VAALI BEACH DIVE LODGE

MAX 20 PADI WIFI

PRICE PER DAY FROM USD 66

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At a glance:

Felidhoo Atoll Dive & Stay
Small, family resort with just 8 rooms
Channel diving with lots of sharks and pelagics
Easily accessible from Male
Economy dive packages

Vaali Beach Dive Lodge is located on the beautiful atoll island of Felidhoo, 78 km and easily accessible from Male International Airport. The atoll has the longest unbroken barrier reef in the Maldives, with numerous channels that are famous for drift dives where you can encounter plenty of sharks and rays.

Set on a remote corner of the atoll, overlooking the beach, this family-built and operated lodge is a wonderful secluded escape from the modern world, and offers calm relaxation while taking in the beautiful views of the Indian Ocean. It is a place where guests are treated to heartfelt hospitality as friends of the family. The property is proud to say that there is no television or radio. Instead, guests can enjoy the natural pleasures of Maldivian life with loved ones, family and friends.

Felidhoo is one of the least populated atolls but one of most abundant in terms of marine life. These are truly diverse and unspoiled waters, teeming with colour and dramatic topography, and offering superb diving and snorkeling. The diving is particularly good for drift diving as the atoll has the most channels of any atoll in the entire Maldives archipelago. The famous Golden Wall is located here. These channels provide exciting, adrenaline-fueled underwater experiences as they act as magnets for marine life, attracting a large number of sharks, schooling fish, and other pelagic species. There are 2 manta pointts and 2 MPAs in the region. The dive sites are located just a few minutes from the lodge, and there is an excellent house reef right in front of the property.

Accommodation is simple yet comfortable. The lodge has just 8 rooms, together with a lobby, dining and lounge area with courtyard offering guests ample space to unwind. All rooms are tastefully decorated with private bathrooms. Air-conditioning and overhead fans, hot and cold water, have been installed to ensure comfortable living conditions in the warm Maldivian climate.

The Courtyard is a relaxed space at the heart of the lodge, where guests can converge to meet other guests. Buffet meals are served here al fresco. The informal atmosphere makes it perfect for morning coffee, afternoon tea, or a leisurely drink at the end of the day. Meals have a particular focus on home made traditional Maldivian dishes. A la carte options are available too, including pastas, pizzas, burgers, salads, and desserts. As much as possible, seasonal home-grown ingredients are used, either from the atoll, Male, or from the lodge's own organic garden.

Other than scuba diving, there are different ways to spend your day. Depending on your mood, you can choose from snorkeling (guided tours available), fishing, dolphin watching, sandbank trips or visit to local islands (half- or full-day picnic options).

Vaali Lodge has 5 stylish deluxe rooms with contemporary interior design. Each room has plenty of space for an extra bed or cot. They feature a comfortable bed, high ceilings, and large open-air bathrooms. These are premium choice at the property.

The 3 standard rooms also have ensuite bathrooms and are comfortable and cozy. The décor is warm and simple, and they are a perfect choice for couples.

All the rooms have:

Air-conditioning and ceiling fans
Queen size beds, double and twin options
Private open-air bathroom with hot water shower
Towels, toiletries and hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Room service

Dressing table
Wardrobe
Table and chairs
Safety box
Minifridge
Mains outlet 220 volts - 3 square-prong UK style

The lodge's very own Felidhoo Dive Club is the first and only dive center on the atoll, and it runs daily dive tours (max. 3 dives per day) in the morning and afternoon to marine life enthusiasts to explore a unique underwater world all year round. Diving is conducted at distant sites as well as the House Reef (for Intro dives). Dives are a maximum of 1 hour and the boat returns to the lodge after every dive. Whether you have never dived before or are an experienced diver, Felidhoo Dive Club welcomes you.

it is a well equipped center, with full sets of rental scuba equipment, including BCDs, regulators, dive computers, underwater torches, 3 mm neoprene shorties, masks, snorkels, fins, as well as weight belts and weights. Large tanks are also available to rent.

The dive boat is a 14m wooden hull dhoni with a maximum capacity of 23 passengers. that cruises at 7-9 knots. It is equipped with GPS, fresh water, life vests, medical oxygen and first aid kit. Food is served during trips, and there is also a sundeck to rest or sunbathe between diving or snorkeling. Night dives and House Reef dives can also be arranged.

The dive centre has equipment storage. Fresh water showers and rinse tanks (including separate camera tank) are available at the centre. The staff provide a kit transfer and rinsing service.

ACCOMMODATION AND DIVING PACKAGE PRICES...

Prices valid until 31 October 2026

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2026 Peak Season - 1 December 2025 to 30 April 2026 1 August 2026 to 31 August 2026
Diving and accommodation packages: Standard room: 5 nights / 7 dives - USD 1 064 per person (single supplement: USD 360) 7 nights / 12 dives - USD 1 326 per person (single supplement: USD 504) 10 nights / 16 dives - USD 1 941 per person (single supplement: USD 720) Deluxe room: 5 nights / 7 dives - USD 1 163 per person (single supplement: USD 460) 7 nights / 12 dives - USD 1 465 per person (single supplement: USD 643) 10 nights / 16 dives - USD 2 140 per person (single supplement: USD 918)
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2025 Mid Season - 1 November 2025 to 30 November 2025
Diving and accommodation packages: Standard room: 5 nights / 7 dives - USD 1 010 per person (single supplement: USD 307) 7 nights / 12 dives - USD 1 250 per person (single supplement: USD 429) 10 nights / 16 dives - USD 1 834 per person (single supplement: USD 603) Deluxe room: 5 nights / 7 dives - USD 1 125 per person (single supplement: USD 420) 7 nights / 12 dives - USD 1 410 per person (single supplement: USD 589) 10 nights / 16 dives - USD 2 062 per person (single supplement: USD 841)
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2026 Low Season - 1 May 2026 to 31 July 2026 1 September 2026 to 31 October 2026
Diving and accommodation packages: Standard room: 5 nights / 7 dives - USD 998 per person (single supplement: USD 294) 7 nights / 12 dives - USD 1 233 per person (single supplement: USD 412) 10 nights / 16 dives - USD 1 809 per person (single supplement: USD 588) Deluxe room: 5 nights / 7 dives - USD 1 086 per person (single supplement: USD 382) 7 nights / 12 dives - USD 1 356 per person (single supplement: USD 474) 10 nights / 16 dives - USD 1 985 per person (single supplement: USD 763)
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2024/25 Peak Season - 21 December 2024 to 30 April 2025 1 August 2025 to 31 August 2025
Diving and accommodation packages: Standard room: 5 nights / 7 dives - USD 1 062 per person (single supplement: USD 362) 7 nights / 12 dives - USD 1 455 per person (single supplement: USD 508) 10 nights / 16 dives - USD 1 937 per person (single supplement: USD 725) Deluxe room: 5 nights / 7 dives - USD 1 177 per person (single supplement: USD 477) 7 nights / 12 dives - USD 1 616 per person (single supplement: USD 670) 10 nights / 16 dives - USD 2 167 per person (single supplement: USD 954)
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2025 Low Season - 1 May 2025 to 31 July 2025 1 September 2025 to 31 October 2025
Diving and accommodation packages: Standard room: 5 nights / 7 dives - USD 970 per person (single supplement: USD 271) 7 nights / 12 dives - USD 1 327 per person (single supplement: USD 379) 10 nights / 16 dives - USD 1 753 per person (single supplement: USD 542) Deluxe room: 5 nights / 7 dives - USD 1 100 per person (single supplement: USD 401) 7 nights / 12 dives - USD 1 509 per person (single supplement: USD 561) 10 nights / 16 dives - USD 2 014 per person (single supplement: USD 801)
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Child policy: Children 0-6 years old pay Green Tax only. Children 7-15 years old pay half of single adult rate.

Destinations: Felidhoo Atoll (Diving environment: drift diving, beginner and advanced divers, off the beaten track; Highlights: whale sharks, hammerhead sharks, shark action, manta rays, turtles, schooling fish & big pelagics) - including Fotteyo Kandu, Miyaru Kandu and Alimathaa . No scuba on day of arrival and the day of departure.

Resort diving includes: Dives (as detailed in the packages above), boat rides to sites, experienced English-speaking divemaster (maximum 8 divers per guide), towels, tanks, weights and weight belts, snorkeling equipment, drinking water, soft drinks, hot drinks, snacks.
Diving excludes (mandatory, unless customer provides own): Scuba equipment (USD 12 per day), dive computer (USD 5 per day), diving insurance. Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival (cash (USD), credit card, bank transfer).
Optional extras: Extra dives (USD 55), night dives (USD 70), torch (USD 8 per day), underwater camera rental. Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival. Note: prices of items purchased on site are subject to change.

Resort accommodation includes: Bed, breakfast, lunch, dinner, welcome drink and snacks on arrival, 1 bottle drinking water per day, hot drinks, snacks, return Male International Airport-resort transfers, internet access, Green Tax, 16% GST on package price.
Accommodation excludes (mandatory): Single supplement on single travellers only, payable in advance.
Single Supplement: This is a compulsory additional charge on single travellers for the sole occupancy of double/twin accommodation.
Optional extras: Soft drinks, alcoholic drinks. Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival.

How to get there: Vaali Beach Lodge Maldives is reached by collective speed boat transfer from Male Airport on a fixed daily schedule:
From airport to lodge: 10:30 am and 4 pm;
From lodge to airport: 6 am and 1 pm.
The journey takes 75 minutes.
Guests are met at the airport information counter by resort staff and shown where to board the boat.
Note: while these transfers times are fixed, on rare occasions they may change without prior notice due to seasonal or weather conditions.
In case a same day transfer is missed, you will need to stay overnight in Male.
For more information (including airlines) see our How to get to the Maldives section.

Dive clubs and group discounts: 8th person in group of 8+ pays only USD 123 per night. For a group of 6+, a complimentary wreck snorkeling trip is provided.