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Adam Ashraf is a highly respected Platinum PADI Course Director and instructor trainer, known for training hundreds of local and international dive professionals across the Maldives and Asia-Pacific. He brings expert knowledge of Maldivian dive conditions, strong global industry connections, and a personalized mentorship approach that supports candidates from their first skills to confident leadership underwater.

The Maldivian Academy of Diving is a dedicated PADI Five Star Career Development Centre, emphasizing structured, hands-on learning for aspiring professionals. The curriculum combines the latest PADI standards with real-world, scenario-based training, ensuring graduates are prepared for employment worldwide. The academy’s team includes staff with extensive teaching and diving experience, and offers full support in career planning and skills development.

Training takes place in the world-renowned North Male Atoll, where candidates dive legendary sites such as Manta Point, HP Reef, Banana Reef, Aquarium, and the Maldives Victory wreck. Everyday diving can include encounters with manta rays, reef sharks, turtles, eagle rays, barracuda, and vibrant coral gardens. Shark diving near Hulhumale Harbour features tiger, hammerhead, bull, and spinner sharks, adding to the thrill of your underwater journey. The variety and quality of sites ensure Divemaster candidates experience a broad spectrum of Maldivian marine life and master guiding in a range of conditions.

Himmafushi is a lively local island with a relaxed pace and close-knit community. In addition to world-class diving, it’s a renowned surfing destination, with famous surf breaks just minutes away. The island offers beautiful beaches, friendly cafes, affordable local restaurants, evening markets, and authentic Maldivian hospitality. It’s ideal for those seeking both focus during training and a chance to fully enjoy island living.

Yes, Himmafushi has abundant, affordable accommodation for long-term stays, including guesthouses, small hotels, and dorm-style rooms often arranged for trainees. Most options are modern, air-conditioned, and offer WiFi, laundry, communal kitchens or meal plans, and are within walking distance of the dive center and the beach. The academy can help arrange discounted rates for Divemaster trainees, making long-term professional internships accessible and comfortable. The dive center also has air conditioned dormitory on-site for our candidates with communal kitchen, Wi-Fi and laundry.

Completing your Divemaster at the Maldivian Academy of Diving ensures expert training from a top Maldivian professional, daily access to amazing dive sites, an inspiring island atmosphere, and comfortable, affordable accommodation throughout your journey.