Top Diving Spots
North Male Atoll contains some of the Maldives' most iconic underwater locations, including the protected Banana Reef, famous for its dramatic overhangs and caves. This selection features professional dive centers on Thulusdhoo and Helengeli, alongside specific entry points for house reef exploration. These sites provide access to diverse marine ecosystems where divers can encounter reef sharks, manta rays, and vibrant coral formations across varied depths.
Banana Reef
The first dive site discovered in the Maldives, featuring a curved reef wall with large overhangs, caves, and schools of bannerfish.
Feenaa Diving Thulusdhoo
PADI dive center located on Thulusdhoo, offering excursions to nearby sites like Chickens and Cokes.
Marine Centre
Facility providing scuba diving equipment and guided underwater tours.
Scuba Divine
Dive school offering certification courses and guided trips to North Male Atoll's reefs.
Sea Star Diving Center
Local dive operator based in Thulusdhoo providing equipment and guides.
Ocean Pro
Professional dive center offering PADI training and boat trips to over 50 nearby dive sites.
house reef
Shore-accessible coral reef system known for its high density of marine life and proximity to the channel.
Entrence 128
Marked access point for shore diving and snorkeling on the house reef.
Entrence 155
Marked access point for shore diving and snorkeling on the house reef.
Entrence 110
Marked access point for shore diving and snorkeling on the house reef.
Dive Center
The primary scuba diving facility at Helengeli island.
Entrence base
Main entry point for the house reef diving system.
Thin Ghiri
Shallow coral reef formation offering habitat for diverse reef fish.
Akirifushi
Dive location at the OBLU SELECT Sangeli resort area, featuring diverse marine topographies.
Gulhifalhu Reef
Large reef system featuring various coral species and schools of tropical fish.
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