Haa Alif
Thiladhunmathi Uthuruburi (Haa Alifu Atoll)
Dhidhdhoo
The northernmost atoll in the Maldives, Haa Alif (Thiladhunmathi Uthuruburi) is rich in history and natural beauty. International travelers are drawn to exclusive resorts and cultural sites like Utheemu Palace, the birthplace of national hero Sultan Mohamed Thakurufaanu. Locally, it's known for traditional fishing, boat-building, and preserving deep-rooted customs in the far north.
Islands of this Atoll
Alidhoo Caves Haa Alif Atoll
Beginner-Intermediate
Glassfish & sweepers Soldierfish & squirrelfish Soft corals & sponges Hawksbill turtles (resting) Nurse shark (occasional) Moray eels Lionfish & scorpionfish Shrimps & lobsters Sweetlips Nudibranchs
Bodu Bandu Thila Haa Alif Atoll
Intermediate-Advanced
Soft corals & anthias clouds Grey reef sharks (current side) Napoleon wrasse Hawksbill turtles Schooling jacks/trevally Barracuda Batfish Moray eels Leaf scorpionfish Nudibranchs
Ehgaafaru Haa Alif Atoll
Beginner-Intermediate
Grey reef sharks Whitetip reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish
Filladhoo Wreck Haa Alif Atoll
Beginner-Intermediate
Glassfish & sweepers Soldierfish Lionfish Scorpionfish (incl. leaf scorpionfish) Batfish Sweetlips Trevally (GT) & jacks Barracuda Moray eels Nudibranchs & flatworms
Huvahandhoo Beru Haa Alif Atoll
Beginner-Intermediate
Grey reef sharks Whitetip reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish
Iruveli Manafaru House Reef Haa Alif Atoll
Beginner-Intermediate
Hard‑coral gardens Butterflyfish & angelfish Parrotfish & surgeonfish Anemonefish & damsels Blue‑spotted stingrays Hawksbill turtles Moorish idols Octopus & cuttlefish Moray eels Nudibranchs
Muraidhoo Corner Haa Alif Atoll
Beginner-Intermediate
Grey reef sharks Whitetip reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish
Becky's Caves Haa Alif Atoll
Intermediate
Glassfish & sweepers Soldierfish & squirrelfish Soft corals & sponges Hawksbill turtles (resting) Nurse shark (occasional) Moray eels Lionfish & scorpionfish Shrimps & lobsters Sweetlips Nudibranchs
Dhigufanuhuraa Haa Alif Atoll
Beginner-Intermediate
Grey reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish Moray eels
Farukolhu Kandu Haa Alif Atoll
Intermediate-Advanced
Grey reef sharks Whitetip reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish
Gallandhoo Thila Haa Alif Atoll
Intermediate-Advanced
Soft corals & anthias clouds Grey reef sharks (current side) Napoleon wrasse Hawksbill turtles Schooling jacks/trevally Barracuda Batfish Moray eels Leaf scorpionfish Nudibranchs
Huvahandhoo Corner Haa Alif Atoll
Intermediate
Grey reef sharks Whitetip reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish
Kuda Bandu Thila Haa Alif Atoll
Intermediate-Advanced
Soft corals & anthias clouds Grey reef sharks (current side) Napoleon wrasse Hawksbill turtles Schooling jacks/trevally Barracuda Batfish Moray eels Leaf scorpionfish Nudibranchs
Berimmadhoo Kandu Haa Alif Atoll
Intermediate-Advanced
Grey reef sharks Whitetip reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish
Dhonakulhi Kandu Haa Alif Atoll
Intermediate-Advanced
Grey reef sharks Whitetip reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish
Filafuni Thila Haa Alif Atoll
Intermediate-Advanced
Soft corals & anthias clouds Grey reef sharks (current side) Napoleon wrasse Hawksbill turtles Schooling jacks/trevally Barracuda Batfish Moray eels Leaf scorpionfish Nudibranchs
Gambas Beru Haa Alif Atoll
Beginner-Intermediate
Grey reef sharks Whitetip reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish
Iravandhoo Inside Haa Alif Atoll
Beginner-Intermediate
Grey reef sharks Whitetip reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish
Mathi Faru Haa Alif Atoll
Beginner-Intermediate
Grey reef sharks Whitetip reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish