Plan + Spots · Destination Guide
Channel drifts, soft-coral walls, and an iconic night dive in a quieter Maldives atoll
Updated Feb 13, 2026 • 27 sources
Miyaru Kandu is a protected shark channel with a strong drift.
Shallow jetty night dive with nurse sharks, rays, and jacks.
Vaavu thila with hard coral and reef fish
Shallow circular reef in Vaavu with calm conditions and healthy coral.
Protected Vaavu channel drift with sharks, rays, and split-reef walls.
Boat-access Maldives pinnacle with hard coral and reef life
Channel giri with coral blocks, sharks, and current-driven manta chances.
Boat-access Vaavu channel dive with reef life and pelagic passes.
High-current Vaavu channel with sharks, overhangs, and coral walls.
Fulidhoo boat cave dive with soft coral and sharks.
Current-swept kandu with wall sections, overhangs, and pelagic life.
Beginner-friendly pinnacle dive off Fulidhoo.
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