Places Kottefaru Bodu Thila on the manta circuit and in the boat-diving programme.
Maldives
Kottefaru Bodu Thila is an easy manta boat dive in Raa Atoll.
Kottefaru Bodu Thila is an easy manta boat dive in Raa Atoll.
Boat-accessed site; plan this as a guided dive with a local operator.
Kottefaru Bodu Thila is a boat-accessed thila in Raa Atoll and an easy manta dive for guided trips. The reef functions as a seasonal manta cleaning station, with soft coral on the current-swept blocks, sweetlips in the shallows, and grey reef sharks farther out on the west side. Expect a boat-based day with some current on the reef face, a roughly 35-minute transfer, and a dive that suits confident beginners who are comfortable staying close to the guide.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Current can be present; take care when approaching deeper water near the west corner where sharks may be seen.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Easy manta dive with a 35-minute boat ride and seasonal current on the reef face.
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Places Kottefaru Bodu Thila on the manta circuit and in the boat-diving programme.

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