Thoddoo Diving Center - Rasdhoo Atoll

The team at Thoddoo Diving Center are a real find, especially if you’re keen to explore the Rasdhoo Atoll's less trodden corners. We’ve always appreciated their honest approach to dive planning; they're not going to promise you mantas if the conditions aren't right, which builds a lot of trust from the off. For us, what makes them special is their willingness to venture further afield, not just sticking to the well-known Rasdhoo sites. We’ve had some cracking dives with them around the Goidhoo Atoll, where the coral feels distinctly less touched. Think massive table corals with parrotfish crunching away, and fewer other dive boats. One morning, the sun streamed through a school of barracuda at Madivaru, creating these incredible silver flickers – a proper sensory overload. They’re excellent for beginners, too, patient and thorough, but also able to cater to experienced divers looking for something a bit more adventurous, like a drift dive along a channel edge where we've often spotted grey reef sharks cruising in the current. Their boats are comfortable, and the rental gear always feels well-maintained, which is a big plus when you're doing multiple dives a day.

Location
Rasdhoo Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
4.438849, 72.963585
Phone
+9609180350
Email
[email protected]
Website
https://www.divethoddoo.com
Certification Agencies
SSI, NDL
Courses
Try Dive, Basic Diver, Open Water Diver, Scuba Ranger, Diving for Kids, Advanced Courses, Divemaster Course, Instructor Course, Deep Diving, Night Diving, Wreck Diving, Nitrox, Rescue Course
Equipment Rental
yes
Air Fills
yes
Address
Nanreethige, Nooali, Alikilegefaanu magu Thoddoo, 09010, thoddoo
Price Range
mid-range

Dive Sites Near Thoddoo Diving Center

Thoddoo Diving Center provides access to 15 dive sites in Rasdhoo Atoll.

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

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