Vilimale’ is a peaceful island in the Maldives near the capital island of Male’ with beautiful white beaches, clear lagoons, and an amazing house reef. It’s great for beginner divers and those wishing to polish their skills. The house reef offers the chance to see eagle rays, eels, turtles, and colorful corals. The island is also perfect for underwater photography and videography.
Trip Details
Location: Vilimale’, Maldives
Duration: Start from 4-6 Nights
When to go: All year
Group Size: 6-8 Participants (Private Trip Recommended)
Experience Required: Basic swimming
Price: Inquire for pricing
Inclusions
- 4-5 nights accommodation
- PADI or SSI Open Water Course (includes study materials and certification)
- 2-3 training dives per day
- All scuba gear
- Photo and Video Package
- All meals
- Airport Pick-up / Drop-off
- All dive-related transfers
Exclusions
- International Flights
- Travel Insurance
- Mandatory Dive Insurance
Sample Itinerary
Focus: PADI or SSI Open Water Diver Course
Day 1: Arrival & Welcome to Vilingili
Arrival: Arrive at Velana International Airport and transfer to Vilingili by boat.
Check-in: Settle into your beachside guesthouse and receive a warm welcome with tropical refreshments.
Evening: Meet your dive instructor for a course briefing and registration. Enjoy a relaxing welcome dinner featuring local Maldivian dishes by the ocean.
Day 2: Dive Theory & Confined Water Training
Morning: Start the day with a dive theory session – either continue your pre-completed eLearning or begin in-person lessons.
Midday: Gear up for confined water training in a calm lagoon or pool, learning essential dive skills step by step under your instructor’s guidance.
Afternoon: Continue practicing buoyancy, mask clearing, and other vital techniques.
Evening: Relax with a sunset beach walk, preparing for the next day’s adventures.
Day 3: Open Water Training Dives
Morning: Begin your first open water dive at a shallow reef, focusing on practicing skills in real dive conditions.
Afternoon: Return to the water for your second dive, enhancing your confidence and exploring coral gardens filled with marine life.
Evening: Unwind by the beach with tropical refreshments.
Day 4: Final Dives and Certification
Morning: Complete your final two training dives, solidifying the skills learned throughout the course.
Afternoon: Return to the dive center for a certification ceremony, officially becoming a PADI/SSI Open Water Diver.
Celebration Dive: Join your group for a fun dive at one of Vilingili’s vibrant reefs to celebrate your achievement.
Evening: Enjoy a beachside farewell dinner with your dive instructor and fellow divers.
Day 5: Optional Adventure
Morning: Choose between a fun dive at Banana Reef, one of the Maldives’ most iconic dive sites known for its vibrant corals and abundant marine life, or attend a marine conservation presentation. The session highlights the Maldives’ unique ocean ecosystems, local conservation efforts, and the importance of protecting marine biodiversity.
Afternoon: An educational city tour of Male, the Capital of Maldives.
Day 6: Farewell & Departure
Morning: Take a final swim or snorkel before your speedboat transfer back to Velana International Airport.
