How deep is the Blue Hole at Amilla Fushi?

Amilla Fushi starts very shallow on the reef top, with the upper opening around 6 m, a smaller exit around 12 m, and the lower chimney exit around 22 m.

How do divers usually access Amilla Fushi?

Amilla Fushi is usually reached either on a very short resort boat run or from the island's main reef side for guided snorkelling, with the local team briefing guests before they enter the exposed outer reef.

Is Amilla Fushi suitable for snorkelling as well as scuba?

Amilla Fushi can work for both, because the reef and the rim of the blue hole sit close enough to the surface for snorkellers while scuba divers can continue through the chimney and exit when conditions and training line up.

What makes Amilla Fushi different from other Baa Atoll reef dives?

Amilla Fushi stands out for its shallow blue-hole chimney and short swim-through on the house reef, so the dive feels more like an accessible reef feature with one memorable overhead section than a long offshore route.

What marine life is commonly seen at Amilla Fushi?

Amilla Fushi is commonly highlighted for stingrays, blacktip reef sharks, moray eels, lionfish, and general reef fish life, which is strong for a compact house-reef feature.

What should divers watch out for at Amilla Fushi?

Amilla Fushi deserves respect for two things: localized current on the outer reef side and the temptation to push too casually through the chimney. A proper briefing and a simple turnaround plan keep the dive comfortable.

When is the best time to dive or snorkel Amilla Fushi?

Amilla Fushi can be enjoyed year-round, but the clearest skies and easiest-feeling reef windows are usually during the northeast monsoon from November to April.

Why is Amilla Fushi usually treated as an intermediate dive?

Amilla Fushi is not especially deep, but the blue-hole exit is still an overhead section and the exposed side of the reef can pick up current, so comfort in current and calm buoyancy matter more than raw depth.

Amilla Fushi

House-reef blue hole with rays, reef sharks, and a swim-through.

Scuba DivingFreedivingSnorkelingIntermediate1m - 22m

Reef

Usually dived on a very short resort boat run or snorkelled from the main reef side, where a shallow chimney and short swim-through sit close to shore but current can build on the exposed edge.

About Amilla Fushi

Amilla Fushi is the resort's signature blue-hole feature on the main house reef, where a shallow chimney drops through the reef and opens into a short swim-through. The site works as a relaxed snorkel or guided scuba stop when conditions are settled, with reef structure close to the island and a more exposed outer edge that changes the feel of the dive. Rays, blacktip reef sharks, moray eels, lionfish, and everyday reef fish give the spot more life than its compact footprint suggests. The appeal is the mix of easy access and a distinctive overhead feature, but current and the enclosed exit mean it is best treated as a current-aware reef dive rather than a casual swim-through.

Safety & Access

Site Conditions

Overhead environmentStrong current

Safety Notes

Take the local briefing before entering the outer reef, and treat the chimney as an overhead feature that needs calm buoyancy and clear turn points. Conditions can shift quickly on the exposed side, so stronger current or hesitant surface support are good reasons to keep the dive shallow and simple.

Access Restrictions

Guests receive a safety briefing before swimming or snorkelling the outer reef, and fishing or crabbing is not allowed around the Amilla house reef.

Legal Notes

Amilla sits in Baa Atoll's UNESCO Biosphere Reserve setting, so dives and snorkels should follow resort guidance and local marine-life protection rules.

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Scuba Diving

Most divers visit Blue Hole as a short guided reef dive, using the shallow rim to settle in before deciding whether the chimney and exit feel appropriate for the day's conditions. It rewards tidy buoyancy, a calm descent, and disciplined spacing in the overhead section.

Snorkeling

The blue-hole side of the house reef can also be snorkelled when the surface is settled, with reef life and the chimney rim close enough to appreciate without committing to the swim-through.

Chill / Non-diver

Characterized as a nice spot for a leisurely dive.

Wildlife at Amilla Fushi

Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.

Sharks

Blacktip Reef Shark

Carcharhinus melanopterus

Saltwater Fishes

Lionfish

Saltwater Fishes

Moray Eel

Rays

Stingrays

Research Estimate At Amilla Fushi

Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.

Access4/5 · Simple entry

Aquatic Life4/5 · Great variety

Facilities4/5 · Good facilities

CurrentModerate current

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Maldives · Baa Atoll

Amilla Fushi

House-reef blue hole with rays, reef sharks, and a swim-through.

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