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InterDive Friedrichshafen 2023


InterDive Friedrichshafen is one of the world's leading trade shows for diving, snorkeling and underwater travel. This year it returns with new innovations and exciting experiences. The fair, which takes place in Friedrichshafen on the shores of Lake Constance, from September 21-24 will bring together experts, diving enthusiasts and exhibitors, and of course we will be there, as every year Anna & Marcus are waiting for you to meet you in person & to find out what we have prepared for you, the latest news and offers.

InterDive is also a forum for knowledge exchange and sharing. A comprehensive conference program provides insights into the latest topics in diving, marine research, environmental protection and more.

It is the ideal platform to showcase the latest technologies, destinations and diving equipment. Visitors can discover the latest trends, share ideas about innovations, and get advice from experts.

See you there & stay tuned with our lives on the socials.

Divepoint Group Anna Marcus

EDUCATION & RESEARCH

What is in 1000 meters depth?


Fuvahmulah - Super excited to be part of the Miyaru project, where National Geographic deep sea cameras system has been deployed at the depth of more than 1000 meters here in Fuvahmulah last month.

This was the first time ever that cameras reached a depth of over 1,000 metres, about 1,400 to be exact, here in the Gnaviyani Atoll, the only one extending south of the equator in the southern hemisphere.
We are super excited and honoured that Miyaru project chose Divepoint Fuvahmulah and our new boat for this incredible project that will surely go down in history.

What has been recorded in more 1000 meters?
The bluntnose sixgills shark, the gulper shark, the frilled shark, tiger sharks, sand tiger sharks, thresher sharks, lantern sharks (the one glowing in the dark), huge quantity of eels. Click here for the whole article: https://miyaru.org/deep-sea-sharks-funn-kandu-miyaru

As you know, here @ Divepoint Maldives we are not only providing amazing dives & great time to our guest, but we are also deeply committed to research, conservation & education to really support & protect the ocean in an active way. We can only protect & love what we know.

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TIME TO VOTE - SATA AWARD 2023


Like every year it's time to vote for the South Asian Travel Awards  2023. Thanks to your tremendous support we were able to win the awards last year as Best Dive Center Brand, Best Dive Center & Surf Resort.

This year we are nominated again as:

→ Leading Dive Center / Brand - DivePoint Maldives
→ Leading Dive Resort - Divepoint Maldives
→ Leading Surf Hotel / Resort - Hudhuranfushi Surf Resort
→ Leading Adventure / Sports Tour Operator - Watersports Point Maldives 

Public voting for SATA 2023 will be open until July 15th, 2023. Compared to last year it is much easier to vote. For each category the same emailaddress can only be used once. Do you need support? Click this link to follow the instructions: https://www.facebook.com/10000436.../videos/937676997514736/

Thank you so much in advance for your support!

 

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SPECIAL OFFER 2023

DIVE WITH THE TIGERS - SPECIAL


Travel off the beaten track and visit us from May to October in very South on the local island Fuvahmulah. The Maldives, as well the tiger sharks on Fuvahmulah can be visited all year round.

 Dive&Stay Package includes:

  • Domestic flights between Malé and Fuvahmulah
  • Pick-up / Drop-off FVM airport
  • Bed & Breakfast accommodation
  • Max. 3 dives per day / 1 tiger shark dive per day
  • Full Equipment
  • Daily Shuttle Service from/to harbour
  • ENOS® system is on board

4 nights / 6 dives                  $999 per person*

7 nights / 15 dives             $1850 per person*

9 nights / 21 dives             $2370 per person*

 * All rates are inclusive TGST, Service charge and Green tax. / Guesthouses: Divepoint Residence OR Fuvahmulah Inn (upon availability) / Rates are based on double occupancy (single room extra fee + $35 per night) / Packages can be customized upon request / Prices are valid for travel period 01.05. till 31.10.2023

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MANTA TALK: Reproduction


Did you know?
 > Manta Talk

Scientists speculation is that mainly male manta rays jump out of the water to attract the attention of the females – the bigger the male manta ray is and the more powerful it falls back into the water the movements of the ocean increases and it’s more likely a female notices it.
Their mating ritual is to perform a mating train, where several male rays follow one female manta, all of them trying to impress her and become her first choice to mate.
Manta rays are ovoviviparous – they develop inside eggs and when the egg shell breaks open, the mama manta will eventually calve a new born. So they are fish but give birth like a mammal. Pregnancy lasts for more than one year – usually only one pup at a time!

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WE ARE EXPANDING OUR CORAL GARDEN

Rannalhi Reef Restoration Project - Once again DivePoint Rannalhi is pioneering our new project dedicated to the adoption of a coral. 
Install your own coral frame at Rannalhi's house reef and watch them grow. Every 6 months you will receive regular updates with photos to personally check its growth and condition. More over a sponsor's certificate is stating the size and frame number, congratulating you to now “own” your very own piece of coral reef in the Indian Ocean & supporting us in protecting the environment.

Sponsor's rate*:

Frame POPPY (0,90 x 0,90 x 0,60 m): $150
Frame TULIP (1,20 1,20 x 0,76 m): $250
Frame ROSE (1,50 x 1,50 x 0,90 m) : $350
* incl. briefing and explanation of coral restoration work, metal frame, adoption tag and update on coral's status every 6 months.

 So put on your gloves, grab your gardening tools and have some fun with us while doing good!

→ Contact us and actively participate

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Find our underwater egg nests!


We want to invite you for a super fun and exciting activity we just created for all our divers on Rannalhi from 1st to 30th of April 2023! An underwater Easter egg hunt is a great way to add some extra excitement to a dive, and it's perfect for the Easter season. Everything is being prepared, fun, instructions, safety! Join us!
You can book this activity directly on spot upon arrival or mention it during your pre-booking with our customer care below.

1. Prize: 6 Days Non Limit Dive Package*
2. Prize: 2 Dives For Free OR 1 Specialty Course of your choice**
3. Prize: MARES Diving mask
4. Prize: MARES Drybag 25l
5. Prize: DIVEPOINT Aluminium Drinking Bottle

→ BOOK THIS ACTIVITY
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Condition of participation:
certified scuba diver, minimum level: Open Water Diver / Offers are valid for DIVEPOINT RANNALHI, prizes are not transferable, cash payment is not possible! / *6 DNL Diving Package and Free Dives are without Boat Fees, Tank Service and Equipment Rental Fees / **Specialty Course incl. Learning Material & Certification, separate costs for Dives, Boat Fees, Tank Service and Equipment Rental might apply

BE PART OF OUR COMMUNITY


Dive with Friends is the best way to descrive what we are doing since more than thirty years, here in the Paradise of the Maldives. Whatever is your underwater passion, we got them all. Choose the local hospitality and dive with tiger sharks in Fuvahmulah, experience the best shark point in Guraidhoo, or choose your resort in between Meedhupparu, Hudhuranfushi, Rannalhi, You&Me, Vadoo.

If you would like to stay in touch with us, please join our Facebook group "Divepoint Maldives". Here we post exciting facts about the underwater world, introducing our team, as well as we provide exclusive insights into our everyday life. 

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Dive & Stay Guraidhoo- Meet local vibes at affordable prices


Special offer is expired - Discover the unique paradise of the Maldives, Divepoint Maldives experience, local island vibes, affordable pricesJust 40 minutes by speedboat from Malé, the local island of Guraidhoo offers some of the most spectacular diving in the atoll: Cocoa- or Kandooma Thila. Here you will find current and sharks, eagle rays as well as big napoleons and turtles on the reef top. Directly in front of the island Mantas pass by from May to October.

In cooperation with the guesthouse Guraidhoo Palm Inn we offer a Dive&Stay package of a special kind: 

Dive & Stay Package:
7 nights, 12 dives, speedboat transfer MLE-GUR-MLE /
Per person: 770 USD incl. taxes

Conditions: Prices are in US-Dollars / amount of nights can be chosen freely / rates are based on double occupancy for all Standard Double Rooms incl. Breakfast / offer doesn't include equipment rental / not combinable with other discounts / travel period until 30.11.2022

→ REQUEST NOW


LIVE “Coral Planting event“ ON RANNALHI


Together with our friend diving journalist
Daniel Brinckmann, in collaboration with Adaaran Club Rannalhi & all our team & the whole Divepoint family, once again we will plant corals. These nursery-grown corals can be used not only to help reefs damaged by groundings, storms or pollution but those harmed by changing ocean conditions as well.

We want to share and show what we do every day at our dive center on Rannalhi.

Time: Monday October 31, 12:30 CET time (16:30 Malé time).
Where: The Live Session will be hosted in our new facebook group "Divepoint Maldives".

→ JOIN US ON FACEBOOK
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DivePoint Maldives Wins Multiple SATA Awards 2022


We would like to thank everyone who voted for us and supported us by visiting our beautiful locations in the Maldives.

Launched in 2016, the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) Award is given to the best organisations in the hospitality and travel industry. The SATA award is regarded as one of the most anticipated recognition award shows in the region. Especially this year's ceremony was very exciting, because it took place on HudhuranFushi and so our whole team was able to attend.

We were awarded in the following categories:
BEST DIVE CENTER RESORT: Adaaran Select Meedhupparu
BEST DIVE CENTER BRAND: Divepoint Maldives
BEST SURF RESORT: Hudhuranfushi Surf Resort

Thank you for your trust and we look forward to seeing you again soon.

Your DivePoint-Team

OUr Guesthouse on Fuvahmulah is READY FOR DIVERS


In June 2022 we opened our guesthouse "Divepoint Residence" on Fuvahmulah. With this we have created a place where Divepoint divers are among themselves and can end the days together with freshly cooked food. Everything is designed for the divers daily routine.
The guesthouse is located in the south of the islands and is only 400m from the dive center and 600m from the harbor and our dive boat.

The 6 air-conditioned rooms have been freshly renovated and the furniture made from local coconut palm. On request, our own restaurant serves 3 fresh meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner), coordinated with our dive center, so there are no long waits. Of course, a touch of German thoroughness always resonates.

We are looking forward to your visit!

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SATA AWARDS 2022

Time to Vote!

We are very proud to be nominated again this year in two different categories of the South Asian Travel Award. If you would like to support us, you can cast your vote until July 15, 2022 at the following links:

The categories are:

Leading Dive Center -  DIVEPOINT MALDIVES
https://southasiantravelawards.com/vote/dive-point-maldives-2021

Leading Adventure Service Provider -  WATERSPORTSPOINT MALDIVES
https://southasiantravelawards.com/vote/watersports-point-maldives-2021

Now, more than ever, your support it’s so essential! We would be very thankful if you just take a few minutes of your time to support us with your vote!
Rannalhi Team

INTERDIVE 2021: TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE


September 09, 2021 - Interdive 2021 is taking place in Friedrichshafen from 23 to 26 September 2021. And we will also be there again in hall B5!
Also this year there are exclusively daily dated and personalized online tickets for entry to the fair grounds. Parking tickets for Saturday and Sunday are only available online (Thursday and Friday parking is free).

The tickets can be easily booked directly via an online shop that's specially designed for it, and can also be paid online. Tickets and invoice will be sent immediately via email.

→ Buy tickets now!
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BOOK NOW AND GET 50% OFF ON KIDS DIVES & COURSES (Offer ended)


July 14, 2021 - Not everyone is born diver, but almost everyone can become one! Is possible to start diving from 8 years old and we love young stars! Book until the 31st of July and gets 50% off on every kids dives & courses (age: 8 to 15 years old).

Kids are natural divers, completely in love with the underwater world and they learn very fast. The ocean is the best pool where you can see plenty of fishes during your training and what about meeting napoleons, sharks, tuna, turtles, manta and so much more during your first course dives. Amazing isn't?

Offer guidlines:
- This offer is valid for kids from 8 to 15 years old.
- Get 50% on the kids course price (excl. boat, material and certification) and on diving price (excl. boat and equipment rental)
- Booking period from now until 31.07.2021 / Only available at Divepoint Meedhupparu, Rannalhi, Hudhuranfushi, Vadoo, Kuda Rah, Guraidhoo and Fuvahmulah.
- Travel period until 31.12.2021 / Offer is not combinable with other discounts

→ Grab this amazing offer: BOOK NOW!

Kids Special July 2021

World Ocean Day 2021 - Together we make the difference


June 8, 2021 - For this year's World Ocean Day we organized a clean up day together with the resort staff, guests and divers. We are proud to do our little part, the Ocean is our home , where we spend our life and the One who is nurturing us every day. Success is a team work! We are a big team with a big goal and we like to share our activities with you, but our commitment is not limited to one date, it is part of our daily work.

Thank you everyone for making another successful clean up! We want to thank our team, the resorts, our guest and divers who joined our events in all the islands.

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MANTA OF THE MONTH CONTEST


June 1, 2021 - We are super excited to introduce you the new photo contest, where the winner will get ONE DIVE FOR FREE, see his picture posted on our website, Instagram & Facebook page. The month of June’s theme is MANTA RAY, the beautiful creature Divepoint Maldives choose a symbol on the logo.

How it works:
Send us your best pictures of Manta Rays taken during your stay with us, possibly with highlight on the stomach so we can clearly identify the creature. We will check with Manta Trust if this Manta is already registered in their data base if not they can still give him a name.
These photos are presented on our DivePointMaldives Facebook page for one month. During this presentation time everyone, visiting the Facebook page can vote for the “best” picture by liking his/her chosen photo. By end of the month we will count the likes and publish the winner Photo (including name and/or watermark of the photographer).

Before you send us your images, please rename as follows: "first-name-last-name-month of competition-filename.jpg" (for example: marcushauck-june-dsc1234.jpg)

→ Send your pictures to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (max. size: 5MB, image format: jpg)

Photo Contest - Terms & Conditions of Entry into Competition
• Free to enter
• Your name and email will be added to our subscriber list.
• The decision of the judge(s) will be final in selecting images for prizes and special mention.
• You agree to allow your image, if selected, to be used in reporting of the competition on www.divepoint-maldives.com and connected social media accounts. Your name will be credited to the image and if you have provided a website or social media/photo sharing site on the submission form a backlink will be provided.
• Winners be announced and published on a monthly post, by the end of the month following closing date and contacted via email directly.
• Prizes have to be claimed/used within 12 months of being awarded.
• There must be a minimum of 10 people entering per month for competition to run. Less than 10 entrants the competition will be void.

 


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ESCAPE TO PARADISE - SPECIAL OPENING OFFER


Fuvahmulah, January 28, 2021 - Welcome to the new Divepoint Center on the local island Fuvahmulah which is located on the equator between two South Atolls. Here we have the largest known population of tiger sharks in the world and the only known mating site of tiger & thresher sharks.

In cooperation with the guesthouses Endhaa Divers und Fuvahmulah Inn we created a special opening promotion which is super convenient from 2 nights up to 2 weeks staying. You need more time and you've always wanted to take time off and spend it in a unique place? Then we also have just the right offer for you with our monthly special.

2 nights/ 3 days: $ 622
4 nights/ 5 days= $ 1216
5 nights/ 6 days= $1513
4 weeks: $ 5018

What is included: Double Room with breakfast / Non Limit Diving (up to 3 dives per day) incl. boat trip and equipment / Local Flight from MALE-FVM & FVM-MALE / Pick up from airport/ Daily car transport from guesthouse to dive school/ All prices are in USD and include 12% TGST and 10% Service Charge / This offer is bookable until 31.07.2021

→ Take the chance, write us for more information: contact form

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January 03, 2021

New Divepoint Fuvahmulah is open and ready to take you underwater


Welcome to the new Divepoint Center on Fuvahmulah which is located on the equator between two South Atolls - Addu and Huvadhoo.
Our new boat is ready and our amazing team who was working on it since a while, finally took it down to the south just in time for the opening. Our boats are equipped with the Electronic Rescue and Locating System ENOS, the safest equipment on the market to protect our divers from any possibility to get lost. ENOS combines GPS-Navigation and Radio Frequency. It is independent of external technologies. It is absolutely autonomous and does not require support from SAR (Search And Rescue) or Coast Guards. The crew of the dive boat can initiate the rescue operation immediately. A big advantage, especially in remote areas and during dive-safaris.
Divepoint Maldives are the first diving center in the Maldives providing this extra service free of charge. For us your safety matters, always !

We are ready now to take you to unforgettable adventures into the secrets spots of the Maldives. For more information about the island or booking request, please contact us: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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November 12, 2020

SATA AWARD LOYALTY PROGRAM: AND THE WINNER IS...


We are super excited to announce the winner of our competion for the SATA Awards Loyalty program. All the guest who sent us the screen shot of their vote participated to the extraction of 6 DAYS NO LIMITS DIVING package. The sweet twins of our Campaign Manager Cristina helped us to pick the winner. The winner got informed by Email.

We say "THANKS" to all participants for their support!

 

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October 04, 2020

InterDive 2020 in Friedrichshafen


Thank you to all the friends who came to visit us at the INTERDIVE Friedrichshafen! Seeing you here in this special time means a lot to us. We are happy to keep sharing our passion for the Maldives and the underwater world! We can’t wait to see you again in the Maldives and share unforgettable moments and experiences. Don’t hesitate to contact us for information, recommendations and special offers: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Greetings from Anna, Marcus & Team

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August 24, 2020

InterDive 2020 in Friedrichshafen


At the moment the Interdive 2020 is taking place in Friedrichshafen from 24 to 27 September 2020. And we will also be there again in hall B5, booth 208!
Due to the current situation, this year's diving and travel fair will bring about changes in order to offer the greatest possible security for the fair visitors. A corresponding hygiene and health concept has been designed for this purpose. Please, find more information here: https://friedrichshafen.inter-dive.de/

Tickets can be purchased online now: Buy Ticket

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June 29, 2020

Maldives is opening their borders from 15th July for tourists.


For further information and latest updates see the following link of the Ministry of Maldives: https://www.tourism.gov.mv/
A short summary of all important information concerning entry and handling on site is shown in the video.

We are looking forward to see you again in paradise very soon.

Related Links

https://www.tourism.gov.mv/latest-update-on-novel-coronavirus
https://covid19.health.gov.mv

https://visitmaldives.com/en/covid19-updates

 


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June 29, 2020

Dive with Melanie & Friends


Dive from home with Melanie and join her during our new SSI webinars series! Let us take you into the most incredible ocean adventures from the safe environment of your own home. You can choose in our SSI webinar ecology programs between different specialties: Manta Rays, Shark, Sea Turtle, Fish identification, Coral identification & Marine Ecology. For every course taken there is one dive with Dive Point Maldives “FOR FREE” during your next visit!

Next Online-Webinar with Melanie:
- Shark Ecology Course in German, July 30, 2020 (Duration: ca. 90 min, Price: 89 Euro)
- Turtle Ecology Course in German, August 14, 2020 (Duration: ca. 90 min, Price: 89 Euro)


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April 14, 2020

Greetings from the Maldives

Keep active and stay connected


We hope you are healthy and safe at home! We wish to keep our diving community active during this special time & stay connected . At Dive Point Maldives family we are offering online SSI webinars for all those who are interested in learning more about the underwater world. Let us take you into the most incredible ocean adventures from the safe environment of your own home. SSI webinar ecology programs includes Manta Rays Specialty, Shark Specialty, Sea Turtle Specialty, Fish identification, Coral identification & Marine Ecology. For every course taken there is one dive with Dive Point Maldives FOR FREE during your next visit with NO TIME LIMIT !

Are you thinking about becoming a professional or want to know more about diving? Sign up for the Science of Diving program, a combination of self study and live online webinars which will take you into the depths of diving and prepare you for your future as professional .Sign up for the Science of Diving course @ Dive Point Maldives and receive a unique special offer for our upcoming Instructor Training Course.

Let’s stay positive & safe in these challenging time & let us bring the diving world into your living room !

All the courses are available on your mother tongue and are conducted from your Dive Point Maldives team, the same guides you met underwater !

Sign up for your favorite program & don’t hesitate to contact us for more information and details: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

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April 7, 2020

DivePoint Rannalhi with ENOS

Maldive’s 1st Resort with the best safety for divers


Bergisch Gladbach/Male‘ - Since years Maldives are highly desirable to divers. Here, the Indian Ocean shows off its best side, thanks to the warm nutritious water and to currents. But specifically the last point may change an eventful dive into a horror trip – when divers are swept away by currents and not found anymore. Large-scale search operations are the result which do not always end successfully …

That will now come to an end for Marcus Hauck, owner of dive center “DivePoint” located on island Rannalhi in the South-Male atoll. Since March 2020 he has ENOS onboard, the electronic rescue system for divers. > Read press release

Find out how quick & easy water rescue can be:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQeyAa-lmjw


For further information contact us: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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