Euro-Divers Eriyadu
Euro-Divers Eriyadu
5
Scuba & SnorkellingShark DivingWaterskiing & JetskiingWater SportsKayaking & Canoeing
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Monday
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Full view
About
The house reef around Eriyadu is simply breathtaking and offers a nice variety of marine life with over 350 different species of fish. Certified divers will explore the house reef with a dive buddy. The house reef invites you to dive nearly all day long. Eriyadu island is very close to some of the most spectacular dive sites in the Maldives. This makes Eriyadu island a diver’s paradise. Discover the beautiful and unique underwater world of the Maldives. With 30 dive sites in close range from the island offer you all the diver can wish for. From pelagic fish schools, turtles, sting rays, mantas grey reef sharks, white tips sharks and all kinds of tropical fishes you will find everything to make your perfect dive.
North Male Atoll, Maldives
Meets animal welfare guidelines
Awards
Travellers' Choice
2024
Suggest edits to improve what we show.
Improve this listingSimilar Experiences
Euro-Divers Eriyadu
Booking unavailable on Tripadvisor
Want other options you can book now?
Show optionsTravellers talk about
Contribute
Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.
Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as waiting time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.
Popular mentions
We perform checks on reviews.
Tripadvisor’s approach to reviews
Before posting, each Tripadvisor review goes through an automated tracking system, which collects information, answering the following questions: how, what, where and when. If the system detects something that potentially contradicts our community guidelines, the review is not published.
When the system detects a problem, a review may be automatically rejected, sent to the reviewer for validation, or manually reviewed by our team of content specialists, who work 24/7 to maintain the quality of the reviews on our site.
Our team checks each review posted on the site disputed by our community as not meeting our community guidelines.
Learn more about our review moderation.
5.0
184 reviews
Excellent
173
Very good
10
Average
1
Poor
0
Terrible
1
travelbuddy
Viernheim, Germany8 contributions
Oct 2021
It was my 2nd stay at the Eurodivers Dive Center at Eriyadu and both times I experienced excellent diving holidays. During my stay last week I did 4 dives at the house reef and 6 boat dives. All of them very amazing regarding marine wild life and submarine enviroment and were well organized. I always felt safe as well with the well maintained rental equipment as with the skills of my dive guide Tofail and the boat crew. Briefings were carefully performed and the staff was very supportive and friendly. Besides dives the Dive Center offers very nice non-diving excursions. I booked a turtle snorkeling tour at an outer reef including a visit to a remote sandbank, which I can highly recommend.
Written 21 October 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Dear Stefanie,
Thank you for sharing your five star experience about our team.
Tofail will be very happy to read your fabulous feedback and appreciate you highlighting his job.
Please do feel free to be in contact with us should there be anything we could arrange for you prior to your next holiday!
Best regards,
Egor and Tofail
Written 24 October 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Vic010
Rothwell, UK122 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
We chose Eriyadu specifically for diving as we had dived with Gary and Dorota from Eurodivers last year. As experienced divers we have met and dived with a lot of dive operators and for us, the diving with Gary and Dorota is the best experience we have ever had.
Dive briefings are detailed and dives well thought out informed by weather and currents. This means that divers get the best experience and there’s a low risk of accidents. This is not true of some other dive operators.
Diving is varied to suit wherever possible the taste of the divers. We did some great fast current dives to see the big stuff but also slower paced dives to look at the small things. One of our favourite sites is Madigaa where there’s a chance to see plenty of shark and rays resting on the sandy bottom and schools of fish all around.
The house reef is great at Eriyadu and offers variety based on where and when you make the dive. I did 11 dives on it and was never bored. We did a night dive which is in our top 10 dives ever, giant trevelly fighting with a moray eel and black reef shark. We also did a dawn dive which was peaceful and fascinating to watch the reef wake up.
Eurodivers quote is diving with friends and this is how we feel about Gary and Dorota. I decided to hit my 500 dive milestone on this trip as I wanted to share the experience with them. Doing 31 dives in around 12 days was fun and I wouldn’t have done it with any other dive centre.
If you’re curious about or love diving then head to Eriyadu, you’ll have the best time.
Dive briefings are detailed and dives well thought out informed by weather and currents. This means that divers get the best experience and there’s a low risk of accidents. This is not true of some other dive operators.
Diving is varied to suit wherever possible the taste of the divers. We did some great fast current dives to see the big stuff but also slower paced dives to look at the small things. One of our favourite sites is Madigaa where there’s a chance to see plenty of shark and rays resting on the sandy bottom and schools of fish all around.
The house reef is great at Eriyadu and offers variety based on where and when you make the dive. I did 11 dives on it and was never bored. We did a night dive which is in our top 10 dives ever, giant trevelly fighting with a moray eel and black reef shark. We also did a dawn dive which was peaceful and fascinating to watch the reef wake up.
Eurodivers quote is diving with friends and this is how we feel about Gary and Dorota. I decided to hit my 500 dive milestone on this trip as I wanted to share the experience with them. Doing 31 dives in around 12 days was fun and I wouldn’t have done it with any other dive centre.
If you’re curious about or love diving then head to Eriyadu, you’ll have the best time.
Written 2 February 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thank you for such a great feedback Vicki!
It was so much fun to see you and Richard again and it was a pleasure to join you on your journey to reach the 500 dives.
We are looking forward to doing some more dives with both of you during your next visit to Eriyadu, hopefully with some more mantas.
Wishing you all the best from the whole Euro-Divers Eriyadu team.
Written 6 February 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Lootenantdan
Newport, UK5 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Gary and the team are very welcoming and have excellent knowledge of their dive sites. They do an excellent presentation to residents on a Wednesday evening to explain what the dive centre does and what is on offer. I intended to only do a few dives but the diving was so good I did 10 dives in a week. The dive briefs were very clear, with safety of the divers at the forefront. If you ask Dora nicely, she will arrange for a hammerhead shark and whale shark to interrupt your dive! But she did say I was lucky. The other instructors were also very knowledgeable and helpful. The boat crews are also very helpful and friendly on dives, and are keen to assist with donning equipment and helping get out of the water. I was pleased to note that Euro divers will give 15% off to existing customers at any resort. I intend to make use of it.
Written 23 April 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thank you for such a great feedback Stewart!
Just like Dora said, you are a very lucky diver to come across all these creatures during your first trip to the Maldives. But we are very happy for you and for us, cause, thanks to you, we could see them as well!
We hope that your luck stays with you for all your future dives and that you'll come to visit us again, so we can have a little bit of that luck as well.
The whole team of Euro-Divers Eriyadu wishes you all the best and happy bubbles.
Written 5 May 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Alexei
Moscow, Russia3 contributions
Aug 2021
I went diving with my girlfriend and Egor was our instructor. He's a great charismatic constructor and manager, he gave us a lot of options (they don't offer only diving but a lot of exciting activities like snorkeling with turtles or snorkeling at night) but we went for the discover scuba diving program. It cost us $130 + taxes. It was our first time, we were a bit nervous but Egor made the experience great and easy to learn. We did diving for about 35 minutes (2 hours with instruction) at the local reef and it was an unforgettable experience, we now want to get certified, we're glad we found a new hobby. We really wish we got certified back home because it would've been cheaper.
Written 6 August 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Hi Alex,
Thank you that you found some time to write review about us.
It is always pleasure to hear about first time diving experience. Now you guys are hooked and once you're certified come back to Eriyadu and we will show you amazing dive sites around!
Hope to see you again!
Take care,
Egor and team!
Written 7 August 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Jeff P
12 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
Dive Center Manager Jinah Ahmed, fellow divemasters Sajith & Raihan, and the rest of the dive center crew run a very well-managed operation. They are all professional in their technique, keeping the divers safe, and discovering the small things that live beneath the ocean surface for our enjoyment. It was an awesome week, where it felt like boutique diving as there were only 4-6 divers aboard the two-tank morning dive boats on any given day. Such a relaxing, informative week of discovery.
Written 21 December 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thank you for the great review Jeff,
It was a pleasure to dive with you, We are happy to hear you enjoyed diving with us. our team had wondaful week with you!
We hope you won't wait too long to go diving again :)
Take care and hopefully see you again in Eriyadu.
All the best from the whole Euro-Divers Eriyadu team.
Written 22 December 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Richard w
5 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
We had different nice experiences with the dive centre. We are both not that experienced divers so we we're looking for a professional team that could help us to further develop and enjoy our diving skills.
We are very picky on selecting dive centers and if it not feels good we won't dive. In Cuba for instance we just skipped the diving part of our holiday since it didn't felt right.
Back to Eriyadu, first we did the welcome Dive (free of charge). It's mandatory when you don't have a recent dive older than 3 months. They will go over some of the basic emergency procedures to validate your skills and to determine the weight you need. They took the time to explain everything and make you feel welcome and at ease. This helped to also feel you more comfortable for your actual dive. Once completed you will get your own box with your own diving equipment that stays your ownership untill you leave the island. Of course they store it and maintain it.
We had some great dives with different instructors. In total 4 for my girlfriend and 5 for myself. All the briefings were clear and they leave no room for misinterpretation and take all the time you need to prepare yourself for a safe dive.
Recommended is the nightdive. Lots of action on the reef with the Giant Trevally's and sharks.
In total we have done the different dives, the Manta and turtle snorkeling and the night snorkeling. All well worth it.
Also the staff on the boat is very friendly and helps you with all the needs.
Thanks for all the nice memories!
Greetings Richard and Marije from Holland
We are very picky on selecting dive centers and if it not feels good we won't dive. In Cuba for instance we just skipped the diving part of our holiday since it didn't felt right.
Back to Eriyadu, first we did the welcome Dive (free of charge). It's mandatory when you don't have a recent dive older than 3 months. They will go over some of the basic emergency procedures to validate your skills and to determine the weight you need. They took the time to explain everything and make you feel welcome and at ease. This helped to also feel you more comfortable for your actual dive. Once completed you will get your own box with your own diving equipment that stays your ownership untill you leave the island. Of course they store it and maintain it.
We had some great dives with different instructors. In total 4 for my girlfriend and 5 for myself. All the briefings were clear and they leave no room for misinterpretation and take all the time you need to prepare yourself for a safe dive.
Recommended is the nightdive. Lots of action on the reef with the Giant Trevally's and sharks.
In total we have done the different dives, the Manta and turtle snorkeling and the night snorkeling. All well worth it.
Also the staff on the boat is very friendly and helps you with all the needs.
Thanks for all the nice memories!
Greetings Richard and Marije from Holland
Written 29 March 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thank you Richard for that great and detailed review. We really appreciate it. All of us here had a great time snorkeling and diving with Marije and you and we are very happy to hear that you guys enjoyed our activities.
We hope to see you both back here in Eriyadu again.
Until then, best regards from all of us here at Euro Divers Eriyadu.
Written 9 April 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
RED
Helston, UK15 contributions
May 2022
We stayed here for 12 days and dived both on the house reef and by boat. The dive centre has a really relaxed, friendly but professional approach which we loved. Checking in our gear and paperwork was straightforward – doing this online ahead of your visit makes it simpler and this was really easy too with quick replies to our queries. The weather was changeable so the dive sites were often flexible. However, we were always asked what we wanted and if what they suggested was OK. We had lots of varied dives with so much to see. The briefings were clear and detailed, and we had some great dives guided by Tofail. The boat crew were also fantastic – so helpful, efficient and accommodating. Marc was fantastic – both with his dive guiding and knowledge but also with his friendly, humorous nature and this really made the trip lovely for us – both at the dive centre and ‘apres dive’!
We have dived a few times in the Maldives, but this was a great experience all round – thank you Marc, Tofail, boat crew and Euro Divers.
We have dived a few times in the Maldives, but this was a great experience all round – thank you Marc, Tofail, boat crew and Euro Divers.
Written 17 May 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Dear Ruth
We appreciate the time you have taken to share your experience about our team
Your kind comments and wonderful review about your recent stay will be an inspiration to our team. The feedback about our dive center is duly noted and I will ensure the extra recognition is provided. I am delighted that you enjoyed your stay, and that you found our staff to be friendly and efficient. Your positive comments will most certainly be passed on and I am sure you agree that positive feedback certainly helps motivate our team to go the extra mile for future.
Thank you for your positive comments and we certainly hope to welcome you back in the not too distant future.
Best regards,
Euro Drivers Team
Written 24 May 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Attapp
Singapore, Singapore70 contributions
Oct 2022
Recommended by Diverse travel (They know diving - Minado/Lembeh et al). But Dora and Gary made it. Requirements were to introduce kids (teens) to diving, whilst parents could also get some dives in. Dora was excellent. On top of the training, organisation and safety and took us to some lovely dive spots.
House reef was very good and baby black tips are close to the shore. Central Maldives lacks the diversity of the Indonesian Coral Triangle, but still lots of sharks and rays on the deeper dives.
Would recommend for learning and getting dives under the belt.
Well done Dora!
House reef was very good and baby black tips are close to the shore. Central Maldives lacks the diversity of the Indonesian Coral Triangle, but still lots of sharks and rays on the deeper dives.
Would recommend for learning and getting dives under the belt.
Well done Dora!
Written 12 December 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thank you very much for your feedback Piers.
We really enjoyed both teaching the girls and taking the whole family for fun dives. We hope all of you will continue the underwater adventure and the girls will get some more experience, so next time you visit the Maldives the whole family can go to see some shark show.
Hopefully we will see you again here in Eriyadu!
All the best,
Euro-Divers Eriyadu Team.
Written 18 January 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Kelly C
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Couples
Wow what the amazing experience the guys are absolutely amazing made us feel so comfortable and welcoming. When we first arrived we couldn’t snorkel at all at the end of our holiday we booked in for night snorkelling. I would highly recommend these guys . They are absolutely amazing and make you feel at easy and so friendly. Thank you so much for this amazing experience Kelly and wayne
Written 12 October 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thank you very much for your kind review Kelly and Wayne. Our team had a great time taking you guys out snorkeling and we are very happy to hear that you had an memorable time specially in Turtle snorkeling trip with us.
We look forward to having you back here with us.
Take care for now and we hope to see you soon.
Best regards from our little team here in Euro-Divers Eriyadu
Written 20 October 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Steve S
1 contribution
Apr 2024 • Couples
Eriyadu !! Just wow . Absolutely stunning island and I would recommend to anyone . I decided to do my PADI whilst there with Euro divers , my instructor was Lisa De Jong who I cannot thank enough . Her patience , calmness and truly professional instruction made my journey through a very intense time so enjoyable and because of her knowledge I passed and now I can go open water diving whenever I want .
If you want to learn to dive I promise you Eriyadu is the place to do it , clear waters , an abundance of sea life , a beautiful island and quite possibly one of the best dive instructors you will ever meet .
Thank you Lisa .
If you want to learn to dive I promise you Eriyadu is the place to do it , clear waters , an abundance of sea life , a beautiful island and quite possibly one of the best dive instructors you will ever meet .
Thank you Lisa .
Written 11 April 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Dear Phill,
Wow, that is a great review and it brought happy smiles on all our faces.
We appreciate the time you have taken to share your experience about our team and Eriyadu Island Resort.
Your kind comments and wonderful review about your recent stay will be an inspiration to our team. The feedback about our instructor Lisa is well noted and we will ensure the extra recognition is provided.
We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay, and that you found our staff to be friendly and efficient. Your positive comments will most certainly be passed on and we are sure you agree that positive feedback certainly helps motivate our team to go the extra mile for future guests.
Thank you for your positive comments regarding your diving course and we certainly hope to welcome you back in the not-too-distant future.
Best regards,
The Euro-Divers Eriyadu Team
Written 14 April 2024
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
We (couple) want to go underwater and witness the aquatic life, but none of us can swim. Is there any chance for us?
Written 4 October 2024
I’m fairly sure I saw a poster advertising diving which said you don’t have to be able to swim, but it helps. Ask the question of Eurodivers Eriyadu they will give you a definitive answer. All the best.
Written 5 October 2024
Ciao , in questo diving c'è qualcuno che parla Italiano ?
Grazie !
Written 28 November 2017
Showing results 1-2 of 2
*Likely to sell out: Based on Viator’s booking data and information from the provider from the past 30 days, it seems likely this experience will sell out through Viator, a Tripadvisor company.