Central Atolls

Gulhi Outside (★4.4)

In the local language (Dhivehi), Miyaru means “shark“ and Faru means “reef“. Shark’s reef it is then, so it’s not too hard to guess what you can expect here!! White tip sharks galore, grey reef sharks aplenty, a few nurse sharks, less common leopard sharks too and even rare tiger sharks & whale sharks sightings!

Mares, Janez Kranjc

Turtle Reef (★4.3)

Turtle Reef is a beautiful part of the outside reef on the east side of the atoll, famous for it turtle encounters. The reeftop stretches down to approximately 7 meters on the edge - after that the deep blue awaits you...

Maldives Passions, 08090 Maafushi

Embudu Channel (★4.3)

This is a marine protected area because of the population of grey reef and white tip sharks it supports. The dive starts on the south side of the channel and then sinks down to the edge of the last “step” around 30m.

Mares, Janez Kranjc

Madivaru Beyru (★4.6)

Starting the dive at 6 m on the top reef, you’ll find a lot of interesting coral formations. It is a large sandy bay, starting at 16 m and dropping down towards the reef where resting sharks and stingrays like to stay.

Sub Oceanic at Hilton Maldives Amingiri, 20188 North Male Atoll

Stingray City (★4.4)

Stingray City is quite misleading for a place where Nurse Shark dominate - Several separate coral block in depth from 15 to 3 are located in a small lagoon close to Embudu Channel.

Fasdheythere Dive Club, 06030 Kendhoo

Blue Hole (★4.4)

The Maldives has several unique “blue holes“ or chimney-like formations popular for diving and snorkeling, with one notable example being the Amilla Blue Hole on the house reef of Amilla Fushi in Baa Atoll.

DivePoint Hudhuran Fushi, 20193 Male

Old Virgin (★4.6)

This wall is for all kind of divers, easy and protected but nice. The reef falls from 5 to 25m and we have to look in the small overhangs.In the right month (May to Aug) often mantas passing in the blue. A spot also good for a night dive and a good chance to get surprised.

Mares

Kari Beyru Thila (★4.1)

A thila situated in a channel 40 minutes from Kandolhu - a dive site not to be missed due to its variety of fish life. It was declared as national park in 1998. We have different ways to dive this dive site hence suitable with all kinds of currents, even strong current.

Aqualung

Wall Street (★4.4)

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Loabi Giri (★4.5)

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Aqualung

Filitheyo Outside (★4.2)

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DivePoint Meedhupparu, 960 Meedhupparu

Digufaru Thila (★4.7)

This is a small thila 80m long and 70m wide in the middle of a channel which promises a lot of currents. Due to the current, this dive site should be dived by experienced divers only, or those who are willing to learn! Smart diving in the current’s shade required or the right place to be shown by an experienced instructor.

DivePoint Rannalhi, South Male Atoll

Fihalhohi Kandu (★4.5)

At the outside reef of Fihalohi, a gentle slope goes down to 20 meters. In the sandy bottom there are stone corals and, within it, shelter loads of glassfish and cleaning shrimps.

Mares

Fulidhoo Caves (★4.6)

The back reef of Fulidhoo extends over roughly 4km from west to east. The central part features a sloping reef with magnificent table corals on the top and wide overhangs from a depth of 15m to beyond 30m. The area between the caves and top reef is full of marine life.

DivePoint Rannalhi, South Male Atoll

Rannalhi Jetty (★4.4)

Rannalhi Jetty lies on the Northern Tip of Rannalhi Island - easiest entry point would be from the beach itself. The underwater topography offers a maximum depth of 25 meters, the reef structure creates various reef potholes with a sandy bottom, surrounded by coral blocks and several smaller Giris to dive around.

Mares, Janez Kranjc

Dhigu Faru Kuda Thila (★4.8)

Small beautiful Thila, reef top 10-12 meter deep. Negative decent needed. You can swim around if the current is not too strong several times. Overhangs gives you protection from current and to watch fish life.

Seacrest Scuba Pvt Ltd, 09030 AA.Ukulhas

Shark View Point (★4.3)

Ukulhas house reef, swim from the shore or by boat its just a minute away. providing home to many marine fish life which divers love to watch. its an exiting dive place where you always have something to see.

Scubapro

Makunudu Plateau (★4.6)

Makundu Plateau is located at the south-eastern tip of the long reef near Makunudu Island. The Plateau itself is a shallow coral garden, 5-12 meters, with amazing coral hills and towers.

Sub Oceanic at Hilton Maldives Amingiri, 20188 North Male Atoll

Anemone Thila (★4.9)

The dive site is of round shape and can be defined as a classical Maldivian thila – a submerged pinnacle. The top reef is located at 4 meters which makes it easy to descent to for all experience levels.

Sub Oceanic at Hilton Maldives Amingiri, 20188 North Male Atoll

Mas Giri (★4.8)

Located a 10-minute boat ride north-east of Hilton Maldives Amingiri, Mas Giri is one of our must-see dive sites if you like beautiful marine life. Pretty much all tropical reef fish that are home in the Maldives can be found on Mas Giri.

Sub Oceanic at Hilton Maldives Amingiri, 20188 North Male Atoll

Baros Thila (★4.8)

Located south of the resort island Baros. Baros Thila has a top reef at around 8 meters. The reef top is dominated by rock formations. From there it gradually slopes down to 25 to 28m.

Sub Oceanic at Hilton Maldives Amingiri, 20188 North Male Atoll

Shark Point (★4.6)

Shark Point is located 45 minutes north west of Hilton Maldives Amingiri. The dive site promises a pleasant drift dive in depths from 10 to 30 meters along a pretty faru (long reef) close to Rasfari Corner.

Mares

Kunaavashi Kandu (★4.3)

The third channel to the west of Fulidhoo offers a great dive to see big fish during incoming currents at both channel entrances. The south side has larger overhangs and cavities starting at 10m down to 30m+ moving further into the channel. Along the reef edge you will mostly find grey reef- and white-tip sharks.

Sub Oceanic at Hilton Maldives Amingiri, 20188 North Male Atoll

Baros Faru (★4.8)

Baros Faru is a beautiful reef with healthy hardcoral life, located on the southern end of Baros’ lagoon. The landscape is very distinctive as the bottom of the reef merges with and endless coral garden at around 25 meters of depth.

Maahid M. (#4104678)

Foah Malé (★4.4)

It is a dive for advanced divers with multiple logged dives and experience in deep diving, as you will be spending a lot of time in the blue water hanging at around 30m. The dive is in the middle of the ocean though you may start from the reef. High boat traffic. DSMB is a must.

Tim A. (#4772619)

Madi Miyaru Kanmathi (★4.6)

5 min from Hulhumale Jetty, an extensive reef. It’s a steep slope starting at 3-5m down to 25m, and then where it has a sandy bottom at 30m+. the further you got away from the the reef the deeper it gets. This dive site normally doesn’t have current. Please use an SMB when ascending as there is alot of boat traffic.

DivePoint Rannalhi, South Male Atoll

Aquarium (★4.6)

Protected bay area with beautiful reef structures and coral structures for every level. From beginners to advanced divers, perfect for an easy enjoyable dive and an abundance of reef fishes.

Mares, Janez Kranjc

Thinga Thila (★4.6)

Thinga Thila is the Divehi name for Lion Seamount. Due to the high amount of big lionfishes on the southeast side of the Reef the name makes very much sense. Thinga Thila is a true treasure box for photographers and explorers. One highlight after the next one...

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