Dive Site · noonu atoll
Vavathi Kurolhi
Also known as: Christmas Tree
- Level
- Beginner–Intermediate
- Current
- Mild–Moderate
- Best Season
- Dec–Apr best visibility; mantas possible May–Nov with plankton
- Features
- Cave
- Protection
- None listed
Feature Creatures
Soft corals & anthias clouds Grey reef sharks (current side) Napoleon wrasse Hawksbill turtles Schooling jacks/trevally Barracuda Batfish Moray eels Leaf scorpionfish Nudibranchs
Site Description
A cave site in Noonu Atoll suitable for beginner-to-intermediate divers, this location offers soft coral clouds and anthias with grey reef sharks on the current side. Hawksbill turtles, schooling jacks, napoleon wrasse, and leaf scorpionfish are common, with best visibility December to April and manta rays possible during the plankton season.
Notes
Coordinates approximate—anchored to nearest named island/resort; verify locally.
