Thailand Dive Expo 2024: Fuvahmulah Scuba Club Showcases Fuvahmulah Island and Tiger Shark Diving

By: Joyce Osorio

Representatives from the Fuvahmulah Scuba Club team— Sales Manager Joyce Osorio (Filipino), and Dive Operations Manager Idhaam Ahmed (Maldivian)—highlighted Fuvahmulah Island as a premier dive destination, dubbed “The Hidden Haven of Tiger Sharks,” at the Thailand Dive Expo from May 16-19, 2024.

This event spotlighted the island’s unique underwater experiences, attracting diving enthusiasts and professionals.

 In addition to the guaranteed sighting of Tiger Sharks, Fuvahmulah Island offers a multitude of dive sites teeming with diverse marine life. Divers have the chance to encounter oceanic manta rays, thresher sharks, mola-mola, hammerhead sharks, whale sharks, silver tip sharks, white tip sharks, and reef sharks. The vibrant coral reefs are home to a plethora of tropical fish, adding to the island’s allure as a premier diving destination.

Fuvahmulah Island in the Maldives offers more than just diving; it entices visitors with its pristine beaches, lush vegetation, and natural beauty, including captivating lakes that provide perfect photo opportunities for all travelers.

Here are the top attractions to explore on Fuvahmulah Island:

1. Nature Park
2. Thoondu Beach
3. Bandaara Kilhi
4. Dhadhimagi Kilhi
5. Havitta
6. Kadeyee Miski (and more)

These attractions showcase the island’s diverse landscapes and cultural heritage, providing memorable experiences for visitors to explore and enjoy.

Fuvahmulah island lies about 352 kilometers southwest of Velana International Airport (MLE), commonly referred to as Male Airport. Travel time via Domestic Flight Transfer typically takes around 1 hour and 25 minutes. 

At the Thailand Dive Expo, we showcased an attractive all-inclusive package with discount that includes:

- Welcome drink upon arrival  

- Full board meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)  

- Three dives per day (including a tiger shark dive and reef dives for divers)  

- Return airport transfers  

- Pick-up and drop-off on diving days  

- Dive guides  

- Dive Dhoni  

- Snacks and coffee during diving  

- Island tour with a local guide  

- Daily housekeeping  

- Rooftop pool access  

- Wi-Fi connection  

- Return domestic flights  

The Thailand Dive Expo 2024 has been a resounding success! Our team connected with numerous clients and dive leaders as we work towards finalizing dive group trips for 2025. Some have even made deposits during the expo. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Thailand Dive Expo team for hosting us and to all our new clients and partners who visited our booth during the event.