Haa Dhaalu
Thiladhunmathi Dhekunuburi (Haa Dhaalu Atoll)
Kulhudhuffushi
Part of the Thiladhunmathi atoll group, Haa Dhaalu blends community living with emerging tourism. Hanimaadhoo International Airport makes it one of the few northern atolls with direct global access. Internationally, it's known for secluded dive spots and eco-stays, while locally it's a key education and aviation hub with growing tourism employment.
Islands of this Atoll
Barefoot Thila Haa Dhaalu Atoll Atoll
Advanced
Soft corals & anthias clouds Grey reef sharks (current side) Napoleon wrasse Hawksbill turtles Schooling jacks/trevally Barracuda Batfish Moray eels Leaf scorpionfish Nudibranchs
Finey Thila MPA Haa Dhaalu Atoll 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
Hanimaadhoo Out Haa Dhaalu Atoll Atoll
Beginner–Intermediate
Grey reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish Moray eels
Hondaafushi Faru Haa Dhaalu Atoll Atoll
Beginner–Intermediate
Grey reef sharks Whitetip reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish
Vaikaramuraidhoo Thila Haa Dhaalu Atoll Atoll
Advanced
Soft corals & anthias clouds Grey reef sharks (current side) Napoleon wrasse Hawksbill turtles Schooling jacks/trevally Barracuda Batfish Moray eels Leaf scorpionfish Nudibranchs
Coral Garden Haa Dhaalu Atoll Atoll
Beginner
Grey reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish Moray eels
Hanimaadhoo Corner Haa Dhaalu Atoll Atoll
Beginner–Intermediate
Grey reef sharks Whitetip reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish
Hanimaadhoo South Haa Dhaalu Atoll Atoll
Intermediate
Grey reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish Moray eels
Maavaidhoo Thila Haa Dhaalu Atoll Atoll
Intermediate
Soft corals & anthias clouds Grey reef sharks (current side) Napoleon wrasse Hawksbill turtles Schooling jacks/trevally Barracuda Batfish Moray eels Leaf scorpionfish Nudibranchs
Filladhoo Wreck Haa Dhaalu Atoll Atoll
Beginner–Intermediate
Glassfish & sweepers Soldierfish Lionfish Scorpionfish (incl. leaf scorpionfish) Batfish Sweetlips Trevally (GT) & jacks Barracuda Moray eels Nudibranchs & flatworms
Hanimaadhoo Faru Barefoot House Reef Haa Dhaalu Atoll Atoll
Beginner
Hard‑coral gardens Butterflyfish & angelfish Parrotfish & surgeonfish Anemonefish & damsels Blue‑spotted stingrays Hawksbill turtles Moorish idols Octopus & cuttlefish Moray eels Nudibranchs
Heaven and Hell Theefaridhoo Thila Haa Dhaalu Atoll Atoll
Advanced
Soft corals & anthias clouds Grey reef sharks (current side) Napoleon wrasse Hawksbill turtles Schooling jacks/trevally Barracuda Batfish Moray eels Leaf scorpionfish Nudibranchs
Nellaidhoo Thila Haa Dhaalu Atoll Atoll
Advanced
Soft corals & anthias clouds Grey reef sharks (current side) Napoleon wrasse Hawksbill turtles Schooling jacks/trevally Barracuda Batfish Moray eels Leaf scorpionfish Nudibranchs