The most famous dive sites near Dhangethi:

 

Kudha Rah Thila

 

A small mountain like pinnacle in the Middle of the Dhigurah & Dhangethi Channel. Which is a marine protected dive site, just 20 min Boat ride. The fish life and formation of the reef here is stunning.

 

Kudhimaa Wreck

 

50m long cargo ship lying on a sandy bottom at around 30 meters depth, right next to a Centara Grand Island Resort. Sunk in 1998 the wreck has good coral growth and a large variety of species living on it.

 

Broken Rock

 

One of the most well-known dive sites in the South Ari Atoll due to its unique formation which has a canyon splitting the reef in two. While swimming you should keep an eye out for the large corals which stick out from the walls. Resident napoleon wrasse, turtles, scorpion fish, and a stunning variety of marine life.

 

Five Rocks

 

Formed by a pinnacle that has been split into five pieces over the centuries. These “rocks” reach from 12 m to 40m at the sandy bottom. Numerous overhangs and ocean-swept currents provide the perfect environment for vibrant corals, plenty of reef fish and white tip reef sharks. Five Rocks is a favourite among photographers for its unique underwater landscapes.

 

Vilamendhoo Thila

 

The thila is a large, complex reef structure that begins in 10m of water and extends down to a sand bottom at 30m.

Sloping reef, steep walls with overhangs, and a rich growth of hard corals. The fish life is especially dense, with schooling blue-striped snapper, oriental sweet lips, and sometimes whale sharks.

 

 

Names of other famous Dive Sites :

 

7th Haven, Lilly Rock and Kudha Thila, Manta Point, Dhangethi South, Vilamendhoo Caves, Orimas Varu, Dhigurah Archs, Maamigili, Beyru Rangali, Manta Point, Omadhoo thila, Dhigurah Thila to name a few.