Dhigufaru Island
Where The Ocean Sets The Pace
A Lagoon Of Tranquility & Water Sport Escapes
Situated in the idyllic embrace of the Maldives’ Baa Atoll, Dhigufaru Island Resort beckons with an exquisite array of beachfront and lagoon villas, thoughtfully arranged along the shoreline to harmonise with the island’s untouched allure.
Indulge in exceptional culinary havens that artfully merge Asian and European palates, or savour a tranquil evening at intimate lounges where golden sunsets paint the sky, inviting you to surrender to the effortless rhythm of paradise.
Dive into breathtaking aquatic realms with premier snorkelling and scuba excursions amid the vibrant marine life of the UNESCO designated Baa Atoll Biosphere Reserve or the verdant expanses of Raa Atoll, where coral gardens and exotic sea creatures create moments of pure wonder.
This secluded haven, celebrated for its eco-conscious luxury and diverse watersports facilities including kayaking, paddleboarding and Catamaran excursions, delivers an enchanting Maldivian escape that etches itself eternally into your soul.
Baa Atoll
Raa Atoll
Snorkelling
Dive Centre
Water Sports Centre
83 Rooms
2 Instructors
1 Divemaster
House Reef
4 Languages
Meet the team
Owner
Marc Zaalberg
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Petra Hellmann
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Oggy
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Michal Ilkanic
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Giulia Giletta
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Owner
From: New Zealand
Languages: German, English, basic French
Interests: Photography, sailing and golf
I started diving in 1986 in New Zealand and have been in the diving profession since 1990. Most of this time I have been working in the Maldives where I took up one of my greatest passions – underwater photography.
Petra Hellmann
Owner
From: Germany
Languages: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Interests: Golf, skiing, kitesurfing, sunsets
I started diving in Kenya in 1991 and have worked in Kenya, Thailand, Cuba, Egypt, Ecuador and the Maldives since 1994.
Oggy
Management Advisor & True Star of the Island
I can fly but choose not to. I enjoy snacks, singing and being rewarded for my hard work as the island’s most important team member.
Michal Ilkanic
Base Leader
From: Slovakia
Languages: Slovakian, English
I became a dive professional in Costa Rica in 2019 and have worked in Thailand, Indonesia and now the Maldives.
Giulia Giletta
Dive Instructor
From: Italy
Languages: Italian, French, English
I have been working in the dive industry since 2017 and my goal is to inspire others to appreciate and protect the natural world.
Dive Instructor
Nicolas Aubert
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Hussain Alshan
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Thalib Saleem (Salty)
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Riushann Ahmed (Ridda)
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Nicolas Aubert
Dive Instructor
From: France
Languages: French, English, Spanish
I dived for the first time when I was 12 years old and fell in love instantly. I’ve been teaching diving for over 10 years.
Hussain Alshan
Divemaster / Watersports Assistant
From: Maldives
Languages: English, Dhivehi
I grew up in Rasdhoo and transformed my passion for the ocean into a career.
Thalib Saleem (Salty)
Water Sports Instructor
From: Maldives
Languages: English, Dhivehi
Born and raised surrounded by water, I have been sharing my passion for water sports since 2013.
Riushann Ahmed (Ridda)
Water Sports Assistant
From: Maldives
Languages: English, Dhivehi
The ocean is my second home and my greatest passion.