THE SCUBA HOTSPOT OF THE MALDIVES

Whale sharks, hammerhead schools, colorful coral gardens and clear water. Dive into an underwater sensation with your next liveaboard trip in the Central Atolls.

The Central Atolls of the Maledives include the capital Male and is easily accessible by plane. It was the first area discovered in the Maldives for scuba diving. Famous atolls in this area are North Male Atoll, South Male Atoll, Ari Atoll, Felidhoo (Vaavu) Atoll, and Rasdhoo Atoll. Some of the best dive spots of the Maldives are located in the Central Atolls, for example, the whale shark hotspot at the Ari Atoll or the hammerheads at Rasdhoo Atoll. Other highlights of these atolls are big pelagics, sharks, mantas, channels, pinnacles, and colorful coral gardens.

DIVE SITES OF THE CENTRAL ATOLLS

North Male Atoll´s underwater highlights include drop-offs, caves, coral gardens, and even some artificial reefs that have bloomed on shipwrecks in its shipping channel. The reefs are still in good condition and even some hard coral formations can be discovered. Manta Point is the place to see huge numbers of the gentle manta rays.

South Male´s Atoll is famous for its channels, that connect the inner atoll with the open ocean. These channels called “Kandus” and bring strong nutrient-rich currents attracting tons of fish, reef sharks and other pelagics.

The Ari Atoll is located to the northwest of North Male Atoll and is a hotspot for whale sharks and mantas. Like South Male Atoll it has a few channels, that bring strong current. But also underwater volcanos, also known as thilas, are a magnet for marine life.

Rhasdoo Atoll lays just northeast of Ari Atoll and its highlight are the scalloped hammerhead sharks that are schooling around this atoll. If this is not enough, look out for tuna and dolphins in the blue. The topography includes caves, crevices and some dramatic drop-offs.

LIVEABOARDS IN THE CENTRAL ATOLLS

As this is the most popular area of the Maldives, there are many liveaboards you can choose from. They all offer you a great mix of pelagics, drift dives, coral reefs and relaxing time on spacious luxurious boats.

THE QUINTESSENCE OF THE MALDIVES

Northern Atolls promise a destination full of rich aquatic rewards for liveaboard fans without the feeling of being “one boat among many”.

The Northern Atolls consists of Baa Atoll, Lhaviyani Atoll and Raa Atoll. They are located north of the popular Male Atoll and is less crowded. The dive sites here are famous for unique underwater topography and an abundance of marine life. It’s got pinnacles, channels, walls, and bays. Mantas and sharks are occasional visitors in the area of Noonu, Lhaviyani, and the Far North Atolls.

DIVE SITES OF THE NORTHERN ATOLLS

Baa Atoll has a great variety of fish, a unique underwater landscape and the chance to see mantas are pretty good. Even blue, green, and yellow soft corals can be discovered here. Some dive sites provide divers with exciting swim-throughs, pinnacles and channels. From May until December whale sharks and mantas come for plankton In the Hanifaru Bay.

Lhaviyani Atoll offers some great wall-dives, crevices and overhangs for exciting dives. These topographic highlights attract loads of animals including multiple butterflyfish species, triggers, emperors, and Napoleon wrasse while tuna and barracuda prefer the blue waters.

Raa Atoll has a famous pinnacle, that is home to impressive fish biomass and diversity. Besides Raa Atoll has many more overhangs and crevices, that are common in the Northern Atolls. 

LIVEABOARDS IN THE NORTHERN ATOLLS

Liveaboard Cruises in the Northern Atolls offer a huge variety of dives as the topography is very unique. The area is less crowded and the trips range from 7 to 10 nights. Often the itineraries include the Central or Southern Atolls to give you an all-in-one experience of the Maldives.

탐험가의 기분을 느낄 수 있는 방해받지 않는 다이빙 장소

남부 환초의 리브어보드 크루즈는 물을 모두 소유할 가능성이 높습니다. 방해받지 않는 해양 환경에는 다이버가 원하는 모든 것이 담겨 있습니다.

남부 환초는 포식성 잭, 쥐가오리, 매가오리, 암초상어, 고래상어와 같은 대형 동물을 끌어들이는 강한 해류로 잘 알려져 있습니다. 특히 Southern Atolls와 같은 경험이 풍부한 다이버. Thaa Atoll, Meemu Atoll 및 Laamu Atoll은 남쪽의 일부 환초입니다. 한적하고 한적한 느낌을 즐기고 때때로 도니와 함께 새로운 다이빙 장소를 탐험해보세요.

남부 환초의 다이빙 장소

타 아톨, 가장 덜 탐험된 지역이지만 고래상어를 만나기 좋은 위치입니다. 그러나 그들을 만나려면 운이 좋아야 합니다. 독수리 가오리 떼나 나폴레옹 놀래기 떼와 같은 다른 방문객도 더 흔합니다. 이곳의 수로는 많은 암초 상어를 끌어들이는 강한 해류를 가져옵니다.

라아무 환초 아직 덜 탐구되었으며 발견은 여전히 진행 중입니다. 이 환초에는 강한 해류로 인해 참치나 잭과 같은 물고기가 많이 옵니다. 실제로 일부 사람들은 Laamu가 대규모 물고기 떼 측면에서 이 나라의 모든 환초에서 최고라고 말합니다. 드리프트 다이빙을 하는 동안 암초상어와 매가오리를 찾아볼 가치가 있습니다.

거의 모든 다이빙에서 미무 환초 쥐가오리를 볼 수 있습니다. 다른 환초와 마찬가지로 이 지역에도 강한 해류가 있습니다. 다이버들은 매가오리와 암초상어의 보호를 받을 수 있습니다. 미무의 수로도 깊고 해양 생물이 풍부합니다.

남부 환초에서의 라이브보드

Liveaboard Cruises in the Southern Atolls are most-likely undisturbed. These atolls are still not well-known. It´s the best choice for people who like to discover new places but don´t want to dispense on a luxury boat.