OBLU Xperience Aailafushi & Lobigili Dive Centre - North Malé Atoll

The team at OBLU Xperience Aailafushi & Lobigili Dive Centre are exactly what we look for when we’re in the Maldives – friendly, professional, and they know their local sites inside and out. We love that they operate across two resorts, meaning a wider range of dive sites are easily accessible, and there’s a consistent, high standard of service no matter which island you’re staying on. This PADI 5-star centre is perfect for divers who appreciate well-organised trips and instructors who remember your name (and your fin size). We’ve had some fantastic dives with them in North Malé Atoll. Our favourite trips often head to the channel dives, where the current brings in the big stuff. Think grey reef sharks patrolling the drop-offs and eagle rays gliding past in formation – it’s a proper spectacle. Keep an eye out for the schooling bannerfish that congregate on the thilas, too; they’re so dense they look like shimmering walls. We’d suggest getting out on the first boat in the morning. The light is softer, and the reefs feel quieter. They also run excellent introductory courses, so if you’re travelling with a non-diver keen to try, this is a great spot for them to get their fins wet.

Location
North Malé Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
4.306360, 73.505640
Phone
+960 400-2666
Email
[email protected]
Website
http://www.jalbootmaldives.mv
Certification Agencies
["PADI"]
Courses
PADI 5 Star Dive Center [padi:28590]
Address
H. Maiz Aandhoshuge, 4th Floor, Sosun Magu, Male, Maldives

Dive Sites Near OBLU Xperience Aailafushi & Lobigili Dive Centre

OBLU Xperience Aailafushi & Lobigili Dive Centre 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