The Maldives is among the world's greatest dive destinations — but the difference between a good diving trip and a transcendent one is entirely in the planning. IMJ selects resorts whose dive schools are exceptional, whose house reefs are pristine, and whose marine teams have the site knowledge to put you in the right place at the right tide, every time.
What IMJ arranges
- —Villa adjacent to or with direct access to house reef
- —Dive school pre-registration with certification and experience pre-communicated
- —Guided dive programme designed around target marine life
- —Sunrise manta or whale shark encounter pre-timed
- —Marine biologist briefing session pre-booked
- —Nitrox or equipment upgrade discussion pre-arranged
- —IMJ pre-arrival communication with dive school principal
Sample Itinerary
A blueprint — not a fixed schedule. IMJ designs every itinerary around your resort, your rhythm, and your specific preferences.
Day 1
Arrival and house reef orientation. IMJ ensures an early afternoon arrival to allow a first reef snorkel before sunset.
Day 2
Check dive with dive school. Marine biologist briefing. Afternoon dive on primary outer reef site.
Day 3–5
Two dives daily: morning outer reef or channel dive, afternoon macro or coral garden. IMJ designs the programme around your experience level and marine wish list.
Day 6
Dedicated guided dive with senior marine biologist on a feature site (hammerhead pinnacle, manta cleaning station, or shark point depending on resort and season).
Day 7
Final house reef dive at sunrise. Log dive review and certificate update. Leisurely departure.
Included
- ✓IMJ diving consultation and resort selection
- ✓Pre-arrival dive school coordination
- ✓All villa and transfer bookings
- ✓Dive programme and guided experience pre-arrangements
- ✓24h IMJ support throughout the stay
Not Included
- —International flights
- —Resort accommodation costs
- —Dive costs beyond the pre-arranged programme
- —Equipment hire unless specified
- —Travel insurance
Price Guidance
IMJ diving packages range from USD 5,000–25,000+ depending on resort, villa, and dive programme intensity. Liveaboard extensions are quoted separately.
