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Scuba Diving in Far North Atolls

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 Far North Atolls Dive Sites

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

Water temperature

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

 

Frequently Asked Questions About Far North Atolls

How do divers get to the Far North Atolls of the Maldives?

The Far North Atolls of Haa Alifu and Haa Dhaalu are some of the most isolated and less-visited parts of the Maldives. Only on a Maldives liveaboard excursion is it possible to visit these areas, with opportunities to see untouched reefs, thriving corals, and regular encounters with big pelagics. As there is only one liveaboard that currently visits this area, the dive sites are free from crowds and divers can enjoy uninterrupted marine life encounters. To get to the embarkation point, guests need to take a 30-minute local flight from Malé. With limited availability and increasing popularity, it is very much advised to book 6 to 12 months in advance

How much diving experience is needed to dive the Far North Atolls?

Most Far North itineraries are set for advanced divers or divers with at least 30 to 50 dives under their belt. Some sites feature strong currents, deeper profiles, and drifts that may not be appropriate for beginner divers. An Advanced Open Water certification is advisable, as well as being comfortable with variable sea conditions. Lesser qualified divers must consult with the liveaboard operator about their appropriateness or arrange to improve their competency before departure

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