Diving in Rasdhoo Atoll
Rasdhoo Atoll is unusual in this area
because it is surrounded by deep waters - the wall dives on the outside of the
atoll have drop offs down to 200m. This cooler water attracts large pelagic
life like manta rays and hammerhead sharks. The wall has gentle currents, but
the stronger drifts tend to be in the channels (kandus) within the atoll.
There are three wrecks to choose from,
located at 40m, 34m and 7m. If wreck diving is your passion, it may be
advisable to get your advanced qualification with deep specification before you
come as not all places facilitate dive courses. A highlight is the opportunity
to dive the 40m wreck at night!
There is a choice on how to dive in
Rasdhoo Atoll. The island of Rasdhoo has 5 dive centres to choose from, some of
which also function as dive resorts. As they are dive centres as well, you can
stay elsewhere on the island if you wish. One of the best ways to dive here is
on a liveaboard. Most liveaboards leave from nearby Malé which means that there
is a lot to choose from! They also cater for a variety of budgets and desired
trip durations.
