There are 18 dive sites surrounding Fuvahmulah Island, including reef, drift, and ocean dives.
All dives are done by boat, and our instructors select dive sites based on skill level and weather conditions.
We do three dives a day, including one tiger shark dive and two reef dives. Normally, the boat returns to the harbour after each dive: the first dive is at 7 a.m., the second at 9:30 to 10 a.m., and the third at 12 or 13 p.m.Normally, Tiger shark dives are our second or third dive
Our certified dive leaders brief and guide all dives to ensure your enjoyment and safety.
Over hundreds of years, the channel gave way to vegetation, and the water lost its salinity.
There are no submerged pinnacles, which Maldivians refer to as “Thila” or “Giri.” Instead, the island towers up from the great depths of the Indian Ocean, much like a vertical cliff. It supports a diverse ecosystem, including healthy, colourful hard corals that cover the entire top reef and the drop-offs to the very limits of recreational diving.
The rare encounters with majestic megafauna of the oceans are made possible by this factor, which gives the island its isolation as well as its uniqueness.
Dive Sites
1. Tiger Shark Point
2. Farimikede
3. Abadhas
4. Farikede
5. Ebithe faro
6. Bilhifeyshi
7. Kalho akirigando
8. Kandhoval
9. Maaneyre
10. Aruh fanno
11. Nere muli
12. Neregando
13. Gehmiskiy fanno
14. Bahthi dhoro
15. Havihtha fanno
16. Ambul
17. Rasge fanno
18 .Bondo fanno
This site is located just at the entrance of the island Harbor. The top reef is 8 to 12 meters deep and slopes down to 30 meters and beyond on the drop-off.
Since the harbour's construction in 2004, fishermen have dumped fish waste outside the harbour's entrance. Due to this, a healthy population of curious Tiger Sharks has come to feed.
At peak activity, there are up to 5 to 10 individual sharks. Aside from the massive Tiger Sharks, the area is active with groups of silver-tip reef sharks, massive Giant Trivialise, Rainbow Runners, Snappers, and a multitude of different species.
Divers will have a detailed safety briefing regarding shark behaviour, group conduct, and emergency procedures prior to the dive. The encounter with the sharks is very close, making this a dive for those who seek adventure and excitement.
One of the grandest attractions for divers coming to Fuvahmulah, is also a Protected Marine Area.
This is the submerged reef that stretches outward from the southern tip of the island. The top of the reef ranges from 10 to 15 meters and slopes off into the big blue.
The area is home to the most diverse range of pelagic species an observer can have on a single dive.
There are countless varieties of predatory fish, such as Great Barracudas, Dogtooth and Skipjack Tunas, and Giant Trevallies. Many species of Groupers and Snappers can be found easily throughout this exciting drift dive. It is very common to find Grey reefs, Silver Tip, and White Tip Reef Sharks. Divers frequently observe Thresher and Tiger Sharks. Oceanic Mantas are also observed throughout the year.
There is always a good probability to find something that makes the dive very special. Mola Molas, Hammerhead Sharks, Whale Sharks, Oceanic White Tip Sharks, and Humpback Whales have been observed by divers here. The dive is a drift dive, and depending on the current, a vast area of the reef can be explored in a single dive. This dive site is for Advanced Divers.
Located on the North Eastern corner of the island. The top reef starts at 6 meters and slopes down to 30 meters plus. The hard corals are abundant, with numerous species of colorful reef fish accompanying them. Varieties of Triggerfish, Wrasses, Surgeon fish, and Parrot fish can easily be spotted at a single glance.
Hawksbill Turtles can also be found easily throughout the dive. White tip reef sharks and Scorpion fish can be spotted around big coral blocks. When the conditions are right, Thresher Sharks, Oceanic Mantas, and Whale Sharks could be observed here by divers. Diving in this corner of the island will bring opportunities to have rare encounters.
Used as a landing beach before the construction of the harbor. This reef is decorated with many species of hard corals that start from the top reef at 12 meters and slope down into the deep ocean.
Colorful reef fish happily swim along the flow of the ocean currents that bring rich nutrients vital to a healthy reef. Diving here, it is always recommended to check the blue water, as there can be many surprises throughout a single dive.
This is the North Western reef of the island. The coral life here is thriving, inviting masses of reef fish that call home to this beautiful reef. Some coral blocks at 20 to 30 meters are congregation sites for many species of Snappers, Groupers, Trevallies, and Reef sharks. Throughout a dive, many pelagic species can be spotted easily when the current conditions are right.
This reef is located on the North side of the island. The iconic island reef contains countless varieties of vibrant reef fish that graze on the rich coral life. Various schooling fish, such as Fusiliers, Mackerel Scad, and Rainbow runners, frequently appear from the blue. Huge specimens of Milkfish can be observed here. When the conditions are right, opportunities to encounter rare species become possible. Oceanic mantas, Thresher sharks, and whale sharks have been observed here by divers.
One of the landing beaches was used by the islanders before the construction of the harbor. The top reef starts at 5 to 7 meters and slopes off into the ocean. The coral life is healthy and harbors many colorful reef fish. The blue waters are constantly patrolled by predatory fish such as Trevallies, Snappers, Groupers, and Barracudas. Scattered coral formations between 18 to 30 meters provide ideal cleaning stations for larger species such as Mantas and Thresher sharks.
Just a little to the North of the Island Harbor, this beautiful stretch of reef has Sea Fans starting from the 20-meter mark down to the limits of recreational diving. The reef has many coral blocks and cervices where soft corals can thrive. Colorful reef fish and hard corals occupy the top reef all the down to 20 meters. There is always a good chance to find Mantas, Tiger sharks, or something special throughout this dive.
Extreme Dive Fuvahmulah
Island: Fuvahmulah
Country: Maldives
Road: Dhonmahumoodhu Hingun
District: Funaadu
Postal Cord: 18012
