North Male Atoll Maldives

5 Palms is a drift dive over a reef that begins in shallow water, with the reef top around 5 m and a drop to about 8 m. Deeper along the site, a sandy plateau sits around 22–25 m where larger fish may appear. Marine life can include Napoleon wrasse, whitetip reef sharks, sweetlips, perch, green turtles, stingrays, and—at the right time—manta rays and mobulas.

Abaandance Faru features a steep reef wall with multiple overhangs that are known for high biodiversity. The overhangs are a key attraction and are a main area to explore on the dive. Most of the overhang structures lie around 15–20 m, where sweetlips and other uncommon species may be found sheltering. Coral life is described as being dominated by black corals and hard corals.

Ahmedbe Thila is a fish-heavy reef slope that starts around 8 m and descends gently on most sides, with a more dramatic drop-off on the ocean-facing side. It is known primarily for dense fish life rather than extensive reef structure. Expect large schools of fusiliers, bigeye trevally, and snappers, with the right current sometimes bringing in larger animals such as sharks and rays. Coral growth is described as mainly hard corals.

This site lies on the southeast reef by the airport area and is described as a short ride from Hulhumale’. It features a gentle reef slope that starts very shallow and continues down to a deeper reef edge. Divers can expect schools of fish along the reef, with chances to see rays, moray eels, and reef sharks.

A channel dive located north of a nearby island, with the route varying based on current direction. Divers can follow the flow from the outer reef into the channel or traverse it the other way. The site is known for healthy coral growth and large schools of fish.

Amin Faru is the barrier (outside) reef of Amingiri facing the open ocean. The reef begins around 5 m and drops down several hundred meters in multiple stages. Sitting between two channels, it offers opportunities to see larger pelagic life along the reef edge.