Raa Atoll
Maalhosmadulu Uthuruburi (Raa Atoll)
Ungoofaaru
Raa Atoll is an emerging tourism region offering untouched reefs and resorts such as Heritance Aarah. International divers and honeymooners appreciate its quiet elegance, while locals maintain a vibrant tradition of boat-building and fishing, blending modern luxury with cultural authenticity.
Islands of this Atoll
Beriyan Blue Hole Raa Atoll
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
Cora Giri Raa 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
Dhigali House Reef Raa Atoll
Beginner
Hard‑coral gardens Butterflyfish & angelfish Parrotfish & surgeonfish Anemonefish & damsels Blue‑spotted stingrays Hawksbill turtles Moorish idols Octopus & cuttlefish Moray eels Nudibranchs
Fuggiri Caves Raa Atoll
Intermediate–Advanced
Blue‑hole/cave glassfish clouds Soldierfish & squirrelfish Soft corals & sponges Hawksbill turtles (resting) Nurse shark (occasional) Moray eels Lionfish & scorpionfish Shrimps & lobsters Sweetlips Nudibranchs
Hummingbird Raa Atoll
Beginner
Grey reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish Moray eels
Kottefaru Kanmathi Corner Raa Atoll
Intermediate
Grey reef sharks Whitetip reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish
Labyrinth Raa Atoll
Intermediate
Grey reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish Moray eels
Meedhupparu House Reef Raa Atoll
Beginner
Hard‑coral gardens Butterflyfish & angelfish Parrotfish & surgeonfish Anemonefish & damsels Blue‑spotted stingrays Hawksbill turtles Moorish idols Octopus & cuttlefish Moray eels Nudibranchs
Reethi Thila Raa 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
Ufulandhoo Macro Raa Atoll
Beginner–Intermediate
Nudibranchs & flatworms Shrimps (cleaner & commensal) Crabs (porcelain & decorator) Gobies & shrimp goby pairs Pipefish & ghost pipefish (seasonal) Leaf scorpionfish Frogfish (occasional) Mantis shrimps Flatheads & dragonets Seahorses (rare)
Beriyan Bodu Thila Raa 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
Cora Spa Raa Atoll
Beginner
Grey reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish Moray eels
Emerald Fasmendhoo House Reef Raa Atoll
Beginner
Hard‑coral gardens Butterflyfish & angelfish Parrotfish & surgeonfish Anemonefish & damsels Blue‑spotted stingrays Hawksbill turtles Moorish idols Octopus & cuttlefish Moray eels Nudibranchs
Furaveri House Reef Raa Atoll
Beginner
Hard‑coral gardens Butterflyfish & angelfish Parrotfish & surgeonfish Anemonefish & damsels Blue‑spotted stingrays Hawksbill turtles Moorish idols Octopus & cuttlefish Moray eels Nudibranchs
JOALI Muravandhoo House Reef Raa Atoll
Beginner
Hard‑coral gardens Butterflyfish & angelfish Parrotfish & surgeonfish Anemonefish & damsels Blue‑spotted stingrays Hawksbill turtles Moorish idols Octopus & cuttlefish Moray eels Nudibranchs
Kottefaru Wall Raa Atoll
Intermediate
Grey reef sharks Whitetip reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish
Magic Reef Raa Atoll
Beginner
Grey reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish Moray eels
Miyaru Giri Raa 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
Seven Heaven Raa Atoll
Advanced
Grey reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish Moray eels
Vaadhoo Thila Raa 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
Brennia Kottefaru House Reef Raa Atoll
Beginner
Hard‑coral gardens Butterflyfish & angelfish Parrotfish & surgeonfish Anemonefish & damsels Blue‑spotted stingrays Hawksbill turtles Moorish idols Octopus & cuttlefish Moray eels Nudibranchs
Coral Garden Kuredhoo Raa Atoll
Beginner
Hard‑coral gardens Reef fish diversity Anemonefish & damsels Parrotfish & surgeonfish Butterflyfish & angelfish Blue‑spotted stingrays Hawksbill turtles Octopus & cuttlefish Morays Nudibranchs
Fenfushi Giri Raa 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
Giravaru Raa Atoll
Beginner
Grey reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish Moray eels
Kottefaru Bodu Thila Raa Atoll
Intermediate–Advanced
Grey reef sharks Whitetip reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish
Kudafushi House Reef Raa Atoll
Beginner
Hard‑coral gardens Butterflyfish & angelfish Parrotfish & surgeonfish Anemonefish & damsels Blue‑spotted stingrays Hawksbill turtles Moorish idols Octopus & cuttlefish Moray eels Nudibranchs
Manta Hub Raa Atoll
Intermediate
Grey reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish Moray eels
Nadi Thila Raa 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
The Wall Vandhoo Kanuoli Raa Atoll
Intermediate–Advanced
Grey reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish Moray eels
Vandhoo Thila Raa 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