Salt and Compass Dive Centre Kelaa

Experience your first underwater adventure with our PADI Discover Scuba Diving lesson. Perfect for beginners, this introductory course lets you explore the ocean with certified instructors in a safe, controlled environment. No prior experience needed, just curiosity and a sense of adventure.

What's included:

• Full scuba equipment provided
• Certified PADI Instructor guidance
• Shallow water skills training
• One guided reef dive
• 2–3 hours total duration

Price:: $145 USD

The PADI Open Water Diver course is the world's most popular scuba certification. Gain the skills and confidence to dive independently to a maximum depth of 18 metres. Choose how you learn — complete your knowledge development online with PADI eLearning, or join us for face-to-face classroom sessions. Either way, you'll finish with the same internationally recognised certification.

What's Included:

• Knowledge development: eLearning (online, at your own pace) or face-to-face classroom sessions
• 5 confined water training modules in a controlled environment
• 4 open water training dives in the ocean
• Dive to a maximum depth of 18 metres (if over 14 years of age)
• Internationally recognised PADI certification card

Prerequisites:

• Be fit to dive, complete the Medical Statement or obtain Doctors clearance if required
• Swim 200 metres and tread water for 10 minutes

Duration: 3–4 days

Price: $635 USD

Ready to go deeper and explore more? The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course helps you build confidence and expand your diving skills. Complete 5 adventure dives including the mandatory Deep Dive and Underwater Navigation dive, all in the stunning waters of the Maldives.

What's Included:

• Advanced Open Water Diver Online (eLearning)
• 5 adventure dives across speciality disciplines
• Air fills
• PADI certification card
• Hire of BCD, wetsuit, regulator, cylinder, mask, snorkel and fins

Course Highlights:

• Dive to a maximum depth of 30 metres
• Mandatory Deep Dive and Underwater Navigation dive included
• Choose 3 additional adventure dives from a range of specialities

Prerequisites:

• PADI Open Water Diver certification (or equivalent)
• Complete the medical questionairre

Price: $535 USD

The PADI Rescue Diver course is one of the most challenging and rewarding certifications you can earn. Learn to prevent and manage problems in the water, and develop the skills to assist other divers in an emergency. This course includes Emergency First Response (EFR) first aid and CPR training — skills that are valuable both in and out of the water.

What's Covered:

• Self-rescue techniques
• Recognising and managing diver stress
• Emergency management and equipment
• Rescuing panicked and unresponsive divers
• Underwater searches and missing diver procedures

Prerequisites:

• PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification (or equivalent)
• Valid EFR certification within the past 24 months 
• Complete the medical questionnaire

Duration: 2–3 days

Price: $780 USD

Already certified? Join us for a 2-tank morning dive exploring the stunning reefs and marine life of Kelaa. Small groups, expert local guides, and full equipment included.

Price: $78 USD Single Tank Dive
$145 USD Two Tank Dive

Explore the vibrant coral reefs and crystal-clear lagoons of the Maldives without the need for scuba certification. Our guided snorkelling experiences are perfect for all ages and abilities — from first-timers to seasoned ocean lovers.

What's Included:

• High-quality mask, snorkel and fins provided
• Guided session with an experienced marine guide
• Access to pristine house reef or nearby snorkel spots
• Safety briefing and in-water support

Highlights:

• Encounter turtles, reef sharks, rays and colourful tropical fish
• Suitable for all ages and swimming abilities
• No experience necessary

Price: $50 pp for house reef guided snorkel