OUR DIVE SITES
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BODUFOLHUDHOO HOUSE REEF
Diving at Bodufolhudhoo House Reef, also known as Lagoon View House Reef, offers an easy and vibrant reef experience. Divers can explore colorful corals, reef fish, turtles, and occasional reef sharks just minutes from shore. The calm waters and rich marine life make it perfect for both beginners and experienced divers.
Entry Level: Open water Diver
Dive Type: Long Reef
Entry: from Jetty
Distance: 20 meters
Maximum Depth: 25m
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DHIA NERU
Dhia Neru is a long reef alongside Mathiveri Island, offering dive conditions suitable for both beginners and advanced divers. During slack tide, the site provides calm waters and excellent visibility. Its reef structure is uniquely captivating—sand patches nestled between coral formations reflect sunlight, illuminating the reef in a striking way. Adding to the charm, garden eels sway gracefully across the sandy bed, creating a mesmerizing scene that divers won’t want to miss.
Entry Level: Open water Diver
Dive Type: Long Reef
Entry: By boat
Distance: 20 mins by boat
Maximum Depth: 16m
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MAAVARU MANTA BLOCK
Maavaru Manta Block, located 40 minutes from Bodufulhudhoo, is a famous manta cleaning station where divers and snorkelers encounter reef mantas, eagle rays, and occasional dolphins. The reef hosts angelfish, butterflyfish, and triggerfish. Best visited December to April, its 10–20m depths suit all levels with crystal-clear views.
Entry Level: Open water Diver
Dive Type: Manta Cleaning station
Entry: by boat
Distance: 45 min by boat
Maximum Depth: 14m
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MANTA ROCK
This site is a well-known manta ray cleaning station where graceful manta rays glide in circles above coral bommies while small cleaner fish remove parasites from their bodies. Divers can calmly watch these gentle giants up close as they return again and again to the same spot. The clear waters, colorful reef life, and the slow, elegant movements of the mantas create a peaceful and unforgettable dive in the Maldives.
Entry Level: Open water Diver
Dive Type: Reef
Entry: by boat
Distance: 40 min by boat
Maximum Depth: 12m
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GANGEHI CHANNEL
Diving in Gangehi Channel offers an exhilarating drift dive with strong currents and abundant marine life. Divers often encounter reef sharks, eagle rays, tuna, and colorful reef fish along the channel walls. With clear blue waters and vibrant corals, Gangehi Channel delivers an unforgettable and thrilling Maldivian diving experience for adventure seekers.
Entry Level: Advance Open water Diver
Dive Type: Channel
Entry: by Boat
Distance: 20 min by boat
Maximum Depth: 30m
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NIKA CHANNEL
This long reef beside Nika Island Resort offers calm, beginner‑friendly conditions, sheltered within the atoll from strong channel currents. The reef is vibrant and full of life, showcasing a rich variety of hard and soft corals. Hawksbill turtles, zebra sharks, and countless reef fish create an unforgettable underwater experience. Its protected setting makes it ideal for both novice and experienced divers, combining accessibility with diverse marine encounters.
Entry Level: OPEN WATER
Dive Type: Long reef
Entry: by Boat
Distance: 10 min by boat
Maximum Depth: 18m
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MATHIVERI OUTSIDE
Stretching alongside Mathiveri Island, this long reef is ideal for both beginner and experienced divers. Vast schools of blue‑striped snappers and fusiliers are a major highlight, but the excitement continues with grey reef sharks often appearing when currents are strong. Divers should also watch the blue for passing eagle rays and manta rays and with a bit of luck, even whale sharks have been spotted here here.
Entry Level: OPEN WATER
Dive Type: Long reef
Entry: by Boat
Distance: 35 min by boat
Maximum Depth: 30 m
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MIYARUGA THILA
On the southwest of Kudafolhudhoo (NIKA), close to bodu thila and kuda thila, lies this big and nice thila. About 80m long and more than 30m deep. Reef top is at 15m and a negative descent might be needed with strong current. Practically the whole thila is undercut with terraces, overhangs and caves, but…
Entry Level: Advance Open water Diver
Dive Type: Reef
Entry: by Boat
Distance: 20 meters
Maximum Depth: 30m
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KUDA THILA
Kuda Thila is a captivating dive site featuring a dramatic coral overhang that forms a natural archway, creating a sense of mystery and adventure. Divers glide beneath the reef structure while surrounded by schools of colorful reef fish and thriving coral formations. The reef is rich with hard and soft corals, attracting a variety of marine life including snappers, fusiliers, and reef dwellers. With its combination of swim-through features, vibrant reef life, and gentle currents, this site offers an exciting yet relaxing dive suitable for both beginners and experienced divers
Entry Level: Advance Open water Diver
Dive Type: pinnacle / Reef
Entry: by Boat
Distance: 10 min by boat
Maximum Depth: 25m
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NURSE SHARK POINT
This long reef beside Gangehi Island Resort provides calm, beginner‑friendly conditions, sheltered from strong channel currents within the atoll. The reef is vibrant and thriving, with a rich mix of hard and soft corals. Hawksbill turtles, nurse sharks, and countless reef fish combine to make this a truly special site. Its protected setting ensures an enjoyable experience for both novice and experienced divers, offering colourful marine life and relaxed exploration.
Entry Level: Advance Open water Diver
Dive Type: Reef
Entry: by Boat
Distance: 20 meters
Maximum Depth: 30m
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BODU GIRI
Bodu Giri is a shallow pinnacle located inside the atoll, sheltered from strong currents and perfect for divers of all levels. Beginning at just 3 meters and descending to around 20 meters, the site offers easy access and relaxed conditions. The reef is lively and rich with hard corals, and divers are often treated to encounters with hawksbill turtles, who frequently make graceful appearances to delight visitors.
Entry Level: Open water Diver
Dive Type: pinnacle
Entry: by Boat
Distance: 15 minutes by boat
Maximum Depth: 20m
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BLUE CAVES
Blue Caves is a striking long pinnacle adorned with overhangs draped in vibrant soft corals. Large fan corals add to the site’s allure, while the reef topography combines sandy patches and coral slopes descending from 10 to 30 meters. With favourable currents, divers may witness thrilling feeding frenzies of grey reef sharks. Manta rays, dog fin tuna, blue jackfish, eagle rays, and massive schools of fusiliers further enrich the experience. On rare occasions, even whale sharks have been spotted, making this site truly unforgettable.
Entry Level: Advance Open water Diver
Dive Type: Reef
Entry: by Boat
Distance: 30 min by boat
Maximum Depth: 28m
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MAA THILA
Maa Thila is a protected pinnacle alongside Nika island resort offering clam conditions suitable for divers of all experience levels.
Entry Level: Open water Diver
Dive Type: Long Reef
Entry: by Boat
Distance: 10 min by boat
Maximum Depth: 18m
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MAYA THILA
one of North Ari Atoll’s most iconic pinnacles, rising from depths beyond 30 meters to just below the surface. Its dramatic structure, strong currents, and abundant marine life make it a legendary dive site, offering unforgettable experiences both day and night. By day, divers encounter schools of fish, patrolling reef sharks, and vibrant soft corals. At night, the site transforms into a spectacular hunting ground, with whitetip reef sharks darting among the coral formations—widely regarded as the Maldives’ finest night dive. With its dynamic topography, consistent pelagic encounters, and breathtaking nocturnal displays, Maaya Thila is a must‑see destination for every serious diver.
Entry Level: Advance Open water Diver
Dive Type: Pinnacle
Entry: by Boat
Distance: 45 minutes by boat
Maximum Depth: 30m
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HAFSA THILA
Hafsa Thila is a spectacular drift dive, starting at a top reef of 10 meters and dropping beyond 30 meters. The site is famous for its black coral bushes and rich marine life. Whitetip reef sharks rest beneath the overhangs, while grey reef sharks, batfish, dogtooth tuna, and fusiliers patrol the currents. Hidden among the reef are stonefish and scorpionfish, adding to the diversity. Divers drift around the pinnacle before finishing on the shallow top reef. In stronger currents, positioning at the front increases the chance of spotting larger pelagic species, making this site both thrilling and rewarding.
Entry Level: Advance Open water Diver
Dive Type: Pinnacle
Entry: by Boat
Distance: 50 minutes by boat
Maximum Depth: 30m
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MAALHOS THILA
This well‑known dive site features a thila that begins at 10 meters and slopes down beyond 30 meters. On the southern side, small overhangs and ravines draped in soft corals create a stunning backdrop for schools of blue‑striped snappers, fusiliers, and a variety of reef fish. Adding to the spectacle are mackerel, whitetip reef sharks, napoleon wrasse, and other striking species that complete the vibrant underwater scenery.
Entry Level: Advance Open water Diver
Dive Type: Pinnacle
Entry: by Boat
Distance: 45 minutes by boat
Maximum Depth: 30m
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KUDA KANDU
Kuda Kandu features a wide variety of hard corals and vibrant reef fish, along with regular sightings of reef sharks and turtles. During the high season, divers may even encounter whale sharks. The shallow reef begins at just 5 meters and extends down to 16 meters, offering beautiful coral formations throughout.
When explored during slack tide, the calm conditions make this site ideal for divers of all experience levels, combining accessibility with rich marine life.
Entry Level: Open water Diver
Dive Type: Long reef
Entry: by Boat
Distance: 40 minutes by boat
Maximum Depth: 18m
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KUDA FARU THILA
Kuda Faru Thila consists of one large pinnacle and a smaller one. The smaller pinnacle is home to a massive school of blue‑striped snappers, while the larger pinnacle showcases table corals, diverse hard corals, and reef life ranging from octopus and nudibranchs to Spanish dancers, shrimps, fire gobies, and garden eels. Divers can also encounter hawksbill turtles, eagle rays, and several species of reef sharks. its rich biodiversity and varied topography, this site offers something for everyone and is suitable for divers of all experience levels. When explored during slack tide, the calm conditions make this site ideal for divers of all experience levels, combining accessibility with rich marine life.
Entry Level: Open water Diver
Dive Type: Pinnacle
Entry: by Boat
Distance: 40 minutes by boat
Maximum Depth: 26m
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FISH HEAD
Fish Head (Mushimasmingili Thila) in North Ari Atoll is one of the Maldives’ most iconic dive sites, famous for its resident grey reef sharks, dramatic underwater pinnacle, and rich coral life. It is best suited for intermediate to advanced divers, with depths ranging from 10–30 meters and strong currents that make for exhilarating drift dives.
Entry Level: Advance Open water Diver
Dive Type: Pinnacle
Entry: by Boat
Distance: 50 minutes by boat
Maximum Depth: 30m
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HALAVELI SHIP WRECK
The Halaveli Wreck is a 40‑meter cargo ship intentionally sunk in 1991 to create an artificial reef. Resting between 21 and 28 meters, it offers a mid‑depth dive suitable for a wide range of divers. The site attracts both reef and pelagic species, with regular encounters including mackerel, groupers, sea turtles, moray eels, and stingrays. Diving is possible year‑round, though the best conditions are typically from December to May, making it a consistently rewarding site for underwater exploration.
Entry Level: Advance Open water Diver
Dive Type: Reef
Entry: by Boat
Distance: 60 minutes by boat
Maximum Depth: 30m
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Turtle Reef
This long reef in North Ari Atoll is renowned for its guaranteed sightings of hawksbill turtles. Its distinctive topography features two parallel reefs separated by a sandy patch that reflects sunlight, illuminating the vibrant underwater scenery. With colourful hard corals, table corals, and lively marine life such as reef sharks, surgeonfish, anemonefish, angelfish, butterflyfish, and damsels, the site offers both beauty and biodiversity.
The combination of shallow depth and curious turtles makes it a favourite not only for divers but also for snorkelers, who can enjoy the reef’s vivid colours and abundant marine encounters.
Entry Level: Advance Open water Diver
Dive Type: Long reef
Entry: by Boat
Distance: 25 minutes by boat
Maximum Depth: 22m
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FESDHOO WRECK
The Fesdhoo Wreck in Alif Alif Atoll is a 50‑meter cargo ship deliberately sunk to create an artificial reef. Resting upright at 30 meters, with its deck at 18, the vessel remains in excellent condition. Rapid coral and sponge growth has transformed it into a thriving habitat, attracting snappers, groupers, and batfish. Certified wreck divers can penetrate the cargo holds, bridge, and engine room, while the intact superstructure outside provides striking silhouettes for wide‑angle photography. Draped in colourful soft corals, the wreck offers both a vibrant ecosystem and an unforgettable dive experience.
Entry Level: Advance Open water Diver
Dive Type: Ship wreck
Entry: by Boat
Distance: 60 minutes by boat
Maximum Depth: 30m
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MAAVARU
It’s located in the most north area, it is called Maavaru outside, and the only thing intersting there is the two coral blocks which are the dive site -over there I saw the big Mantas together with big eagle rays and some white tips patrolling around, but the Rays over there were breathtakingly…
Suggested Equipment’s: Booties, Camera, Dive skin, Surface Marker Buoy, Reef hook
Entry Level: Advance Open water Diver
Dive Type: Reef
Entry: by Boat
Distance: 60 minutes by boat
Maximum Depth: 30m
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ELLAIDHOO HOUSE REEF
This is probably one of the best and more convenient house reefs in the whole Maldives. Right on the south of Ellaidhoo you can jump from the jetty or from the beach and there is a 750m long wall dive full of caves, cavities, seafans, hard and soft coral, sponges and lots of life. The sandy bottom…
Suggested Equipment’s: Booties, Camera, Dive Knife, Dive skin, Surface Marker Buoy, Torch
Entry Level: Advance Open water Diver
Dive Type: Reef
Entry: by Boat
Distance: 60 minutes by boat
Maximum Depth: 30m
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RASDHOO MADIVARU
Hammer Head Point – Rasdhoo Madivaru is a dive site near Rasdhoo that features a healthy reef full of caverns and overhangs. It also has a ridge that attracts a large number of hammerhead sharks.
Suggested Equipment’s: Booties, Camera, Dive Knife, Dive skin, Surface Marker Buoy, Torch
Entry Level: Advance Open water Diver
Dive Type: Reef
Entry: by Boat
Distance: 30 minutes by boat
Maximum Depth: 30m
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BATHALA MAAGA KANTHILA
On the north of Bathalaa Maaga island there is a long spur of about 20 metres wide that extends more than 500m to the north into Maagaa Kandu. It is a long slope that finish at 30m. There are smal cavities and two caves at the northern end, where visibility is better than in the inside. Here you can…
Suggested Equipment’s: Booties, Camera, Dive Knife, Dive skin, Surface Marker Buoy, Torch
Entry Level: Advance Open water Diver
Dive Type: Reef
Entry: by Boat
Distance: 60 minutes by boat
Maximum Depth: 30m
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KARI BEYRU THILA
3 km to the north of Bathalaa there is ths protected marine area. A thila taht goes from 10 to more than 30m. Schooling fishes on the east side, nice corals on the sloping on the north, and sharks on ths south west. Also tunas, napoleons and on the reef some stingrays, scorpionfish and stonefish. In…
Suggested Equipment’s: Booties, Camera, Dive Knife, Dive skin, Surface Marker Buoy, Torch
Entry Level: Advance Open water Diver
Dive Type: Reef
Entry: by Boat
Distance: 60 minutes by boat
Maximum Depth: 30m
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BEYRU THILA
In the Halaveli region, at the nort east of Ari, there is this long reef / thila. Is a complicated dive and as is not protected, when the wind peaks or with strong currrents the sea is rough. There are caves and overhangs in both sides. Around there are always swimming tunas, napoleon fish and lots…
Suggested Equipment’s: Booties, Camera, Dive Knife, Dive skin, Surface Marker Buoy, Torch
Entry Level: Advance Open water Diver
Dive Type: Reef
Entry: by Boat
Distance: 60 minutes by boat
Maximum Depth: 30m
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KURAMATHI WRECK
This is the house-reef of Kuramathi, where there are two wrecks. The first one is a dhoani called Tomton, 20m away from the jetty, not deep and good for beginning divers. The other one sunk in 1987 and is a 40m long frighter, resting from 10 to 18m
Suggested Equipment’s: Booties, Camera, Dive Knife, Dive skin, Surface Marker Buoy, Torch
Entry Level: Advance Open water Diver
Dive Type: Reef
Entry: by Boat
Distance: 60 minutes by boat
Maximum Depth: 30m
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RASDHOO REEF
Jump in at the corner of Rasdhoo island and cross the channel underwater till Kuramathi island with incoming current. Ideal for EANx divers.
Suggested Equipment’s: Booties, Camera, Dive Knife, Dive skin, Surface Marker Buoy, Torch
Entry Level: Advance Open water Diver
Dive Type: Reef
Entry: by Boat
Distance: 60 minutes by boat
Maximum Depth: 30m
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UKULHAS THILA
On the outer north rim of Ari Atoll there is almost one huge reef that pops up to 30m in some places. At the end there is the Maavaru Kandu, a wide channel that features in the middle Ukulhas Thila. This dive is a very long and narrow pinnacle, 300m long with a flat top at 15m and sloping down to…
Suggested Equipment’s: Booties, Camera, Dive Knife, Dive skin, Surface Marker Buoy, Torch
Entry Level: Advance Open water Diver
Dive Type: Reef
Entry: by Boat
Distance: 30 minutes by boat
Maximum Depth: 30m