Maldives has an abundance of dive sites which makes it a world renowned destination for scuba diving North Male Atoll was one of the oldest and most popular sites for diving in the Maldives Islands. Most holiday resorts in the Maldives such as Baros Maldives have facilities which offer divers an unforgettable experience of Diving in Maldives. Also there are a number of liveaboard operators that take guests to many dive sites all over the Maldives. Many scuba divers are keen to dive in the Maldives because of the presence of whale sharks, manta rays, eagle rays, reef sharks, hammerhead sharks and moray eels, as well as numerous varieties of colourful fish and coral species.
North Male is one of the best known dive sites with some of the best coral reefs in the Maldives and explored diving area including Gaathugiri, also known as Banana Reef. Breathtaking topography with magnificent rock faces, numerous caves, steep drop offs and precipitous overhangs is not all what North Male Atoll has to offer. The atoll sees a variety of fish action and is generally a good area for large pelagics, with reef sharks and mantas . Adding to this experience a few wrecks can be viewed together with its colourful and thriving artificial reefs.
The Maldives scuba diving holiday season runs all year round but the recommended months for confirmed liveaboard departures are from November to May. The northeast monsoon period is from the end of December to May. At this time of year the skies are blue and the seas are calm. Air temperatures at North Male Atoll stay constant at between 30 and 32°C, and water temperatures tend to be around 26 to 29°C. If you long for a holiday under the tropical sun with an unforgettable diving experience and perfect relaxation all you’ve got to do is plan ahead and head to Maldives.
Thanuja Silva is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Auburn Silver. She has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.
