Plongée à North Malé Atoll — Maldives
North Malé Atoll surrounds the Maldivian capital and international airport, making it the easiest atoll to reach. Famous channels like Banana Reef and Manta Point deliver reliable big-animal encounters just minutes from luxury resorts. The warm, gin-clear water and world-class resort infrastructure make it a premier honeymoon-and-dive destination.
- Score
- 77.1
- Visibilité
- 15–40m
- Température
- 27–30°C
- Meilleurs mois
- January, February, March
SCORE
4.4000°N
73.5500°E
North Malé Atoll surrounds the Maldivian capital and international airport, making it the easiest atoll to reach. Famous channels like Banana Reef and Manta Point deliver reliable big-animal encounters just minutes from luxury resorts. The warm, gin-clear water and world-class resort infrastructure make it a premier honeymoon-and-dive destination.
The Maldives' Most Accessible Diving
Score Breakdown
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Marine Life
82.0Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.
Dive Types
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
Nearby Cultural Sites
- Malé Friday Mosque (Hukuru Miskiy)
- National Museum of Maldives
Non-Diver Score
Excellent for non-divers — they'll love it here.
Safety & Emergency
Bandos hyperbaric centre is the primary chamber for the region; Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital in Malé
Top Operators
Euro-Divers Maldives
PADI
Dive & Sail Maldives
PADI