Thaa Atoll

Dive Sites:

• Gorgonian Garden: Explore the Gorgonian Garden, a captivating dive site suitable for both novice and experienced divers. Here, encounter majestic Manta Rays and Eagle Rays amid the vibrant marine life. As dusk descends, the site transforms into a mystical realm, where ghostpipe fish captivate divers with their elusive presence. Navigating Gorgonian Garden involves encountering a steady current, fostering a thriving ecosystem teeming with fish along slopes, walls, and caves. Named after the stunning gorgonian corals adorning its walls, this site is renowned for its colorful underwater scenery. Dive into the depths of Thaa Atoll and witness turtles gracefully gliding through the waters. Gorgonian Garden also offers excellent opportunities to observe majestic manta rays in their natural habitat.
• Olhugiri Kandu: Olhugiri Kandu invites divers with its lively schools of jackfish, which attract elegant white tip reef sharks. While exploring the vibrant reef, watch for magnificent eagle rays, napoleon fish, and schools of tuna gracefully maneuvering through the underwater landscape. Ideal for divers of all levels, from beginners seeking their first encounter with these captivating creatures to seasoned adventurers. Olhugiri Kandu is renowned for the congregation of white-tip sharks hunting smaller fish. Dive into this kandu and you may also encounter tuna, eagle rays, and even Napoleon wrasse.
• Fahala Giri: Overnight stay at Fahala whale shark point, offering the possibility of encountering whale sharks behind the boat's surface during the night.