Unveiling Makunudu Island's Marine Excursions

Makunudu Island is a serene tropical island resort in the North Malé Atoll of the Maldives, located some 35 kilometers north of Malé International Airport. It can be accessed by a 50-minute speedboat transfer, where the serene atmosphere is complemented by an abundance of exciting water sports and activities.

The Dive Ocean Centre within the resort also caters to beginners and regular divers with entry to over 25 dive sites and PADI-certified courses. New diver visitors can have guided tours to Manta Point to spot reef manta rays, or advanced divers can visit sites like Shark Point for guaranteed shots of sharks, eagle rays, tuna, and silver jacks. Blue Canyon location provides a unique privilege with the opportunity for divers to personally encounter face-to-face exotic soft corals that bring glory to the seafloor.

In addition to diving, Riyaa Water Sports Centre offers numerous activities to challenge the adventure-seeker. There is the opportunity to learn sailing catamarans, windsurfing, stand-up paddleboard, and kayaking in the lagoon. For a taste of culture introduction, there are also handline fishing trips and sailing excursions on traditional Maldivian dhonis that offer a taste of local tradition.

From diving in the vivid coral reefs beneath the sea to engaging in Maldivian watersports of days gone by, Makunudu Island has something enriching in store for a wide-ranging interest.