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Maldives / Vaavu Atoll (Felidhe Atholhu)
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Vaali Island Escapes & Dive Maldives

 
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Vaali Island Escapes & Dive Maldives

None star hotel
Manhal - 400, Finivai Hingun, Vilimale 21013, Maldives
12 rooms
FREE Internet

Felidhoo Dive Club

PADI 5 Star Dive Center
Walking distance
Max 4 divers per guide

Package highlights

  • Beachfront boutique lodge offering an authentic island escape, rich local culture, and the Maldivian way of life.
  • Located in one of the Maldives’ best diving areas, with channels, drift dives, caves, reefs, pinnacles, and renowned sites like the Golden Wall, the longest unbroken barrier reef, and a protected shark channel.
  • Year-round currents ensure thrilling, clear-water diving with sharks and pelagic species, plus a fantastic house reef ideal for beginners and dive courses.
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Booking process

1. BOOKING

Once we receive your booking, we double check availability with the dive operator and reserve your spot

2. CONFIRMATION

We usually get back to you within 24 hours to confirm that your booking is final

3. 48H FREE CANCELLATION PERIOD

You then have 48 hours to take care of other travel arrangements. Your credit card will only be charged after that period

Payment & cancellation

Payment terms

  • Now: 0%
  • 48 hours after booking confirmation: 35%
  • 30 days before trip start: 100%

Cancellation fee

Free cancellation for 48h after confirmation

  • 5.0% of the total booking amount will be charged if you cancel more than 28 days prior to arrival
  • 35.0% will be charged if you cancel between 28 and 10 days prior to arrival
  • 100.0% will be charged if you cancel less than 10 days prior to arrival

Explore diving around the Vaali Island Escapes & Dive Maldives

Dive Center

Highlights

  • Comprehensive selection of PADI courses, from first-time experiences like Discover Scuba Diving to advanced training up to PADI Rescue Diver.
  • Enjoy daily dive trips and exciting non-diver excursions, with the flexibility to bundle activities and accommodation for a complete island getaway.
  • Committed to delivering quality diver training, unforgettable recreational dives, and a variety of water sports, all at excellent value.

Description

Felidhoo Dive Club is a PADI-certified dive center located on Felidhoo Island in Vaavu Atoll, one of the Maldives’ most pristine and exciting diving destinations.

The Dive Center offers a full range of PADI courses and programs, from Discover Scuba Diving up to professional-level training, along with daily dive trips and non-diver excursions that can be combined with accommodation.

Divers can enjoy thrilling expeditions to caves, pinnacles, and open-ocean reefs, encountering turtles, eagle rays, giant trevally, reef sharks, and colorful coral gardens. Manta rays are frequently sighted between May and October, while famous sites such as the Golden Wall, Shark Channel, Fotteyo (the Maldives’ longest unbroken barrier reef), and the Vaavu Shipwreck provide unforgettable underwater experiences.

Thanks to its central location in the atoll, Felidhoo Dive Club has easy access to nearly all of Vaavu’s renowned dive sites, just 15 minutes to an hour away. Channel dives are the hallmark of the area, where divers can witness walls of reef sharks, schooling barracuda, jacks, and tuna, alongside an abundance of pelagic and reef life. Wall dives and coral-covered pinnacles are ideal for spotting nurse sharks, nudibranchs, and a variety of macro critters.

With small dive groups, attentive crew, and relaxed day trips, the dive center focuses on personalized service, ensuring that every diver, from beginner to advanced, enjoys an experience tailored to their needs.

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DIVING SERVICES

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Dive Center Facilities

  • Wi-Fi (Free)
  • Air Conditioning
  • Retail Shop
  • Waterfront Location
  • House Reef
  • Dive Boat

Dive boat facilities

  • Fresh Water Shower
  • Custom Built
  • Drinking Water
  • Ladder
  • Toilet
  • Camera Table
  • Surface Interval Snacks
  • Seating Area
  • Dry Area
  • Shaded Space

Rental Equipment

  • Wetsuit – Shorty
  • Wetsuit – 3Mm
  • Wetsuit – 5Mm
  • Wetsuit – 7Mm
  • Full-Foot Fins
  • Aluminum Cylinders
  • Small Cylinders (10L / 71.2 Cu. Ft.)
  • Open-Heel Fins
  • Compass
  • Bcd
  • Mask & Snorkel
  • Regulator
  • Gauges

PADI® Courses Available

  • Scuba Diver
  • Intro Dives/Discover Scuba Diving
  • Scuba Refresher
  • Open Water Diver
  • Advanced Open Water Diver
  • Rescue Diver

Diving gear

  • Tanks With Int (Yoke) Valves
  • Tanks With Din Valves
  • Din/Int Adapters
  • Rental Equipment (Free)
  • Filling Station

PADI membership level

  • Padi 5 Star Dive Center

Resort Amenities

Good for...

  • Solo Travellers
  • Active Holidays
  • Remote Getaways
  • Families With Diving Kids
  • Romance/Honeymoon
  • Good Value For Money
  • Eco-Resort

Activities

  • Sunset Cruises
  • Book Swap/Library
  • Island Hopping
  • Live Music
  • Cooking Classes
  • Cultural Excursions
  • Sandbank
  • Jet Skiing

Sports & Watersports

  • Badminton
  • Football (Soccer)
  • Snorkeling
  • Stand-Up Paddling
  • Kayaking
  • Beach Volleyball

Great for families

  • Board Games
  • Kids Playground

Facilities

  • Cash Machine/Atm
  • Restaurant
  • Beach Front
  • Garden
  • Lounge/Tv Area

Payments

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • Cash (Usd)
  • Cash (Eur)
  • Cash (Gbp)
  • Cash (Local Currency)

Amenities & services

  • Wi-Fi (Free)
  • Air-Conditioning

Food & drink

  • Buffet
  • A La Carte
  • Snacks All Day
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Halal Food
  • Gluten Free Food
  • Vegan

Resort Description

Vaali Island Escapes & Dive Maldives is a boutique beachfront property on Felidhoo in Vaavu Atoll, combining a relaxed island escape with authentic Maldivian hospitality.

Set on the tranquil southeast side of the island, the lodge offers comfortable accommodation with bright, minimalist interiors. Rooms are equipped with en-suite bathrooms, air conditioning, ceiling fans, hot and cold water, and free Wi-Fi, with some featuring open-air showers.

Guests can unwind on the private beach, dine at The Courtyard restaurant, or join diving and snorkeling trips with the on-site PADI-certified Felidhoo Dive Club. Additional activities include kayaking and cultural excursions, offering the chance to experience local island life at a slower pace.

Staying at Vaali means enjoying personalized service, warm hospitality, and a homely atmosphere, where visitors are welcomed as friends and cared for in every detail.

How to get there

Arrival

  • Velana International Airport (Malé) is the closest international airport.
  • A speedboat transfer can be arranged from Velana International Airport directly to the resort for an additional cost (advance notice required).
  • The journey from Malé by speedboat takes approximately 75 minutes.
  • Check-in time: 14:00.

Departure

  • Check-out time: 12:00.
  • After check-out, the resort team will assist for the return speedboat transfer (advance notice required, additional cost).

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