Basically, all year round. Average water temperature is 29° Celsius. Every season has its advantages. While the months February, March and April are popular for their clear visibility, other months are favoured because of the high amount of plankton in the water - which increases the chance of encountering sea giants like mantas and whale sharks.

Heavy monsoon rains are rather seldom; a fast change of conditions however, is typically Maldivian. A quick shower will definitely not hold you back from diving, let alone snorkelling or swimming. In particular if it happens to be followed by bright equatorial sunshine, which is usually the case.

Travel Regulations:

You do not need to apply for a visa (you will automatically receive a 30-day tourist visa upon arrival), but your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your departure date!

Important Maldivian Laws:

The Republic of Maldives is a Muslim country and it is important to us that our guests respect local culture and legislation. Topless sunbathing, for example, is not allowed. It is illegal to bring alcohol, pork or pornographic material into the country. The use of drugs is strictly prohibited and punished by harsh prison sentences.

Maldives Environment:

Global warming and the continuing growth of tourism and other industries in the Maldives pose a serious threat to the fragile eco-system of the atolls. For this reason we ask all our guests to help protect the environment by saving water and electricity, not throwing rubbish over board and taking care not to touch corals or reef animals during dives