Tiger shark diving
Meet Fuvahmulah's resident tiger sharks with qualified local guides.
From $70.00 per dive
Your island home in Fuvahmulah
Isle Royal Inn
Stay. Dive. Explore. Belong.
A cosy island inn in the heart of Fuvahmulah, with warm hospitality, comfortable rooms and tiger shark diving on the doorstep.
4 comfortable rooms
The same size and standard, with the essentials
Warm hospitality
A personal, friendly island welcome
Great location
A short walk from the airport and harbour
Made for divers
A relaxing place between your dives
World-class diving
A diver's paradise
Fuvahmulah is known around the world for its tiger sharks. The island stands alone in deep ocean, so pelagic animals pass close to the reef all year.
- Tiger sharks seen all year
- Deep sites, drift dives and reef plateaus
- The dive centre matches each dive to your experience
- Run by local dive partners with professional guides
Marine life
Incredible encounters
Fuvahmulah's deep surrounding water brings in a wide range of ocean animals, so no two dives are the same.
Tiger sharks
Seen all year
Thresher sharks
Best October to December
Hammerheads
October to April
Oceanic manta rays
March to May
Whale sharks
Most likely January to May
Silvertip sharks
On the deeper dives
Blacktip reef sharks
On the reef, all year
Wildlife is never guaranteed. Ocean sunfish, dolphins and pilot whales are also seen from time to time.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiger sharks | best | best | best | best | best | best | best | best | best | best | best | best |
| Thresher sharks | seen | seen | seen | seen | seen | seen | seen | seen | seen | best | best | best |
| Hammerheads | best | best | best | seen | unlikely | unlikely | unlikely | unlikely | unlikely | seen | best | best |
| Oceanic mantas | seen | seen | best | best | best | unlikely | unlikely | unlikely | unlikely | unlikely | unlikely | unlikely |
| Whale sharks | best | best | best | best | best | seen | seen | seen | seen | seen | seen | seen |
Best months SeenWildlife is never guaranteed.
Diving experiences
Explore our diving options
Reef and pelagic diving
Reefs, currents and cleaning stations, with thresher sharks and more.
From $60.00 per dive
Manta and marine encounters
Oceanic mantas, hammerheads and whale sharks. Sightings depend on the season.
On enquiry
Multi-day dive packages
Several days of diving with your room and meals at one price.
See packages
Isle Royal Inn provides your room and meals. Dives are run by independent dive centres in Fuvahmulah, which we book for you. Prices are before TGST; each diver can do up to 3 dives a day. Gear rental is extra.
Other activities
More of what Fuvahmulah offers, above and below the water. Add any of them when you book.
Island tour
The lakes, wetlands and villages with a local guide.
$35.00 per person
Fishing trips
Deep water starts a few minutes from the harbour.
$250.00 per boat
Lake canoeing
Paddle a quiet freshwater lake ringed by reeds.
$20.00 per person
Beach barbecue
A grill on the sand for your group, from our kitchen.
$40.00 per person
Snorkelling
Not a diver? Come snorkelling
Join a snorkelling trip to the reef and see turtles, reef fish and coral from the surface.
Why dive with us
A comfortable and trusted experience
Local knowledge
We work with dive centres we know and trust
Experienced guides
Professional, safety-focused instructors
Remarkable encounters
A strong chance of tiger sharks and other pelagics
For different levels
The dive centre matches dives to your experience
Before you dive
Safety, eligibility and preparation
Certification and experience
What you can dive depends on the site and the dive centre. Some shark dives need an advanced certificate or logged experience.
Professional guidance
Briefings, supervision, emergency procedures and equipment checks are managed by the dive centre that runs your dive.
Health and fitness
You may be asked to complete a medical questionnaire, and to bring a doctor's clearance if it calls for one.
Flying after diving
Leave at least 18 hours after your last dive before you fly, and 24 hours if you can. We keep your last day free when we plan a package.
Diving enquiry
Plan your diving adventure
Tell us what you are looking for. We check with our dive partners and reply with a quote. Nothing is booked or paid until you say yes.
Know your dates already? Request your dives with a price estimate straight away.
Frequently asked questions
Do you arrange airport pickup?
Yes. Add an airport or harbour pickup when you book and we will meet you on arrival.
Which meals can I have at the inn?
Our restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Book room only, bed and breakfast, half board or full board.
Can you arrange diving for me?
Yes. Choose your dives when you book, or send us an enquiry. Dives are run by our partner dive centres in Fuvahmulah.
Is alcohol available?
No. Fuvahmulah is a local island and alcohol is not available.
What happens in bad weather?
The dive centre decides each day. A dive cancelled for weather or safety is moved or refunded.
Experience Fuvahmulah
Stay at Isle Royal Inn and explore everything this extraordinary island has to offer.