Maldives
Dive Sites Near Divers Baros Maldives
Divers Baros Maldives provides access to 15 dive sites in North Malé Atoll.
- 5 Palms, Thulusdhoo - 18m
- Abaandance Faru - 21m (reef)
- Ahmedbe Thila - 24m (pinnacle)
- Airport Beyru - 25m
- Akirifushi - 5-20m (reef)
- Akirifushi Kandu - 25m (drift)
- Ali Giri (pinnacle)
- Amin Faru - 21m (reef)
- Amingiri Sandbank Reef - 17m (reef)
- Amra - 26m
- Anemone Thila - 19m (pinnacle)
- Anniela Thila - 20m (pinnacle)
- Asdhoo Wreck - 21m (wreck)
- Asdu House Reef (reef)
- Back Faru
Other Dive Centres in North Malé Atoll
- Agua Zone
- Amba Dive Maldives - ["PADI"]
- Amphibuzz Dive
- ATD Conte Max and Duke of York - ["PADI"]
- Best Dives Centara Mirage Lagoon - ["PADI"]
- Best Dives Olhahali - ["PADI"]
- Coast Guard Diving Centre - SSI
- Coco Dive Bodu Hithi - ["PADI"]
- Coconut Cove Pvt Ltd
- Dive Butler Fari Kandu - ["PADI"]
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
- Bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) - Reef Fish
- Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) - Sharks & Rays
- Staghorn coral (Acropora valida) - Hard Corals
- Blue Shark (Prionace glauca) - Sharks & Rays
- Staghorn coral (Acropora austera) - Hard Corals
- Staghorn coral (Acropora secale) - Hard Corals
- Table coral (Acropora clathrata) - Hard Corals
- Staghorn coral (Acropora lutkeni) - Hard Corals
- Staghorn coral (Acropora nasuta) - Hard Corals
- Staghorn coral (Acropora aculeus) - Hard Corals
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