Joy Dive Safari
20119 North Ari Atoll
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Frequently Serviced Dive Sites
★★★★★ Fish Head
Fish Head Thila was formerly known for its enormous population of grey reef sharks. Now it depends on luck, season and the current to see them. The reef plate starts at about 10 meters depth and there can be currents. Fast descent required.
★★★★☆ Maamigili Beyru
Dive site right on the corner of Maamigili Island at the southern end of the Ari Atoll, which also has an airport. Outer reef slowly sloping down to approx. 10 m, then more or less steep wall up to over 40 meters with smaller overhangs and crevices. Depending on the current, right or left shoulder along the reef.
★★★★☆ Mahibadhoo Rock (Manta Point)
Manta Rays cleaning station. Great amount of mantas spotted here during outgoing currents between May and December. Maximum depth is 18 meters. Possible strong currents, when this happens, visibility tends to be poor, around 10 meters.
★★★★☆ Angaga Thila
Underwater seamount- called Thila in Maldives, top reef at 7-10 meters. Negative decent needed away from the reef if there is current. High concentration of fish on the current side. Lots of schooling fishes, Tunas and big stuff such as sharks and rays. Beautiful cracks and holes with all kind of surprises.
★★★★☆ Fesdhoo Wreck & Thila
This dive site is located on the outskirts of Fesdhoo Island and embodies a wreck next to a small thila (pinnacle). This site is better suited for nitrox divers.
★★★★☆ Safari Island House Reef
The house reef is a popular spot for snorkelers and divers and is home to a diverse marine life. The reef top starts between 2 to 3m and gently slopes down to a depth of 30 m
★★★★☆ Ellaidhoo Thila
Ellaidhoo Thila is a submerged pinnacle north of the resort island Ellaidhoo, close to Ellaidhoo Channel. The top reef is about 8 meters deep and falls down to 30+ meters sandy bottom. Sometimes the current can make this dive difficult - just always remember to make a quick descent.
★★★★☆ Bodu Thila
20 minutes east from Kandolhu, close to Ellaidhoo in the channel you will find this pinnacle with a top reef at around 8 meters, falling down to 30+ meters. Its location in the channel can make the dive bit challenging due to strong currents - just always remember to make a quick descent.
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Opening Hours
| Monday | 08:00 - 12:30 14:00 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 12:30 14:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 12:30 14:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 12:30 14:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 12:30 14:00 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 12:30 14:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 12:30 14:00 - 18:00 |
Opening Hours
| Monday | 08:00 - 12:30 14:00 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 12:30 14:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 12:30 14:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 12:30 14:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 12:30 14:00 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 12:30 14:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 12:30 14:00 - 18:00 |