Diving in Maldives

Across 733 sites, diving in Maldives waters is shaped by reefs, open ocean, channels and moving water. Lhaviyani Atoll has 38 sites, ahead of South Malé Atoll with 30 and South Ari Atoll with 24. Vaavu Atoll is another substantial focus, while options also extend through Haa Alifu, North Malé, Fuvahmulah and North Ari atolls.

The dive sites in Maldives include drift routes, pinnacles and walls as well as reef and channel terrain. Madivaru Corner in North Ari Atoll has the highest logged-dive total among the leading locations, followed by Kandooma Thila in South Malé Atoll. Maaya Thila adds another North Ari option, while Miyaru Kandu and Fish Head bring Vaavu and South Ari into the country’s most active group.