Nika Diving CenterResort

Nika Diving Center works from a resort on Dhiffushi in the Maldives, with European instructors leading daily boat excursions. The PADI 5 Star Dive Resort has more than 20 sites within about half an hour, among them the thilas Hafsa, Maaya and Bodu.

A gorgeous house reef lies closer to home, where baby reef sharks, nurse sharks and turtles can turn up in the warm water. Certifications are offered to beginners and certified divers alike, in English.