Dive Sites
Top Dive Sites in South Ari Atoll
While South Ari Atoll is home to over 60 incredible dive sites, our guide spotlights the most exceptional ones. Dive into experiences like swimming with whale sharks at Maamigili Beyru or marveling at the vibrant marine life at Kuda Rah Thila. Perfect for every diver, these sites showcase the best of the Maldives' underwater beauty.
Maamigili Beyru
A unique dive site beside Maamigili Island, Maamigili Beyru features an extensive outer reef offering year-round whale shark sightings. It's a prime location for divers of all levels, just 10 minutes from Maamigili. The site's diverse marine life and easy accessibility make it a must-visit for underwater enthusiasts.
Maamigili Corner
This site connects Maamigili's cave to its outer reef. With depths ranging from 6 to 30 meters, it's a habitat for Red Snappers, Sweet Lips, Fusiliers, Napoleon Wrasses, and Whale Sharks. Known for its Gray Reef Sharks, especially in stronger currents, Maamigili Corner is just a 10-minute boat ride away and suitable for Open Water divers.
Kuda Rah Thila
Recognized as a one of the best dive sites in South Ari Atoll, Kuda Rah Thila is adorned with soft corals and sea fans. Its 22-meter deep overhangs and vibrant fish life, including Blue Striped Snappers and Gray Reef Sharks, make it a spectacular site. Situated southeast of Maamigili, it requires a 45-minute boat trip and is ideal for Advanced divers.
Broken Rock
This stunning reef, covered in hard coral and sea fans, features a 25-meter overhang and a 20-meter canyon. Its marine life includes Napoleon Wrasses, Barracudas, Red Snappers, Sting Rays, and Gray Reef Sharks. Located southeast of Maamigili, a 45-minute boat ride leads to this advanced dive site with depths from 7 to 30 meters.
Five Rocks
Comprising five significant rocks and a 7-meter deep canyon, Five Rocks offers an extraordinary diving experience. Inhabited by Barracudas, Jack Fish, Gray Reef Sharks, Napoleon Wrasses, and Eagle Rays, it's ideal in stronger currents. Located southeast of Maamigili and reachable in 50 minutes by boat, the site caters to Advanced divers with depths ranging from 12 to 30 meters.
Hurolhi Corner
A newly discovered site southwest of Maamigili, Hurolhi Corner is known for its strong currents and diverse marine life, including Gray Reef Sharks, Eagle Rays, Stingrays, Napoleon Wrasses, Tunas, Manta Rays, and occasionally Whale Sharks. Offering chances to spot Silver Tip and Hammerhead Sharks, it's a thrilling site for divers, accessible in 40 minutes by boat with depths extending beyond 30 meters.
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