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10 Best Dive Sites in Maldives
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10 Best Dive Sites in Maldives

Making a plunge the Maldives is an encounter not very be missed. The completely clear and warm waters of the Maldives are a decent spot to see manta beams, whale sharks and an inconceivable bounty of exotic fish. Kandus and thilas among these 1200 islands uphold both solid flows and ensured coral reefs. Pretty much all aspects of the Maldives has an ideal jump site for each interest and abilities . 

Making a plunge the Maldives is conceivable throughout the entire year, however for the most ideal conditions it is prescribed to go from December to May. These months see the northeastern rainstorm, when flows favor amazing perceivability and an assortment of animal groups on the more famous, eastern sides of the atolls dive packages. 

Underneath we recorded the 10 jump locales in the Maldives, as indicated by the rating of specialists on plunging. Regardless of the way that a large number of these spots can be lowered during your visit in a beautiful maldives hotel, the most ideal approach to investigate marine existence of the Maldives archipelago is to go with a scuba jump liveaboard .

Featured Hotels & Guides in this Collection (10)

Nassimo Thila, North Male Atoll
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Nassimo Thila, North Male Atoll

Nassimo Thila is one of the best dive spots in North Male Atoll that provides divers a view of spectacular coral reefs, cool underwater formations and lively...
Kandooma Thila, South Male Atoll
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Kandooma Thila, South Male Atoll

Kandooma Thila is one of the best dive sites of the South Male Atoll in the Maldives. It is renowned for its dramatic scenery, strong currents and abundant m...
Chaaya Reef Ellaidhoo, North Ari Atoll
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Chaaya Reef Ellaidhoo, North Ari Atoll

Chaaya Reef Ellaidhoo, is one of the top diving and snorkelling locations in the Maldives. It means you are super close to amazing coral reefs and loads of m...
Hanifaru bay, Baa Atoll
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Hanifaru bay, Baa Atoll

Hanifaru Bay is a big deal for marine conservation, and one of the top natural wonders in the Maldives. It’s part of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atol...
Maamigili Beru Reef, South Ari Atoll
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Maamigili Beru Reef, South Ari Atoll

Maamigili Beru Reef is is one of the hottest marine spots in South Ari Atoll and a must-see for divers and snorkelers alike in the Maldives. Known for regula...
Fuvahmulah Gnaviyani Atoll
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Fuvahmulah Gnaviyani Atoll

Fuvahmulah is an awesome island in the Maldives. It is way down south in the Gnaviyani Atoll. Fuvahmulah is different and unlike the usual coral islands arou...
Miyaru Kandu, Vaavu atoll
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Miyaru Kandu, Vaavu atoll

Miyaru Kandu is one of the Maldives top dive spots and a real highlight for anyone diving in the Vaavu Atoll. This place’s called “Shark Channel” and is supe...
Embudhoo Express, South Male Atoll
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Embudhoo Express, South Male Atoll

Embudhoo Express is one of the most exciting dive sites in the South Male Atoll. A top choice for seasoned divers looking for adventure. This spot is known f...
HP Reef aka Rainbow Reef, North Male Atoll
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HP Reef aka Rainbow Reef, North Male Atoll

HP Reef, widely known as Rainbow Reef,is super popular in North Male Atoll. A go to place for underwater photographers and marine lovers. This reef is amazin...
Kaimoo Resorts and Hotels Maldives
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Kaimoo Resorts and Hotels Maldives

In 1979, before the overwater villa became a global symbol, before seaplane transfers existed, before a single travel magazine had run a Maldives cover, Kaim...