Monday, July 8, 2024 Maldives Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma launched a ‘Dive Free’ promotion last August, offering complimentary scuba diving for guests. Due to the overwhelming success of the promotion, Kandooma’s Dive Free offer has now been extended until October 31, 2025. “When we launched ‘Dive Free’ we knew this inclusion would set us apart from our competitors and it did.

It has been extremely well received by scuba divers from around the world visiting the Maldives,” said Mark Eletr, General Manager, Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives. “I think in part the promotion’s success is also due to our location on the doorstep to some of the Top 10 sites in the Maldives just a 15-minute boat ride away from the resort, making it possible for multiple dives in one day.” Discussing the promotion, Mark explained that scuba diving is included for guests staying three or more nights.

“The ‘dive free’ element is treated similarly to how we treat breakfast, snorkelling lessons and access to the Kids’ Club. It’s just part of a Kandooma stay,” added Mark. Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives boasts its own five-star PADI dive center, Kandooma Dive.

This center is staffed with experienced and professional instructors, purpose-built facilities, and a dedicated fleet of dive boats. Recognized as the Best Dive Resort in the Maldives in 2023, the resort is nominated again for the same prestigious award in 2024. Divers at Kandooma Dive can immerse themselves i.