Bandos Maldives: Indian Ocean's Top Dive Resort 2025

Bandos Maldives is thrilled to be announced as it has once again been voted Indian Ocean's Best Dive Resort at World Travel Awards 2025. The double win is a statement of the resort's sustained dominance in delivering upper-class diving experience and leadership position as the number one dive destination in the Maldives. At the centre of which all else revolves is Dive Bandos, one of the oldest and most dependable diving centres of the Maldives. Years of experience, Dive Bandos offers beautifully guided under-sea adventures by the expert hands of an extremely experienced dive team. Under their vigilant care on safety, learning, and protecting the marine environment, every dive is not just photograph-perfect, but meaningful. Bandos Maldives has direct access to over 40 internationally famous diving spots, giving visitors unsurpassed opportunities to discover the Indian Ocean's vibrant coral reefs, breathtaking drop-offs, and rich sea life. Novice or experienced diver, visitors are certified by multilingual diving instructors who find a balance between security and truly memorable experiences under water. Ismail Rasheed, General Manager of Bandos Maldives, stated: "We cherish much this award— not merely as a reward, but as an encouragement for the purpose we are here. It has been our goal long enough to give genuine, safe, and memorable diving experiences. I am extremely proud of our dive staff and the whole Bandos family for their tireless dedication to quality." We appreciate our industry partners and guests for their consistent trust and confidence.