Planet Dive Holidays

Planet Dive Holidays is excited to announce that we can now combine some of the most remote southern Maldives resorts with Sri Lanka by way of direct flight, creating an unbelievable combination holiday in paradise! Flights are now available four times a week from Colombo, Sri Lanka to Gan International Airport in the Maldives with SriLankan Airlines. The award winning airline provides convenient…

Let’s be honest, the Maldives is nothing short of amazing. With iconic over-water bungalows, amazing cuisine spiced from a wide variety of cultures, a multitude of islands awaiting exploration and some of the best, most reliable diving in the world, this island destination in the Indian Ocean really has it all. But here are 10 things you can do in the Maldives that we bet you didn’t even know…

We have scoured the Maldivian seas, to bring you the very best of the archipelago’s luxury liveaboards for your next diving holiday. From exclusive, luxury boats to unique vessels offering facilities for non-diving partners and guided trips catering to photographers and freedivers, we have it all. You can also rest assured knowing we have personally visited and hand-picked the boats we work with…

Sri Lanka has fast become one of the most popular holiday destinations and a visit to this exquisite country is a great add-on to a Maldives liveaboard or land-based diving trip. Last year tourist arrivals to the country increased by 16% and while many of the famous tourist attractions are getting busier we have found some great alternatives away from the crowds for those who seek a more intimate…

Planet Dive Holidays are looking for a passionate person to join our growing team! We are excited about our continued growth into the luxury end of the market and a position has become available for an experienced travel professional to support our sales team! The new team member will be responsible for booking and administering all elements of our tours and holidays, including following up on…

The transfer is normally an annoying extra added on to your holiday. A vital necessity but one that often seems like a trivial waste of time and money. But when it comes to the Maldives, the transfer is actually something to look forward to. Whether you choose to reach your luxury island resort by high-speed boat or take in the island vistas while enjoying a seaplane ride, a Maldives transfer can…

Spending your time searching holiday websites in search of the best deal? Looking for the best value AND world class diving? We can help. At Planet Dive Holidays we have a selection of destinations that provide great value for money, without skimping on quality, that you and your loved ones will remember for years to come. The below hotels are kind on stretched budgets, without compromising on…

As the diving season approaches in the Red Sea, there are a wide variety of liveaboards and routes to choose from. With our scuba liveaboard partners offering weekly set departures you can choose from a number of different routes depending on your dates. Discovering spectacular dive sites, famous points or untouched destinations – each route offers something unique to discover. Here is a bit more…

At Planet Dive Holidays we have found the perfect pair for your next scuba holiday! By combing bustling and vibrant Sri Lanka with the gorgeous and idyllic Maldives islands, you can experience the very best of the Indian Ocean in one amazing vacation. Discover the Maldives in a number of ways – stay at one of the exquisite island resorts and indulge in pampering like no other as you delight in…

If you’ve ever been on a liveaboard diving holiday then you will know what makes it so special. But if not, here are just five reasons why your next diving holiday should be onboard a dedicated dive liveaboard: Blue Force One, Maldives 1. Spend time with like-minded individuals Serenity, Maldives Imagine boarding your liveaboard boat knowing you’re about to join a small diving community and you…

The Maldives is blessed with some of the most idyllic beaches in the world, warm crystal clear waters, and an undersea world that is vibrant with reef fish, sharks, manta rays and exquisite coral gardens. It is well-renowned for offering some of the world’s best luxury island holiday experiences and being one of the top places to go scuba diving, particularly if you want to see manta rays and…

Love diving but your loved ones don’t share your passion? At Planet Dive Holidays we have a selection of amazing resorts that will keep non-diving travellers blissfully happy while you can dive until your heart is content. So grab your friends, family or partner and book a diving holiday that everyone will enjoy! Kandooma Resort, Maldives The Kandooma Resort in the Maldives offers one of the best…

Destinations like the Maldives and the Red Sea are best explored on board a scuba dive liveaboard. A liveaboard holiday offers you the opportunity to reach remote destinations, diving at different locations daily, away from the hustle and bustle of crowds. A scuba diving liveaboard holiday is also a social experience and a fantastic way to meet like-minded people with a passion for diving. But…

Sudan, a remote and untouched destination, offers Red Sea diving away from the crowds! Now you can scuba dive Sudan at an unbeatable rate this May thanks to this amazing cancellation offer. Join the Voyager liveaboard in Sudan from 19-26 May 2017 at a massively discounted rate of just £700 p/person and enjoy full board accommodation including breakfast, lunch and dinner, soft drinks, tea, coffee…

 Join highly acclaimed photographer, Jordi Chias, on a FREE photographic workshop when you book onboard select Maldives scuba dive liveaboards this year! With work published in worldwide media, and recognised with prominent mentions, among them the BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year, Jordi has a wealth of knowledge that guests can tap into during the week. Jordi will be on board to offer a…

Planet Dive Holidays is offering an exclusive flash sale on a Maldives Dive Liveaboard! This 40% off offer is available on an executive suite on the super-cruiser MV Orion for the Best of Maldives departure on 1 April 2017! This last-minute cancellation offer comes at the end of the very best dive season in the Maldives so book now before it is too late… This amazing top deck level cabin features…

Djibouti is calling all divers for the holiday of a lifetime this April! With a fantastic itinerary onboard the Lucy Liveaboard dive boat, this once-in-a-lifetime holiday takes diving enthusiasts to the Seven Brothers Islands as well as the Gulf of Tadjourah.  The famous Seven Brothers Islands (also called the Sawabi) attract scuba divers from all over the world to Djibouti. The “Seven Brothers”…