Top Five Dive Sites in the Maldives

Top Five Dive Sites in the Maldives

Scuba divers heading to the Maldives, one of the best scuba diving destinations in the world, will be eager to visit as many of the best dive sites as possible during their visit, so we have compiled this guide to the best dive sites in the archipelago of the  Maldives.  Of course, which sites you can visit depends largely upon the season, because the scuba diving seasons dictate which dive sites are the best, and which animals you are likely to see.  Your dive guide will know which are the best seasons, but the following information will give you a good idea of the dive sites to check out.

Broken Rock Dive Site

Broken Rock dive site is one of the most well-known dive sites in South Ari Atoll in the Maldives. This pinnacle dive is literally a broken rock with a wide canyon that splits the pinnacle in two sections. Broken Rock dive site is a great place to see hard coral formations, sea slugs and leaf fish.  For more information about Broken Rock, click here.

Sea Turtle at Broken Rock Dive Site in the Maldives

Fotteyo Kandu Dive Site

Fotteyo Kandu is not only one of the Maldives’ best dive sites, but also one of the best dive sites in the world – it is currently ranked among the top five across the globe.  Apart from spectacular coral reef formations, Fotteyo Kandu is a great place for spotting Grey Reef Sharks, Snappers and if you are lucky enough to do an early morning dive here, you will likely see schools of Hammerhead Sharks.  For more information about Fotteyo Kandu, click here.

Fotteyo Kandy Dive Site in the Maldives

HP Reef Dive Site

HP Reef Dive Site is one of the Maldives’ most spectacular dive sites.  It is home to an amazing selection of marine life, including Eagle Rays, Batfish and Silver Jacks.  Click here for more details about HP Reef dive site.

HP Reef Dive Site in the Maldives

Kuda Haa Dive Site

Kuda Haa is another of the  Maldives prime pinnacle, or “thila” dive sites.  It is a spectacular dive site, covered with beautiful coral formations, and as long as the currents are not too strong, it is an easy-to-navigate dive site.  Scuba divers at Kuda Haa can expect to see plenty of Frogfish, Leaf Fish and Nudibranchs.  For more information, click here.

Kuda Haa Dive Site in the Maldives

Maldives Victory Wreck Dive Site

The Maldives Victory Wreck dive site was created when a boat called the Maldives Victory wrecked on an island in the  Maldives.  The ship has since developed a lot of coral growth and many fish now call the Maldives Victory their home.  It is a complicated dive, usually recommended only for advanced scuba divers, but the  marine life here is impressive, including sea turtles and Napoleon Wrasse.  For more information about the Maldives Victory Wreck dive site, click here.

Maldives Victory Dive Site in the Maldives

Other Maldives Dive Sites

There are plenty more dive sites in the Maldives that scuba divers will absolutely love.  In fact, there are so many sites that you could spend months scuba diving in the Maldives and never see all the sites.  Not to mention the fact that every day is different at each dive site.  For more information about Maldives dive sites, check out this great directory of sites that includes GPS positions, maps, photos and tips and advice for safe scuba diving.

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