Ifuru Island Maldives Launches Year-Round Skydiving Adventure in Partnership with Skydive Wasaga Beach

Ifuru Island Maldives has launched an exciting year-round skydiving experience, becoming the first permanent skydiving drop zone in the Maldives. This new adventure, developed in collaboration with Skydive Wasaga Beach and Skydive Maldives, will officially begin in December 2024, offering tourists and thrill-seekers a chance to experience tandem jumps over the breathtaking Maldivian landscape.

The skydiving program will be led by Leslie Farkas, a seasoned expert in the sport with over 15 years of experience and more than 6,000 jumps, including 5,000 tandem jumps. Farkas holds multiple instructional certifications, ensuring the highest safety standards. He is joined by an elite team of professionals, including Master Rigger Dominic Lachance, who has completed over 47,000 main pack jobs, and Alec Thibeault, a Tandem Instructor with 19 years of experience and over 9,554 tandem jumps. Their expertise will be supported by Mathew Vinnels, known for his operational management, and Darko Tupec, who will oversee aerial operations as the program’s Elevator Pilot.

The skydiving experience will be available year-round, with tandem jumps starting at $699 plus an additional 8% GST. The first jumps are scheduled to take place on December 15, 2024. This new venture offers guests the chance to freefall from high altitudes while taking in stunning views of the Maldives’ crystal-clear waters and picturesque islands.

This initiative marks a significant development in the Maldives' adventure tourism sector, setting Ifuru Island as a premier destination for skydiving enthusiasts worldwide.