Explore the
Depths of the Maldive
Frequently Asked Question
Safety & Certifications
What certifications and licenses does your company hold for diving operations?
Splash Maldives is a registered company, established in 2015 by the Economic Ministry of the
Maldives. It holds a travel agency operating license issued by the Ministry of Tourism,
Maldives, and is tax registered with MIRA (Maldives Inland Revenue Authority).
Do you comply with international diving safety standards (e.g., PADI, SSI, NAUI)?
All diving operations follow PADI and SSI standards, ensuring compliance with
internationally recognized safety regulations. Including local law.
How are your instructors trained and certified? What is their experience level?
Our instructors and dive guides are certified PADI and SSI professionals with extensive
experience in Maldivian waters. They undergo regular safety training, emergency response
drills, and continuous professional development to maintain the highest level of expertise.
What safety protocols do you have in place in case of emergencies?
We have a comprehensive Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place at all dive sites. This
includes:
• Emergency oxygen kits and first aid at all dive sites
• Staff trained in CPR, First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen Administration
• Established coordination with nearby hospitals and decompression chambers
• Emergency oxygen kits and first aid at all dive sites
• Staff trained in CPR, First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen Administration
• Established coordination with nearby hospitals and decompression chambers
What is your equipment maintenance process, and how often is it checked/replaced?
All dive equipment undergoes regular maintenance and inspections:
• Daily checks on regulators, BCDs, and tanks before every dive
• Monthly servicing for all major gear
• Annual hydrostatic testing for dive tanks
• Equipment replacement follows manufacturer guidelines to maintain top safety standards
• Daily checks on regulators, BCDs, and tanks before every dive
• Monthly servicing for all major gear
• Annual hydrostatic testing for dive tanks
• Equipment replacement follows manufacturer guidelines to maintain top safety standards
Do you have first aid and emergency medical response procedures at your dive sites?
Our boats and dive centres are equipped with:
• Emergency oxygen kits
• First aid kits
• Direct communication channels for emergency evacuation
• Emergency oxygen kits
• First aid kits
• Direct communication channels for emergency evacuation
Experience & Customer Satisfaction
Can you customize diving experiences based on different skill levels (beginner,
intermediate, advanced)?
Yes, we tailor experiences for all levels:
• Beginner: Open Water Diver & Advanced Open Water courses
• Intermediate & Advanced: Shark dives, manta encounters, wreck dives, and deep dives
• Specialized: Underwater photography, videography, freediving, and private diving sessions
• Beginner: Open Water Diver & Advanced Open Water courses
• Intermediate & Advanced: Shark dives, manta encounters, wreck dives, and deep dives
• Specialized: Underwater photography, videography, freediving, and private diving sessions
What are the group sizes and instructor-to-diver ratios?
Small groups (max 4-6 divers per instructor) to ensure a personal and safe experience during
courses. Apart from instructors there are divemasters to assist the instructor during
courses and when fun diving.
What non-diving experiences do you offer to enhance the overall trip?
• Snorkeling with whale sharks & manta rays
• Freediving courses & sandbank excursions
• Local island tours & Maldivian cultural experiences
• Sunset cruises, dolphin watching, and yacht charters, resort visits,
• Photographic tours, and more
• Freediving courses & sandbank excursions
• Local island tours & Maldivian cultural experiences
• Sunset cruises, dolphin watching, and yacht charters, resort visits,
• Photographic tours, and more
Can you share testimonials or case studies from past travel companies you've worked with?
We have worked with individual travelers, dive groups, and travel agencies, providing
high-quality services with excellent reviews and repeat customers. Testimonials and case
studies can be provided upon request.
Logistics & Operations
What locations do you operate in, and what dive sites are included?
Splash Maldives operates across multiple atolls, including:
• Kaaf Atoll: Kandooma Thila, Cocoa Thila
• Vaavu Atoll: Miyaru Kandu, Alimatha Night Dive
• Ari Atoll: Maaya Thila, Fish Head, Moofushi Manta Point
• Kaaf Atoll: Kandooma Thila, Cocoa Thila
• Vaavu Atoll: Miyaru Kandu, Alimatha Night Dive
• Ari Atoll: Maaya Thila, Fish Head, Moofushi Manta Point
How do you handle bookings, cancellations, and rescheduling?
Deposit & Payment Terms
• A 40% non-refundable deposit is required to confirm the booking.
• The remaining 60% balance must be paid at least 30 days before arrival.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
1. If cancelled more than 30 days before arrival – 60% refund (only the balance paid; deposit is non-refundable).
2.If cancelled less than 30 days before arrival:
Booking, Cancellations & Rescheduling:
• Bookings can be made via email, or through travel partners
• Flexible rescheduling for weather-related cancellations
Refund policy varies:
• 100% refund for cancellations 30+ days in advance
• 50% refund for 15-29 days
• No refund for last-minute cancellations
• A 40% non-refundable deposit is required to confirm the booking.
• The remaining 60% balance must be paid at least 30 days before arrival.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
1. If cancelled more than 30 days before arrival – 60% refund (only the balance paid; deposit is non-refundable).
2.If cancelled less than 30 days before arrival:
- • 30 to 15 days before arrival – 30% refund of the total booking amount.
- • 14 to 8 days before arrival – 10% refund of the total booking amount.
- • 7 days or less before arrival – No refund.
Booking, Cancellations & Rescheduling:
• Bookings can be made via email, or through travel partners
• Flexible rescheduling for weather-related cancellations
Refund policy varies:
• 100% refund for cancellations 30+ days in advance
• 50% refund for 15-29 days
• No refund for last-minute cancellations
What gear and equipment do you provide, and is it included in the package?
• We provide high-quality standard dive gear, including BCDs, regulators, wetsuits, masks,
fins, and dive computers
• Underwater Photography & videography gear available upon request at extra cost.
• Underwater Photography & videography gear available upon request at extra cost.
Do you have insurance coverage for divers and operators?
• Liability insurance for divers and operators at extra cost
• DAN (Divers Alert Network) recommended for individual divers
• DAN (Divers Alert Network) recommended for individual divers
What transportation options are available between hotels, dive sites, and airports?
• Speedboat transfers between hotels, dive sites, and airports
• Liveaboard & private charter options available
• Liveaboard & private charter options available
Partnerships & Pricing
Do you offer bulk booking discounts or custom pricing for travel companies?
Yes, we offer:
• Special rates for travel agencies & group bookings
• Long-term partnership pricing models
• Special rates for travel agencies & group bookings
• Long-term partnership pricing models
What are the terms of payment, deposits, and refund policies?
Deposit & Payment Terms
• A 40% non-refundable deposit is required to confirm the booking.
• The remaining 60% balance must be paid at least 30 days before arrival.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
1. If cancelled more than 30 days before arrival – 60% refund (only the balance paid; deposit is non-refundable).
2.If cancelled less than 30 days before arrival:
Booking, Cancellations & Rescheduling:
• Bookings can be made via email, or through travel partners
• Flexible rescheduling for weather-related cancellations
Refund policy varies:
• 100% refund for cancellations 30+ days in advance
• 50% refund for 15-29 days
• No refund for last-minute cancellations
• A 40% non-refundable deposit is required to confirm the booking.
• The remaining 60% balance must be paid at least 30 days before arrival.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
1. If cancelled more than 30 days before arrival – 60% refund (only the balance paid; deposit is non-refundable).
2.If cancelled less than 30 days before arrival:
- • 30 to 15 days before arrival – 30% refund of the total booking amount.
- • 14 to 8 days before arrival – 10% refund of the total booking amount.
- • 7 days or less before arrival – No refund.
Booking, Cancellations & Rescheduling:
• Bookings can be made via email, or through travel partners
• Flexible rescheduling for weather-related cancellations
Refund policy varies:
• 100% refund for cancellations 30+ days in advance
• 50% refund for 15-29 days
• No refund for last-minute cancellations
Can we create exclusive or co-branded packages for travel companies?
We can create exclusive packages for travel companies, featuring custom itineraries,
private dive experiences, and premium services.
Do you provide any marketing support, such as images, videos, or promotional materials?
• High-resolution images, videos, and promotional materials available for travel partners
• Social media & content collaboration opportunities
• Social media & content collaboration opportunities
Sustainability & Environmental Responsibility
What measures do you take to promote eco-friendly diving and protect marine life?
• No-touch, no-chase policy for marine life interactions
• Reef-safe sunscreen recommendations for guests
• Use of mooring buoys to protect coral reefs
• Reef-safe sunscreen recommendations for guests
• Use of mooring buoys to protect coral reefs
Do you participate in any conservation efforts or local community programs?
• Active participation in reef cleanups & coral restoration projects
• Collaborations with local NGOs and marine conservation programs
• Collaborations with local NGOs and marine conservation programs
How do you educate travellers about responsible diving practices?
• Pre-dive briefings cover buoyancy control, marine life respect, and sustainability best
practices
Competitor Benchmarking
How do you differentiate yourself from other diving experience providers?
• Smaller, more exclusive dive groups compared to large operators
• Highly personalized dive experiences
• Emphasis on underwater photography & videography
• Eco-conscious approach, promoting sustainable tourism
• Highly personalized dive experiences
• Emphasis on underwater photography & videography
• Eco-conscious approach, promoting sustainable tourism
What additional services or unique experiences do you offer?
• Freediving & apnea training
• Multiple island explore adventure tours
• Private yacht dive safaris
• Custom underwater photography & videography workshops
• Multiple island explore adventure tours
• Private yacht dive safaris
• Custom underwater photography & videography workshops
