Explore Maldives’ Rich Marine Heritage with the State-of-the-Art Kihavah Dive Centres and Marine Labs

Visitors on the lookout for luxury Maldives hotels with villa accommodation should look no further than Anantara Kihavah Villas Maldives. Offering guests the best in contemporary amenities this idyllic rest is also home to its very own dive centre and marine labs.

Regarded as one of the world’s premier diving hubs the Maldivian waters are some of the richest in the globe in terms of marine biodiversity. Frequented by avid divers and snorelling enthusiasts this breathtaking archipelago comprised of over 1000 coral islands is justifiable renowned as the coral capital of the world. With its ocean floor littered with various species of coral and vibrant marine life this one-stop diving hub is the envy of Asia. Offering divers and snorkelers ideal conditions for engaging in their chosen water sports activity warm and shallow waters with crystal clear clarity are a Maldivian staple.
The Kihavah Dive Centers and Marine Labs have been instrumental in promoting diving and snorklleing excursions in the Maldives islands as the venues offer state-of-the-art facilities for a world class diving and snorkeling experience in one venue. As the only diving heartland in the world where whale sharks are visible all year round a diving expedition in the archipelago is a must for holidaymakers. PADI certification courses are made available through these dive centers where internationally accredited instructors offer lessons in diving for novices. The Bubblemaker introductory course is specifically geared towards younger dives while other popular courses include Open Water Diver certification and the coveted Rescue Diver certification for seasoned scuba divers. Orientation dives are also organized for experts and novices to help participant become acclimatized to the conditions of Maldivian waters and dive sites. The Kihavah house reef which is a mere 100m away from the resort is employed for this purpose. Diving excursions in the Maldives can also be customized to the preferences of divers as dives along shipwrecks, coral gardens and shark pits can be arranged by tour operators. A whopping 40 dive sites are located within an hour’s distance of Kihavah, making it a diving capital in the archipelago.

Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry.
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