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Choose from 3 of the best diving locations in the Maldives

BANDOS Maldives

North Male Atoll

BANDOS Maldives

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White sandy beaches and pristine reefs, an abundance of marine life including mantas, eagle rays and a whalesharks make this a true divers paradise!

Bandos Island, Maldives has excellent facilities and convenient access to some great diving to ensure you get the most from your PADI IDC and become a successful dive instructor.

The island of Bandos is the perfect setting for your PADI dive instructor training. The dive industry is one of the strongest parts of the Maldivian economy and offers so much opportunity to instructors.

In the Maldives you can find employment as a dive instructor from luxury 5 star resorts to local island guest houses, and on some of the most renowned live-aboards in the world.

This is why Bandos Island is one of the best places in the world for you to take your PADI Instructor training.

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DHARAVANDHOO Maldives

Baa Atoll

DHARAVANDHOO Maldives

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The underwater beauty of the Maldives is incredible. Over 200 different species of coral grow in its waters, the corals in turn providing home to thousands of varieties of aquatic life.

Mantastic Divers in Dharavandhoo is one of the 13 local Maldivian islands located in the Baa atoll, made up of 12 local fisher islands, 75 uninhabited islands and 10 resort islands.

You'll have access to dive sites such as; Aidhoo Corner, Christmas Tree, Dharavandhoo Thila, Dhigu Thila, Hanifaru Corner, Kakani Thila, Madhoo Thila and plenty more.

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HIMMAFUSHI Maldives

Kaafu Atoll

HIMMAFUSHI Maldives

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Himmafushi, a local island, is geographically recognized for its surfing and diving spots.

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Why choose us?

"Our MAD Diver Training Programmes are your passport to a great lifestyle in the tropics or anywhere in the world with water!"

WORLDWIDE DIVING NETWORK

Our global network enhances your dive job opportunities with access to the experience that will mold you into a better PADI DIVEMASTER and PADI DIVE INSTRUCTOR.

Post IDC Career Development

Our post IDC career development programmes include SPECIALTY INSTRUCTOR (MSDT) and beyond, ensuring you get the highest level of training on your chosen career in the diving industry.

Our MAD Team

Our Pro Diving programmes are run by "The World's MOST SUCCESSFUL Platinum PADI Course Director Mark Soworka" and his MAD team

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PADI OPEN WATER

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PADI OPEN WATER

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PADI OPEN WATER

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The PADI Open Water Course is your entry level certification to a world of diving opportunities. If you’ve always wanted to take scuba diving lessons, experience unparalleled adventure and see the world beneath the waves, this is where it starts.

Get your scuba diving certification with the PADI® Open Water Diver course – the world’s most popular and widely recognized scuba course. Millions of people have learned to scuba dive and gone on to discover the wonders of the aquatic world through this course.

To enroll in a PADI Open Water Diver course (or Junior Open Water Diver course), you must be 10 years old or older. You need adequate swimming skills and need to be in good physical health.

No prior experience with scuba diving is required.

We offer the PADI Open Water certification as part of our multi-course packages which will take you from Beginner to Pro level diving.

Book your PADI Open Water package today! or contact us for more information.

PADI ADVANCED DIVER

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PADI ADVANCED DIVER

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The PADI Advanced Open Water and Adventure Diver courses can be taken after completing the PADI Open Water Diver certification. It's titled PADI Advanced Open Water Diver because it advances your diving knowledge & skills.

That’s what the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course is all about. You don’t have to be “advanced” to take it – it’s designed to advance your diving, so you can start right after earning your PADI Open Water Diver certification.

The course helps build confidence and expand your scuba skills through different Adventure Dives. You try out different specialties while gaining experience under the supervision of your PADI Instructor. You log dives and develop capabilities as you find new ways to have fun scuba diving.

Book your PADI Advanced Diver package today! or contact us for more information.

PADI RESCUE DIVER

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PADI RESCUE DIVER

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As an already certified Advanced Open Water Diver or Adventure Diver with Navigation dive you can begin your PADI Rescue Diver and First Aid training.

The Rescue Diver is a great way to develop confidence and independence in the ocean. A competent entry level diver is certified right through to Rescue Diver. All divers should aim to gain Rescue training to make their own and others diving experiences safer and more enjoyable.

Scuba divers describe the PADI Rescue Diver course as the most challenging, yet most rewarding course they’ve ever taken. Why? Because you learn to prevent and manage problems in the water, and become more confident in your skills as a diver, knowing that you can help others if needed.

During the course, you learn to become a better buddy by practicing problem solving skills until they become second nature. Plus, the course is just fun – it’s serious, but still allows for lots of laughter in between the focused learning.

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PADI DIVEMASTER (DM)

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PADI DIVEMASTER (DM)

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Our PADI Divemaster courses include unlimited diving and assisting with experienced instructors, plus loads of added extras that will make you an employable and competent dive professional.

With the PADI Divemaster training you will get the chance to live, eat and breathe diving, assisting courses, gaining dive experience and soaking up that special tropical diving atmosphere.

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PADI INSTRUCTOR (IDC)

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A PADI Dive Instructor course is a step into a wonderful career in the dive industry. As a PADI Divemaster, or equivalent certification from another training organisation, you can enrol in our PADI Dive Instructor course.

With much more time in the dive industry than most other Course Directors, Mark Soworka has developed and tweaked a great programme. Our PADI Dive Instructor course is relaxed, fun and extremely effective.

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PADI MSDT PREP

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PADI MSDT PREP

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The PADI MSDT Instructor Course is your passport to a great lifestyle in the tropics or anywhere in the world with water. It is your chance to travel the world, meet great people and dive in exotic locations. Our PADI Specialty Instructor course packages can make this a reality!

Our diving internships are aimed at providing you with the education and experience to find a rewarding career in the dive industry. Continuing your dive instructor education with M.A.D / Dive-Careers gives you the advantage of several locations to choose the direction and strengths you wish to develop with your dive career.

OUR PADI MSDT SPECIALTY INSTRUCTOR COURSES INCLUDE:

Marine Resource Management PADI Instructor Specialty
Deep Diver PADI Instructor Specialty
Wreck Diver PADI Instructor Specialty
Oxygen Provider PADI Instructor Specialty
Enriched Air (EANx Nitrox) PADI Instructor Specialty
Gas Blender PADI Instructor Specialty
Equipment PADI Instructor Specialty
Naturalist PADI Instructor Specialty
Fish IDentification PADI Instructor Specialty
Drift PADI Instructor Specialty
Shark AWAREness PADI Instructor Specialty
Night PADI Instructor Specialty
Search & Recovery PADI Instructor Specialty
Navigator PADI Instructor Specialty
Multilevel and Computer PADI Instructor Specialty
Digital Underwater Photography PADI Instructor Specialty
Underwater Photography PADI Instructor Specialty
Underwater Videography PADI Instructor Specialty
Sidemount Diver PADI Instructor Specialty

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WELCOME TO M.A.D

Maldivian Academy
of Diving

Choose from 3 of the best diving locations in the Maldives

BANDOS Maldives

DHARAVANDHOO Maldives

HIMMAFUSHI Maldives

Why choose us?

Our MAD Team

SCUBA DIVING COURSES
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PADI OPEN WATER

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PADI ADVANCED DIVER

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PADI RESCUE DIVER

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PADI DIVEMASTER (DM)

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WELCOME TO M.A.D

Maldivian Academy of Diving

Choose from 3 of the best diving locations in the Maldives

BANDOS Maldives

DHARAVANDHOO Maldives

HIMMAFUSHI Maldives

Why choose us?

Our MAD Team

SCUBA DIVING COURSES @M.A.D

learn to dive

PADI OPEN WATER

take it further

PADI ADVANCED DIVER

take it further

PADI RESCUE DIVER

go pro

PADI DIVEMASTER (DM)

go pro

PADI INSTRUCTOR (IDC)

go pro

PADI MSDT PREP

DIVE COURSES

GO PRO

LOCATIONS

ONLINE PREP

Follow Us

OUR IDC PARTNER

Maldivian Academy
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