About Us

Who We Are

Mr.Fathuhulla Ahmed, who is one of the first divers in the Maldives
is our founder, Hence the name ” Fathu Dives” to honor him.
We’re a PADI-licensed center located conveniently near an
abundance of famous dive spots in South Ari Atoll. The dive crew at
Fathu Dives has explored over 70 different dive sites in South Ari
Atoll of Maldives! With 34 of these sites being World-famous dive
sites, the furthest of them is only 1 hour 30 minutes away.
The dive center boasts a 100% local Maldivian dive crew, who are
extremely talented and experienced in handling marine life around
the dive sites, and can ensure that the guests have the best
experience in any excursion they choose. The crew works
effortlessly as a team to ensure the highest safety standards in any
trip offered to the guests.
Fathu Dives & Excursion Centre offers amazing diving and
snorkeling opportunities with regular spotting of Manta Rays, Whale
Sharks and Turtles. Guests can also choose to go for night fishing or
cruise with dolphins as well. For those who have diving on their
bucket list, but are unsure of how to actually proceed with that, Fathu
Dives & Excursion Center also offers a wide range of diving courses
for all level of expertise; from bubble makers to dive masters!

Diving Dhoani (Boat)

The dive boat (or “Dhoni”), with a rooftop tanning deck is fully equipped for a full day of diving & Excursions . It is possible to hop on board to join for one, two or even three dives and the boat goes out every day! Our PADI licensed instructors and dive guides are ready to take you on an underwater adventure! Max Passengers : 30 Pax, Excluding Guides & Staff.

Speed Boat for Excursion

For long trips, and
excursions, we mainly use
our speed boat which is 7.9 meters and accommodates
upto 20 pax

Diving / Snorkelling with Whale Shark

South Ari atoll is the only atoll in the Maldives where whale sharks are spotted throughout the year. Over 400 “gentle giants” are spotted and registered in our area in South Ari Atoll. The sharks have an average length of 5.92 meters, which means the majority are juvenile. If diving with whale sharks in the Maldives is on your bucket list, don’t look further!

Diving / Snorkelling with Manta

Over here at south air it is also very common to see these majestic flying diamond shaped “UFO” like creatures. Through out the dry as well as wet monsoons there is always a high chance to find these creatures and enjoy a breathtaking perception of them whilst they dance and swerve in front of you – or just looking for a meal and swimming along the surface of the waters!