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Training-center site sheet with the Admiral 1 channel description, current table, and visibility data.
Dive Spot Guide•
Admiral 1
Current-driven channel dive with sharks and rays
Local operator required
Rannalhi dive-centre support and boat scheduling are the normal way to run Admiral 1.
West-side South Malé channel with a small thila, stone-coral reef edges, and regular shark, ray, and barracuda action.
About Admiral 1
Admiral 1 is a current-sensitive west-side channel dive off South Malé Atoll, where a small thila and stone-coral reef edges create a compact but lively site for certified divers. Depending on flow, the crossing can turn up grey reef sharks, whitetip reef sharks, eagle rays, stingrays, barracudas, fusiliers, and black sun coral, so the dive rewards solid briefing and good timing.
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Research Estimate At Admiral 1
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 21m
AccessSimple entry
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentStrong current
Where Is Admiral 1?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Admiral 1 Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
16m+
Depth Note
A small thila is described at 16 m in the middle of the channel.
Best Season
Year-round, with operator-timed current windows.
Typical Conditions
Channel reef with a small thila, stone corals, and current-sensitive crossings.
Safety & Access At Admiral 1
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong current
Safety Notes
Use a local briefing, watch the channel crossing, and be ready to adjust if current increases.
Access Restrictions
Not a casual entry; the channel can carry mild to medium/strong current, so dive it with local guidance.
Local Intel For Admiral 1
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Scuba divers can expect grey reef sharks, whitetip reef sharks, eagle rays, stingrays, barracudas, fusiliers, and black sun coral.
Freediving
This is better treated as a scuba channel dive than a freedive site because of current and open-water movement.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel-first site; the channel and current make it a poor fit for casual surface use.
Recent Logged Visits At Admiral 1
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Admiral 1
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility21m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
