Joy Dive Safari Island - Rasdhoo Atoll
The team at Joy Dive Safari Island are, simply put, a well-oiled machine. Thirty years in the Maldives has taught them a thing or two, and it shows in how smoothly they run their trips. We love that they focus on uncomplicated diving, leaving you to just, well, dive. It’s a great choice if you’re staying on Rasdhoo and want reliable, professional outfit without any fuss, especially for those looking to rack up several dives a day. What really sets them apart is their dedication to making your diving fit *your* schedule, not theirs. We're talking daily half-day trips for one or two dives, full days out for three, even early morning or night dives if that's what you're craving. Their boats are quick, getting you to some of Rasdhoo's best sites, like Hammerhead Point or Madivaru Beyru, before the crowds thicken. We’d suggest an early morning run with them; gliding over the reef as the sun just begins to warm the water, watching the reef wake up, is always our favourite. While they don't rent equipment, their SSI courses are thorough, meaning you'll be in good hands if you're looking to certify or advance your skills.
- Location
- Rasdhoo Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
- Coordinates
- 3.958471, 72.911050
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.joydive.com
- Certification Agencies
- SSI
- Courses
- SSI courses
- Equipment Rental
- no
- Languages
- German, English
Dive Sites Near Joy Dive Safari Island
Joy Dive Safari Island provides access to 15 dive sites in Rasdhoo Atoll.
- Ari Atoll
- Bathalaamaagaa Kanthila - 10-30m (pinnacle)
- Bathala Maga Khan Faru - 24m (reef)
- Bathala Maga Khan Thila - 25m (pinnacle)
- Bidu Thila (pinnacle)
- Bojaha Madi (Moofushi Rock) - 25m
- Divebase - 5-15m (reef)
- Dive base Albatros House Reef (reef)
- Ellaidhoo Chaaya Reef (reef)
- Ellaidhoo house reef (reef)
- Etheremadivaru house reef (reef)
- Fesdhoo - 15-30m (channel)
- Fesdhoo thila - 10-30m (pinnacle)
- Fesdu Wreck (wreck)
- Fish Head (pinnacle)
Other Dive Centres in Rasdhoo Atoll
Best Time to Dive in Rasdhoo Atoll
The warmest water temperatures in Rasdhoo Atoll occur in April, averaging 30.7°C. The coolest conditions are in January at 28.6°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 28.6°C
- February: 28.8°C
- March: 29.6°C
- April: 30.7°C
- May: 30.1°C
- June: 29.7°C
- July: 29.8°C
- August: 29.8°C
- September: 29.6°C
- October: 29.3°C
- November: 29.4°C
- December: 29.1°C
Marine Life in Rasdhoo Atoll
Home to 104 recorded species including 42 hard corals, 42 reef fish, 6 sea snails & nudibranchs, 4 seagrass & algae, 2 sharks & rays, 2 other.
Notable Marine Life
- Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) - Sharks & Rays
- Staghorn coral (Acropora valida) - Hard Corals
- Bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) - Reef Fish
- Staghorn coral (Acropora austera) - Hard Corals
- Staghorn coral (Acropora secale) - Hard Corals
- Table coral (Acropora clathrata) - Hard Corals
- Lineated Butterflyfish (Chaetodon trifasciatus) - Reef Fish
- Staghorn coral (Acropora lutkeni) - Hard Corals
- Staghorn coral (Acropora nasuta) - Hard Corals
- Staghorn coral (Acropora aculeus) - Hard Corals
Recommended Packing List for Rasdhoo Atoll
Based on average water temperature of 29.5°C, currents 16 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