Zala Divers · The in-house dive centre
Diving, snorkelling, and days on the water.
At Liberty Guest House, guests are invited to embrace the natural beauty of Mahibadhoo through a wide range of ocean experiences. From guided dives with Zala Divers to leisurely snorkelling across vibrant reefs, every outing is designed to showcase the wonders of South Ari Atoll. Beyond the reef, guests can enjoy days on the water — exploring nearby sandbanks, cruising turquoise lagoons, or simply relaxing on the waves.
Whale sharks
Manta rays
Boat dives
Led by a base leader with 35+ years of diving expertise, our operations combine safety, professionalism, and passion for the ocean. His fluency in Maldivian, English, Italian, and Hindi, along with conversational French and German, ensures every diver feels welcome and understood.
Together, Liberty Guest House and Zala Divers deliver a seamless blend of authentic island hospitality and world-class diving adventures, creating unforgettable experiences in South Ari Atoll.
Zaufaran “Zala” Nazeer
Owner · Veteran NADD dive instructor
Zala Divers, Mahibadhoo
The atoll
Explore Ari Atoll.
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Pin positions are approximate — every trip is planned with the dive team before you go out. Satellite imagery © Esri · Maxar · Earthstar Geographics.
Diving
Daily dives on South Ari’s reefs and wrecks.
Discover the Maldives with Zala Divers, the first-ever NADD 5★ Dive Centre in South Ari Atoll. Perfectly located in the heart of the atoll, we are surrounded by world-class dive sites just 5 minutes to 1 hour away, including six manta points.
With a year-round population of whale sharks and manta rays, every dive promises unforgettable encounters with the ocean’s gentle giants. Guided by expert instructors, we offer professional courses, fun dives, and snorkelling adventures — all paired with authentic Maldivian hospitality at Liberty Guest House.
At Zala Divers, prestige, location, and marine life combine to create a truly extraordinary diving experience.
Excursions & activities
Everything else we’ll happily arrange.
Whale shark & manta trips
Sandbank & fishing trips
Snorkel from the shore
Island life
Excursions, dives & courses
Rates depend on the season and your group size — send us your dates and we’ll quote when you book, or ask us on WhatsApp.
Liberty Manta Point
Sandbank trips & picnics
Whale Shark Point charter
Dives & packages
- Single dive by boat (without equipment)
- House reef dive — equipment + dive
- House reef dive — without equipment
- One dive — equipment + dive + boat
- Two dives — equipment + dive + boat
Diving courses
- Discover Scuba Dive — incl. equipment
- Discover Scuba Dive by boat — incl. equipment
- Open Water Diver
- Advanced Open Water Diver
- Rescue Diver
- Emergency First Response
- Divemaster
Dive equipment rental
- BCD
- Regulator
- Dive computer
- Wetsuit
- Fins
- Mask
- Underwater light
Excursions
- Whale shark point by speedboat charter
- Snorkelling at Liberty Manta Point
- Snorkelling at Rangali Manta Point
- Snorkelling at Arches Manta Point
- Turtle Point snorkelling
- Nurse Shark Point snorkelling
- Snorkelling with the boat
- Snorkel hopping — 2 reefs
- Snorkel hopping — 3 reefs
- Night snorkelling by boat
- Dolphin cruise
- Sandbank trip — seasonal
- Sandbank trip — Dhangethi
- Half-day picnic (1)
- Half-day picnic (2)
- Overnight on a picnic island — dinner & snorkelling
- Robinson Island 1 — full day, lunch & water
- Robinson Island 2 — full day, lunch & water
- Sunset dinner at Robinson Island
- Sunset fishing — with beach dinner
- Big game fishing — half day, 4h by dhoni
- Big game fishing — full day, 8h, lunch & water
- Resort visit — N.H. Kuda Rah (transfer only)
- Resort visit — Ellaidhoo (transfer only)
Two-tank shark dives
Machafushi wreck dive
Manta point dives
“The owner can speak so many languages and can arrange all the excursions and dive trips. They go out of their way to help you.”