Mercure Maldives Kooddoo - Dive Center

Dive into the Heart of Gaafu Alifu Atoll

Beneath the crystal-clear waters surrounding Mercure Maldives Kooddoo lies an extraordinary underwater world waiting to be discovered. Located in the pristine southern Maldives, Gaafu Alifu Atoll is renowned for its untouched reefs, thriving marine ecosystems, and remarkable biodiversity, offering some of the most rewarding diving experiences in the Indian Ocean.

From vibrant coral gardens and dramatic channels to encounters with sea turtles, rays, and reef sharks, every dive reveals a new chapter of the ocean’s story. Whether you are taking your first breath underwater or are an experienced diver seeking your next adventure, our professional dive team will guide you through unforgettable experiences in one of the Maldives’ most spectacular marine environments.

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FUN DIVE; Explore One of the Maldives’ Best-Kept Secrets

Experience world-class diving in a destination known for its healthy coral reefs and rich biodiversity. Choose from guided reef dives, shark encounters, turtle exploration dives, or multi-dive packages designed to help you discover the very best of the atoll.

Renowned for its rich pelagic life, Gaafu Alifu Atoll offers extraordinary encounters with some of the ocean’s most iconic species. Home to more than eight species of sharks, these pristine waters provide exceptional opportunities to observe Blacktip Reef Sharks, Whitetip Reef Sharks, Grey Reef Sharks, Silvertip Sharks, Nurse Sharks, Leopard Sharks, Spinner Sharks, and Bull Sharks in their natural environment—an unforgettable highlight for passionate divers and marine enthusiasts alike.

Professional equipment rental and refresher sessions are available for your comfort and safety.

PADI Scuba Diving Courses

Start Your Journey at a PADI 5-Star Dive Resort

Begin your underwater journey or advance your skills with internationally recognised PADI courses.
Learn to dive in one of the world’s most spectacular marine environments. As an accredited PADI 5-Star Dive Resort, we deliver the highest standards of safety, professionalism, and diver education.
We offer a complete range of recreational PADI courses, taking you from your very first breaths underwater all the way to professional certification.

Our programmes include:

• PADI Discover Scuba Diving (DSD)
• PADI Open Water Diver
• PADI Scuba Diver
• PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
• PADI Divemaster
• Specialty Courses including Shark Conservation, Coral Reef Conservation, Drift Diving, and Peak Performance Buoyancy

Dive with Purpose

At Mercure Maldives Kooddoo, we are committed to protecting the ocean through responsible diving practices and marine conservation awareness. We invite you to explore, appreciate, and help preserve the extraordinary underwater world that makes Gaafu Alifu Atoll so unique.