Archive · 27 Sep 2025
Diver Stranded at Sea in Maldives, Hotel's Lack of Apology
A Chinese diver named Xu Man had a scary experience while diving in the Maldives.
Her diving equipment wasn't working correctly, and the instructor didn't follow safety rules.
This caused her to drift in the sea for 40 minutes.
Luckily, a fishing boat saw her makeshift signal and rescued her.
When she told the hotel about it, they didn't apologize; they just offered a small discount.
Now, Xu Man is concerned because the hotel doesn't seem to realize how serious the situation was.
A Chinese diver was stranded at sea for 40 minutes during a diving trip in the Maldives.
Faulty equipment and an unprofessional instructor contributed to the incident.
The instructor failed to use proper signaling devices.
The diver was rescued by a fishing boat after using a selfie stick as a signal.
The hotel did not apologize and instead offered a discount after the incident.
- Who
- Chinese diver Xu Man and friend Zhang Li, dive instructor.
- What
- A Chinese diver was stranded at sea for 40 minutes during a diving trip in the Maldives due to faulty equipment and the instructor's negligence.
- When
- September 1st, rescue occurred at 2:16 PM local time.
- Where
- Maldives
- Why
- Faulty equipment and unprofessional instructor actions put the diver in danger.
- Incident Date
- September 1
- Diver's Name
- Xu Man
- Diving Center
- Plumeria Diving and Watersports Centre
- Time Stranded
- 40 minutes
- Rescue Method
- Fishing boat
- Hotel Response
- No apology, $20 discount