Plongée à Fuvahmulah — Maldives

Fuvahmulah is the Maldives' most remote single-island atoll, famous for guaranteed tiger shark encounters at the harbour cleaning station. This raw, unpolished destination draws experienced divers seeking thresher sharks, oceanic mantas, and hammerheads in open-ocean conditions. Infrastructure is basic but the pelagic action is unrivaled.

Score
68.8
Visibilité
15–35m
Température
27–29°C
Meilleurs mois
November, December, January
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Fuvahmulah
MaldivesIndian Ocean
68.8

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-0.3000°N

73.4300°E

Fuvahmulah is the Maldives' most remote single-island atoll, famous for guaranteed tiger shark encounters at the harbour cleaning station. This raw, unpolished destination draws experienced divers seeking thresher sharks, oceanic mantas, and hammerheads in open-ocean conditions. Infrastructure is basic but the pelagic action is unrivaled.

Maldives' Pelagic Big-Animal Arena

Visibility15–35 m
Temperature27–29°C
Max Depth40 m
Currentstrong
2-Tank Dive$130
Best MonthsNovember, December, January, February
CertificationAdvanced Open WaterAdvanced

Score Breakdown

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ML92.0CH60.0VIS78.0SV55.0TMP88.0DA62.0OP72.0TS48.0GT42.0VAL62.0CRD88.0SP78.0

Marine Life

92.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
82
Megafauna Encounters
98
Reef Fish Abundance
72
Macro Life
55
Endemic Species
70
Marine Life Diversity
92.0
Coral & Reef Health
60.0
Visibility & Conditions
78.0
Dive Site Variety
55.0
Water Temperature
88.0
Depth & Access
62.0
Operator Quality
72.0
Topside Experience
48.0
Getting There
42.0
Value & Cost
62.0
Crowding
88.0
Social Proof
78.0

Traveling with Non-Divers?

Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.

Activities for Non-Divers

freshwater lake visitlocal island cyclingfruit farm toursurfing

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • Fuvahmulah Dhandimagu archaeological site
  • local mosque

Non-Diver Score

4/10

Limited topside — plan ahead for non-diving partners.

Family FriendlyNot recommended
Restaurants & Nightlifebasic

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org
Hyperbaric Chamber400 km — Bandos Island Hyperbaric Centre
Nearest Hospital2 km

Basic hospital on island; chamber evacuation requires domestic flight to Malé — plan conservatively

Skill LevelAdvanced
Current Strengthstrong

Top Operators

Fuvahmulah Dive School

PADI

4.8
160 reviewsNITROX

Pelagic Divers Fuvahmulah

SSI

4.7
120 reviews