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Vaavu Atoll Maldives

Channel drifts, soft-coral walls, and an iconic night dive in a quieter Maldives atoll

Updated Feb 13, 2026 • 27 sources

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Miyaru Kandu dive spot

Miyaru Kandu

ReefWall

Also called "Shark Channel" in Vaavu.

5.0
1 dive
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Visibility15 m
Devana Kandu dive spot

Devana Kandu

CaveDeepReef

Protected Vaavu channel drift with sharks, rays, and coral walls.

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Visibility18 m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentStrong current
Fotteyo Kandu dive spot

Fotteyo Kandu

PinnacleReef

High-current Vaavu channel with sharks, overhangs, and coral walls.

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Visibility18 m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentStrong current
Alimatha Jetty dive spot

Alimatha Jetty

Reef

Shallow jetty night dive with nurse sharks, rays, and jacks.

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AccessModerate entry effort
Marine LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentLight current
Coral Garden dive spot

Coral Garden

Reef

Shallow circular reef in Vaavu with calm conditions and healthy coral.

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AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Marine LifeAverage variety
CurrentNo current
Farukolhu Kandu dive spot

Farukolhu Kandu

Reef

Boat-access Vaavu channel dive with reef life and pelagic passes.

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AccessSimple entry
CoralMixed health
Marine LifeGreat variety
CurrentModerate current