North Malé Atoll

Diving spots in North Malé Atoll

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.

Top Diving Spots — Map

A

Banana Reef

The first dive site discovered in the Maldives, featuring a curved reef wall with large overhangs, caves, and schools of bannerfish.

B

Feenaa Diving Thulusdhoo

PADI dive center located on Thulusdhoo, offering excursions to nearby sites like Chickens and Cokes.

C

Marine Centre

Facility providing scuba diving equipment and guided underwater tours.

D

Scuba Divine

Dive school offering certification courses and guided trips to North Male Atoll's reefs.

E

Sea Star Diving Center

Local dive operator based in Thulusdhoo providing equipment and guides.

F

Ocean Pro

Professional dive center offering PADI training and boat trips to over 50 nearby dive sites.

G

house reef

Shore-accessible coral reef system known for its high density of marine life and proximity to the channel.

H

Entrence 128

Marked access point for shore diving and snorkeling on the house reef.

I

Entrence 155

Marked access point for shore diving and snorkeling on the house reef.

J

Entrence 110

Marked access point for shore diving and snorkeling on the house reef.

K

Dive Center

The primary scuba diving facility at Helengeli island.

L

Entrence base

Main entry point for the house reef diving system.

M

Thin Ghiri

Shallow coral reef formation offering habitat for diverse reef fish.

N

Akirifushi

Dive location at the OBLU SELECT Sangeli resort area, featuring diverse marine topographies.

O

Gulhifalhu Reef

Large reef system featuring various coral species and schools of tropical fish.

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