15 Dive Site Maps

Rasdhoo Dive Site Guide.

Review dive type, minimum certification level and key marine life before booking. The spectacular reefs of Rasdhoo are right on our doorstep.

How to use this guide

Use these details to plan your dives.

Before booking, check the four key factors for each site so you can make the best choice for your certification level and diving interests.

Dive Type

Drift, channel, reef wall or thila - each has different conditions and requirements.

Distance from Centre

Boat navigation time from the dive centre to each dive point.

Certification Level

There are dive sites for every level, including complete beginners starting from zero experience.

Marine Life

Key species that make each site memorable - sharks, turtles, rays and more.

Not sure which level fits?

We will help you choose.

Contact us with your current certification and we will recommend the best sites for your trip, or suggest the right course to unlock more options.

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Rasdhoo Map Guide

15 mapped dive sites from the official guide.

Badge note: all minute badges indicate navigation time by boat from our dive centre to the dive point.

01

Veligandu East

Classic wall drift and one of the most reliable choices for turtles and schooling-fish encounters.

Highlights: Reef sharks, turtles, napoleon fish, sweetlips, jacks and fusiliers.

Drift Dive Wall Boat: ~20 min
02

Madivaru Beyru

A dynamic drift around reef and Thila topography, usually with stronger fish activity and current movement.

Highlights: Reef sharks, turtles, rays, batfish, napoleon fish and schooling reef fish.

Drift Dive Thila Boat: ~12 min
03

Madivaru Corner

Corner drift with changing current lines, good visibility windows and consistent reef-life variety. The best dive spot for grey reef shark watching.

Highlights: Sharks, turtles, angelfish, triggerfish and large schools in current edges.

Drift Dive Thila Boat: ~10 min
04

Madivaru Channel

Current-driven advanced site with channel pressure and pelagic traffic during active tide shifts.

Highlights: Grey reef sharks, turtles, pelagic movement and high fish density on tide changes.

Current Dive Thila Boat: ~10 min
05

Rasdhoo

Signature local current point close to the island, known for fast action and classic Rasdhoo conditions.

Highlights: Strong shark presence, turtles and dense schooling life in signature current conditions.

Current Dive Thila Boat: ~5 min
06

Rasdhoo Channel

Channel crossing for experienced divers who want stronger movement and open-water shark opportunities.

Highlights: Shark passes, channel fish traffic and strong blue-water movement.

Channel Dive Thila Boat: ~5 min
07

Holhi Faru

Long straight wall profile that works well for smooth multilevel dives with broad species coverage.

Highlights: Reef sharks, turtles, sweetlips, morays and mixed reef species along the wall.

Reef Dive Wall Boat: ~10 min
08

Three Palm

Accessible drift option with softer profile and strong biodiversity for newer certified divers.

Highlights: Sharks, turtles and classic reef fish communities in a gentler drift profile.

Drift Dive Wall Boat: ~12 min
09

Bodu Gaa

Outer wall drift with open blue-water edges and frequent schooling fish along the drop-off.

Highlights: Wall life, sharks, turtles and schooling fish along the outer reef face.

Drift Dive Wall Boat: ~15 min
10

Caves

Wall site with overhang and cave-style structure, typically dived deeper and best for advanced profiles.

Highlights: Wall fauna, sharks, turtles and reef fish around overhang and cave-like structure.

Reef Dive Wall Boat: ~25 min
11

North Channel

Powerful drift/current combination where timing and entry strategy make a big difference.

Highlights: Current species, reef sharks and schooling fish concentrated around the Thila area.

Drift / Current Thila Boat: ~25 min
12

Madi Gaa

Submerged Thila dive with seasonal manta potential and dense reef activity across the structure.

Highlights: Seasonal manta chance plus sharks, turtles and rich reef fish biodiversity.

Thila Thila Boat: ~20 min
13

Veligandu North

Mixed-structure site that combines wall, submerged reef and current lines in one advanced dive.

Highlights: Pelagic windows, sharks, turtles and mixed reef species across varied terrain.

Reef dive Mixed Boat: ~20 min
14

Reef Explorer

Compact wreck dive near the center, ideal for structure navigation, photography and fish life around metal.

Highlights: Wreck-associated fish life, turtles, batfish and strong photo opportunities.

Wreck Dive Wreck Boat: ~10 min
15

Kuramathi Queen

Historic wreck with easy navigation lines and dense resident fish communities around the hull.

Highlights: Resident wreck fish, sweetlips, angelfish, morays and schooling companions.

Wreck Wreck Boat: ~10 min

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