Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Malé

The top 13 dive and snorkel sites in Malé, ranked by diver reviews, with maps and photos. Read the Malé guide

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Embudu Channel

No reviews yetMaldives, Male Atoll, South Male Atoll

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

BeginnerMax depth 59.1 ftBoat entry
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Fanhamas Thila

No reviews yetMaldives, Male Atoll, North Male Atoll

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.

BeginnerMax depth 49.2 ftBoat entry
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Back Faru

No reviews yetMaldives, Male Atoll, North Male Atoll

Follow the reef behind the ocean wave break onto Faru Island. The current dictates the direction. By boat from Sheraton Full Moon to outside the Faru break off Faru Island.

BeginnerMax depth 65.6 ftBoat entry
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Banana Reef

No reviews yetMaldives, Male Atoll, North Male Atoll

South of the atoll; Near to the airport and the resort islands.

IntermediateMax depth 49.2 ftBoat entry
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Feydhoo Caves

No reviews yetMaldives, Male Atoll, North Male Atoll

Horizontal wall. Can find turtles. I found 5 turtles on my last visit Feydhoo Caves is also known as Feydhoo Finolhu.

BeginnerMax depth 59.1 ftBoat entry
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Kurumba House reef

No reviews yetMaldives, Male Atoll, North Male Atoll

Kurumba 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.

IntermediateMax depth 82 ftBoat entry
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Velassaru Thila

No reviews yetMaldives, Male Atoll, South Male Atoll

Velassaru Thila is also known as Lagoon Caves.

IntermediateMax depth 82 ftBoat entry
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Embudu Thila

No reviews yetMaldives, Male Atoll, South Male Atoll

Embudu Thila 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.

IntermediateMax depth 98.4 ftBoat entry
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Vaadhoo Kandu

No reviews yetMaldives, Male Atoll, South Male Atoll

Vaadhoo Kandu 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.

IntermediateMax depth 98.4 ftBoat entry
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10

Club Med House Reef

No reviews yetMaldives, Male Atoll, North Male Atoll

Club Med 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.

BeginnerMax depth 65.6 ftBoat entry
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11

Bandos Rock

No reviews yetMaldives, Male Atoll

Can see big white tip and black tip sharks and turtles

BeginnerMax depth 65.6 ftBoat entry
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Bandos Reef

No reviews yetMaldives, Male Atoll, North Male Atoll

Bandos 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.

BeginnerMax depth 49.2 ftShore entry
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Kikki Reef

No reviews yetMaldives, Male Atoll, North Male Atoll

Kikki 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.

BeginnerMax depth 49.2 ftBoat entry
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Top dive shops in Malé

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Moodhu Bulhaa Dive Centre
5.0 (21) · Vilimale
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Malahini Dive Centre
4.7 (83) · North Malè Atoll
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Divers Lodge Maldives
4.8 (32) · Villingili (ViliMale')
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Xaan's Dive Centre
4.9 (19) · Kaafu Huraa
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Malé diving guide

Ready to check out the best sites in Malé for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 13 dive sites, snorkel spots, beaches, and more. Discover hand-curated maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.

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Are there dive shops in Malé?

Zentacle lists 20 dive shops in Malé. The top-rated are Moodhu Bulhaa Dive Centre (5.0 from 21 reviews) and Malahini Dive Centre (4.7 from 83 reviews).