Ari Atoll Maldives

he site is characterized by stunning coral arche formations, which are formed from beautiful hard corals and covered with colorful sponges. The underwater landscape features coral gardens, small walls, cracks and sandy patches providing diverse underwater scenery for divers to explore.

Dhangethi Corner/ Dhangethi South is a sloping out reef where the top reef starts at seven metres before dropping away to a channel entrance. Along the out reef itself, keep looking out into the blue water for the chance of seeing some pelagic fish passing by. Dhangethi Corner has a very interesting coral peninsula that starts at 12 metres sloping down to the channel entrance at 25 metres. Schools of bat fish and clouds of fusiliers, turtles, napoleons and white tip reef sharks have all been spotted here.

An option for advanced freedivers to explore the upper pinnacle and fish schools when current is manageable.

Outer reef site off a local island, starting on a gentle slope from the surface to around 10 m before dropping into a steeper wall that extends beyond 40 m. The wall features smaller overhangs, and the dive route is typically chosen along the right or left shoulder depending on current. It is a well-known site for whale shark encounters, with fish schools often seen along the reef and out in the blue.

Beginner friendly house reef, with lots of Coral and Marine life. Good for beginners, as well as snorkling. Good dive school from Dive & Sail

Kudhimaa Wreck is a 50-meter-long cargo ship that sank in 1998 and now rests at around 30 m. It is a wreck dive known for drawing in a mix of reef-associated fish and larger animals. Divers can encounter batfish, stonefish, lionfish, moray eels, and nurse sharks around the structure. Conditions are considered best from June to December, and the site suits intermediate divers.