Maldives

The Maldives are made up of numerous atolls made up of coral reefs. These reefs are separated by “passes” in which it is possible to observe numerous pelagic species, in addition to the different species of fish that live alongside the corals. The pass sites, the coral reefs (soft and hard corals) and the shallows offer colorful and emotional dives.

It is important to know that in the Maldives, diving is limited to a depth of 30 meters. Diving is possible for divers of all levels, but diving cruises are often reserved for advanced divers, as some sites may have current. 

Male Atoll - North and South

Male Atoll is divided into two atolls – Male North and Male South. On the North Atoll is Hulule International Airport (MLE). It is the most visited atoll and was the first to be opened to tourism. Despite the high influx of tourists and its large population, the reefs are well preserved. From May to November, it is also possible to observe manta rays on several sites on the atoll.

Manta rays can also be observed at a few sites on the southern atoll. Male Sud is well known for its two passes, Guraidhu Kandu and Embudhu Kandu, which are reserved for advanced divers because there is a lot of current there. However, it is a paradise for pelagic fauna, such as different species of sharks and rays.

Atoll Vaavu – Atoll Centre

The central atolls are very large and sparsely populated. Vaavu Atoll is accessible to all levels of divers. One of the passes of this atoll, the Fotteyo Kandu pass, is a world-renowned site. You can come across hammerhead sharks and you can observe yellow soft corals.

Near this site is the site of Miyaru Kandu, which translates as "Shark Channel", where one can find, in particular, large schools of gray reef sharks, tuna, turtles, tip sharks white and many colorful reef fish. 

Atoll Ari

This atoll primarily features pinnacle and channel diving rather than reef diving. Due to the orientation of the atoll, the currents can be very strong. The majority of dives are done drifting.

These sites are a paradise for observing pelagic species. Several species of sharks can be observed there, including the whale shark which frequents the atoll all year round (more frequent during the months of October to March). Manta rays are also present from October to March. There we frequently find eagle rays, large schools of fish, guitar sharks against a backdrop of drop-off dotted with black coral.

Atoll Baa

The Baa Atoll is listed as a UNESCO heritage site. Located to the east and part of the atoll's protected reef is Horubadhoo Thila. On each side of this pinnacle it is possible to observe large schools of fish of different colors. To the southeast of the atoll is Nelivaru Haa. Star-shaped canyons lie in the middle and overhangs covered in hard and soft corals are found on the reef walls. 

Separated from the central atolls by the Kandiva Channel, Baa Atoll includes 75 islands. Of these islands, only thirteen are inhabited and six have been completely transformed into resorts.

Atoll Fuvahmulah

At Fuvuahmulah Atoll, divers can have the chance to observe up to seven types of sharks, including tiger sharks, hammerhead sharks and thresher sharks, in addition to oceanic manta rays. Fuvahmulah is the only place on the planet where you can see all of these pelagics together all year round. 

Lhaviyani Atoll

Lhaviyani Atoll has a wide variety of reef fish, moray eels, mantis shrimp. The Madivaru Kandu site offers dives for more experienced divers, for drift dives where it is possible to observe eagle rays, requins de récif et des bancs de poissons de toutes les couleu