Course overview

This introductory supervised-diver program in Rasdhoo Atoll gives you a confident start in scuba, building real water skills beyond a single try-dive in warm, clear Maldivian water. Under close PADI-professional supervision you complete guided dives on sheltered reefs near the island, gaining the foundation and confidence to move on toward full Open Water certification.

What you’ll learn

• Set up and use basic scuba equipment with guidance
• Breathe comfortably and equalise on descent
• Clear your mask and recover your regulator
• Control buoyancy and move efficiently underwater
• Use hand signals and stay close to your guide
• Dive a reef to shallow recreational limits under supervision

Prerequisites

• Minimum age 10
• No experience or swimming certification required
• Able to be comfortable in water
• Diver medical questionnaire (physician sign-off if any condition applies)

What's included · What's not

Not included? Sort the rest of your trip

Flights and accommodation aren’t part of the course price, here’s how to book them around your dates.

Probability of sightings · month-by-month

What you're likely to see each month, based on historic operator logs.

Day-by-day itinerary

1. Day1
   Skills & first dive

   Equipment briefing and shallow-water skills, then a guided dive on a calm reef such as Three Palm.
2. Day2
   Second guided dive

   A further supervised reef dive to build confidence and consolidate your skills.

Verified through iDive

Every partner school in the iDive network is vetted on safety, instructor credentials, equipment standards and student feedback. Talk to a iDive dive pro on WhatsApp for current availability and reviews specific to Rasdhoo Atoll.

Frequently asked questions