Dive Sites

902 sites across the archipelago. View interactive map →

Little Channel North
faafu atoll

Little Channel North

Advanced

Grey reef sharks Whitetip reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbil

Strong
Little Channel South
faafu atoll

Little Channel South

Advanced

Grey reef sharks Whitetip reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbil

Strong
Loabi Giri
faafu atoll

Loabi Giri

Intermediate

Soft corals & anthias clouds Grey reef sharks (current side) Napoleon wrasse Hawksbill turtles Schooling trevally Barrac

Moderate
Lola Loley Thila
shaviyani atoll

Lola Loley Thila

Advanced

Soft corals & anthias clouds Grey reef sharks (current side) Napoleon wrasse Hawksbill turtles Schooling trevally Barrac

Moderate–Strong
Maadhoo Corner
south male atoll

Maadhoo Corner

Intermediate

Grey reef sharks Whitetip reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbil

Moderate
Maafaru Boat
noonu atoll

Maafaru Boat

Beginner–Intermediate

Grey reef sharks Whitetip reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbil

Mild–Moderatewreck
Maafaru Uthurumaha
noonu atoll

Maafaru Uthurumaha

Beginner–Intermediate

Grey reef sharks Whitetip reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbil

Mild–Moderate
Maafunafaru Faru
noonu atoll

Maafunafaru Faru

Beginner–Intermediate

Grey reef sharks Whitetip reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbil

Mild–Moderate
Maafushi Channel
dhaalu atoll

Maafushi Channel

Advanced

Grey reef sharks Whitetip reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbil

Strong
Maagau Caves
dhaalu atoll

Maagau Caves

Intermediate

Glassfish & sweepers Soldierfish & squirrelfish Soft corals & sponges Hawksbill turtles (resting) Nurse shark (occasiona

Mild–Moderatecave
Maagau Thila
dhaalu atoll

Maagau Thila

Intermediate

Soft corals & anthias clouds Grey reef sharks (current side) Napoleon wrasse Hawksbill turtles Schooling trevally Barrac

Moderate
Maa Kandu
addu city

Maa Kandu

Advanced

Grey reef sharks Whitetip reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Turtles (green &

Strong
Maa Kandu Thila
addu city

Maa Kandu Thila

Advanced

Soft corals & anthias clouds Grey reef sharks (current side) Napoleon wrasse hawksbill turtles Schooling jacks/treva

Strong
Maalhos Thila Blue Caves
north ari atoll

Maalhos Thila Blue Caves

Beginner–Intermediate

Blue‑hole/cave glassfish clouds Soldierfish & squirrelfish Soft corals & sponges Hawksbill turtles (resting) Nurse shark

Mild–Moderatecave
Maalifushi Caves
thaa atoll

Maalifushi Caves

Intermediate

Glassfish & sweepers Soldierfish & squirrelfish Soft corals & sponges Hawksbill turtles (resting) Nurse shark (occasiona

Mild–Moderatecave
Maalifushi Corner Manta Point
thaa atoll

Maalifushi Corner Manta Point

Advanced

Reef mantas (cleaning/feeding) Mobula/eagle rays Grey reef sharks (perimeter) Green & hawksbill turtles Schooling jacks/

Strong
Maalifushi House Reef South
thaa atoll

Maalifushi House Reef South

Intermediate

Hard‑coral gardens Butterflyfish & angelfish Parrotfish & surgeonfish Anemonefish & damsels Blue‑spotted stingrays Hawks

Moderate
Maalifushi House Reef South Thaa Atoll (2)
thaa atoll

Maalifushi House Reef South Thaa Atoll (2)

Intermediate

Hard‑coral gardens Butterflyfish & angelfish Parrotfish & surgeonfish Anemonefish & damsels Blue‑spotted stingrays Hawks

Moderate
Maalifushi Outside West
thaa atoll

Maalifushi Outside West

Intermediate

Grey reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers &

Moderate
Maamendhoo Corner
laamu atoll

Maamendhoo Corner

Advanced

Grey reef sharks Whitetip reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbil

Strong
Maamendhoo Kandu
gaafu alif atoll

Maamendhoo Kandu

Advanced

Grey reef sharks Whitetip reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbil

Strong
Maamendhoo Kandu
laamu atoll

Maamendhoo Kandu

Advanced

Grey reef sharks Whitetip reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbil

Strong
Maamendhoo Thila
gaafu alif atoll

Maamendhoo Thila

Intermediate

Soft corals & anthias clouds Grey reef sharks (current side) Napoleon wrasse Hawksbill turtles Schooling jacks/trevally

Moderate
Maamigili Beyru Whale Shark Zone
south ari atoll

Maamigili Beyru Whale Shark Zone

Beginner–Intermediate

Whale sharks (year‑round, boat cover) Manta rays (seasonal) Tunas (yellowfin/skipjack) Jacks/trevally Barracuda Grey ree

Mild–Moderate (ocean)