Diving in Lhaviyani Atoll

The Lhaviyani Atoll is probably the most popular dive spot in the Northern Atoll so you will be able to find plenty of information and recommendations if you plan on visiting. It features more than 50 dive sites including The Aquarium, a dive for all levels where you can see guitar sharks and hawksbill turtles and Madivaru Kandu, a more difficult channel dive known for eagle rays. You will also find two great shipwreck sites. Skipjack 1 sits upright at 15m/49feet down and Skipjack 2 is on its side, 28m/91feet below the surface.

Dive Sites in Lhaviyani Atoll

The descriptions provided here are intended as general information and personal experiences related to specific dive sites and locations and should not be construed as definitive advice or recommendations. Before diving, please confirm that diving is permitted at your chosen location, and comply with all relevant local laws, regulations, and posted signage. The responsibility for verifying the legality of the dive and assessing any associated risks rests entirely with you.