Learning to Dive while on Holiday in Maldives
Waking up to the ocean is a beautiful start to the day, but diving into it takes the experience to a whole new level. At Nova Maldives, the view of the vast blue from your villa is an invitation to explore. Whether you’re a curious beginner, a young adventurer, or looking to level up your skills, Nova offers dive courses for every kind of explorer.
With calm waters, vibrant marine life and a team that makes learning feel easy, it’s one of the best places to take the plunge. Discover the world beneath the surface and let your underwater journey begin at Nova.
Courses for Every Explorer
At Nova, diving begins at any age with courses designed to match your level. Beginners can get started with the Bubblemaker course, a playful and safe way to experience their first breaths underwater, ease into the Discover Scuba Diving programme or continue with the Open Water Diver course for full certification. With every course guided by skilled instructors in a safe, supportive setting, Nova is the best place to begin your underwater journey.
Evolve Beneath the Waves
For those ready to take their diving skills further, we offer a range of advanced and specialty courses led by expert instructors. Private courses are also available for a more personalised experience, perfect for those looking to learn at their own pace. All the necessary equipment is available to rent on the island, so you can dive straight in without a worry. With everything you need right here on the island, exploring the deep blue is effortless.
Swim into a Dream
Once you’re certified, the ocean around Nova becomes your playground. South Ari Atoll is filled with coral-covered pinnacles, quiet channels and hidden wrecks, all just a short ride away. You can wander the house reef or float further out into the atoll, where each dive brings something new. For those staying closer to the surface, snorkelling offers a front-row seat to the wonders of the sea where manta rays move with grace and whale sharks pass through like giants from a dream.
Flow into the Evening
Nova brings a mindful twist to the underwater world with Wellness Scuba Diving, offering underwater yoga and floating meditation guided by the ocean’s natural flow. On land, rebalance with a treatment at Eskape Spa, where island calm takes over. Enjoy a front-row seat at Mizu as chefs fire up the teppanyaki grill, or ease into the evening with a signature cocktail at Wink. Back at your Beach Pool Villa, cosy up in comfort as the waves gently roll in. If it’s a Friday, don’t miss a visit to the Holhuashi—a gathering filled with music, stories and connection where Maldivian tradition comes alive.
The Sea as Your Guide
At Nova, learning to dive is a journey into connection, curiosity and the quiet rhythm of the sea. Whether you are just beginning or already exploring the depths, every moment in the water brings you closer to nature and yourself. The ocean moves at its own pace, and at Nova, you are free to move with it.
Contact us today at [email protected] or +960 66 88 777 to begin your underwater journey at Nova. Don’t forget to subscribe to our Soulful Tales newsletter for the latest updates and exclusive offers—including 20% off your next stay.
