Discover Maldives

One Maldives map. Five ways to explore.

Begin with Maldives dive sites, then explore atolls and islands, surf points, historical places or airports without mixing the map with accommodation search results.

Dive Sites themed illustration — Dive SitesBioluminescent illustration · not a location photograph

Dive Sites

Maldives dive sites by atoll.

Explore named thilas, channels, wrecks and wildlife areas. Markers identify a region—not a dive-entry coordinate.

Dive with a qualified local operatorCurrents and required experience can change by tide and season.Carry the safety equipment specified by your operator, including an SMB for drift diving.Never touch coral, chase wildlife or treat a map marker as an entry coordinate.

Numbers show individual places grouped within an atoll

K · Central Maldives

Kaafu

10 places in this map layer

North Malé Atoll · Kaafu Atoll

Nassimo Thila

Pinnacles · strong-current conditions

A current-exposed pinnacle system known for large sea fans. Tide, depth and flow should be assessed by a qualified local dive operator.

Source: Supplied Maldives Dive Sites Guide · compiled from PADI and leading dive operators

North Malé Atoll · Kaafu Atoll

Rainbow Reef

Sloping reef · soft coral

A sloping reef associated with colourful soft-coral growth and schooling reef fish.

Source: Supplied Maldives Dive Sites Guide · compiled from PADI and leading dive operators

North Malé Atoll · Kaafu Atoll

Lankan Manta Point

Manta cleaning area · seasonal

A recognised manta cleaning area in the central Maldives. Encounters and access depend on season and current conditions.

Source: Supplied Maldives Dive Sites Guide · compiled from PADI and leading dive operators

North Malé Atoll · Kaafu Atoll

Okobe Thila

Three pinnacles · marine life

A compact group of three pinnacles that can support varied reef life around their current-facing edges.

Source: Supplied Maldives Dive Sites Guide · compiled from PADI and leading dive operators

North Malé Atoll · Kaafu Atoll

HP Reef

Marine protected area · overhangs

A protected reef landscape noted for overhangs and soft corals. Local protected-area rules apply.

Source: Supplied Maldives Dive Sites Guide · compiled from PADI and leading dive operators

South Malé Atoll · Kaafu Atoll

Cocoa Thila (Kandooma Thila)

Submerged pinnacle · sharks and rays

A teardrop-shaped submerged pinnacle where grey reef sharks and eagle rays may be encountered when conditions align.

Source: Supplied Maldives Dive Sites Guide · compiled from PADI and leading dive operators

South Malé Atoll · Kaafu Atoll

Cocoa Corner

Reef plateau · schooling pelagics

A multi-level reef plateau associated with jacks, barracuda and other schooling fish.

Source: Supplied Maldives Dive Sites Guide · compiled from PADI and leading dive operators

South Malé Atoll · Kaafu Atoll

Embudu Express

Channel drift · advanced conditions

A fast channel drift where sharks and pelagic fish may appear. Current direction and strength make guided planning essential.

Source: Supplied Maldives Dive Sites Guide · compiled from PADI and leading dive operators

South Malé Atoll · Kaafu Atoll

Guraidhoo Corner

Deep wall · overhangs

A deeper corner-and-wall environment with overhangs and the possibility of shark encounters.

Source: Supplied Maldives Dive Sites Guide · compiled from PADI and leading dive operators

Malé area · Kaafu Atoll

Malé Caves Dive Site

Caves and channels · wreck features

A deeper capital-atoll site combining channels, cave-like formations and small wreck features.

Source: Supplied Maldives Dive Sites Guide · compiled from PADI and leading dive operators

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Map and access notice

Dive and surf markers indicate approximate reef regions and are not navigation guidance. Conditions, currents, certification requirements and access arrangements can change. Dive only with a qualified operator whose current assessment takes priority. Heritage-site opening arrangements may also change. Airport inclusion does not confirm a live route; verify current information with local operators and official authorities.