Gateway to Maldives Diving - World-Class Sites Minutes from Male
North Male Atoll (Kaafu Atoll) is home to the capital Male and the international airport, making it the most accessible diving destination in the Maldives. Despite being the tourism hub, this atoll offers pristine diving with some of the country's most famous sites.
The atoll features a perfect mix of channel dives, thilas (submerged pinnacles), and colorful house reefs. The dry season brings manta rays to the eastern side, while the wet season sees them congregating on the western reefs.
15 minutes by speedboat from Velana International Airport
Protected sites on both sides for all conditions
Famous cleaning stations including Manta Point and Lankan Manta Point
World-class diving just minutes from the airport
Intermediate
One of the most reliable manta cleaning stations in the Maldives. Peak season December-April.
All Levels
The first protected dive site in the Maldives, famous for its banana shape and vibrant coral.
Intermediate
A stunning thila covered in soft corals. Home to sharks, rays, and schooling fish.
What you can expect to see
Regular sightings at cleaning stations, especially Dec-Apr on east side, May-Nov on west side
Common at channel entrances and thilas throughout the atoll
Frequently spotted gliding along reef edges and sandy channels
Friendly giants found at many sites, especially Banana Reef
Hawksbill and green turtles common on most reef dives
Giant morays and honeycomb morays in caves and crevices
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USA - January 2024
Perfect for a first Maldives trip! Easy access from Male airport and the dive sites like Banana Reef and HP Reef were stunning. Saw sharks, rays, and incredible coral formations.
Germany - December 2023
The Victory wreck dive was amazing! Great variety of dive sites from channels to thilas. Professional dive center with excellent equipment and guides.
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