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
Master the Basics: Open Water Diver Course
Sample Itinerary 1
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.
For added convenience, complete the theory with our eLearning before your trip and dive straight in!
Trip Details
Become the Confident: Advanced Open Water Diver Course
Inclusions
- 4-6 nights accommodation
- PADI Advance 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
Sample Itinerary 2
Focus: Advanced Open Water Diver Course
Day 1: Arrival & Welcome to Vilingili
- Arrival: Arrive at Velana International Airport and transfer to Vilingili by speedboat.
- Check-in: Settle into your beachside guesthouse and enjoy tropical refreshments.
- Evening: Meet your instructor for a welcome briefing and course registration. Review the itinerary, complete necessary paperwork, and prepare for the days ahead. Relax with a beachside dinner featuring fresh Maldivian cuisine.
Day 2: Advance Open Water Course Begins
- Morning: Begin the Advanced Open Water theory session and choose your adventure dives (such as Deep Dive, Navigation, Peak Performance Buoyancy, or Fish Identification).
- Midday: Complete the first adventure dive – typically focusing on buoyancy or navigation.
- Afternoon: Dive into another adventure dive, such as drift diving or exploring underwater wrecks.
- Evening: Unwind with sunset drinks or an optional marine conservation presentation about the Maldives’ marine ecosystems.
Day 3: Open Water Training Dives
- Morning: Complete your first open water dive at a shallow reef, focusing on practicing foundational skills in real conditions.
- Afternoon: Return for a second open water dive, exploring coral gardens and getting more comfortable at depth.
- Evening: Unwind with tropical refreshments by the beach.
Day 4: Deep Dives and Specialty Training
- Morning: Complete the Deep Dive, reaching depths of 30 meters, and gain confidence in deeper environments.
- Afternoon: Continue with a wreck or drift dive, mastering advanced skills.
- Evening: Celebrate with a relaxed evening and tropical refreshments by the shore.
Day 5: Final Dives and Advanced Diver Certification
- Morning: Complete the remaining two adventure dives, finalizing your Advanced Open Water certification.
- Afternoon: Join your instructor and fellow divers for a certification ceremony. Celebrate your dual certification with a fun dive at Banana Reef.
- Evening: Enjoy a celebratory dinner with music and local entertainment by the water.
Day 6: Optional Adventure Day
- Morning: Choose between a shark dive or a marine conservation presentation exploring local reef protection efforts and ocean preservation in the Maldives.
- Afternoon: Spend the day snorkeling, kayaking, or enjoying free time around the island.
Day 7: Farewell & Departure Day
- Take a final swim or snorkel before your speedboat transfer back to Velana International Airport.
For added convenience, complete the theory with our eLearning before your trip and dive straight in!
“Disclaimer: This itinerary is subject to changes due to weather conditions and animal sighting reports. In such cases, we adjust the itinerary to give you the best chance of seeing them”.
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