5 Best Dive Sites in the Maldives in 2023 - For the avid divers!

Maaya Thila is consistently ranked among the top diving spots in the Maldives, whether you go during the day or night. The strength of the currents will determine how many caves and overhangs can be explored during a single dive at this location. This pinnacle is located at a depth of six metres below the surface of the water and drops down to around thirty metres. The location is about five nautical miles to the northwest of the island of Ukulhas and the Protected Marine Area that surrounds it. There is an astonishing variety of marine life to be found at Maaya Thila. Pelagic fish such as whitetip reef sharks, trevally, barracudas, grey reef sharks, eagle rays, snappers, and many more may be seen here in large numbers. This is precisely why scuba diving is among the top activities to do in Maldives and is readily available in almost all luxury resorts like Adaaran Maldives.

Ellaidhoo's renowned status as one of the most beautiful in the world attracts both divers and snorkelers from all around the world. It makes no difference whether you have never put on a tank before or if you are a well-travelled and experienced diver; the amazing beauty of the house reef will blow your mind regardless of your level of expertise. The reef is about 1600 metres in length and it goes all the way around the island. The Chaaya Reef has an impressive variety of marine life, as well as corals and drop-offs.

It doesn't matter whether you call it Nassimo Thila, Paradise Rock, or Virgin Reef. This thila is widely regarded as being among the top thilas in the North Malé Atoll. A thila has an assortment of pinnacles that are scattered randomly just a few metres away from the main reef. Additionally, a thila features jaw-dropping rock formations, caverns, an abundant fish populace, and everything else that is required for an enjoyable dive. The height of the summit of the thila ranges between ten and fifteen metres. It has the shape of an oval. These pinnacles are subjected to the full force of the currents, and as a result, soft corals are abundant. It is possible to see Midnight Snappers, Barracudas, Dog-toothed Tunas, and White-tip Reef Sharks here. On the main reef, the soft yellow and blue corals cover the ceilings of the lengthy overhangs and caves that are found throughout the reef!

On the outskirts of the atoll lies a massive underwater pinnacle known as Kandooma Thila. This thila is located in the midst of "Biyaadhoo Kandu". The sides of the thila are adorned with soft corals in a variety of colours, while the top of the reef is covered with hard corals. A strong current is generated here, which may be anywhere from moderately strong to very strong. The current is known for drawing in eagle rays, grey reef sharks, and enormous schools of fusiliers.

In addition to having high marine biodiversity, Baa Atoll is the sole biosphere reserve in the Maldives. As a result, it is home to a stunningly beautiful undersea environment as well as an abundance of marine species. This is the ideal location to see manta rays and whale sharks in the same area.