Open Water Diver
Earn the International IANTD Open Water Diver Certification and join the global MAX DIVERS family - the beginning of a new adventurous lifestyle
In our view, dive prices can’t be compared by the numbers alone. It’s important to consider the experience and services behind each price. It’s like comparing burgers: do you look only at the price, or at what you get for it?
Seamless airport transfers, comfortable island stays, daily breakfast, a delightful welcome buffet, and a memorable farewell BBQ dinner.
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For many, it becomes a lifelong passion. For others, it becomes a profession. But somewhere along the way, the diving industry began to change. Over the years, we have watched diving evolve from a culture of mentorship, exploration, and responsibility into a market driven by certification sales. Too often, students are encouraged to collect cards rather than develop competence. Courses become products, certifications become goals, and the diver is left believing that another card means becoming a better diver.
We respectfully disagree.
A certification does not define a diver.
Character does.
Knowledge does.
Discipline does.
Responsibility does.
At Max Divers Center, we believe that no two divers are the same. Every student has different strengths, fears, goals, learning speeds, and ambitions. Real education should reflect that. It should challenge you, support you, and prepare you for the real underwater world not simply guide you through a checklist. That belief became the foundation of our entire educational philosophy. Instead of creating independent courses, we built a complete learning journey. A pathway where every step has a purpose. Every skill has a reason. Every challenge prepares you for the next.
Understanding Our Pathways.
Our education is divided into two progressive pathways.
Represent our Sport Diving Pathway, where divers build strong foundations, confidence, awareness, and experience through carefully structured progression.
Represent our Technical Diving Pathway, designed for those who wish to expand their limits through advanced procedures, deeper knowledge, complex environments, and higher levels of responsibility.
Both pathways can eventually lead to professional and Instructor development, but becoming an instructor is never the objective. Becoming an exceptional diver is. This journey demands commitment. It requires more practice, more patience, more discipline, and sometimes more time than conventional training systems. But we believe that extraordinary results have never come from shortcuts.
At Max Divers Center, we are not interested in agency politics, certification numbers, or competing over who issues the most cards. We care about creating divers who think before they act, who protect the ocean they explore, who respect their teammates, and who carry themselves with professionalism both above and below the surface.
Our mission is to pass on experience, inspire the next generation, and help redefine the relationship between human beings and the ocean. If you choose this path, you are not just enrolling in another diving course. You are becoming part of a lifelong journey.
For many, it becomes a lifelong passion. For others, it becomes a profession. But somewhere along the way, the diving industry began to change. Over the years, we have watched diving evolve from a culture of mentorship, exploration, and responsibility into a market driven by certification sales. Too often, students are encouraged to collect cards rather than develop competence. Courses become products, certifications become goals, and the diver is left believing that another card means becoming a better diver.
We respectfully disagree.
At Max Divers Center, we believe that no two divers are the same. Every student has different strengths, fears, goals, learning speeds, and ambitions. Real education should reflect that. It should challenge you, support you, and prepare you for the real underwater world not simply guide you through a checklist. That belief became the foundation of our entire educational philosophy. Instead of creating independent courses, we built a complete learning journey. A pathway where every step has a purpose. Every skill has a reason. Every challenge prepares you for the next. Understanding Our Pathways. Our education is divided into two progressive pathways.
Both pathways can eventually lead to professional and Instructor development, but becoming an instructor is never the objective. Becoming an exceptional diver is. This journey demands commitment. It requires more practice, more patience, more discipline, and sometimes more time than conventional training systems. But we believe that extraordinary results have never come from shortcuts.
At Max Divers Center, we are not interested in agency politics, certification numbers, or competing over who issues the most cards. We care about creating divers who think before they act, who protect the ocean they explore, who respect their teammates, and who carry themselves with professionalism both above and below the surface.
Our mission is not simply to teach people how to dive. Our mission is to pass on experience, inspire the next generation, and help redefine the relationship between human beings and the ocean. If you choose this path, you are not just enrolling in another diving course. You are becoming part of a lifelong journey.
The home to Max Divers Center
Max Divers Center located on Dhangethi Island offers top-notch diving services for all levels, backed by international affiliations and DAN. With modern facilities,a professional team, and afocus on safety and satisfaction, it ensures an exceptional experience in Dhangethi’s pristine waters.
Max Divers Center is a professional Dive center based in Dhangethi, South Ari Atoll, Maldives, offering Recreational and Technical diving experiences for divers of different levels. From Dhangethi, we have easy access to some of the Maldives’ most beautiful dive sites and incredible marine life, including Whale sharks and Manta rays. Our approach is based on safety, quality, personal attention, and a genuine passion for the ocean.
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Founded by Max Moghadas
Diver, storyteller, and ocean soul
For Max, diving is not just a sport or an adventure; it's a way to reconnect people with the unseen truths of our planet. His mission is to turn divers into thinkers—people who don’t just float through the water, but question, observe, and care.
As the Co-founder of Max Divers Center in Dhangethi, Max is a recreational and technical instructor trainer. He teaches sport diving, deep decompression, Nitrox, Trimix, night diving, and first aid/O₂, while promoting ocean conservation.
In our view, dive prices can’t be compared by the numbers alone. It’s important to consider the experience and services behind each price. It’s like comparing burgers: do you look only at the price, or at what you get for it?
1–4 Dives
$75 per dive
5–12 Dives
$65 per dive
13–20 Dives
$55 per dive
1–4 Dives
$65 per dive
5–12 Dives
$55 per dive
13–20 Dives
$45 per dive
Every group is led by a certified scuba instructor with at least four years of diving experience.
We keep groups small, with no more than four divers per instructor, for more personal attention in the water.
Boat fees are included. As an eco-conscious dive center, we contribute $2 per diver to environmental projects to help address the impact of boat fuel use and noise.
Divers are grouped by experience level: beginners dive with beginners, while more experienced divers are grouped with divers at a similar level.
Drinking water and snacks are provided on board during the trip.
Seamless airport transfers, comfortable island stays, daily breakfast, a delightful welcome buffet, and a memorable farewell BBQ dinner.
Book NowSeamless airport transfers, comfortable island stays, daily breakfast, a delightful welcome buffet, and a memorable farewell BBQ dinner.
Book NowSeamless airport transfers, comfortable island stays, daily breakfast, a delightful welcome buffet, and a memorable farewell BBQ dinner.
Book NowSeamless airport transfers, comfortable island stays, daily breakfast, a delightful welcome buffet, and a memorable farewell BBQ dinner.
Book NowEnjoy seamless airport transfers, comfortable island accommodation, daily breakfast, a welcome buffet dinner, and a farewell BBQ dinner. This package also includes a Manta Night Dive, snorkeling with nurse sharks, and an unforgettable visit to a beautiful uninhabited island.
Book NowEnjoy seamless airport transfers, comfortable island accommodation, daily breakfast, a welcome buffet dinner, and a farewell BBQ dinner. This package also includes a Manta Night Dive, snorkeling with nurse sharks, snorkeling with manta rays or whale sharks, and a memorable visit to a beautiful uninhabited island.
Book NowEnjoy seamless airport transfers, comfortable island accommodation, daily breakfast, a welcome buffet dinner, and a farewell BBQ dinner. This package also includes a Manta Night Dive, snorkeling with nurse sharks, snorkeling with manta rays or whale sharks, a visit to a beautiful uninhabited island, and an excursion to another local island for a complete Maldivian adventure.
Book NowEnjoy seamless airport transfers, comfortable island accommodation, daily breakfast, a welcome buffet dinner, and a farewell BBQ dinner. This package also includes a Manta Night Dive, an additional Night Dive, snorkeling with nurse sharks, snorkeling with manta rays or whale sharks, a visit to a beautiful uninhabited island, and an excursion to another local island, the perfect blend of exploration, excitement, and ocean serenity.
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For many, it becomes a lifelong passion. For others, it becomes a profession. But somewhere along the way, the diving industry began to change.
Over the years, we have watched diving evolve from a culture of mentorship, exploration, and responsibility into a market driven by certification sales. Too often, students are encouraged to collect cards rather than develop competence. Courses become products, certifications become goals, and the diver is left believing that another card means becoming a better diver.
We respectfully disagree.
At Max Divers Center, we believe that no two divers are the same.
Every student has different strengths, fears, goals, learning speeds, and ambitions. Real education should reflect that. It should challenge you, support you, and prepare you for the real underwater world not simply guide you through a checklist.
That belief became the foundation of our entire educational philosophy. Instead of creating independent courses, we built a complete learning journey.
A pathway where every step has a purpose. Every skill has a reason. Every challenge prepares you for the next.
Our education is divided into two progressive pathways.
S1, S2, S3…
Represent our Sport Diving Pathway, where divers build strong foundations, confidence, awareness, and experience through carefully structured progression.
T1, T2, T3…
Represent our Technical Diving Pathway, designed for those who wish to expand their limits through advanced procedures, deeper knowledge, complex environments, and higher levels of responsibility.
Both pathways can eventually lead to professional and Instructor development, but becoming an instructor is never the objective.
Becoming an exceptional diver is.
This journey demands commitment. It requires more practice, more patience, more discipline, and sometimes more time than conventional training systems. But we believe that extraordinary results have never come from shortcuts.
At Max Divers Center, we are not interested in agency politics, certification numbers, or competing over who issues the most cards.
We care about creating divers who think before they act, who protect the ocean they explore, who respect their teammates, and who carry themselves with professionalism both above and below the surface.
Our mission is to pass on experience, inspire the next generation, and help redefine the relationship between human beings and the ocean. If you choose this path, you are not just enrolling in another diving course.
You are becoming part of a lifelong journey.
- Max Moghadas
Founder & Instructor Trainer
Earn the International IANTD Open Water Diver Certification and join the global MAX DIVERS family - the beginning of a new adventurous lifestyle
IANTD Advanced Open Water Diver Certification - dive confidently up to 30m with the full support of MAX DIVERS
Gain IANTD Rescue Diver + First Aid/CPR/O, Provider Certifications - be recognized as a true underwater hero within the global MAX DIVERS family
IANTD Night and DEEP Diver Certifications safely explore the mysteries of the ocean at night and DEEP with MAX DIVERS
IANTD Nitrox And Essential Diver Certifications - dive longer and safer, expanding your adventures with MAX DIVERS
Please note: This package does not include a certification. Its purpose is to help you gain experience, build confidence, and further develop your diving skills through supervised dives in a variety of underwater environments.
This package does not include a certification. Its purpose is to help you gain experience, build confidence, and further develop your diving skills through supervised dives in a variety of underwater environments.
IANTD Divemaster (Dive Leader Certification) - recognized globally as a dive leader, nurtured by MAX DIVERS
IANTD Deep Deco and Recreational trimix Diver Certifications - gain advanced skills in decompression diving with the reliability of MAX DIVERS
Receiving the Passing Log and Qualification for the Final Examination - on the global network of instructors, shaping the future of diving with MAX DIVERS
Official IANTD Instructor Certification - become a globally recognized educator and ambassador of diving with MAX DIVERS
Just like the S1 Open Water Diver course, T1 teaches the essential skills needed to become a safe and confident diver. The course structure remains almost identical, with one important difference: instead of breathing standard compressed air, you will learn to dive using Nitrox (Enriched Air Nitrox).
This is where everything you learned in T1 comes to life in the real world. During this stage, you will apply your skills in more challenging environments, expand your experience, and develop greater confidence as a diver. You will learn to dive safely to a maximum depth of 30 meters while gaining experience in night diving and a variety of new underwater environments.
In our philosophy, every diver should reach at least this level. Diving is not only about taking care of yourself it’s about being able to protect and support those around you. In T3 , you will learn how to manage yourself, assist your dive team, and respond effectively in emergency situations, both underwater and on the surface. By the end of this stage, you won’t just be a better diver you’ll become the kind of dive buddy everyone is happy to have beside them, because they know they are diving with a trained Rescue Diver who is prepared, confident, and ready to help when it matters most.
T4 is where your real journey into technical diving begins. This program combines three essential technical courses into one comprehensive training experience, completed over 14 training dives.
During these dives, your skills, awareness, buoyancy control, trim, propulsion techniques, and overall underwater discipline will be transformed. Every exercise is designed to build the precision, confidence, and mindset required for the next stages of technical diving.
T5 introduces you to the world of Sidemount Diving—a configuration where two cylinders are carried comfortably along your sides instead of on your back.
Originally developed for cave exploration, sidemount has evolved into one of the most versatile and efficient diving configurations, now widely used in every area of technical diving. Its superior balance, streamlined profile, equipment accessibility, and built-in redundancy make it a favorite among experienced divers.
T6 takes you beyond recreational limits and into the world of technical deep diving. This stage consists of two separate courses, each designed to gradually expand your knowledge, experience, and confidence while exploring greater depths.
Throughout the program, you will learn advanced dive planning, gas management, emergency procedures, team communication, and the techniques required to safely conduct deeper technical dives. Every training dive introduces new challenges and practical experience, preparing you for increasingly demanding underwater environments.
T7 is the stage where you learn to safely use Nitrox mixtures ranging from standard blends up to 100% oxygen. This is one of the most important milestones in technical diving, as it introduces the gases used to increase safety and efficiency during advanced dives and decompression.
T8 is the technical equivalent of the Divemaster level in recreational diving. At this stage, you become a Technical Dive Leader, taking your first step from being an experienced diver toward becoming a diving professional.
By now, you have completed approximately 60 dives throughout your technical training and have developed the skills, discipline, and experience needed to lead by example. This course focuses on leadership, supervision, dive planning, team management, risk assessment, and assisting with technical diving operations.
T9 After completing 20 dives during the Technical Dive Leader program, you now have a total of 80 technical dives. To begin your instructor training, you must reach the required milestone of 100 dives.
T9 is a unique combination of several advanced technical courses designed to bridge that gap. During this stage, you will complete the additional dives while refining your skills, expanding your knowledge, and gaining valuable real world experience across multiple areas of technical diving.
T 10 is the stage where everything you have learned comes together. It is time to transform your knowledge, experience, and skills into the ability to teach others and begin your professional career as a Technical Diving Instructor.
This program is far more than an instructor certification course. Throughout your training, you will learn how to deliver high-quality education, evaluate students, manage real training scenarios, and develop the confidence expected from a professional instructor.
T11 is the final step of your journey. Over the course of two examination days, you will demonstrate everything you have learned throughout your technical diving education.
Non-diver's package
$720
This package offers an unforgettable snorkeling experience with manta rays and whale sharks, nurse sharks, plus a relaxing visit to an uninhabited island.
Enjoy seamless airport transfers, comfortable island accommodation, daily breakfast, a welcome buffet dinner, and a farewell BBQ dinner.
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This package offers an unforgettable snorkeling experience with manta rays and whale sharks, nurse sharks, plus a relaxing visit to an uninhabited island. And experience your first dive with a (DSD) session guided by our professional instructors.
Enjoy seamless airport transfers, comfortable island accommodation, daily breakfast, a welcome buffet dinner, and a farewell BBQ dinner.
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This package offers an unforgettable snorkeling experience with manta rays and whale sharks, nurse sharks, plus a relaxing visit to an uninhabited island. To make your journey truly special, you’ll experience not one but two (DSD) dives.
Enjoy seamless airport transfers, comfortable island accommodation, daily breakfast, a welcome buffet dinner, and a farewell BBQ dinner.
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This package offers an unforgettable snorkeling experience with manta rays and whale sharks, nurse sharks, plus a relaxing visit to an uninhabited island. To make your journey truly special, you’ll experience not one but two (DSD) dives. Plus, discover the beauty of another local island for an even richer Maldivian adventure.
Enjoy seamless airport transfers, comfortable island accommodation, daily breakfast, a welcome buffet dinner, and a farewell BBQ dinner.
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