The Maldives is well known as one of the most popular holiday destinations to indulge in the activity of scuba diving thanks to being blessed with some of the best dive sites in the world. Every sought after dive location in Maldives has a unique underwater magic that is sure to entice the avid diver. So whether you are looking for an opportunity for a photo shoot with the sharks or to savour the underwater coral gardens of Eden or swim alongside some of the most exotic species of fish, the Maldivian Seas is the right place for you.
Submerged somewhere in the Maldivian North Male Atoll is one particularly interesting dive site that has been popular among divers, the Manta Point, also known locally as Lankanfinolhu Faru. The dive site got its name thanks to its rich collection of Manta Rays that are frequently spotted during the southwest season when they appear for cleaning and feeding. The Manta Point has often been known as one of the best spots to observe some fascinating underwater activity.
For a good experience observing Manta Rays in the Manta Point, the diver’s position is of importance. Manta Rays are easily scared off so a steady position maintaining natural buoyancy will enable one to observe not only the Mantas undergo a cleaning process but can also get to watch that wrasse go to work. The Manta Point has a top reef at roughly 12 meters which gently slopes to a depth of 40 meters but the Manta Rays can easily be spotted at a 15 meter depth enabling lots of bottom time for an underwater view. This dive spot is also famed for an array of exotic fish species which include oriental sweet lips, napoleon wrasse, turtles and moray eels.
The Maldivian Ocean in a nutshell is an underwater paradise. To explore all the fantastic dive spots scattered across the ocean, hop aboard the Atoll Explorer and indulge in a Maldives cruise. Exotic yet packed with adventure this cruise gives you a fantastic opportunity for diving liveaboard Maldives proudly boasts as the finest sneak peek into its underwater treasures.
