MSTS North Blue - North Malé Atoll

The team at MSTS North Blue are just… *good*. Not just good divers, but good people. We’ve spent enough time in the Maldives to know a well-oiled operation when we see one, and these folks have it dialled. They operate out of North Malé, which means easy access to some of the atoll’s iconic drift dives. Think ripping currents through channels, bringing in manta rays and grey reef sharks like clockwork. Our favourite way to dive with them? An early morning launch to Lankan Manta Point. You often get the site to yourselves for a precious half-hour before the crowds descend, watching mantas circle the cleaning stations, sometimes so close you feel the displacement of water as they glide past. It’s a sensory overload – the rush of the current, the low grumble of the boat engine waiting to pick you up, and that incredible feeling of weightlessness as you watch these giants. They’re a PADI 5 Star centre, so expect professional operations and decent gear, but it’s their genuine enthusiasm and local knowledge that really makes them shine. If you’re looking to tick off those big pelagic encounters in North Malé, we’d suggest putting MSTS high on your list.

Location
North Malé Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
4.376636, 73.662140
Phone
+960 766-8544
Email
[email protected]
Website
http://www.mstsmaldives.com
Certification Agencies
["PADI"]
Courses
PADI 5 Star Dive Center [padi:29619]
Address
M. Whaleshark, K. Male 20213, Maldives

Dive Sites Near MSTS North Blue

MSTS North Blue 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