Dive-center map with the same Snapper Point access and species list.
Gentle reef slope with coral blocks, snapper, and shark action.
Gentle reef slope with coral blocks, snapper, and shark action.
A local boat operator is the normal way to reach and time this site.
Snapper Point is an east-side reef dive near Kassanfaru Corner with coral blocks on a gentle slope, giving it the classic Maldives mix of strong fish life and current-aware boat logistics. The site stays shallow enough for a relaxed profile, but the nearby corner still shapes the plan and the exact line you swim. Expect clear water, warm conditions, and a site that rewards a calm day more than a rush.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 20m
Depth Note
Several coral blocks begin in shallow water and step down the slope to around 20m.
Best Season
Year-round diving works here, with November to May usually giving the calmest and clearest windows.
Typical Conditions
Shallow coral blocks on a gentle slope, warm water, and fish-heavy reef life with current-driven planning around the corner.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
This is a boat-reached reef point, so follow the briefing and keep a current-aware plan. If the corner is running, stay disciplined on spacing and do not force the line.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; the normal access path is a short transfer from the Kassanfaru area.
Legal Notes
Standard Maldives boat-diving and reef etiquette apply, and the exact start or end point may shift with current and guide judgment.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Scuba is the main use case here. Expect a shallow start on coral blocks, a gentle slope, and enough structure for reef photography plus shark and ray watching.
Freediving
Freediving is best left to experienced divers who stay conservative around the shallowest blocks. The site is more comfortable as a current-aware scuba or snorkel plan than as a breath-hold challenge.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling can work over the shallowest coral blocks on very calm days, but this is mainly a scuba site because the best structure sits below the surface swim.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Dive-center map with the same Snapper Point access and species list.
North Malé Atoll diving context, seasonality, and visibility.
Site entry showing the same fifteen-minute boat transfer from the Kassanfaru side.
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