Diving in Lhaviyani Atoll (Faadhippolhu)

Explore diving in Lhaviyani Atoll (Faadhippolhu)

Lhaviyani Atoll is one of the Maldives’ most popular diving destinations, with a variety of underwater environments and dive sites to suit every skill and comfort level.

From exhilarating channel dives to stunning pinnacles, walls, wrecks, manta cleaning stations and more, there are reefs perfectly suited to beginners and more advanced divers.

With a tropical climate and warm temperatures year-round, the water temperatures range from 26°C-30°C making the diving good nearly any time of year.

When to dive in Lhaviyani Atoll (Faadhippolhu)

Diving in Lhaviyani is great all times of the year, however conditions are at their best here during the dry monsoon (between December and March). This season promises calm surface conditions, incredible visibility, and your best chances for spotting sharks, rays and other megafauna on the reef.

Where to dive in Lhaviyani Atoll (Faadhippolhu)

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Lhaviyani Atoll

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Common marine life sightings for Lhaviyani Atoll (Faadhippolhu)

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Islands in Lhaviyani are accessible by domestic flight, seaplane or ferry - check with your accommodation for which option best suits you.

Time Zone

UTC+05:00

Phone

+960

Currency

MVR

Voltage

230 V

Pressure

Bar (bar)

Plug

C, D, G, J, K, L

1st Stage

INT / Yoke / K

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