Diving Center
Certified Diving Center
Thanks to its privileged location in the North Ari Atoll, the Gangehi Island Resort is the ideal starting point for exploring the numerous dive sites, suitable for both beginners and experienced divers. Our SNSI, PADI and SSI Dive Centre is highly certified, ensuring the highest quality and professionalism, with multilingual instructors ready to accompany you on every diving adventure.
A unique experience
The centre offers complete sets of diving equipment for hire, including Gavs, masks, snorkels, fins, wetsuits, dive computers and digital underwater cameras. In addition, customised services are available, designed to meet the needs of adults and children, ensuring a unique and safe experience for all.
Faq
I am a certified diver. Do I need insurance?
Yes, you need appropriate insurance for diving or scuba diving. Diving insurance is available at the Diving Center.
At what age can children learn to dive?
Surprisingly enough, children can start scuba diving at only 8 years old. From 10 years upwards they can instead participate in all our basic courses.
I have certifications for diving, can I rent the equipment?
Of course, all the diving equipment is available at the diving center including BCD, regulator, wetsuit, mask, fins, snorkel, dive computer and belt.
Do you also organize beach dives?
Yes, as the dive center is located near the beach and allows you to dive to the coral reef.
Can I swim with manta rays, sharks, whale sharks, turtles?
In the season of, from December to April, it is very common to spot some of them while sharks are easily observable all year round in the nurse, leopard and gray varieties.
Do I need a medical certificate to dive?
All divers are strongly advised to undergo a regular medical examination before arrival at the facility to verify their suitability. However, we will take care of a self-suitability test before the dive.
Do I need to book in advance?
It is not necessary to book diving or diving packages unless you are part of a large group. However, it is best to contact us if you wish to do Rescue, Dive Master and some specialty courses.
I heard that you organize a day trip, can you tell me more?
In addition to our normal activity, we also organize a whole day with three different dives. We dive into some of the most famous and spectacular sites in the Ari atoll and Rasdhoo atoll, such as Hammerhead Point, MaayaThila, Fishhead, MalhossThila. Breakfast and lunch are provided on board, for the excursion a minimum of 6 participants is required.
Do you provide nitrox for free?
Yes, we provide nitrox between 28% and 32% at no additional cost.
What kind of boats do you use?
We use a modern 16m dhoni, convenient and fast, equipped with all safety devices, oxygen kits, first aid kits and emergency communications. During the dives we offer refreshments with water, biscuits and fresh coconut.
