LIVEABOARD DIVING IN
Far North Atolls
Whether you're a seasoned diver or an adventurous beginner, diving in the Far North Atolls promises an immersive and extraordinary journey
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Thrilling Shark Encounters
Manta Rays
Healthy corals
Diving at the Far North Atolls of the Maldives is a captivating and remote experience that takes you to some of the most pristine and less-explored regions of the archipelago. Far North Atolls liveaboards trips, including Haa Alifu, Haa Dhaalu, Shaviyani, Noonu, and Raa, offer a unique and diverse underwater world that is teeming with marine life. One of the highlights of diving in the Far North Atolls is the chance to encounter various species of sharks, including reef sharks, hammerhead sharks, and even the elusive and magnificent whale sharks. These atolls are renowned for their shark encounters, providing thrilling and unforgettable moments for experienced divers.
Diving in the Far North Atolls also offers opportunities to spot graceful manta rays gliding through the waters. These gentle giants, with their impressive wingspans, grace the dive sites, creating mesmerizing and humbling encounters. Due to their remote nature, the Far North Atolls offer a sense of untouched beauty and seclusion, making them a dream destination for divers seeking unique and less-crowded dive experiences
Must see dive sites of Far North Atolls
The Far North of the Maldives encompasses a collection of captivating dive sites across several atolls, including Haa Alifu, Haa Dhaalu, Shaviyani, Noonu, and Raa. These remote and unexplored locations offer divers a unique opportunity to delve into the untouched underwater beauty of the region.
Dive sites in Haa Alifu Atoll enchant with their pristine coral reefs and thriving marine life, attracting schools of colorful fish and impressive pelagics. Here, divers can explore sites like "The Wall," renowned for its sheer drop-offs and encounters with reef sharks. Haa Dhaalu Atoll features exceptional dive spots like "Sifushi Kandu," known for its exhilarating drift dives and frequent shark sightings. Divers can also venture to "Velaafushi Kandu" for an incredible chance to spot manta rays gracefully gliding through the currents.
Shaviyani Atoll offers its hidden treasures, with "Fushivaru Thila" being a standout site for encounters with white-tip reef sharks and eagle rays, surrounded by a colorful tapestry of soft and hard corals. Noonu Atoll showcases "Orimas Thila," a popular site that teems with marine life, including schools of batfish and surgeonfish, along with vibrant coral formations providing a picturesque backdrop. Raa Atoll boasts "Madivaru Corner," an exciting dive location where divers can spot hammerhead sharks and marvel at the pristine coral gardens
When To Go Diving in Far North Atolls
The best time to go diving in the Far North Atolls of the Maldives is during the dry season, which typically spans from November to April. This season offers the most favorable diving conditions, characterized by calm seas and excellent visibility. Divers can expect water temperatures ranging from around 27°C to 30°C (80°F to 86°F). The comfortably warm water temperature during this season enhances the overall diving experience, making it enjoyable for divers to spend extended periods underwater. It also allows divers to wear thinner wetsuits, providing greater freedom of movement while exploring the vibrant coral reefs and encountering marine life
Water temperature
°CF
28 C
Jan
28 C
Feb
29 C
Mar
30 C
Apr
29 C
May
29 C
Jun
28 C
Jul
28 C
Aug
28 C
Sep
28 C
Oct
28 C
Nov
28 C
Dec