North Ari Atoll
Ari Atholhu Uthuruburi (Alifu Alifu Atoll)
Rasdhoo
A diver’s paradise, North Ari Atoll offers world-class underwater sites like Maaya Thila and Rasdhoo Madivaru. Internationally favored for boutique resorts and guesthouses on Rasdhoo and Ukulhas, it’s also a locally vibrant atoll with a deep-rooted diving and fishing culture.
Islands of this Atoll
Bathala Maagaa Kan Thila North Ari 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
Fesdhoo Lagoon Manta Night North Ari Atoll
Beginner
Reef manta rays (night feeding) Mobula rays (occasional) Plankton bait balls Jacks/trevally hunting Tunas Fusiliers Batfish Remoras Turtles (rare) Squid
Gangehi Kandu North Ari Atoll
Advanced
Grey reef sharks Whitetip reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish
Halaveli Wreck North Ari Atoll
Beginner–Intermediate
Glassfish & sweepers Soldierfish Lionfish Scorpionfish (incl. leaf scorpionfish) Batfish Sweetlips Trevally (GT) & jacks Barracuda Moray eels Nudibranchs & flatworms
Kandolhu Thila North Ari Atoll
Beginner–Intermediate
Soft corals & anthias clouds Grey reef sharks (current side) Napoleon wrasse Hawksbill turtles Schooling jacks/trevally Barracuda Batfish Moray eels Leaf scorpionfish Nudibranchs
Maaya Thila North Ari 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
Rasdhoo Madivaru North Ari Atoll
Advanced
Grey reef sharks Whitetip reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish
Veligandu Beyru North Ari Atoll
Intermediate
Grey reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish Moray eels
Bathala Thila North Ari 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
Fesdhoo Wreck North Ari Atoll
Beginner–Intermediate
Glassfish & sweepers Soldierfish Lionfish Scorpionfish (incl. leaf scorpionfish) Batfish Sweetlips Trevally (GT) & jacks Barracuda Moray eels Nudibranchs & flatworms
Ghimathitha Faru North Ari Atoll
Beginner–Intermediate
Grey reef sharks Whitetip reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish
Hammerhead Point Rasdhoo Outside North Ari Atoll
Advanced
Scalloped hammerhead sharks (dawn/deep) Grey reef sharks Silvertip (occasional) Eagle rays Tunas (yellowfin/skipjack) Barracuda Jacks/trevally Napoleon wrasse Turtles Fusiliers
Kuramathi Outside North Ari Atoll
Intermediate–Advanced
Grey reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish Moray eels
Nika Caves North Ari Atoll
Beginner–Intermediate
Blue‑hole/cave glassfish clouds Soldierfish & squirrelfish Soft corals & sponges Hawksbill turtles (resting) Nurse shark (occasional) Moray eels Lionfish & scorpionfish Shrimps & lobsters Sweetlips Nudibranchs
Ukulhas Thila Manta Point North Ari Atoll
Intermediate
Reef mantas (cleaning/feeding) Mobula/eagle rays Grey reef sharks (perimeter) Green & hawksbill turtles Schooling jacks/trevally Barracuda Tunas Fusiliers Napoleon wrasse Occasional whale shark
Ellaidhoo House Reef Wreck North Ari Atoll
Beginner
Glassfish & sweepers Soldierfish Lionfish Scorpionfish (incl. leaf scorpionfish) Batfish Sweetlips Trevally (GT) & jacks Barracuda Moray eels Nudibranchs & flatworms
Fish Head Mushimasmingili Thila North Ari 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
Hafsa Thila North Ari 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
Himendhoo Thila North Ari 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
Maalhos Thila Blue Caves North Ari Atoll
Beginner–Intermediate
Blue‑hole/cave glassfish clouds Soldierfish & squirrelfish Soft corals & sponges Hawksbill turtles (resting) Nurse shark (occasional) Moray eels Lionfish & scorpionfish Shrimps & lobsters Sweetlips Nudibranchs
Orimas Thila North Ari 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
Velidhu Caves North Ari Atoll
Beginner–Intermediate
Blue‑hole/cave glassfish clouds Soldierfish & squirrelfish Soft corals & sponges Hawksbill turtles (resting) Nurse shark (occasional) Moray eels Lionfish & scorpionfish Shrimps & lobsters Sweetlips Nudibranchs