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Broken Rock

Dhigurah · South Ari Atoll · Maldives

A massive coral formation split in two by a dramatic swim-through canyon in South Ari Atoll, where vibrant soft corals cover every surface and reef sharks patrol the channel entrance.

Depth30m
Levelintermediate
Entryboat
Currentmoderate
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Dhigurah Whale Shark Point

Dhigurah · South Ari Atoll · Maldives

The Maldives' most reliable whale shark encounter site along the outer reef of South Ari Atoll, where year-round resident juvenile whale sharks cruise the channel edges in crystal-clear Indian Ocean water.

Depth20m
Levelbeginner
Entryboat
Currentmild
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reef

Kuda Rah Thila

Ari Atoll · South Ari Atoll · Maldives

A protected marine area featuring stunning soft coral overhangs and rich biodiversity on a beautifully sculpted pinnacle.

Depth30m
Levelintermediate
Entryboat
Currentmoderate
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Kuda Rah Thila

Kuda Rah · South Ari Atoll · Maldives

A protected marine pinnacle in South Ari Atoll famous for its stunning soft coral overhangs, schooling fish, and pristine reef structure.

Depth30m
Levelintermediate
Entryboat
Currentmoderate
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Kudarah Thila South Wall

Dhangethi · South Ari Atoll · Maldives

The dramatic southern face of Kudarah Thila, where a sheer wall plunges into the deep blue, adorned with spectacular soft coral overhangs sheltering grey reef sharks.

Depth35m
Leveladvanced
Entryboat
Currentmoderate
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Maaya Thila

Mahibadhoo · South Ari Atoll · Maldives

Legendary night dive pinnacle with whitetip reef sharks and rich soft coral coverage.

Depth30m
Levelintermediate
Entryboat
Currentmoderate
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reef

Maaya Thila

Ari Atoll · South Ari Atoll · Maldives

Iconic pinnacle site renowned for spectacular night dives and resident whitetip reef sharks circling the thila.

Depth30m
Levelintermediate
Entryboat
Currentmoderate
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pinnacle

Maaya Thila Night Dive

Maamigili · South Ari Atoll · Maldives

A legendary Maldivian pinnacle that transforms after dark into one of the world's premier night dives, where hunting whitetip reef sharks, free-swimming moray eels, and bioluminescent displays create an unforgettable nocturnal spectacle.

Depth30m
Leveladvanced
Entryboat
Currentmild
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Rangali Madivaru

Rangali Island · South Ari Atoll · Maldives

A current-swept channel entrance in South Ari Atoll famous as one of the world's most reliable manta ray cleaning stations, where reef mantas gather year-round for cleaning by wrasses and butterflyfish.

Depth30m
Levelintermediate
Entryboat
Currentmoderate
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reef

Sun Island House Reef

Mahibadhoo · South Ari Atoll · Maldives

A sprawling house reef directly accessible from Sun Island Resort, offering easy shore diving with regular visits from reef sharks, eagle rays, and juvenile whale sharks.

Depth25m
Levelbeginner
Entryshore
Currentmild
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reef

Sun Island Out Reef

Ari Atoll · South Ari Atoll · Maldives

Gentle outer reef slope in South Ari Atoll famous for seasonal whale shark encounters between November and May.

Depth25m
Levelbeginner
Entryboat
Currentmild
No ratings yet
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Vilamendhoo House Reef

Dhigurah · South Ari Atoll · Maldives

One of the Maldives' finest house reefs, a channel-side drop-off accessible from shore where turtles, reef sharks, mantas, and eagle rays appear on routine dives at a South Ari Atoll island resort.

Depth30m
Levelintermediate
Entryshore
Currentmoderate
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