Maldives Route 2027

The Four Atolls

Channels, reefs, walls and large marine species

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Information on each atoll

A balanced journey through four of the Maldives’ most representative diving regions.

North Malé

Thriving reef in North Malé
Location
Central Maldives, around the capital and international airport.
Area
Approximately 1,568 km² of lagoon and reef.
Marine life
Manta rays, reef sharks, turtles, moray eels and large schools of fish.
Dive sites
Banana Reef, Manta Point, HP Reef and Lankan Beyru.
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North and South Ari

Whale shark in North and South Ari
Location
West of Malé, administratively divided into North Ari and South Ari.
Area
Around 2,252 km² and approximately 89 km long.
Marine life
Whale sharks, manta rays, grey reef sharks, turtles and abundant reef life.
Dive sites
Maaya Thila, Fish Head, Kudarah Thila and Maamigili Beyru.
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Felidhoo

Shark over the Felidhoo reef
Location
South of Malé in Vaavu Atoll, away from the most developed areas.
Area
Approximately 600 km² of lagoon, with a clearly defined outer barrier reef.
Marine life
Nurse sharks, grey reef sharks, eagle rays, tuna and schools of snapper.
Dive sites
Fotteyo Kandu, Miyaru Kandu, Alimatha Jetty and Devana Kandu.
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South Malé

Divers over a South Malé reef
Location
Immediately south of North Malé, separated by the Vaadhoo Kandu channel.
Area
Approximately 535 km² of lagoon and reefs.
Marine life
Grey and white-tip reef sharks, eagle rays, turtles and pelagic fish.
Dive sites
Guraidhoo Corner, Kandooma Thila, Cocoa Corner and Embudhoo Kandu.
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