Lao Fu Thila

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Lao Fu Thila

★★★★★ (4)

Lao Fu Thila is a deep topped Thila (24 meter) accessed by a short ride from Sub Oceanic at Hilton Maldives, perfect for divers with a deep diving certification. Its location close to a channel provides a flow of current which brings a fresh flow of nutrients to support the abundance of fish life on the Thila.

Lao Fu Thila has an astounding abundance of shoaling fish: covered in shimmering glassfish, huge clouds of fusiliers and armies of surgeonfish!

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Nassimo Thila (★4.3)

Nassimo Thila (★4.3)

Probably one of the best Thilas in the whole North Male area. There are several pinnacles on the north of the Thila, where the main fish are, along with beautiful coral formations and sea fans. Wonderful dive for experienced divers due to the strong current.
Sub Oceanic at Hilton Maldives Amingiri, 20188 North Male Atoll
Baros Faru (★4.8)

Baros Faru (★4.8)

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Sub Oceanic at Hilton Maldives Amingiri, 20188 North Male Atoll
Sho Plateau (★4.9)

Sho Plateau (★4.9)

Sho Plateau was discovered by our boat crew Shominator during a dolphin cruise when he spotted a school of eagle rays crossing the sandy patch of the place and “forced“ our dive instructors to test the place! A unique place on the outside reef with incredible bio diversity and marine life - anything is possible!
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Hudhuveli Beyru (★4.5)

Hudhuveli Beyru (★4.5)

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DivePoint Hudhuran Fushi, 20193 Male
Okobe Thila (★4.3)

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This amazing reef are 3 blocks. The biggest begins in the south between 80-100m long and it's full of corals, it would be nice we can start here. In the east we have another wonderful block a bit similar to east block Maya Thila covert full with corals. In the north is the smallest block. AOW or higher
Sub Oceanic at Hilton Maldives Amingiri, 20188 North Male Atoll
Hoholha Gah (★4.7)

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Sub Oceanic at Hilton Maldives Amingiri, 20188 North Male Atoll
Abaandance Faru (★4.7)

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DivePoint Hudhuran Fushi, 20193 Male
Sunlight Thila (★4.2)

Sunlight Thila (★4.2)

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Sub Oceanic at Hilton Maldives Amingiri, 20188 North Male Atoll
Kuda Madi Giri (★4.4)

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Himmafushi Faru (★4.4)

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DivePoint Hudhuran Fushi, 20193 Male
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Himmafushi Corner (★4.4)

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DivePoint Hudhuran Fushi, 20193 Male
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Sub Oceanic at Hilton Maldives Amingiri, 20188 North Male Atoll
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DivePoint Hudhuran Fushi, 20193 Male
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Sub Oceanic at Hilton Maldives Amingiri, 20188 North Male Atoll
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Sub Oceanic at Hilton Maldives Amingiri, 20188 North Male Atoll
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Sub Oceanic at Hilton Maldives Amingiri, 20188 North Male Atoll
Toti Thila (★5.0)

Toti Thila (★5.0)

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Sub Oceanic at Hilton Maldives Amingiri, 20188 North Male Atoll
Sara Thila (★4.8)

Sara Thila (★4.8)

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DivePoint Hudhuran Fushi, 20193 Male
Huraa Etere (★4.4)

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Sub Oceanic at Hilton Maldives Amingiri, 20188 North Male Atoll
Candice Faru (★4.5)

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DivePoint Hudhuran Fushi, 20193 Male
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Easy but always nice dive. The top of the reef drops down from 7m to 30/35m and then runs into the sand. Depending on the current, you simply dive the right or left shoulder. With a little luck, this dive site offers everything that makes diving exciting!