South Male' Atoll
Male Atholhu Dhekunuburi Southern Kaafu atoll)
Thulusdhoo
Encompassing the capital city’s southern neighbor, South Male' Atoll is the central hub for short transfers and tourism. Just a speedboat ride from Velana International Airport, it offers quick access to vibrant marine life, luxury resorts like Anantara and Olhuveli, and budget-friendly islands such as Maafushi. Internationally known for its accessibility and diverse accommodation options, it also thrives locally as a hotspot for water sports, local ferry routes, and community-driven guesthouse tourism.
Cocoa Corner South Male' Atoll
Intermediate–Advanced
Grey reef sharks Whitetip reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish
Embudu Express Kandu South Male' Atoll
Advanced
Grey reef sharks (many) Whitetip reef sharks Silvertip (occasional) Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Snappers & fusiliers Batfish
Gulhi Thila South Male' Atoll
Beginner–Intermediate
Soft corals & anthias clouds Grey reef sharks (current side) Napoleon wrasse Hawksbill turtles Schooling trevally Barracuda Batfish Moray eels Leaf scorpionfish Nudibranchs
Guraidhoo Shark Point South Male' Atoll
Advanced
Grey reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish Moray eels
Kandooma Thila South Male' Atoll
Intermediate–Advanced
Soft corals & anthias clouds Grey reef sharks (current side) Napoleon wrasse Hawksbill turtles Schooling trevally Barracuda Batfish Moray eels Leaf scorpionfish Nudibranchs
Maadhoo Corner South Male' Atoll
Intermediate
Grey reef sharks Whitetip reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish
Rihiveli Outside South Male' Atoll
Intermediate–Advanced
Grey reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish Moray eels
Velassaru Caves South Male' Atoll
Beginner–Intermediate
Glassfish & sweepers Soldierfish & squirrelfish Soft corals & sponges Hawksbill turtles (resting) Nurse shark (occasional) Moray eels Lionfish & scorpionfish Shrimps & lobsters Sweetlips Nudibranchs
Cocoa Thila South Male' Atoll
Intermediate–Advanced
Soft corals & anthias clouds Grey reef sharks (current side) Napoleon wrasse Hawksbill turtles Schooling trevally Barracuda Batfish Moray eels Leaf scorpionfish Nudibranchs
Fihalhohi Reef South Male' Atoll
Beginner–Intermediate
Hard‑coral gardens Butterflyfish & angelfish Parrotfish & surgeonfish Anemonefish & damsels Blue‑spotted stingrays Hawksbill turtles Moorish idols Octopus & cuttlefish Moray eels Nudibranchs
Guraidhoo Corner Kandu South Male' Atoll
Advanced
Grey reef sharks Whitetip reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish
Ithaafushi Outside South Male' Atoll
Intermediate–Advanced
Grey reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish Moray eels
Kuda Finolhu Reef South Male' Atoll
Beginner–Intermediate
Hard‑coral gardens Butterflyfish & angelfish Parrotfish & surgeonfish Anemonefish & damsels Blue‑spotted stingrays Hawksbill turtles Moorish idols Octopus & cuttlefish Moray eels Nudibranchs
Olhuveli House Reef South Male' Atoll
Beginner
Hard‑coral gardens Butterflyfish & angelfish Parrotfish & surgeonfish Anemonefish & damsels Blue‑spotted stingrays Hawksbill turtles Moorish idols Octopus & cuttlefish Moray eels Nudibranchs
Vadhoo Channel South Male' Atoll
Advanced
Grey reef sharks Whitetip reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish
Embudu Canyon South Male' Atoll
Beginner–Intermediate
Glassfish & sweepers Soldierfish & squirrelfish Soft corals & sponges Hawksbill turtles (resting) Nurse shark (occasional) Moray eels Lionfish & scorpionfish Shrimps & lobsters Sweetlips Nudibranchs
Gulhi Outside South Male' Atoll
Intermediate
Grey reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish Moray eels
Guraidhoo Outside Kandu East South Male' Atoll
Intermediate–Advanced
Grey reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish Moray eels
Kandooma Caves South Male' Atoll
Beginner–Intermediate
Glassfish & sweepers Soldierfish & squirrelfish Soft corals & sponges Hawksbill turtles (resting) Nurse shark (occasional) Moray eels Lionfish & scorpionfish Shrimps & lobsters Sweetlips Nudibranchs
Kuda Giri Wreck & Cave South Male' Atoll
Beginner–Intermediate
Glassfish & sweepers Soldierfish Lionfish Scorpionfish (incl. leaf scorpionfish) Batfish Sweetlips Trevally (GT) & jacks Barracuda Moray eels Nudibranchs & flatworms
Rannalhi Corner South Male' Atoll
Intermediate
Grey reef sharks Whitetip reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish
Vadoo Caves Turtle Grotto South Male' Atoll
Beginner–Intermediate
Glassfish & sweepers Soldierfish & squirrelfish Soft corals & sponges Hawksbill turtles (resting) Nurse shark (occasional) Moray eels Lionfish & scorpionfish Shrimps & lobsters Sweetlips Nudibranchs