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Huvadhoo Atoll

What to see:Huvadhoo Atoll, one of the largest and most remote atolls in the Maldives, offers exceptional diving and snorkeling with vibrant coral reefs, deep channels, and abundant marine life. Divers can encounter a wide range of sharks, including reef sharks, thresher sharks, and occasionally hammerheads or tiger sharks. Manta rays, turtles, and colorful reef fish are also commonly seen. Above the surface, you'll find peaceful white-sand beaches and quiet island villages that reflect traditional Maldivian culture.Share
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Dive sites

Located on the northern tip of Lhaviyani Atoll, near Kuredu Island Resort, Turtle Caves is a unique dive site featuring a series of large reef overhangs rather than traditional caves. These natural shelters along the reef wall are popular resting spots for green sea turtles, offering incredible close-up encounters.

Ideal for intermediate divers, this scenic site also features healthy coral formations and schools of reef fish, making it a great location for underwater photography.

Situated in the north of Lhaviyani Atoll, Hurawalhi Kandu is a dynamic channel dive featuring a tongue-shaped reefwith an exciting mix of plateaus, sloping walls, and vertical drop-offs.

This site is known for frequent sightings of massive stingrays, eagle rays, tunas, and schools of jackfish, making it a top choice for divers looking to encounter large pelagic species in fast-moving water. Best suited for advanced divers due to variable currents.

A must-dive site for seasoned adventurers, Meyyafushi Kandu offers one of the most thrilling channel crossings in Lhaviyani Atoll. With the right current, this dive becomes an unforgettable drift along dramatic underwater terrain, starting from either corner of the channel.

The crossing typically takes about 20 minutes, providing plenty of action and opportunities to see sharks, rays, and schooling fish in their natural environment. This site is best for experienced divers with drift diving skills.

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