The Underwater Institute, by Maldives Passions
Dive Center
🌏 Maldives – Baa Atoll
🌊 Activities : Leisure training, Scuba diving certifications, Exploration dives, Environmental awareness programs
🤿 Instructor languages : English, French, Dhivehi
📞 Reservation languages : English, French
🧑🧑🧒🧒 Accepted groups : Oui
👌 Affiliation : SSI, PADI
The Underwater Institute by Maldives Passion
Fulhadhoo – Baa Atoll
Pioneers of diving in Fuladhoo, we are the first permanent center on the island and atoll.
We have explored and developed a large part of the local sites — here, you dive with those who know each reef, each current, each season.
🌊 An ideal atoll for beginners and progression
Our shallow and protected lagoon is perfect for baptisms, training, and refresher courses.
Well-developed corals, a secure environment, and already a beautiful fauna: sleeping sharks, turtles, rays.
On the outer reefs, visibility is good and the ocean current remains moderate.
You will be able to meet reef grey sharks, green and hawksbill turtles, Napoleons, and dog-toothed tuna.
🐠 An authentic and confidential dive
Fulhadhoo remains preserved and far from the crowds.
Here, no over-tourism — only the ocean and sites developed by our team.
🔧 New equipment & maximum safety
Fully equipped Scubapro center for 10 divers, new and well-maintained equipment, as well as a new Bauer compressor ensuring optimal air quality.
Learn. Progress. Explore.
Welcome to the underwater world.
Phone
📞 +960 755 1806Website
🌐 www.maldives-passions.com/Accommodation
Accommodation
Stay on site :
Our dive center is integrated into the Dive Hotel by Island Luxury (4★), offering comfortable and elegant accommodation directly on site.
Our guests can also stay at the Island Luxury Boutique Hotel (5★), a high-end address ideal for an even more exclusive experience.
Agreements or discounts with partner accommodations :
Enjoy preferential rates thanks to our partnership with the Dive Hotel by Island Luxury (4★) and the Island Luxury Boutique Hotel (5★).
Stays combining accommodation and diving are available on direct reservation with the establishments.
We can take care of your accommodation reservations :
Our team can take care of everything on request.
The Dive Hotel by Island Luxury (4★) offers simple, double and family rooms (up to 5 people), ideal for couples, friends or diving families. The Deluxe Rooms with balcony offer superior comfort and a pleasant setting to relax after a day of diving.
The Island Luxury Boutique Hotel (5★) embodies elegance and refinement by the sea. Its magnificent infinity pool, lined with palm trees, overlooks the beach and offers a direct view of the ocean. The rooms on the upper floor benefit from a privileged view of the deck and pool, creating an exclusive and relaxing setting to perfectly complete your diving experience.
Good to Know
Important information
Safety information :
A complete emergency and evacuation plan is in place. Oxygen and a first aid kit are always available on board. A medical dispensary is available at Fulhadhoo for immediate care. For cases requiring recompression, the medical center equipped with a hyperbaric chamber located on Kuramathi Island is accessible approximately 86 km away, with a quick transfer by seaplane (approximately 25 minutes) or speedboat (approximately 2 hours).
Other activities offered by the center :
Activities and excursions – Dive Hotel by Island Luxury : fishing trips adapted to all, thematic snorkeling (manta rays, turtles, sharks), deserted island picnic for a relaxing moment in nature, dolphin watching, classic snorkeling to explore the reefs around the resort. Unique experiences directly accessible from the hotel to fully enjoy the Maldivian paradise.
Opening and annual closing days :
Open every day from 08h30 to 12h30 and from 14h30 to 17h00.
Google Reviews
Fabrice “gg” Huber
★★★★★
We‘ve spent a week here in Maalhos and were already before our arrival in contact with Marc. Upon arrival he met us at the harbour and came for a quick intro to the hotel. We could then choose what we wanted to do and went for 3 dives before deciding to get the advanced certification. Everything went super smooth and we saw a lot of amazing stuff under water. As we were almost the only tourists, the whole experience felt like a private tour. We were very happy with our experience here and can reccomend the team to everybody planning to go diving on maalhos.
Darina Zedková
★★★★★
It is a real pleasure to dive with Marvy and her team. She explains everything clearly, is always happy to help, offers great advice, and is incredibly kind and friendly. The dive center is very well equipped and takes you to truly beautiful dive sites. She is also amazing with children underwater. They trust her completely, which gives parents great peace of mind. I can't wait to come back and dive with her again.
Francesco Baldini
★★★★★
Good diving centre located on the beach by the house reef. Good equipment! Wonderful instructors Marc, Marvy and others. Thank you for the good dives.
João Vaz
★★★★★
We were lucky to have Marvy and Furugaan welcome our family to the beautiful island of Maalhos. They were both very friendly and professional. Our kids completed their SSI Open Water certification with Marvy, who was extremely dedicated, patient, and supportive throughout the course. A big thank you to both of you for making our experience so special. We hope to come back and dive with you again in the future!
Dr Aishwarya venkatesh
★★★★★
An unforgettable diving experience with Maldives Passion! 🌊🤿 From the very beginning, Maldives Passion made the entire diving experience feel safe, professional, and genuinely exciting. The team was incredibly welcoming, patient, and knowledgeable, and the dives themselves were absolutely breathtaking. The underwater world of the Maldives is something else — from beautiful coral reefs to incredible marine life, every dive felt like a completely different adventure. A special mention has to go to Marvy, our instructor. She was honestly one of the best parts of the entire experience. ❤️ She has this amazing ability to make you feel completely comfortable underwater while still making every dive exciting. She was patient with every little doubt, paid attention to the smallest details, and made sure we were confident with our skills before moving ahead. What I loved most about Marvy was how passionate she is about diving and marine life. You can genuinely see the excitement in her eyes when she spots something underwater, and that excitement becomes contagious. She didn’t just teach us how to dive — she helped us experience the ocean in a completely different way. If you’re planning to dive in the Maldives, I would absolutely recommend Maldives Passion. And if you get Marvy as your instructor, consider yourself lucky! 🐋💙 Thank you for making these dives such an incredible memory. Definitely an experience I’ll never forget! 🌊✨