Dive centre Zitahli Kuda-Funafaru, Noonu Atoll, Maldives
Description
Alike and Gabriel are the managers of this stylish SSI/CMAS/PADI dive centre.
Equipment
The dive centre has state of the art equipment, thus meeting every need & requirement of their diving guests.
The quality & standard of diving equipment is unsurpassed. You will be able to hire what you need from the following equipment list by well known companies:
30 jackets
20 regulators including alternate air source, submersible pressure gauge & Inflator hose
60 sets of masks, fins & snorkels
30 wetsuits (3mm shorties)
50 dive computers
10 torches
2 snorkelling & underwater cameras
The quality & standard of diving equipment is unsurpassed. You will be able to hire what you need from the following equipment list by well known companies:
30 jackets
20 regulators including alternate air source, submersible pressure gauge & Inflator hose
60 sets of masks, fins & snorkels
30 wetsuits (3mm shorties)
50 dive computers
10 torches
2 snorkelling & underwater cameras
Workshop
There is an exemplary, well equipped workshop at the dive centre, where knowledgeable staff will gladly provide professional assistance and advice to those guests experiencing problems with their personal equipment.
Air AND Nitrox !
There are 100 x 12litre aluminium cylinders available, which are filled to 215 bars of pressure, using 2 legendary Bauer electro-compressors. Of course, we offer NITROX as well. We have installed a modern and secure nitrox filling station
Connections: DIN & INT (International)
Connections: DIN & INT (International)
Safety
Pure oxygen, which is essential for the treatment of diving related injuries, is available on every boat. In addition, the dive centre has a small pharmacy, which has a supply of assorted medication and emergency medical equipment, which is at the guests’ disposal upon request. If required, the nearest decompression chamber is located in Bandos and can be reached by seaplane within 55 minutes. A second decompression chamber at Kuredu is located within 30 min by speedboat.
Personal Diving Equipment
Our friendly staff will be responsible for providing an all round service with regards to the storage, transportation, cleaning & maintenance of our guests‘ personal and rental dive equipment.
Thus our guests will not need to concern themselves with these menial tasks, allowing more time for rest and relaxation.
Thus our guests will not need to concern themselves with these menial tasks, allowing more time for rest and relaxation.
Continuous Training & Diving Courses
Internationally recognized SSI, International Aquanautic Club (CMAS) & PADI diving courses are offered & conducted in accordance with the highest international diving standards. Diving courses are furthermore conducted in exclusively small & private groups (1 dive instructor: 2 students) ensuring minimal stress and providing supremely individual tailored training.
The course for beginners commences with an introduction dive in the shallow water of the lagoon (approx. 1.5m), allowing participants sufficient time & opportunity to become accustomed to the marine environment and familiarise themselves with the art of breathing while submerged. Naturally, this 1 hour introductory dive will take place under the expert guidance of a dive professional.
Further training to attain certification takes 3 days. Courses are conducted by a certified professional dive instructor and will consist of 2 water sessions daily: one in the morning & one in the afternoon.
In total, approximately 6 hours of theory sessions are conducted between 17:30 and 19:30 in the evening, over 3 consecutive days. Participants will receive an internationally recognised diving certification, (SSI Open Water or on request, CMAS* Bronze), after successfully passing a written examination. Also upon request, courses & certification can be conducted according to PADI guidelines and standards. However, it is not possible, to pre book this course.
Additionally, training and certification up to the level of SSI Divecon, CMAS Gold & PADI Divemaster is available to advanced divers, while virtually any speciality course can be conducted for interested participants.
The course for beginners commences with an introduction dive in the shallow water of the lagoon (approx. 1.5m), allowing participants sufficient time & opportunity to become accustomed to the marine environment and familiarise themselves with the art of breathing while submerged. Naturally, this 1 hour introductory dive will take place under the expert guidance of a dive professional.
Further training to attain certification takes 3 days. Courses are conducted by a certified professional dive instructor and will consist of 2 water sessions daily: one in the morning & one in the afternoon.
In total, approximately 6 hours of theory sessions are conducted between 17:30 and 19:30 in the evening, over 3 consecutive days. Participants will receive an internationally recognised diving certification, (SSI Open Water or on request, CMAS* Bronze), after successfully passing a written examination. Also upon request, courses & certification can be conducted according to PADI guidelines and standards. However, it is not possible, to pre book this course.
Additionally, training and certification up to the level of SSI Divecon, CMAS Gold & PADI Divemaster is available to advanced divers, while virtually any speciality course can be conducted for interested participants.
Diving area
The Lagoon
The absolutely perfect location to learn the art of scuba diving! Learning how to dive has never been made more comfortable & easier. Course participants will begin their discovery of the marine world from the first session, following a gently sloping sandy bottom down to a depth of 3m located directly in front of the dive centre.
Boat Diving Excursions
1 to 2 dive boats (dhonies) leave daily at 9:00 and 14:30 respectively. It takes approximately 5 minutes to 1 hour to reach dive sites suitable for single tank excursions.
In addition, with a travelling speed 2 times that of normal dhonies, our speed dhoni enables us to whisk our guests away in luxury to the opposite side of the atoll, for an exhilarating half or full day of diving. In addition to a fresh water shower on board, there is also a toilet at your disposal.
For those guests requiring the ultimate in privacy and attention, private guiding is also available. A diving dhoni will be meticulously equipped for a maximum of 2 individuals who will then be transported to, and accompanied by, an instructor to a dive site of their choice. Our expert staff will naturally be able to advise you on the selection of dive sites available. The departure time of these excursions will naturally be decided by you, our esteemed guests.
As many of our dive sites are located in the inner atoll, relaxed, care-free diving is guaranteed. Nevertheless, there are also additional dive sites which can be more challenging, thus ensuring that the needs of our more experienced divers are also met.
Night dives from the boat, an indescribable experience not to be missed, are offered once or twice weekly.
Full day and 2 tank excursions are offered 3 to 4 times weekly. Be transported to the spectacular channel dive sites on the west side of the atoll, where magnificent marine life experiences await you.
There is always a selection of high quality dive sites from which to choose from and which will vary in degree of difficulty, thereby accommodating each guest‘s level of diving skill.
There is a stunning selection of approximately 30 dive sites, all of which are exclusive to guests from Zitahli Resorts & Spa Kuda-Funafaru, (and on the only rare occasion, Irufushi). The benefit of diving in these conditions cannot be emphasised enough!
In addition, with a travelling speed 2 times that of normal dhonies, our speed dhoni enables us to whisk our guests away in luxury to the opposite side of the atoll, for an exhilarating half or full day of diving. In addition to a fresh water shower on board, there is also a toilet at your disposal.
For those guests requiring the ultimate in privacy and attention, private guiding is also available. A diving dhoni will be meticulously equipped for a maximum of 2 individuals who will then be transported to, and accompanied by, an instructor to a dive site of their choice. Our expert staff will naturally be able to advise you on the selection of dive sites available. The departure time of these excursions will naturally be decided by you, our esteemed guests.
As many of our dive sites are located in the inner atoll, relaxed, care-free diving is guaranteed. Nevertheless, there are also additional dive sites which can be more challenging, thus ensuring that the needs of our more experienced divers are also met.
Night dives from the boat, an indescribable experience not to be missed, are offered once or twice weekly.
Full day and 2 tank excursions are offered 3 to 4 times weekly. Be transported to the spectacular channel dive sites on the west side of the atoll, where magnificent marine life experiences await you.
There is always a selection of high quality dive sites from which to choose from and which will vary in degree of difficulty, thereby accommodating each guest‘s level of diving skill.
There is a stunning selection of approximately 30 dive sites, all of which are exclusive to guests from Zitahli Resorts & Spa Kuda-Funafaru, (and on the only rare occasion, Irufushi). The benefit of diving in these conditions cannot be emphasised enough!













