Villa Haven

Villa Haven

South Ari Atoll Maldives

The atoll hosts a diverse array of shark species, with sightings of at least seven different varieties and seasonal Manta Ray sightings.

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Welcome to the enchanting underwater Haven of South Ari Atoll, where you can encounter the ocean's gentle giants, whale sharks, and the graceful manta rays that frequent these waters.

Exploring South Ari Atoll is a diving adventure like no other. Drift alongside vibrant reefs, explore the bustling grey reef shark cleaning stations, and marvel at the extensive table corals and lush soft coral gardens at our deeper dive sites. Each dive reveals a new facet of this extraordinary underwater haven.

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Our Most Popular Snorkeling Experiences

Complimentary
Join our in-house marine biologist or dive masters for an educational tour to learn more about marine habitats and the importance of conservation.
The Cove is just a 5-minute boat ride from Haven, and we offer a complimentary shuttle service for your convenience. Located in a bay-like area, the Cove provides protection during rough weather.
You can expect to see common fish species in this area, including batfish, blacktip sharks, and turtles.

Daily complimentary with snorkeling gear From: 1000 to 11:00hrs from 1430 to 1530hrs Dive Master supervised

As the sun sets, the entire reef transforms. The daytime hustle and bustle of fish and reef dwellers gives way to a vibrant nocturnal world.

Join us to witness some of these incredible changes, such as parrotfish that have made their own cocoons to sleep, along with the vibrant squids and octopuses that emerge at night. Discover how coral provides refuge for hundreds of species of fish.

Availability: Daily, by advance booking only Minimum: 4 pax
From: 1730 hrs to 1915 hrs

Villa Haven, located in the South Ari Atoll Marine Protected Area, is renowned for its stunning dive sites and whale shark sightings.

SAMPA serves as a crucial habitat for post-juvenile whale sharks, which rarely appear once they exceed 8m. Some sharks also follow annual migration patterns, returning to specific atolls for seasonal feeding. Few places in the world offer year-round whale shark sightings, and we’re proud to be one of them.

Availability: Daily, by advance booking only, from 09:00hrs to 12:00hrs.

Turtle species are protected by law in the Maldives. The most common species are Hawksbill turtles and Green turtles, both classified as critically endangered worldwide. Thanks to species protection laws, turtle populations thrive within the atolls.

Join us on this excursion to explore the vibrant marine life, including the most common fish species of the Maldives, during this exciting turtle trip!
Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays Minimum: 6 pax
From: 1400hrs to 1630hrs and knowledgeable diver.

Thanks to our prime location, we have convenient access access to manta ray hotspots throughout the year, across both monsoon seasons. During the Northeast Monsoon (December to May), manta rays are often found on the west side of the atoll. In the Southwest Monsoon (June to November), they shift to the east side. This seasonal migration pattern offers a unique opportunity to snorkel with manta rays year- round! Experience the beauty of these magnificent creatures in their natural environment.
Excursion Details
Available Days: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays Time: 900 hrs to 1200 hrs
Minimum Participants: 6

This private, snorkeling experience is designed to offer a unique adventure, perfect for exploring the outer reefs and tranquil inner lagoons of the atoll.

Guided by our expert team, you’ll visit potential sites where you may encounter dolphins, turtles, manta rays, or even whale sharks—all in a single outing. Swim among vibrant marine life, uncover hidden gems beneath the waves, and create unforgettable memories together in this fully personalized experience.

Availability: Daily, by advance booking only From: 900hrs to 1400hrs
Up to: 4 Pax

Our Most Popular Scuba Experiences

Bubble Maker Dives offer an unforgettable
one-on-one underwater experience designed for children aged 8 to 9 years olds. Led by certified instructors, these engaging sessions introduce young explorers to the exhilaration of scuba diving within a safe and controlled environment.Filled with activities, games, and exciting underwater challenges including fish and coral discovery, Bubble Maker Dives nurture a lifelong passion for marine exploration in the youngest of adventurers.Bubble Maker Dives serve as the foundational layer for children in their scuba diving exploration, providing an impactful underwater journey.

Open Water Diver course is your passport to the incredible underwater world. This comprehensive certification program teaches you the essential knowledge and skills needed to become a confident and independent scuba diver.

Under the guidance of certified instructors, you’ll learn dive theory, practice critical skills in confined water, and complete a series of open water dives. By the end of the course, you’ll be certified to dive up to 18 meters (60 feet) deep, and your license is for life, allowing you to explore underwater wonders anywhere in the world. Whether you’re a beginner with no prior experience or an aspiring diver, the PADI Open Water Diver course is your gateway to thrilling underwater adventures and a lifelong love for diving.

Discover Scuba Diving offers a captivating introduction to the underwater world without committing to a full scuba diving course.

Guided by certified instructors, participants learn essential skills and safety procedures, making it perfect for beginners and the curious. It’s a thrilling first step into underwater adventure.

Skills are practiced in shallow waters, and maximum dive depth with an instructor is 12 meters. No swimming skills required.

The Advanced Open Water Diver course is your next step into the exciting world of scuba diving. Unlike traditional classroom courses, this program is designed to be fun and engaging. It doesn’t involve quizzes or exams; instead, it focuses on gaining practical experience and expanding your underwater skills. Under the guidance of certified instructors, you’ll complete five adventure dives, including a deep dive training to 30 meters and a navigation dive. Additionally, you have the opportunity to choose and try one dive from specialty options like Nitrox, night diving, or wreck diving.

The Advanced Open Water certification not only broadens your diving horizons but also enhances your skills, making you a more skilled and knowledgeable diver.

Scuba Diver Certification provides a convenient gateway to the world of scuba diving, tailored for individuals with time constraints.

Led by certified instructors, you’ll gain dive theory knowledge, practice essential skills in shallow waters, and complete two supervised dives up to 12 meters deep.

Although less extensive than the Open Water Diver course, this certification allows diving under supervision and offers the option to upgrade to a full open water course, providing additional skill training and dives for future holidays.

The Enriched Air Nitrox Diver course is a specialized certification that opens up new possibilities in scuba diving. This course teaches you how to dive with enriched air nitrox, which contains a higher oxygen content than regular air.

Enriched air allows for longer no-decompression dive times, providing more opportunities to explore underwater wonders.

Throughout the course, you’ll learn how to analyze, plan, and execute nitrox dives safely. You will also discover the benefits of diving with Enriched Air Nitrox, while utilizing a complete air profile to ensure safer dives.

In summary, diving with nitrox is comparable to having an airbag in a car – it enhances safety

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Free diver programs

Basic 
Freediver course

The Basic Freediver course serves as a foundational segment within the broader Freediver course. It is designed to impart fundamental principles, breath-hold techniques, and optimal body positioning in a controlled pool or confined water environment.

Skills & Perspectives

The academic segment involves self-paced study through Freediver eLearning, complemented by hands-on training in confined water.

To enroll, participants must meet the minimum age requirement of 12 years.

Freediver
Course

Learn the art of freediving with our comprehensive course designed to master breath-hold techniques, encompassing static and dynamic apnea in confined water. Our aim is to help you achieve a 90-second static apnea and cover a distance of 25 meters using dynamic apnea. You’ll also delve into free immersion and constant weight freedives in open water, striving to reach a depth of 10 meters. Throughout the course, you’ll learn essential buddy procedures for safe diving practices. Participants will have the flexibility to engage in independent study through eLearning or class sessions.

To enroll, participants must be at least 15 years old.