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Aarah Thila Vaavu Atoll

Submerged pinnacle/reef at **Aarah Thila (Vaavu Atoll)** in Vaavu Atoll. soft‑coral covered slopes with fusiliers, snappers and batfish Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Intermediate

Season:

Year‑round

Soft corals & anthias clouds Grey reef sharks (current side) Napoleon wrasse Hawksbill turtles Schooling trevally Barracuda Batfish Moray eels Leaf scorpionfish Nudibranchs

Features:

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Abadhas Fuvahmulah

Colourful Maldivian reef at **Abadhas (Fuvahmulah (Gnaviyani))** in . Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Intermediate

Season:

Year‑round

Tiger shark (year‑round) Pelagic thresher shark (seasonal) Grey & whitetip reef sharks Silvertip/hammerhead (occasional) Oceanic/reef mantas (occasional) Eagle rays & mobulas Giant trevally Tunas (yellowfin/skipjack) Barracuda Green & hawksbill turtles

Features:

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Addu Turtle Point Addu City

Colourful Maldivian reef at **Addu Turtle Point (Addu City / Seenu Atoll)** in Addu City / Seenu Atoll. Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Advanced

Season:

Nov–Apr best vis

Green & hawksbill turtles (resident) Grey reef sharks Whitetip reef sharks Eagle rays Schooling jacks/trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Snappers & fusiliers Moray eels Anemonefish & damsels

Features:

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Aidhoo Caves Baa Atoll

Reef with caves and overhangs at **Aidhoo Caves (Baa Atoll)** in Baa Atoll. swim‑throughs shelter glassfish, sponges and sleeping turtles Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Beginner–Intermediate

Season:

Year‑round

Glassfish & sweepers Soldierfish & squirrelfish Soft corals & sponges Hawksbill turtles (resting) Nurse shark (occasional) Moray eels Lionfish & scorpionfish Shrimps & lobsters Sweetlips Nudibranchs

Features:

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Aidhoo Corner Baa Atoll

Fishy reef corner at **Aidhoo Corner (Baa Atoll)** in Baa Atoll. grey reef sharks, eagle rays and schooling jacks cruise the blue Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Intermediate

Season:

Year‑round

Grey reef sharks Whitetip reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish

Features:

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Airport Corner Faafu Atoll

Fishy reef corner at **Airport Corner (Faafu Atoll)** in Faafu Atoll. grey reef sharks, eagle rays and schooling jacks cruise the blue Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Advanced

Season:

Nov–Apr best vis

Grey reef sharks Whitetip reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish

Features:

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Alidhoo Caves Haa Alif Atoll

Submerged pinnacle/reef at **Alidhoo Caves (Haa Alif Atoll)** in Haa Alif Atoll. soft‑coral covered slopes with fusiliers, snappers and batfish swim‑throughs shelter glassfish, sponges and sleeping turtles Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Beginner-Intermediate

Season:

Dec-Apr (NE monsoon visibility)

Glassfish & sweepers Soldierfish & squirrelfish Soft corals & sponges Hawksbill turtles (resting) Nurse shark (occasional) Moray eels Lionfish & scorpionfish Shrimps & lobsters Sweetlips Nudibranchs

Features:

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Alimatha House Reef Vaavu Atoll

Easy-access house reef at **Alimatha House Reef (Night) (Vaavu Atoll)** in Vaavu Atoll. great for relaxed dives, night critters and training Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Beginner–Intermediate

Season:

Year‑round (calmest May–Nov)

Tawny nurse sharks (night aggregation) Stingrays (fever) Grey/whitetip reef sharks (perimeter) Jacks/trevally hunting Tunas Emperor & snapper schools Remoras Batfish Cuttlefish/squid Turtles (occasional)

Features:

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Ambaraa Thila Vaavu Atoll

Submerged pinnacle/reef at **Ambaraa Thila (Vaavu Atoll)** in Vaavu Atoll. soft‑coral covered slopes with fusiliers, snappers and batfish Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Beginner–Intermediate

Season:

Year‑round

Soft corals & anthias clouds Grey reef sharks (current side) Napoleon wrasse Hawksbill turtles Schooling trevally Barracuda Batfish Moray eels Leaf scorpionfish Nudibranchs

Features:

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Ambul Fuvahmulah

Colourful Maldivian reef at **Ambul (Fuvahmulah (Gnaviyani))** in . Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Intermediate

Season:

Year‑round

Tiger shark (year‑round) Pelagic thresher shark (seasonal) Grey & whitetip reef sharks Silvertip/hammerhead (occasional) Oceanic/reef mantas (occasional) Eagle rays & mobulas Giant trevally Tunas (yellowfin/skipjack) Barracuda Green & hawksbill turtles

Features:

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Anbaraa Caves Vaavu Atoll

Reef with caves and overhangs at **Anbaraa Caves (Vaavu Atoll)** in Vaavu Atoll. swim‑throughs shelter glassfish, sponges and sleeping turtles Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Beginner–Intermediate

Season:

Year‑round

Glassfish & sweepers Soldierfish & squirrelfish Soft corals & sponges Hawksbill turtles (resting) Nurse shark (occasional) Moray eels Lionfish & scorpionfish Shrimps & lobsters Sweetlips Nudibranchs

Features:

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Anemone Thila Lhaviyani Atoll

Submerged pinnacle/reef at **Anemone Thila (Lhaviyani) (Lhaviyani Atoll)** in Lhaviyani Atoll. soft‑coral covered slopes with fusiliers, snappers and batfish Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Beginner–Intermediate

Season:

Year‑round

Soft corals & anthias clouds Grey reef sharks (current side) Napoleon wrasse Hawksbill turtles Schooling jacks/trevally Barracuda Batfish Moray eels Leaf scorpionfish Nudibranchs

Features:

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Ante Bellum Faafu Atoll

Colourful Maldivian reef at **Ante Bellum (Faafu Atoll)** in Faafu Atoll. Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Beginner–Intermediate

Season:

Year‑round

Grey reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish Moray eels

Features:

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Aquarium North Male' Atoll

Colourful Maldivian reef at **Aquarium (N. Malé) (North Malé Atoll)** in North Malé Atoll. Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Beginner–Intermediate

Season:

Year‑round

Hard‑coral gardens Reef fish diversity Anemonefish & damsels Parrotfish & surgeonfish Butterflyfish & angelfish Blue‑spotted stingrays Hawksbill turtles Octopus & cuttlefish Morays Nudibranchs

Features:

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Aruh Fanno Fuvahmulah

Colourful Maldivian reef at **Aruh fanno (Fuvahmulah (Gnaviyani))** in . Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Intermediate

Season:

Year‑round

Tiger shark (year‑round) Pelagic thresher shark (seasonal) Grey & whitetip reef sharks Silvertip/hammerhead (occasional) Oceanic/reef mantas (occasional) Eagle rays & mobulas Giant trevally Tunas (yellowfin/skipjack) Barracuda Green & hawksbill turtles

Features:

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Ayada House Reef Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll

Submerged pinnacle/reef at **Ayada House Reef (Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll)** in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll. soft‑coral covered slopes with fusiliers, snappers and batfish great for relaxed dives, night critters and training Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Intermediate

Season:

Year‑round

Hard‑coral gardens Butterflyfish & angelfish Parrotfish & surgeonfish Anemonefish & damsels Blue‑spotted stingrays Hawksbill turtles Moorish idols Octopus & cuttlefish Moray eels Nudibranchs

Features:

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Ayada Thila Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll

Submerged pinnacle/reef at **Ayada Thila (Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll)** in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll. soft‑coral covered slopes with fusiliers, snappers and batfish Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Intermediate

Season:

Year‑round

Soft corals & anthias clouds Grey reef sharks (current side) Napoleon wrasse Hawksbill turtles Schooling trevally Barracuda Batfish Moray eels Leaf scorpionfish Nudibranchs

Features:

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Ayer's Rock Faafu Atoll

Colourful Maldivian reef at **Ayer's Rock (Faafu Atoll)** in Faafu Atoll. Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Beginner–Intermediate

Season:

Year‑round

Soft corals & anthias clouds Grey reef sharks (current side) Napoleon wrasse Hawksbill turtles Schooling trevally Barracuda Batfish Moray eels Leaf scorpionfish Nudibranchs

Features:

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Bahthi Dhoro Fuvahmulah

Colourful Maldivian reef at **Bahthi dhoro (Fuvahmulah (Gnaviyani))** in . Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Intermediate

Season:

Year‑round

Tiger shark (year‑round) Pelagic thresher shark (seasonal) Grey & whitetip reef sharks Silvertip/hammerhead (occasional) Oceanic/reef mantas (occasional) Eagle rays & mobulas Giant trevally Tunas (yellowfin/skipjack) Barracuda Green & hawksbill turtles

Features:

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Banana Reef Faafu Atoll

Colourful Maldivian reef at **Banana Reef (Faafu Atoll)** in Faafu Atoll. Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Intermediate

Season:

Year‑round

Hard‑coral gardens Butterflyfish & angelfish Parrotfish & surgeonfish Anemonefish & damsels Blue‑spotted stingrays Hawksbill turtles Moorish idols Octopus & cuttlefish Moray eels Nudibranchs

Features:

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Banana Reef North Male' Atoll

Colourful Maldivian reef at **Banana Reef (North Malé Atoll)** in North Malé Atoll. Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Beginner–Intermediate

Season:

Year‑round

Grey reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish Moray eels

Features:

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Bandidhoo Kandu Dhaalu Atoll

Current‑swept channel at **Bandidhoo Kandu (Dhaalu Atoll)** in Dhaalu Atoll. grey reef sharks, eagle rays and schooling jacks cruise the blue soft‑coral covered slopes with fusiliers, snappers and batfish Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Advanced

Season:

Nov–Apr best vis

Grey reef sharks Whitetip reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish

Features:

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Bandos Corner North Male' Atoll

Fishy reef corner at **Bandos Corner (North Malé Atoll)** in North Malé Atoll. grey reef sharks, eagle rays and schooling jacks cruise the blue Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Beginner–Intermediate

Season:

Year‑round

Grey reef sharks Whitetip reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish

Features:

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Bandos House Reef North Male' Atoll

Easy-access house reef at **Bandos House Reef (North Malé Atoll)** in North Malé Atoll. great for relaxed dives, night critters and training Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Beginner

Season:

Year‑round

Hard‑coral gardens Butterflyfish & angelfish Parrotfish & surgeonfish Anemonefish & damsels Blue‑spotted stingrays Hawksbill turtles Moorish idols Octopus & cuttlefish Moray eels Nudibranchs

Features:

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Barakuda Kandu Faafu Atoll

Current‑swept channel at **Barakuda Kandu (Faafu Atoll)** in Faafu Atoll. grey reef sharks, eagle rays and schooling jacks cruise the blue Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Advanced

Season:

Nov–Apr best vis

Grey reef sharks Whitetip reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish

Features:

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Barefoot Thila Haa Dhaalu Atoll Atoll

Submerged pinnacle/reef at **Barefoot Thila (Haa Dhaalu Atoll)** in Haa Dhaalu Atoll. soft‑coral covered slopes with fusiliers, snappers and batfish Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Advanced

Season:

Dec–Apr

Soft corals & anthias clouds Grey reef sharks (current side) Napoleon wrasse Hawksbill turtles Schooling jacks/trevally Barracuda Batfish Moray eels Leaf scorpionfish Nudibranchs

Features:

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Baresdhoo Outside Laamu Atoll

Outer reef slope at **Baresdhoo Outside (Laamu Atoll)** in Laamu Atoll. outer wall patrolled by turtles and napoleon wrasse Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Intermediate

Season:

Nov–Apr best vis

Grey reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish Moray eels

Features:

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Baresdhoo Thila Laamu Atoll

Submerged pinnacle/reef at **Baresdhoo Thila (Laamu Atoll)** in Laamu Atoll. soft‑coral covered slopes with fusiliers, snappers and batfish Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Intermediate

Season:

Year‑round

Soft corals & anthias clouds Grey reef sharks (current side) Napoleon wrasse Hawksbill turtles Schooling jacks/trevally Barracuda Batfish Moray eels Leaf scorpionfish Nudibranchs

Features:

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Baros Caves North Male' Atoll

Reef with caves and overhangs at **Baros Caves (North Malé Atoll)** in North Malé Atoll. swim‑throughs shelter glassfish, sponges and sleeping turtles Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Beginner–Intermediate

Season:

Year‑round

Blue‑hole/cave glassfish clouds Soldierfish & squirrelfish Soft corals & sponges Hawksbill turtles (resting) Nurse shark (occasional) Moray eels Lionfish & scorpionfish Shrimps & lobsters Sweetlips Nudibranchs

Features:

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Barracuda Point Baa Atoll

Colourful Maldivian reef at **Barracuda Point (Baa) (Baa Atoll)** in Baa Atoll. Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Intermediate–Advanced

Season:

Year‑round

Barracuda (large schools) Giant trevally Dogtooth tuna Grey reef sharks Eagle rays Jacks/trevally Napoleon wrasse Turtles Fusiliers Batfish

Features:

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Bathala Maagaa Kan Thila North Ari Atoll

Submerged pinnacle/reef at **Bathala Maagaa Kan Thila (North Ari Atoll)** in North Ari Atoll. soft‑coral covered slopes with fusiliers, snappers and batfish Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Advanced

Season:

Year‑round

Soft corals & anthias clouds Grey reef sharks (current side) Napoleon wrasse Hawksbill turtles Schooling jacks/trevally Barracuda Batfish Moray eels Leaf scorpionfish Nudibranchs

Features:

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Bathala Thila North Ari Atoll

Submerged pinnacle/reef at **Bathala Thila (North Ari Atoll)** in North Ari Atoll. soft‑coral covered slopes with fusiliers, snappers and batfish Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Intermediate

Season:

Year‑round

Soft corals & anthias clouds Grey reef sharks (current side) Napoleon wrasse Hawksbill turtles Schooling jacks/trevally Barracuda Batfish Moray eels Leaf scorpionfish Nudibranchs

Features:

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Becky's Caves Haa Alif Atoll

Submerged pinnacle/reef at **Becky's Caves (Haa Alif Atoll)** in Haa Alif Atoll. soft‑coral covered slopes with fusiliers, snappers and batfish swim‑throughs shelter glassfish, sponges and sleeping turtles Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Intermediate

Season:

Dec-Apr

Glassfish & sweepers Soldierfish & squirrelfish Soft corals & sponges Hawksbill turtles (resting) Nurse shark (occasional) Moray eels Lionfish & scorpionfish Shrimps & lobsters Sweetlips Nudibranchs

Features:

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Berimmadhoo Kandu Haa Alif Atoll

Current‑swept channel at **Berimmadhoo Kandu (Haa Alif Atoll)** in Haa Alif Atoll. grey reef sharks, eagle rays and schooling jacks cruise the blue soft‑coral covered slopes with fusiliers, snappers and batfish Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Intermediate-Advanced

Season:

Dec-Apr

Grey reef sharks Whitetip reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish

Features:

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Beriyan Blue Hole Raa Atoll

Sinkhole-style formation at **Beriyan Blue Hole (Raa Atoll)** in Raa Atoll. vertical walls add a dramatic backdrop for blue‑water shots Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Intermediate

Season:

Year-round

Blue‑hole/cave glassfish clouds Soldierfish & squirrelfish Soft corals & sponges Hawksbill turtles (resting) Nurse shark (occasional) Moray eels Lionfish & scorpionfish Shrimps & lobsters Sweetlips Nudibranchs

Features:

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Beriyan Bodu Thila Raa Atoll

Submerged pinnacle/reef at **Beriyan Bodu Thila (Raa Atoll)** in Raa Atoll. soft‑coral covered slopes with fusiliers, snappers and batfish Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Intermediate

Season:

Year-round

Soft corals & anthias clouds Grey reef sharks (current side) Napoleon wrasse Hawksbill turtles Schooling jacks/trevally Barracuda Batfish Moray eels Leaf scorpionfish Nudibranchs

Features:

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Big Foot Faafu Atoll

Colourful Maldivian reef at **Big Foot (Faafu Atoll)** in Faafu Atoll. Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Beginner–Intermediate

Season:

Year‑round

Grey reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish Moray eels

Features:

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Biledhdhoo Kandu Faafu Atoll

Current‑swept channel at **Biledhdhoo Kandu (Faafu Atoll)** in Faafu Atoll. grey reef sharks, eagle rays and schooling jacks cruise the blue Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Advanced

Season:

Nov–Apr best vis

Grey reef sharks Whitetip reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish

Features:

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Bilhifeyshi Fuvahmulah

Colourful Maldivian reef at **Bilhifeyshi (Fuvahmulah (Gnaviyani))** in . Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Intermediate

Season:

Year‑round

Tiger shark (year‑round) Pelagic thresher shark (seasonal) Grey & whitetip reef sharks Silvertip/hammerhead (occasional) Oceanic/reef mantas (occasional) Eagle rays & mobulas Giant trevally Tunas (yellowfin/skipjack) Barracuda Green & hawksbill turtles

Features:

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Black Oceanic Cleaning Station Fuvahmulah

Signature site at **Black Oceanic Cleaning Station (Fuvahmulah (Gnaviyani))** in . known for manta encounters at cleaning or feeding times Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Intermediate

Season:

Often year‑round (peaks vary)

Oceanic manta ray (cleaning/feeding) Reef manta (occasional) Grey & whitetip reef sharks Silvertip/hammerhead (rare) Tiger shark (occasional pass) Eagle rays Jacks/trevally Barracuda Tunas Turtles

Features:

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Blue Hole Baa Atoll

Sinkhole-style formation at **Blue Hole (Baa) (Baa Atoll)** in Baa Atoll. vertical walls add a dramatic backdrop for blue‑water shots Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Intermediate (overhead training recommended)

Season:

Year‑round

Blue‑hole glassfish clouds Soldierfish & squirrelfish Soft corals & sponges Hawksbill turtles Nurse shark (occasional) Moray eels Lionfish & scorpionfish Shrimps & lobsters Sweetlips Nudibranchs

Features:

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Blue Wall NW Fuvahmulah

Colourful Maldivian reef at **Blue Wall (NW) Fuvahmulah (Gnaviyani)** in Gnaviyani. Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Advanced

Season:

Nov–Apr best vis

Tiger shark (year‑round) Pelagic thresher shark (seasonal) Grey & whitetip reef sharks Silvertip/hammerhead (occasional) Oceanic/reef mantas (occasional) Eagle rays & mobulas Giant trevally Tunas (yellowfin/skipjack) Barracuda Green & hawksbill turtles

Features:

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Bodu Bandu Thila Haa Alif Atoll

Submerged pinnacle/reef at **Bodu Bandu Thila (Haa Alif Atoll)** in Haa Alif Atoll. soft‑coral covered slopes with fusiliers, snappers and batfish Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Intermediate-Advanced

Season:

Dec-Apr

Soft corals & anthias clouds Grey reef sharks (current side) Napoleon wrasse Hawksbill turtles Schooling jacks/trevally Barracuda Batfish Moray eels Leaf scorpionfish Nudibranchs

Features:

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Bodu Beru Faafu Atoll

Colourful Maldivian reef at **Bodu Beru (Faafu Atoll)** in Faafu Atoll. Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Beginner–Intermediate

Season:

Year‑round

Grey reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish Moray eels

Features:

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Bodu Hithi Thila North Male' Atoll

Submerged pinnacle/reef at **Bodu Hithi Thila (North Malé Atoll)** in North Malé Atoll. soft‑coral covered slopes with fusiliers, snappers and batfish Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Intermediate–Advanced

Season:

Year‑round

Soft corals & anthias clouds Grey reef sharks (current side) Napoleon wrasse Hawksbill turtles Schooling jacks/trevally Barracuda Batfish Moray eels Leaf scorpionfish Nudibranchs

Features:

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Bodu Hoholha Addu City

Colourful Maldivian reef at **Bodu Hoholha (Addu City / Seenu Atoll)** in Addu City / Seenu Atoll. Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Intermediate

Season:

Year‑round

- Grey reef sharks - Eagle rays - Dogtooth tuna - Giant trevally - Barracuda - Napoleon wrasse - Turtles (green & hawksbill) - Snappers & fusiliers - Batfish - Moray eels

Features:

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Bodu Hura Wall Shaviyani Atoll

Colourful Maldivian reef at **Bodu Hura Wall (Shaviyani Atoll)** in Shaviyani Atoll. Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Intermediate

Season:

Year-round

Grey reef sharks Whitetip reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish

Features:

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Bodulhey Faru Noonu Atoll

Submerged pinnacle/reef at **Bodulhey Faru (Noonu Atoll)** in Noonu Atoll. soft‑coral covered slopes with fusiliers, snappers and batfish Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Beginner–Intermediate

Season:

Dec–Apr best visibility; mantas possible May–Nov with plankton

Grey reef sharks Whitetip reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish

Features:

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Bodulhimendhoo Thila Noonu Atoll

Submerged pinnacle/reef at **Bodulhimendhoo Thila (Noonu Atoll)** in Noonu Atoll. soft‑coral covered slopes with fusiliers, snappers and batfish Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Beginner–Intermediate

Season:

Dec–Apr best visibility; mantas possible May–Nov with plankton

Soft corals & anthias clouds Grey reef sharks (current side) Napoleon wrasse Hawksbill turtles Schooling jacks/trevally Barracuda Batfish Moray eels Leaf scorpionfish Nudibranchs

Features:

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Bodurah Gaa Giri Noonu Atoll

Submerged pinnacle/reef at **Bodurah Gaa Giri (Noonu Atoll)** in Noonu Atoll. soft‑coral covered slopes with fusiliers, snappers and batfish Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Beginner–Intermediate

Season:

Dec–Apr best visibility; mantas possible May–Nov with plankton

Soft corals & anthias clouds Grey reef sharks (current side) Napoleon wrasse Hawksbill turtles Schooling jacks/trevally Barracuda Batfish Moray eels Leaf scorpionfish Nudibranchs

Features:

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Bomas Thila Noonu Atoll

Submerged pinnacle/reef at **Bomas Thila (Noonu Atoll)** in Noonu Atoll. soft‑coral covered slopes with fusiliers, snappers and batfish Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Beginner–Intermediate

Season:

Dec–Apr best visibility; mantas possible May–Nov with plankton

Soft corals & anthias clouds Grey reef sharks (current side) Napoleon wrasse Hawksbill turtles Schooling jacks/trevally Barracuda Batfish Moray eels Leaf scorpionfish Nudibranchs

Features:

Kuredu Caves dive chart_edited.jpg

Bondo Fanno Fuvahmulah

Colourful Maldivian reef at **Bondo fanno (Fuvahmulah (Gnaviyani))** in . Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Intermediate

Season:

Year‑round

Tiger shark (year‑round) Pelagic thresher shark (seasonal) Grey & whitetip reef sharks Silvertip/hammerhead (occasional) Oceanic/reef mantas (occasional) Eagle rays & mobulas Giant trevally Tunas (yellowfin/skipjack) Barracuda Green & hawksbill turtles

Features:

Kuredu Caves dive chart_edited.jpg

Brennia Kottefaru House Reef Raa Atoll

Submerged pinnacle/reef at **Brennia Kottefaru House Reef (Raa Atoll)** in Raa Atoll. soft‑coral covered slopes with fusiliers, snappers and batfish great for relaxed dives, night critters and training Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Beginner

Season:

Year-round

Hard‑coral gardens Butterflyfish & angelfish Parrotfish & surgeonfish Anemonefish & damsels Blue‑spotted stingrays Hawksbill turtles Moorish idols Octopus & cuttlefish Moray eels Nudibranchs

Features:

Kuredu Caves dive chart_edited.jpg

British Loyalty Wreck Addu City

Photogenic wreck site at **British Loyalty Wreck (Addu City / Seenu Atoll)** in Addu City / Seenu Atoll. WWII‑era oil tanker resting in Addu lagoon; big schools and macro on the steel Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Intermediate

Season:

Year‑round

Glassfish & sweepers Soldierfish Lionfish Scorpionfish (incl. leaf Scorpionfish) Batfish Sweetlips trevally (GT) & jacks Barracuda Moray eels Nudibranchs & flatworms

Features:

Kuredu Caves dive chart_edited.jpg

Broken Rock South Ari Atoll

Colourful Maldivian reef at **Broken Rock (South Ari Atoll)** in South Ari Atoll. Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Intermediate

Season:

Year‑round

Glassfish & sweepers Soldierfish & squirrelfish Soft corals & sponges Hawksbill turtles (resting) Nurse shark (occasional) Moray eels Lionfish & scorpionfish Shrimps & lobsters Sweetlips Nudibranchs

Features:

Kuredu Caves dive chart_edited.jpg

Burey Hoholha Noonu Atoll

Colourful Maldivian reef at **Burey Hoholha (Noonu Atoll)** in Noonu Atoll. Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Beginner–Intermediate

Season:

Dec–Apr best visibility; mantas possible May–Nov with plankton

Grey reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish Moray eels

Features:

Kuredu Caves dive chart_edited.jpg

Burunee Corner Thaa Atoll

Fishy reef corner at **Burunee Corner (Thaa Atoll)** in Thaa Atoll. grey reef sharks, eagle rays and schooling jacks cruise the blue soft‑coral covered slopes with fusiliers, snappers and batfish Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Advanced

Season:

Nov–Apr best vis

Grey reef sharks Whitetip reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish

Features:

Kuredu Caves dive chart_edited.jpg

Burunee Outside Thaa Atoll

Submerged pinnacle/reef at **Burunee Outside (Thaa Atoll)** in Thaa Atoll. soft‑coral covered slopes with fusiliers, snappers and batfish outer wall patrolled by turtles and napoleon wrasse Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Intermediate

Season:

Nov–Apr best vis

Grey reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish Moray eels

Features:

Kuredu Caves dive chart_edited.jpg

Bushy Eastside Addu City

Colourful Maldivian reef at **Bushy Eastside (Addu City / Seenu Atoll)** in Addu City / Seenu Atoll. Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Intermediate

Season:

Year‑round

Grey reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Turtles (green & hawksbill) Snappers & fusiliers Batfish Moray eels

Features:

Kuredu Caves dive chart_edited.jpg

Bushy Outside Addu City

Outer reef slope at **Bushy Outside (Addu City / Seenu Atoll)** in Addu City / Seenu Atoll. outer wall patrolled by turtles and napoleon wrasse Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Intermediate

Season:

Nov–Apr best vis

Grey reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Turtles (green & hawksbill) Snappers & fusiliers Batfish Moray eels

Features:

Kuredu Caves dive chart_edited.jpg

Bushy Westside Addu City

Colourful Maldivian reef at **Bushy Westside (Addu City / Seenu Atoll)** in Addu City / Seenu Atoll. Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Intermediate

Season:

Year‑round

Grey reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Turtles (green & hawksbill) Snappers & fusiliers Batfish Moray eels

Features:

Kuredu Caves dive chart_edited.jpg

Captain Morgan’s Baa Atoll

Colourful Maldivian reef at **Captain Morgan’s (Baa Atoll)** in Baa Atoll. Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Intermediate

Season:

Year‑round

Soft corals & anthias Grey reef sharks (current side) Napoleon wrasse Hawksbill turtles Schooling jacks/trevally Barracuda Batfish Moray eels Leaf scorpionfish Nudibranchs

Features:

Kuredu Caves dive chart_edited.jpg

Caves & Overhangs East Fuvahmulah

Reef with caves and overhangs at **Caves & Overhangs (East) Fuvahmulah (Gnaviyani)** in Gnaviyani. swim‑throughs shelter glassfish, sponges and sleeping turtles Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Intermediate

Season:

Year‑round

Glassfish & sweepers Soldierfish & squirrelfish Soft corals & sponges Hawksbill turtles (resting) Moray eels Lionfish & scorpionfish Shrimps & lobsters Sweetlips Tiger & thresher sharks (occasional) Eagle rays

Features:

Kuredu Caves dive chart_edited.jpg

Cliffhanger Faafu Atoll

Colourful Maldivian reef at **Cliffhanger (Faafu Atoll)** in Faafu Atoll. Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Beginner–Intermediate

Season:

Year‑round

Grey reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish Moray eels

Features:

Kuredu Caves dive chart_edited.jpg

Cocoa Corner South Male' Atoll

Fishy reef corner at **Cocoa Corner (South) (South Malé Atoll)** in South Malé Atoll. grey reef sharks, eagle rays and schooling jacks cruise the blue Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Intermediate–Advanced

Season:

Year‑round; mantas May–Nov

Grey reef sharks Whitetip reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish

Features:

Kuredu Caves dive chart_edited.jpg

Cocoa Thila South Male' Atoll

Submerged pinnacle/reef at **Cocoa Thila (South Malé Atoll)** in South Malé Atoll. soft‑coral covered slopes with fusiliers, snappers and batfish Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Intermediate–Advanced

Season:

May–Nov (manta season)

Soft corals & anthias clouds Grey reef sharks (current side) Napoleon wrasse Hawksbill turtles Schooling trevally Barracuda Batfish Moray eels Leaf scorpionfish Nudibranchs

Features:

Kuredu Caves dive chart_edited.jpg

Coconut Faru Faafu Atoll

Submerged pinnacle/reef at **Coconut Faru (Faafu Atoll)** in Faafu Atoll. soft‑coral covered slopes with fusiliers, snappers and batfish Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Intermediate

Season:

Year‑round

Grey reef sharks Whitetip reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish

Features:

Kuredu Caves dive chart_edited.jpg

Cocoon House Reef Lhaviyani Atoll

Easy-access house reef at **Cocoon House Reef (Lhaviyani Atoll)** in Lhaviyani Atoll. great for relaxed dives, night critters and training Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Beginner

Season:

Year‑round

Hard‑coral gardens Butterflyfish & angelfish Parrotfish & surgeonfish Anemonefish & damsels Blue‑spotted stingrays Hawksbill turtles Moorish idols Octopus & cuttlefish Moray eels Nudibranchs

Features:

Kuredu Caves dive chart_edited.jpg

Cora Giri Raa Atoll

Submerged pinnacle/reef at **Cora Giri (Raa Atoll)** in Raa Atoll. soft‑coral covered slopes with fusiliers, snappers and batfish Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Beginner–Intermediate

Season:

Year-round

Soft corals & anthias clouds Grey reef sharks (current side) Napoleon wrasse Hawksbill turtles Schooling jacks/trevally Barracuda Batfish Moray eels Leaf scorpionfish Nudibranchs

Features:

Kuredu Caves dive chart_edited.jpg

Cora Spa Raa Atoll

Colourful Maldivian reef at **Cora Spa (Raa Atoll)** in Raa Atoll. Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Beginner

Season:

Year-round

Grey reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish Moray eels

Features:

Kuredu Caves dive chart_edited.jpg

Coral City Faafu Atoll

Colourful Maldivian reef at **Coral City (Faafu Atoll)** in Faafu Atoll. Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Beginner–Intermediate

Season:

Year‑round

Grey reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish Moray eels

Features:

Kuredu Caves dive chart_edited.jpg

Coral Garden Faafu Atoll

Colourful Maldivian reef at **Coral Garden (Faafu Atoll)** in Faafu Atoll. Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Beginner–Intermediate

Season:

Year‑round

Grey reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish Moray eels

Features:

Kuredu Caves dive chart_edited.jpg

Coral Garden Haa Dhaalu Atoll Atoll

Submerged pinnacle/reef at **Coral Garden (Hondaafushi East) (Haa Dhaalu Atoll)** in Haa Dhaalu Atoll. soft‑coral covered slopes with fusiliers, snappers and batfish Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Beginner

Season:

Year-round; calmest Dec–Apr

Grey reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish Moray eels

Features:

Kuredu Caves dive chart_edited.jpg

Coral Garden Kuredhoo Raa Atoll

Colourful Maldivian reef at **Coral Garden Kuredhoo (Raa Atoll)** in Raa Atoll. Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Beginner

Season:

Year-round

Hard‑coral gardens Reef fish diversity Anemonefish & damsels Parrotfish & surgeonfish Butterflyfish & angelfish Blue‑spotted stingrays Hawksbill turtles Octopus & cuttlefish Morays Nudibranchs

Features:

Kuredu Caves dive chart_edited.jpg

Coral Gardens West Fuvahmulah

Colourful Maldivian reef at **Coral Gardens (West) Fuvahmulah (Gnaviyani)** in Gnaviyani. Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Intermediate

Season:

Year‑round

Hard‑coral gardens Butterflyfish & angelfish Parrotfish & surgeonfish Anemonefish & damsels Blue‑spotted stingrays Hawksbill turtles Moorish idols Octopus & cuttlefish Grey reef sharks (outer edge) Eagle rays

Features:

Kuredu Caves dive chart_edited.jpg

Deep Ledge SE Fuvahmulah

Colourful Maldivian reef at **Deep Ledge (SE) Fuvahmulah (Gnaviyani)** in Gnaviyani. Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Intermediate

Season:

Year‑round

Tiger shark (year‑round) Pelagic thresher shark (seasonal) Grey & whitetip reef sharks Silvertip/hammerhead (occasional) Oceanic/reef mantas (occasional) Eagle rays & mobulas Giant trevally Tunas (yellowfin/skipjack) Barracuda Green & hawksbill turtles

Features:

Kuredu Caves dive chart_edited.jpg

Demon Point Addu City

Colourful Maldivian reef at **Demon Point (Addu City / Seenu Atoll)** in Addu City / Seenu Atoll. Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Advanced

Season:

Nov–Apr best vis

Grey reef sharks Whitetip reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Turtles (green & hawksbill) Snappers & fusiliers Batfish

Features:

Kuredu Caves dive chart_edited.jpg

Devana Kandu Vaavu Atoll

Current‑swept channel at **Devana Kandu (Vaavu Atoll)** in Vaavu Atoll. grey reef sharks, eagle rays and schooling jacks cruise the blue Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Advanced

Season:

Year‑round

Grey reef sharks Whitetip reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish

Features:

Kuredu Caves dive chart_edited.jpg

Dhaandhoo Kandu Gaafu Alif Atoll

Current‑swept channel at **Dhaandhoo Kandu (Gaafu Alif Atoll)** in Gaafu Alif Atoll. grey reef sharks, eagle rays and schooling jacks cruise the blue soft‑coral covered slopes with fusiliers, snappers and batfish Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Advanced

Season:

Nov–Apr best vis

Grey reef sharks Whitetip reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish

Features:

Kuredu Caves dive chart_edited.jpg

Dhahburi Thila Shaviyani Atoll

Submerged pinnacle/reef at **Dhahburi Thila (Shaviyani Atoll)** in Shaviyani Atoll. soft‑coral covered slopes with fusiliers, snappers and batfish Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Intermediate–Advanced

Season:

Year-round

Soft corals & anthias clouds Grey reef sharks (current side) Napoleon wrasse Hawksbill turtles Schooling trevally Barracuda Batfish Moray eels Leaf scorpionfish Nudibranchs

Features:

Kuredu Caves dive chart_edited.jpg

Dhanbidhoo Kandu Laamu Atoll

Current‑swept channel at **Dhanbidhoo Kandu (Laamu Atoll)** in Laamu Atoll. grey reef sharks, eagle rays and schooling jacks cruise the blue Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Advanced

Season:

Nov–Apr best vis

Grey reef sharks Whitetip reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish

Features:

Kuredu Caves dive chart_edited.jpg

Dhanbidhoo Thila Laamu Atoll

Submerged pinnacle/reef at **Dhanbidhoo Thila (Laamu Atoll)** in Laamu Atoll. soft‑coral covered slopes with fusiliers, snappers and batfish Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Intermediate

Season:

Year‑round

Soft corals & anthias clouds Grey reef sharks (current side) Napoleon wrasse Hawksbill turtles Schooling jacks/trevally Barracuda Batfish Moray eels Leaf scorpionfish Nudibranchs

Features:

Kuredu Caves dive chart_edited.jpg

Dhangethi Kandu Corner South Ari Atoll

Current‑swept channel at **Dhangethi Kandu (Corner) (South Ari Atoll)** in South Ari Atoll. grey reef sharks, eagle rays and schooling jacks cruise the blue Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Advanced

Season:

Year‑round

Grey reef sharks Whitetip reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish

Features:

Kuredu Caves dive chart_edited.jpg

Dharavandhoo Thila Baa Atoll

Submerged pinnacle/reef at **Dharavandhoo Thila (Baa Atoll)** in Baa Atoll. soft‑coral covered slopes with fusiliers, snappers and batfish Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Intermediate

Season:

Year‑round; mantas May–Nov

Soft corals & anthias Grey reef sharks (current side) Napoleon wrasse Hawksbill turtles Schooling jacks/trevally Barracuda Batfish Moray eels Leaf scorpionfish Nudibranchs

Features:

Kuredu Caves dive chart_edited.jpg

Dhathaa Faru Noonu Atoll

Submerged pinnacle/reef at **Dhathaa Faru (Noonu Atoll)** in Noonu Atoll. soft‑coral covered slopes with fusiliers, snappers and batfish Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Beginner–Intermediate

Season:

Dec–Apr best visibility; mantas possible May–Nov with plankton

Grey reef sharks Whitetip reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish

Features:

Kuredu Caves dive chart_edited.jpg

Dheefuram Faru Noonu Atoll

Submerged pinnacle/reef at **Dheefuram Faru (Noonu Atoll)** in Noonu Atoll. soft‑coral covered slopes with fusiliers, snappers and batfish Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Beginner–Intermediate

Season:

Dec–Apr best visibility; mantas possible May–Nov with plankton

Grey reef sharks Whitetip reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish

Features:

Kuredu Caves dive chart_edited.jpg

Dhega Thila Baa Atoll

Submerged pinnacle/reef at **Dhega Thila (Baa) (Baa Atoll)** in Baa Atoll. soft‑coral covered slopes with fusiliers, snappers and batfish Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Advanced

Season:

Year‑round

Soft corals & anthias Grey reef sharks (current side) Napoleon wrasse Hawksbill turtles Schooling jacks/trevally Barracuda Batfish Moray eels Leaf scorpionfish Nudibranchs

Features:

Kuredu Caves dive chart_edited.jpg

Dhekenanfaru Thila Noonu Atoll

Submerged pinnacle/reef at **Dhekenanfaru Thila (Noonu Atoll)** in Noonu Atoll. soft‑coral covered slopes with fusiliers, snappers and batfish Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Beginner–Intermediate

Season:

Dec–Apr best visibility; mantas possible May–Nov with plankton

Grey reef sharks Whitetip reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish

Features:

Kuredu Caves dive chart_edited.jpg

Dhidhdhoofinolhu Outside South Ari Atoll

Outer reef slope at **Dhidhdhoofinolhu Outside (South Ari Atoll)** in South Ari Atoll. outer wall patrolled by turtles and napoleon wrasse Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Intermediate

Season:

Year‑round

Grey reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish Moray eels

Features:

Kuredu Caves dive chart_edited.jpg

Dhigali Haa Baa Atoll

Submerged pinnacle/reef at **Dhigali Haa (Baa Atoll)** in Baa Atoll. soft‑coral covered slopes with fusiliers, snappers and batfish Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Intermediate–Advanced

Season:

Year‑round; mantas May–Nov

Soft corals & anthias Grey reef sharks (current side) Napoleon wrasse Hawksbill turtles Schooling jacks/trevally Barracuda Batfish Moray eels Leaf scorpionfish Nudibranchs

Features:

Kuredu Caves dive chart_edited.jpg

Dhigali House Reef Raa Atoll

Easy-access house reef at **Dhigali House Reef (Raa Atoll)** in Raa Atoll. great for relaxed dives, night critters and training Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Beginner

Season:

Year-round

Hard‑coral gardens Butterflyfish & angelfish Parrotfish & surgeonfish Anemonefish & damsels Blue‑spotted stingrays Hawksbill turtles Moorish idols Octopus & cuttlefish Moray eels Nudibranchs

Features:

Kuredu Caves dive chart_edited.jpg

Dhiggaru Arches Meemu Atoll

Colourful Maldivian reef at **Dhiggaru Arches (Meemu Atoll)** in Meemu Atoll. Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Beginner–Intermediate

Season:

Year‑round

Glassfish & sweepers Soldierfish & squirrelfish Soft corals & sponges Hawksbill turtles (resting) Nurse shark (occasional) Moray eels Lionfish & scorpionfish Shrimps & lobsters Sweetlips Nudibranchs

Features:

Kuredu Caves dive chart_edited.jpg

Dhiggaru Kandu Meemu Atoll

Current‑swept channel at **Dhiggaru Kandu (Meemu Atoll)** in Meemu Atoll. grey reef sharks, eagle rays and schooling jacks cruise the blue Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Advanced

Season:

Year‑round

Grey reef sharks Whitetip reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish

Features:

Kuredu Caves dive chart_edited.jpg

Dhiggiri House Reef Vaavu Atoll

Submerged pinnacle/reef at **Dhiggiri House Reef (Vaavu Atoll)** in Vaavu Atoll. soft‑coral covered slopes with fusiliers, snappers and batfish great for relaxed dives, night critters and training Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Beginner–Intermediate

Season:

Year‑round

Hard‑coral gardens Butterflyfish & angelfish Parrotfish & surgeonfish Anemonefish & damsels Blue‑spotted stingrays Hawksbill turtles Moorish idols Octopus & cuttlefish Moray eels Nudibranchs

Features:

Kuredu Caves dive chart_edited.jpg

Dhigu Thila Baa Atoll

Submerged pinnacle/reef at **Dhigu Thila (Baa) (Baa Atoll)** in Baa Atoll. soft‑coral covered slopes with fusiliers, snappers and batfish Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Intermediate

Season:

Year‑round

Soft corals & anthias Grey reef sharks (current side) Napoleon wrasse Hawksbill turtles Schooling jacks/trevally Barracuda Batfish Moray eels Leaf scorpionfish Nudibranchs

Features:

Kuredu Caves dive chart_edited.jpg

Dhigufanuhuraa Haa Alif Atoll

Submerged pinnacle/reef at **Dhigufanuhuraa (Haa Alif Atoll)** in Haa Alif Atoll. soft‑coral covered slopes with fusiliers, snappers and batfish Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Beginner-Intermediate

Season:

Dec-Apr

Grey reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish Moray eels

Features:

Kuredu Caves dive chart_edited.jpg

Dhigurah Arches South Ari Atoll

Colourful Maldivian reef at **Dhigurah Arches (South Ari Atoll)** in South Ari Atoll. Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Beginner–Intermediate

Season:

Year‑round

Glassfish & sweepers Soldierfish & squirrelfish Soft corals & sponges Hawksbill turtles (resting) Nurse shark (occasional) Moray eels Lionfish & scorpionfish Shrimps & lobsters Sweetlips Nudibranchs

Features:

Kuredu Caves dive chart_edited.jpg

Dhigurah Channel Gaafu Alif Atoll

Current‑swept channel at **Dhigurah Channel (GA) (Gaafu Alif Atoll)** in Gaafu Alif Atoll. grey reef sharks, eagle rays and schooling jacks cruise the blue Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Advanced

Season:

Nov–Apr best vis

Grey reef sharks Whitetip reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish

Features:

Kuredu Caves dive chart_edited.jpg

Dhigurah Thila Gaafu Alif Atoll

Submerged pinnacle/reef at **Dhigurah Thila (GA) (Gaafu Alif Atoll)** in Gaafu Alif Atoll. soft‑coral covered slopes with fusiliers, snappers and batfish Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Intermediate

Season:

Year‑round

Soft corals & anthias clouds Grey reef sharks (current side) Napoleon wrasse Hawksbill turtles Schooling jacks/trevally Barracuda Batfish Moray eels Leaf scorpionfish Nudibranchs

Features:

Kuredu Caves dive chart_edited.jpg

Dhigurah Thila South Ari Atoll

Submerged pinnacle/reef at **Dhigurah Thila (South Ari Atoll)** in South Ari Atoll. soft‑coral covered slopes with fusiliers, snappers and batfish Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Level:

Intermediate

Season:

Year‑round

Soft corals & anthias clouds Grey reef sharks (current side) Napoleon wrasse Hawksbill turtles Schooling trevally Barracuda Batfish Moray eels Leaf scorpionfish Nudibranchs

Features:

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