Small house. Big sharks.
A six-room divers’ guesthouse 3–5 minutes’ drive from the dive harbour, on the one island in the Maldives where you can dive with tiger sharks every month of the year. We arrange the flights, the dives and the meals. You just dive.
- ★ 4.9 on Google
- ★ 5.0 on Tripadvisor
- 3–5 min to the dive harbour
- 30 sec to the beach
Built around your diving, not a resort schedule.
We’re deliberately small. That means flexible dive days, a host who knows your name by breakfast on day one, and nothing for you to organise.
Tiger sharks, every day of the year
Fuvahmulah is famous for resident tiger sharks, plus thresher sharks, oceanic mantas, whale sharks and schooling hammerheads in season. You dive with the island’s top dive centers, our trusted partners, and we book everything around your dates.
Six clean, quiet rooms
Five deluxe doubles and one twin, all air-conditioned with private bathrooms and hot water. Good beds and quiet nights between early dives.
Everything arranged for you
Airport pickup, harbour transfers, dive bookings and meals, all handled by one team. Tell us your dates and certification level and we’ll plan the rest.
Who’s out there, and when.
Tiger sharks never take a season off. The rest of the cast changes through the year, so here’s a rough calendar to help you choose your dates.
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiger sharks | ||||||||||||
| Thresher sharks | ||||||||||||
| Silvertips & grey reef sharks | ||||||||||||
| Schooling hammerheads | ||||||||||||
| Oceanic mantas | ||||||||||||
| Whale sharks | ||||||||||||
| Calmest seas & best visibility |
Based on what local dive centres report. Nature keeps its own schedule, so no sighting is ever guaranteed. See the month-by-month guide.
Big sharks, calm dives.
A tiger shark dive here is slow and controlled, not a thrill ride. We’re not tied to one dive centre. We book you with the island’s top operators, matched to your level and the sharks you want to see, and every tiger shark dive follows the same careful routine.
Briefing first
Before anyone gets wet, the dive centre explains how the sharks behave, where to position yourself and the signals your guide will use.
Short and shallow
The boat ride takes minutes. You settle on a sandy bottom at around 10–15 metres, side by side with your group.
Expert guides beside you
Guides from our partner dive centre stay close to the group and keep watch on every shark, so you can relax and enjoy the show.
A few simple rules
Stay with the group, keep your hands to yourself and follow your guide. That is what keeps these dives calm for divers and sharks alike.
Open Water certification is enough for most tiger shark dives. New to diving? We can arrange a PADI course with our partner dive centre before your shark days.
Pick your trip. We’ll handle the rest.
All packages include accommodation, full board, the listed guided boat dives with a partner dive center, tanks and weights, and airport & harbour transfers. Prices are in USD per person sharing a twin or double room, and include all applicable taxes. Return domestic flights Malé ⇄ Fuvahmulah are included. Other dive equipment is rented separately. Booking & cancellation terms.
Tiger Shark First Light
Tiger shark diving on a short trip, with flights and all meals included. Perfect if you’re adding Fuvahmulah to a longer Maldives trip.
Pelagic Adventure
Tigers, threshers and big schooling pelagics. Enough diving to see Fuvahmulah properly.
Manta Encounter
A full week of tigers, mantas and open-ocean giants for divers who want the complete Fuvahmulah experience.
Longer stay, bigger group or different dates? Ask us for a custom quote.
A comfortable base between dives.
Scuba Haven has been welcoming guests since 2016. It’s a small, friendly guesthouse on the south-east side of Fuvahmulah, close to everything a diver needs.
- 5 deluxe double rooms + 1 twin room, all with AC
- Private bathrooms with hot water, free Wi-Fi
- Bondofanno beach 30 seconds’ walk away
- 2–3 minutes’ drive to the airport, 3–5 to the dive harbour
- Walk to some of the island’s most popular restaurants
- Whole-house bookings for dive groups, with a reasonable group discount
See Fuvahmulah before you arrive.
Watch the sunset beach and the harbour where the dive boats leave each morning, streaming live from the island.
Meet Ahtthu & Shau.
Ahtthu and Shau look after the house and our guests day to day. They arrange your dives, transfers, meals and island trips personally, with the kind of unhurried care a big resort can’t match.
Ahtthu
Your host at Scuba Haven
Shau
Your host at Scuba Haven
What our guests say
The reviews below are quoted in full from our Tripadvisor page.
Perfect guesthouse in Fuvahmulah!
“We had such a great stay at scuba haven. Thahmeen was such a great host, he really takes pride in his guesthouse and makes sure that you have everything you need. The beds were comfortable and the rooms were very clean and fresh feeling. The location is also great as it’s very close to the airport, the beach, our favorite restaurant (sea breeze) and the harbor where we did all of our diving. I highly recommend this guesthouse and already can’t wait to come back. Thank you Thahmeen!!”
Exceptional Dive & Stay Experience at Scuba Haven
“I booked the Dive & Stay offer at Scuba Haven, and everything was perfectly arranged from start to finish. accommodation, transfers, and diving. The team handled all the logistics seamlessly and chose Shark Island Dive as the dive center, which was an excellent decision. What really stood out was that the dives felt very personal. it wasn’t a crowded group experience, but a relaxed, well-managed dive trip tailored to individual divers. The guesthouse itself was comfortable, clean, and ideal for divers, with a friendly host who genuinely cared about making the stay smooth and enjoyable. If you’re looking for a stress-free dive holiday in Fuvahmulah with personal attention and professional arrangements, Scuba Haven is a great choice.”
hassle free stay arrangements in Fuvahmulah
“Booked a 7 nights stay directly with them and they arranged a nice clean comfortable room for my stay.”
Common questions
Still unsure? Message us on WhatsApp and you’ll get a real answer from our team, usually the same day.
Do I need Advanced certification to dive with tiger sharks?
Open Water is enough for most dives, though we recommend Advanced Open Water for the current-heavy sites. Not certified yet? We can schedule a course before your shark dives.
When is the best time to visit?
Tiger sharks are here all year. January to April usually brings the calmest seas and best visibility, and October to April is the best chance of schooling hammerheads. See our month-by-month guide.
How do I get to Fuvahmulah?
Most guests fly into Malé (Velana International Airport) and take a 70-minute domestic flight to Fuvahmulah. The nearest international airport is Gan in Addu Atoll, which has flights from Colombo twice a week; from Addu it’s a short speedboat ride. We pick you up on arrival, and Fuvahmulah airport is a 2–3 minute drive from the house. Full travel guide.
How do I book and pay?
Send your travel dates, number of guests and diving certification level by WhatsApp or to hello@stayatscubahaven.com. We will confirm availability and send you a written quotation.
A 30% deposit of the total booking value confirms your reservation. The deposit can be paid by bank transfer or payment link; we send payment instructions with your quotation and confirm your booking in writing once payment is received. The remaining 70% is payable upon arrival.
All package prices include applicable taxes and return domestic flights Malé ⇄ Fuvahmulah. Room-only and bed & breakfast stays do not include flights. Tanks and weights are included; other dive equipment is rented separately. Optional extras are excluded unless expressly included in your quotation. Read our booking, payment & cancellation terms.
Can we book the whole house for a dive group?
Yes. With six rooms, the house is ideal for dive clubs and groups of friends. Whole-house bookings get a reasonable group discount.
Tell us your dates. We’ll plan the dives.
Send your travel dates and certification level and we’ll recommend the right package, usually within a day.