Guided dive excursions
Single-tank trips, two-tank boat dives, and multiple-dive reef and channel excursions led by experienced local dive professionals.
Thimarafushi · Thaa Atoll · Maldives
Untouched Maldivian reefs.
Thimarafushi Dive & Watersports — Stay Mikado
Untouched Maldivian reefs.
Authentic island hospitality.
Explore the rich marine life of Thaa Atoll with guided scuba adventures, watersports, and a welcoming island stay at Stay Mikado.
SSIAffiliated dive centerScuba Schools International standards
DANSafety & insurance partnerDivers Alert Network preparedness
STAYMore than a diving holidayDive, explore, and stay at Stay Mikado
A different side of the Maldives
Discover the ocean.
Discover the ocean.
Feel at home on the island.
Based on Thimarafushi Island in Thaa Atoll, Thimarafushi Dive & Watersports — Stay Mikado brings together rich marine biodiversity and an authentic local-island experience. Explore vibrant coral reefs, deep channels, and diverse tropical marine life beyond the traditional resort environment.
We welcome certified divers and complete beginners through guided excursions, structured introductory programmes, and professional instruction. Combine your dives with watersports, comfortable accommodation, and local island adventures.
New to diving?
Discover scuba and build confidence with introductory programmes and SSI courses.
Ready to explore?
Join guided channel, slope, reef, and night diving excursions.
Your ocean escape.Stay, dive, and discover Thaa Atoll.
Find your next adventure
Diving services & facilities
From your first breath underwater to your next channel adventure. Activities are planned around training requirements, certification, medical fitness, and sea conditions.
Courses & beginners
SSI-affiliated scuba diving courses and introductory beginner programmes tailored to new divers under close professional supervision.
Equipment Rental
Rent scuba equipment for independent diving or to complement guided excursions.
Custom dive holidays
Multi-day diving packages and customized dive and stay itineraries for individual travellers, couples, and dive groups.
Equipment & facilities
Everything you need for the dive
Full recreational equipment rental, scuba cylinder filling, and pre-dive gear preparation. Equipment and compressors are inspected, maintained, and operated by trained personnel following manufacturer recommendations.
Beneath the surface
A world of encounters
A world of encounters
in Thaa Atoll
From shallow coral gardens and sloping reefs to oceanic channels, every site offers a different perspective on the Maldives.
Whale sharksSea turtlesManta & eagle raysSharksMoray eelsTropical reef fish
Our team selects sites daily based on experience, currents, visibility, weather, and excursion objectives. Wildlife encounters are natural and sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Prepared for every excursion
Dive safety & emergency preparedness
Comprehensive briefings, qualified supervision, and respect for environmental and certification limits support every dive.
Operational safety standards
- Pre-dive briefings covering dive plans, depth limits, conditions, and emergency procedures.
- A mandatory buddy system and supervision by appropriately qualified dive professionals.
- Continuous monitoring of air supply, depth, and bottom time.
- Dive plans matched to certification limits and individual experience.
- Controlled ascents and safety stops according to the dive plan.
- Weather, currents, visibility, and sea conditions evaluated before departure.
- Dive logging and formal incident reporting.
Follow dive guide and boat crew instructions at all times. Dives may be modified, postponed, or cancelled if conditions are unsuitable.
Emergency response protocol
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Immediate assistance
Safe water recovery and condition assessment.
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First aid & CPR
Care by trained personnel as required.
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Emergency oxygen
Administration according to training protocols.
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Medical guidance
Contact with regional medical and emergency facilities.
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Evacuation
Coordinated transport according to medical advice and sea conditions.
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Specialist treatment
Handover to medical specialists for appropriate care.
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Documentation
Recording the incident, care given, and response.
Medical support & transfers
Coordinated care when it matters
The dive team coordinates medical consultation and evacuation to an appropriate facility according to the incident, medical advice, transport availability, and sea conditions. Confirm the current regional hyperbaric arrangements and emergency plan with the team before diving.
Diver requirements
- Certification. Present valid certification appropriate to your planned dives.
- Medical fitness. Disclose relevant medical conditions and meet medical clearance requirements.
- Beginner programmes. Participation is subject to age, health, training, and supervision standards.
- Diving insurance. Strongly recommended, and mandatory where required by the programme.
- Safety compliance. Follow briefings, buddy procedures, depth limits, and pre-flight surface intervals.
Protect what you
came to discover.
Help preserve the Maldives’ underwater ecosystems for future generations.
- Never touch, stand on, or damage living corals.
- Maintain neutral buoyancy around reefs and seabed life.
- Leave shells, corals, and marine organisms in the ocean.
- Observe wildlife without chasing or harassment.
- Follow local conservation rules and minimize plastic waste.
Your next chapter starts underwater
Stay a little. Dive a little deeper.
Enjoy professionally organized diving, responsible practices, and authentic island hospitality with Thimarafushi Dive & Watersports — Stay Mikado.