Ocean Explorer Marine Sports - North Malé Atoll

Ocean Explorer Marine Sports operates out of North Malé Atoll, a solid choice for straightforward diving in the Maldives. They offer access to the area’s classic sites, think drift dives along Kandu Haa and exploring the coral formations at Lankan Manta Point. It’s a good fit for divers looking for reliable boat trips to known spots without a lot of fuss. Expect steady currents and good pelagic encounters here.

Location
North Malé Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
4.258324, 73.380066
Phone
+9606651111
Email
[email protected]
Website
https://www.parkhotelgroup.com/maldives
Address
P.O Box 2168, Male, North Male, MDV

Dive Sites Near Ocean Explorer Marine Sports

Ocean Explorer Marine Sports 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