Veligandu East is a very complete dive site, ideal for enjoying outer reefs with excellent visibility and abundant marine life.
Dive Type:
Drift dive / relaxed reef dive
Geography:
Outer reef with gentle slope
Boat Time:
15 minutes
Highlights:
Blacktip reef sharks, whitetip reef sharks, green and hawksbill turtles, napoleon fish, schools of fusiliers and jackfish, angelfish, sweetlips, moray eels and juvenile pufferfish.
A calm and photogenic dive, perfect for observing healthy reefs and a wide variety of tropical species.
Dive Type:
Reef dive
Geography:
Sloping reef with sandy areas
Boat Time:
15 minutes
Highlights:
Turtles, batfish, clownfish, boxfish, moray eels, lionfish and reef fish schools.
One of the most iconic dive sites in Rasdhoo Atoll, famous for action-packed dives and encounters with large marine life.
Dive Type:
Drift dive
Geography:
Corner dive with wall and channel
Boat Time:
15 minutes
Highlights:
Grey reef sharks, blacktip and whitetip reef sharks, turtles, napoleon fish, large schools of jackfish and fusiliers, triggerfish and moray eels.
An outer reef dive with depth and excellent chances of spotting pelagic species.
Dive Type:
Drift dive
Geography:
Outer reef with steep drop-off
Boat Time:
15 minutes
Highlights:
Grey reef sharks, rays, large fish schools, angelfish, sweetlips and occasional manta rays.
A dynamic and exciting channel dive with strong marine activity.
Dive Type:
Channel drift dive
Geography:
Channel with currents
Boat Time:
15 minutes
Highlights:
Grey reef sharks, whitetip reef sharks, large schools of fusiliers and jackfish, napoleon fish and rays.
A versatile reef combining shallow areas and gentle slopes.
Dive Type:
Reef dive
Geography:
Inner reef
Boat Time:
10 minutes
Highlights:
Turtles, clownfish, moray eels, lionfish, boxfish, angelfish and excellent macro life.
A well-balanced dive site offering variety and great conditions.
Dive Type:
Reef dive / gentle drift
Geography:
Reef with plateaus and sandy areas
Boat Time:
15 minutes
Highlights:
Reef sharks, rays, fish schools, napoleon fish, moray eels and pufferfish.
An entertaining dive with a good mix of reef and open areas.
Dive Type:
Reef dive
Geography:
Reef with drop-offs
Boat Time:
15 minutes
Highlights:
Angelfish, sweetlips, batfish, turtles, moray eels and colorful reef fish.
A great site to explore coral formations and small caves.
Dive Type:
Reef dive
Geography:
Reef with caves and overhangs
Boat Time:
10 minutes
Highlights:
Moray eels, lionfish, boxfish, clownfish, crustaceans and hidden reef life.
A wide channel offering different dive profiles depending on the current.
Dive Type:
Channel dive
Geography:
Channel with walls and sandy bottom
Boat Time:
15 minutes
Highlights:
Grey reef sharks, rays, large pelagic fish, fusiliers and jackfish.
An accessible wreck covered with marine life.
Dive Type:
Wreck dive
Geography:
Sunken boat on sandy bottom
Boat Time:
15 minutes
Highlights:
Lionfish, moray eels, scorpionfish, small reef fish schools and great opportunities for underwater photography.
A varied dive combining multiple environments in a single dive.
Dive Type:
Reef dive
Geography:
Mixed reef with sand and natural formations
Boat Time:
15 minutes
Highlights:
Reef sharks, turtles, angelfish, pufferfish, fusiliers and jackfish schools.
An iconic dive where you can observe manta rays in their natural environment, especially during cleaning station season.
Dive Type:
Reef dive
Geography:
Reef with cleaning station and sandy bottom
Boat Time:
15–20 minutes
Main Highlights:
Oceanic manta rays, white tip reef sharks, green and hawksbill turtles, Napoleon wrasse, schools of fusiliers, jacks, angelfish and butterflyfish.
A dynamic channel dive ideal for drift diving lovers and pelagic encounters.
Dive Type:
Drift dive
Geography:
Ocean channel with moderate to strong current
Boat Time:
10 minutes
Main Highlights:
Grey reef sharks, oceanic white tip sharks (seasonal), barracuda schools, giant trevallies, tuna, occasional manta rays, large schools of fusiliers.
A versatile dive combining outer reef sections and open water areas with possible current.
Dive Type:
Drift dive / Reef dive
Geography:
Outer reef and side channel
Boat Time:
10–15 minutes
Main Highlights:
Black tip reef sharks, white tip reef sharks, eagle rays, green turtles, moray eels, lionfish, Napoleon wrasse, schools of fusiliers and batfish.
An advanced ocean dive experience designed for experienced divers seeking stronger shark encounters.
Dive Type:
Advanced drift dive
Geography:
Deep ocean site
Boat Time:
25–40 minutes by speed boat
Main Highlights:
High concentration of grey reef sharks, oceanic white tip sharks, black tip reef sharks, large schools of jacks and barracudas, passing pelagic species.
Note:
Premium experience in small groups. Higher price due to speed boat logistics and technical dive conditions.
Whether you want to start diving, improve your skills or simply enjoy snorkeling, at NokuDivers you’ll find scuba diving and snorkeling activities in the Maldives designed for you.
