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Gaafu Atoll (Huvadhoo Atoll)

Deep South Maldives diving: big channels, quieter reefs, and equator-side adventure

Updated Feb 13, 2026 • 13 sources

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Destination Guide Sources For Gaafu Atoll (Huvadhoo Atoll)

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13 sources • Updated Feb 13, 2026

Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Feb 13, 2026.

Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) - Green Tax rates - Official](https://www.mira.gov.mv/Pages/View/whatisgreentax%22,%22note%22:%22Official) Green Tax definition and rate table (includes 2025 rate change and child exemption).
Maldives Immigration - Tourist Visa (on arrival) requirements - Visa-on-arrival](https://immigration.gov.mv/visa/tourist-visa%22,%22note%22:%22Visa-on-arrival) guidance, including Traveller Declaration (IMUGA) requirement and general entry requirements.
IMUGA Traveller Declaration portal - Official](https://imuga.immigration.gov.mv/%22,%22note%22:%22Official) traveller declaration submission portal.
Ministry of Tourism - Hyperbaric Treatment Chambers list - Official](https://www.tourism.gov.mv/en/page/hyperbaric_treatment_chambers%22,%22note%22:%22Official) list of hyperbaric chambers and locations for dive medical planning.

Research Sources

Destination Guide Sources For Gaafu Atoll (Huvadhoo Atoll)

Reference links used to build and maintain this guide.

13 sources • Updated Feb 13, 2026

Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Feb 13, 2026.

Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) - Green Tax rates - Official](https://www.mira.gov.mv/Pages/View/whatisgreentax%22,%22note%22:%22Official) Green Tax definition and rate table (includes 2025 rate change and child exemption).
Maldives Immigration - Tourist Visa (on arrival) requirements - Visa-on-arrival](https://immigration.gov.mv/visa/tourist-visa%22,%22note%22:%22Visa-on-arrival) guidance, including Traveller Declaration (IMUGA) requirement and general entry requirements.
IMUGA Traveller Declaration portal - Official](https://imuga.immigration.gov.mv/%22,%22note%22:%22Official) traveller declaration submission portal.
Ministry of Tourism - Hyperbaric Treatment Chambers list - Official](https://www.tourism.gov.mv/en/page/hyperbaric_treatment_chambers%22,%22note%22:%22Official) list of hyperbaric chambers and locations for dive medical planning.

Ministry of Fisheries and Ocean Resources - Gulper Shark Fishery Management Regulation - Official](https://www.fisheries.gov.mv/publications/laws-regulations/33%22,%22note%22:%22Official) regulation page and downloads (published 31 Oct 2025) relevant to shark policy context.

Atolls of Maldives (government) - Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll - Administrative](https://www.atollsofmaldives.gov.mv/atolls/Huvadhu-Atholhu-Dhekunuburi-%28Gaafu-Dhaalu-Atoll%29%22,%22note%22:%22Administrative) atoll overview (capital, island count, distance from Male).

Atolls of Maldives (government) - Gaafu Alifu Atoll - Administrative](https://www.atollsofmaldives.gov.mv/atolls/Huvadhu-Atholhu-Uthuruburi-%28Gaafu-Alifu-Atoll%29%22,%22note%22:%22Administrative) atoll overview (capital, island count, location context).

DiveJourney - Maarehaa Kandu spot page - Dive-spot](https://divejourney.io/dive-spots/maldives-maarehaa-kandu%22,%22note%22:%22Dive-spot) description and planning cues for a Gaafu channel dive.

DiveJourney - Kondey Kandu spot page - Dive-spot](https://divejourney.io/dive-spots/maldives-kondey-kandu%22,%22note%22:%22Dive-spot) description and current-driven planning notes for a Gaafu channel dive.

PADI - Blue Journeys (Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa) dive center listing - Operator](https://www.padi.com/dive-center/maldives/blue-journeys/%22,%22note%22:%22Operator) listing for Blue Journeys in Huvadhoo Atoll with service highlights.

Mercure Maldives Kooddoo - Suvadiva Dive Center overview - Resort](https://mercuremaldiveskooddooresort.com/experiences/dive-water-sports/%22,%22note%22:%22Resort) dive center reference for Gaafu Alifu (Kooddoo) operations.

Maldives Meteorological Service (MMS) - National](https://www.meteorology.gov.mv/%22,%22note%22:%22National) weather and climate reference for monsoon seasons.

Destination hero photo by Ali Maah - Photographer profile: https://unsplash.com/@maarkh