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Banana Reef
A banana-shaped North Malé thila with caves, overhangs, and rich fish life.
Scuba DivingBoatIntermediate4m - 30m
CavePinnacleReef
Local operator required
Boat access is the normal way to reach the reef, and the dive is best planned through a local operator or resort center.
Boat-access thila with dramatic rock and cave features, moderate current, and broad marine life.
About Banana Reef
Banana Reef is a banana-shaped thila in North Malé Atoll with steep coral walls, caves, overhangs, and a shallow-to-deeper reef profile. The site is a classic boat dive with strong photographic appeal, a protected feel, and plenty of fish life around the rocks and canyons. It is best enjoyed when current is managed well and the dive is planned for calmer morning conditions.
Safety & Access
Site Conditions
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Caves, canyons, and overhangs call for disciplined buoyancy and no-penetration discipline unless trained.
Access Restrictions
Boat-only access and moderate current mean timing matters.
Legal Notes
Protected marine area.
Where Is Banana Reef?
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Scuba Diving
A classic North Malé thila with caves and overhangs that works best when divers are comfortable reading current.
Wildlife at Banana Reef
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Research Estimate At Banana Reef
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Avg. Visibility15m
Access4/5 · Simple entry
Coral4/5 · Healthy coral
Aquatic Life5/5 · Exceptional variety
Facilities4/5 · Good facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentModerate current
