Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Maldives

Bandos Island Resort is a 5.0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Maldives, Middle East which is accessible from shore based on 1 ratings.

Easy entry from the dive shop with exits all around the island making for a nice dive along the reef surrounding Erinyadu island. From other places around the island easy entries can be made with the dive shop bringing your gear to the entry place of your choice. The shop took us in Apr 2007 for three dives to complete the island. Euro divers dive shop also has Nitrox available. Erinyadu Island lies in the North Male Atoll a easy 40 Min speed boat ride north of the Male International Airport. Erinyadu resort is the only resort on the island and Euro Divers is the dive shop.

Worldwide famous site for Hammerhead Sharks encounters. Southern tip of Madivaru

Jump in at the corner of Rasdhoo island and cross the channel underwater till Kuramathi island with incoming current. Ideal for EANx divers. Rasdhoo Reef is also known as Rasdhoo Kandu.

Outside of Dhiffushi Island

That's one of the area dive sites where you can meet manta rays (usually from december to april). Don't miss the caves and overhangs between 20m and 30m. 1,5km S of Himendhoo Faru. Boat time: 50min from Fesdu or Moofushi. Himendhoo Thila is also known as E Mas Thila.

Eriyadu is also known as Eriyadhoo.

Outside Dhidhoo Finolhu

The nearly round thila rising up from more than 30 meter (100 ft), up to 7 meter (22 ft) depth. You if you look in the blue water you can see eagle rays, manta rays, or grey reef sharks. At the reef you will find a lot of school fish, like snapper, fusilier or a turtle. On one side of the thila is in a depth of 20 meter (65 ft) a little canyon. Sometimes the canyon is full of glass fish. Take care on your buoyancy, at the ground of the canyon are fire fish, dragon head, and if your are lucky a stone fish. The canyon is ending in a small cave, where you can swim through on to the top of the thila. Don´t forget a buoy your dive will end in the blue water. At the surface the dhoni crew will find a buoy easier than an diver. Donfan Thila is located close to Dhonfanu Island, in the Maldives Baa Atoll.

200m reef in the Ariyadhoo channel with overhangs and caves in which various fish and turtle can be found. By less than 30 min by boat from Sun Island Resort. Ariyadhoo Corner is also known as Ariyadhoo Kandu.

Channel between Kudadhoo and Ariyadhoo

North Male' Atoll. North side of Lhohifushi Kandu. Aquarium is also known as Lhohifushi Aquarium.

Five Rocks is also known as Hudhu Kuda Thila.

Nice wreck, bottom at 37M, deck at 25. Nice wreck, sunk in 1981, but currents can be extremely strong being in the channel. Lots of radios, cassette players, umbrellas and toys in the front compartment. Sunk on a Friday the 13 (13 Feb 1981). Sometimes there is a buoy with descend line.

A very popular dive site to meet Sharks (grey reef sharks, whitetip reef sharks), turtles etc. 3km (2.5 nautical miles) NW of Maayafushi Resort Island. Boat time: 20 min from Maayafushi, 30 min from Halaveli, 45 min from Bathala.

Great drift dive to see big fishes : Whale shark, Eagle ray, sharks (white tip and Grey), Napoleon, Dogtouhs tuna Outside of Bodufinolhu Island

Ali Thila is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Maldives, Ari, South Ari Atoll which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

similar to meeru corner you have a nice reef and have the possibility to see mantas during summer. on the opposite site of meeru corner

Mulidoo Manta point is also known as Mulidoo.

Channel between Dhigurah and Dhagethi

House Reef Machchafushi Machchafushi Wreck is also known as Machchafushi Giri.

Channel between Dhigurah and Dhagethi

Rangali Madivaru is also known as Madivaru Rangali.

Mantas in the south-west monsoon from may until October but only with outgoing current ! Visibility will then not be so good because of all the organic debris. Also white tips, turtles, Napoleon, snapper From a liveaboard anchored in Himmafushi lagoon on the other side of from Severak dive schools with maximum of 1 hr with a Dhoni. Jump in at the gps coordinate, swim to deeper water (24 meter) then turn right and hold the reef on your right hand until you find some coli flower shaped rocks sticking out of the reef. With the right current and season the manta rays will be there.

Western point of Maadhoo Falhu 15' from Rihiveli Resort

nice and easy dive. lots of reef fish can be seen there. i did my first dive ever there.

good to see many different fish, even larger fish as napoleon wrasse, dolphins or even sharks

nice and easy divesite with nice corals and possibility to see some largere fish among many reef fish

spotted eagle rays , manta rays Rasdhoo Atoll

2 wreck in one dive. The large one in vertical position - Skipjack II. The Shipyard is also known as Skipjack II.

Machchafushi Housereef is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Maldives, Ari, South Ari Atoll which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Small Fishing boat sunk stern down at an angle of approximately 45 degrees, Bow is at about 20m with the stern about 30m, located three quarters of the way along the house reef before the reef turns into the channel of Kuredu Express. Be aware not to go past marker buoys to east of wreck as the current picks up quite strongly and the next stop is Sri Lanka. North of Faadhippolhu Atoll

Maamigili Beru is also known as Maamingili beyru.

Dong Giri is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Maldives, Male Atoll, South Male Atoll which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

very nice spot. you dive a pinnacle that is home to many small fish and a lot of juveniles of bigger ones. you can find eels, boxfish, etc.

Western side of Rasdhoo Atoll

Bodugah means "big rock" Southwest side of Rasdhoo Atoll Bodu Gah is also known as Bodugaa.

Hogura Hura is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Maldives, Male Atoll, South Male Atoll which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Biyadoo Housereef is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Maldives, Male Atoll, South Male Atoll which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Manta's cleaning station North of the Rasdhoo Atoll

Off Madivaru, Rasdhoo Atoll Hammerhead Point is also known as Deep Blue, Rasdhoo Passe.

southeast of Veligandu, Rasdhoo Atoll

center of Rasdhoo Atoll

North of Veligandu, Rasdhoo Atoll

Wreck of a 40m long frighter, sunk in the late 80s.

This reef starts from 2-3 meters and drops to 10 meters gradually. After 10 meters most of the reef drops vertically down to 25-30 meters. Outside of Manta season this is still a very attractive site with a high concentration and range of life. Along the reef top you can always find the moray, scorpion fish, octopus and large napoleon wrasse., red toothed triggerfish sometime seem to obstruct the view of the surface due to the high numbers present on this reef. Madivaru (Manta point) is also known as Mantapoint, Ukhuruelli Manta point.

Rakeedhoo Corner is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Maldives, Felidhoo Atoll which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Approx 15 min by boat from Embudu village. Embudu Channel is also known as Embudu express, Emboodhoo Canyon.

Maafusi Outside is also known as Maafushi Out.

This area is a protected marine park. Lhosfushi Kuda Kandu is also known as Losfushi Corner.

Nice night dive site. Hardly any current. Napoleons sleeping under the stairs on the deck or under the hull. Leaf fish on the back deck. Lots of glass fish in the wheelhouse. Small stuff on the Giri, mantis shrimp, octopus, nudibranches. The wreck is on the east side of the Giri, close to the light pole. Kuda Giri Wreck is also known as Wreck MS Azieta, Gulhi.

Stage Reef is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Maldives, Ari, South Ari Atoll which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Maafushi Corner is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Maldives, Male Atoll, South Male Atoll which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

This area is a protected marine park. Medu Faru is also known as Middle Reef, Guraidhoo passe.

Guraidhoo channel south is also known as Sanddune.

Very large cave system; the biggest one is 65 m long! Kandooma Caves is also known as Kadooma Caves.

Guraidhoo Corner is also known as Guraidhoo South Corner.

Medha Faru is also known as Miyaru faru Kandooma.

Caverns on different depths. Yellow soft corals are found in the overhangs.

Dive base Albatros House Reef is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Maldives, Ari, North Ari Atoll which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Rihiveli Wreck is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Maldives, Male Atoll, South Male Atoll which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Fihalhohi Housereef North is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Maldives, Male Atoll, South Male Atoll which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Fihalhohi Paradise is also known as Lhohi Paradise.

Outer reef in front of Kuramathi Southern side of the atoll, Kuramathi

Fihalhohi Housereef East is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Maldives, Male Atoll, South Male Atoll which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Fihalhohi Faru Tila is also known as Lhohi Faru Tila.

One of the top dive sites in the Maldives and, therefore, in the world. Strong currents are usual. Not recommended to dive the site when the current is strong. A must dive! North Male' Atoll, between Himmafushi and Girifushi. HP Reef is also known as H.P.Reef, High Pressure Reef.

big abundance of reeflife and evensome bigger stuff can be seen here. NE of Coca Cola Island

Dharavandhoo is also known as Duravandu.

Vilamendhoo

Southeast corner of Kuramathi island. Holi Faru is also known as Fan Reef.

Boduhithi House Reef is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Maldives, Male Atoll, North Male Atoll which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

If you want to experience a dive with Grey sharks it's the place! 10 are around at all dives... good!

A beautiful dive site with several pinnacles or rocks filled with animal life and all kinds of corals. Soft corals and big sea fans are outstanding. Beautiful ending at the top of the thila. Quite a difficult dive site in terms of orientation. Nassimo Thila is also known as Paradise Rock.

One of the most uniquely shaped Thilas in the North Male Atoll and it comprises three large coral heads. If the current allows, divers can zigzag from one coral head to the other while observing the fish life, which includes Eagle Rays, Jacks, Tuna, Napoleon Wrasse and Bannerfish. Look for school of barracuda. If enough air swim across and finish the dive at thila filled with anemones Very hard to find. Use GPS or expert captain who knows the area Okobe Thila is also known as Barracuda Giri.

Thulhagiri House Reef is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Maldives, Male Atoll, North Male Atoll which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Access through boat

Villivaru Giri is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Maldives, Male Atoll, South Male Atoll which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

In front of Maamigili Isl. (channel) Maamigili Corner is also known as Maamigili Outside.

Channel dive with strong currents. Access by boat from Filitheyo island.

White Tip Reef Shark, Turtle Dhigurah Thila is also known as Dhigurah Beru Thila.

bluestriped snappers, Kudahrah Thila is also known as Kudah Rah Thila.

Aah Thila is also known as AA Thila.

Ranvelhi Thila is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Maldives, Ari, South Ari Atoll which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Miyaru Kandu is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Maldives, Felidhoo Atoll which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Bandidhoo Giri is also known as Bandidu Giri.

Felidhoo Kandu is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Maldives, Felidhoo Atoll which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Fotteyo Kandu is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Maldives, Felidhoo Atoll which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Velavaru Thila is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Maldives, South Nilandhoo Atoll which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Velavaru Kandu is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Maldives, South Nilandhoo Atoll which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Meedhoo Caves is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Maldives, South Nilandhoo Atoll which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Fulidhoo Caves is also known as Fulidu Caves.

Fushi Kandu is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Maldives, Felidhoo Atoll which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Lhiththolhu Kandu is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Maldives, Felidhoo Atoll which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Fesdu wreck is a 30m long fishing boat, sitting on a sand slope alongside a small thila. Sealife is abundant: soft corals, glassfish, moray eels, groupers... 1km SW of Fesdu Resort island on the north side of Viligili Falhu. Access time by boat: Fesdu 15min., Maayafushi 30min.

Garden eels

Eel garden and sand banks

Napoleon Reef is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Maldives, Male Atoll, South Male Atoll which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Good dive site between may and august when mantas comes to this famous cleaning station.

The reef crest at the corner slopes gently down to at a plateau at 10 metres with some bommies to shelter behind and catch your breath before heading out into the stream. Or you can use it at the end of your dive to look at Shrimp-goby holes in the sand or Blennies sticking their heads out of vacant worm tubes. The reef slope on the barrier side is a steep drop to the sandy shelf at around 30 or 40 metres. White-tip reef sharks will either be darting back and forth in strong currents or basking on the bottom when the flow is drab. When there is a reasonable current flowing, Eagle rays and Grey reef-sharks like to casually flex a bit of muscle. Around the corner in the channel, the reef slope is a wall grooved with overhangs fringed with the lacework of sea fans and adorned with purple, yellow, orange and pink spiky shrublets of soft coral. "Redfish" - Squirrelfish, Bigeyes and Soldierfish - will goggle as you drift by. Other denizens of the overhangs are Sweetlips and Morays. If you can manage, use a torch to look for Boxer cleaner-shrimp in the crevices. Prisca Corner is formed where the southern Asdhoo channel reef meets the atoll barrier. It's a fun ride in a strong current.