Rowley Shoals vs Fuvahmulah — Dive Destination Comparison

Rowley Shoals (Australia) scores 69.8/100 vs Fuvahmulah's 68.8/100 in OkToDive's 12-category rating. Choose Rowley Shoals for wall diving with 30–50m visibility. Choose Fuvahmulah for pelagic diving at ~$130/dive.

Last updated: 2026-07-22

Side-by-side comparison

MetricRowley ShoalsFuvahmulah
OkToDive Score69.8/10068.8/100
CountryAustraliaMaldives
Visibility30--50m15--35m
Water temp25--30 C27--29 C
Max depth60m40m
Currentstrongstrong
Cost per 2-tank dive$300$130
Budget tierluxurymid range
Best monthsSeptember, October, NovemberNovember, December, January
Dive typeswall, drift, reef, pelagicpelagic, drift, deep, wall
Min certificationAdvanced Open WaterAdvanced Open Water
Key speciespotato cod, manta ray, grey reef sharktiger shark, thresher shark, oceanic manta ray
Google rating4.9 (85 reviews)4.7 (200 reviews)

Which should you choose?

Choose Rowley Shoals when...

  • + Marine life enthusiasts seeking potato cod encounters
  • + Experienced drift divers comfortable in current
  • + Wide-angle photographers wanting crystal visibility
  • + Dedicated divers willing to commit to a liveaboard trip

Skip if

  • - You're uncomfortable in strong currents
  • - You don't have Advanced certification
  • - You're on a tight budget — avg $300/dive

Choose Fuvahmulah when...

  • + Marine life enthusiasts seeking tiger shark encounters
  • + Experienced drift divers comfortable in current
  • + Groups seeking 12+ named dive sites in one area

Skip if

  • - You're uncomfortable in strong currents
  • - You don't have Advanced certification

Bottom line

Rowley Shoals wins on overall score (69.8 vs 68.8), but the right choice depends on your priorities. Fuvahmulah is more affordable ($130 vs $300/dive). Rowley Shoals has better peak visibility (50m vs 35m).