Vaggiri

★★★★☆ (889)

Vaggiri is a great dive site for every diver, especially those who love to see small life and have longer dives. There are overhangs, small caves and swim throughs. The formation of this giri is very unique and a perfect place to try out deep dives for the first time.

Frequently seen marine life: Anemone fishes, groupers, frogfish, ornate ghost pipe fish, school of bat fishes, stonefish, and scorpionfish.

Dive Activity

Courses and Events

Dive & Stay, 7 Nights + SSI OWD

Dive & Stay, 7 Nights + SSI OWD

Get Certified. Dive Anywhere.Take your first step into the underwater world with the SSI Open Water Diver course — your internationally recognized scuba certification that opens the door to diving adventures around the globe.This beginner-friendly course covers all the essential skills you need to dive safely and confidently. You’ll learn how to use your equipment, communicate underwater, and handle common safety procedures. Upon successful completion, you’ll be certified to dive with a buddy to a depth of up to 18 meters.The course is conducted by our experienced team at DivePoint Guraidhoo in the beautiful Maldives. To help you apply your new skills and gain confidence, the package includes 4 additional guided fun dives after the course — the perfect way to explore the vibrant local reefs while building real-world diving experience.Let your diving journey begin on Guraidhoo — where clear waters, colorful marine life, and expert guidance await.SSI Open Water DiverCourse OverviewDuration: 3 to 5 days (modular and flexible)Includes:5 Confined Water Sessions4 Open Water Dives (max. depth: 18 m)Full Equipment RentalCourse Materials & International CertificationDigital Learning: Start the theory at your own pace from home via the SSI online learning platformMinimum Age: 10 years and upWhether you’re looking to explore coral reefs, discover marine life, or simply try something new, the SSI Open Water Diver course is your passport to a whole new world.Price IncludesSpeedboat ferry MLE-GUR-MLE7 Nights Standard Double Room with Breakfast on local island Guraidhoo; Rate is per person and based on double occupancySSI Open Water Diver Course (incl. certification, course material)4x Single Guided Dives (incl. equipment) after the coursePrice ExcludesTank service (1 USD per filling has to be paid on spot) MANDATORYDive-Insurance will be compulsory for divers who do not possess their own insurance covering diving accidents with decompression treatments. MANDATORYLunch & DinnerInternational flightBe prepared for the courseMedical statement of fitness for diving: For the course we highly recommend a medical statement of fitness for diving. If there is even the slightest doubt, we cannot let you into the water. If you have pre-existing conditions and it can lead to complications from diving, this diving fitness certificate is mandatory. This includes heart diseases (e.g. heart disease or high blood pressure), respiratory diseases and injuries (e.g. asthma, pneumothorax and lung diseases), conditions that can lead to unconsciousness (e.g. epilepsy and diabetes). Otherwise you will sign a self-disclosure on spot.Diving Insurance: Please also check with your travel insurance if they cover diving accidents with decompression treatments. If so, please bring proof of coverage with you. Otherwise you can book easily an insurance on spot (38 USD for 1 week). Diving insurance is mandatory.

May 18, 2026
$1,176.00

Potential Wildlife Sightings

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 200

Moray Eel

Moray Eel

111 Sightings
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18
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9
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8

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Total number of species approx.: 300

Octopus

Octopus

42 Sightings
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8
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9
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5
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4
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5
Green Turtle

Green Turtle

20 Sightings
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2
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3
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2
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Total number of species approx.: 12

Lionfish

Lionfish

84 Sightings
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10
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9
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10
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6
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4
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8
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3
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10

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Total number of species approx.: 28

Clownfish

Clownfish

81 Sightings
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10
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12
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7
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6
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8
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5
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8

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Total number of species approx.: 90

Angelfish

Angelfish

68 Sightings
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8
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12
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3
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3
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6
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Total number of species approx.: 85

Surgeonfish

Surgeonfish

52 Sightings
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7
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5
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6
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3
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9

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Total number of species approx.: 100

Parrotfish

Parrotfish

47 Sightings
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5
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9
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8
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3
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3
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2
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12

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Total number of species approx.: 40

Triggerfish

Triggerfish

45 Sightings
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5
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0
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11
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10
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3
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0
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7
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2
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7

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Total number of species approx.: 130

Butterfly Fish

Butterfly Fish

39 Sightings
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11
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3
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3
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3
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7
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7

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Total number of species approx.: 8

Bannerfish

Bannerfish

33 Sightings
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0
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8
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0
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10
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2
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0
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4
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3
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6

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Total number of species approx.: 150

Sweetlips and Grunts

Sweetlips and Grunts

23 Sightings
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0
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9
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5
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6
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0
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0
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0
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3
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0
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0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 130

Pufferfish

Pufferfish

22 Sightings
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0
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6
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3
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2
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0
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4
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0
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7
Whitetip Reef Shark

Whitetip Reef Shark

21 Sightings
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8
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0
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0
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3
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2
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0
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0
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3
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0
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0
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5

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Total number of species approx.: 350

Damselfish

Damselfish

16 Sightings
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6
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2
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3
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0
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3
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0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 250

Scorpionfish

Scorpionfish

14 Sightings
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0
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0
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0
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0
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5
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2
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7

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Total number of species approx.: 3400

Shrimp

Shrimp

12 Sightings
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5
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0
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3
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 90

Goatfish

Goatfish

10 Sightings
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0
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6
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0
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2
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0
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0
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0
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2
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0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 40

Jackfish

Jackfish

9 Sightings
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4
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2
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0
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0
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3
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0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 30

Stonefish

Stonefish

8 Sightings
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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3
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
D
5

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 250

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 110

Snapper

Snapper

7 Sightings
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0

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