Maldives

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OutsideMay 22, 2026

What Every Diver Needs to Know About Scuba Safety in the Wake of the Maldives Tragedy

The worst scuba disaster in the island nation's history highlights the hidden risks of pushing underwater limits and the one vital rule that can save your life.

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Vaavu AtollSightlocation of a fatal diving accident
Dhekunu Kandu caveSightcave where divers' bodies were found
PADIPlaceworld's largest scuba diving certification organization
Divers Alert Network (DAN)Placeoffers scuba diving safety, research, and support
Maldivian National Defense ForcePlace
Dhekunu KanduSight

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Condé Nast TravelerOct 23, 2025

This Two-Week Islamic Cruise Stops at Holy Sites Across Asia and the Middle East

Sailing from Malaysia's Port Klang to Saudi Arabia via Indonesia, the Maldives, and Oman.

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Banda AcehSightIndonesia's capital, follows sharia law
MaléSightMaldivian capital, home to Grand Friday Mosque
Grand Friday MosqueSightgolden-domed mosque in Malé
King Salman MosqueSightone of largest places of worship in Indian Ocean
SalalahSightOman port with religious sites
Imran Prophet TombSightlargest grave in Islamic history
AroyaPlaceSaudi Arabia's first luxury liner
Haramain high speed trainPlaceconnects Jeddah to holy cities
Port KlangSight
MadinaSight
MakkahCafé
IslamiCruisePlace
Cruise SaudiPlace
Saudi cuisineRestaurant
American dinerRestaurant

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