TOP 11 Best Dive Sites in the Maldives by Mox Ismail (Part One)
🌊 Mox Ismail — Operations Director of Maldivian Charter Club, expert with 20 years of experience, international eco-project consultant, and PADI Elite Master Scuba Diver Instructor. He is the author of a global shark conservation course and knows the underwater world of the Maldives like no one else.
Especially for the guests of Maldivian Charter Club, he has compiled his personal TOP 11 dive sites — where diving becomes an art form and every dive turns into a dream expedition.
✨ A magical night show of manta rays. One of the few places in the world where you can witness dozens of mantas swirling in the light of dive torches. The dive takes place in a plankton-rich bay, turning it into a true underwater spectacle.
🦈 A legendary site for observing grey reef sharks, eagle rays, and trevallies. The unique topography and strong currents make this a thrilling and dynamic underwater adventure.
🐟 One of the most famous reefs in the Maldives. Once a favorite spot for fishermen, it’s now a marine sanctuary. Home to barracudas, turtles, octopuses, and sharks, its rich marine life makes it perfect for underwater photography.
🦈 A manta cleaning station during the eastern monsoon. In addition to mantas, you’ll often spot grey reef sharks, barracudas, and the rare silvertip sharks. A dive that blends aesthetics, biodiversity, and the raw energy of the ocean.
🐠 A deep reef adorned with coral arches and macro life: clownfish, moray eels, leaf fish, ghost pipefish, and much more. A true paradise for underwater photographers.
🌊 A power spot for manta rays and seasonal whale shark sightings. Strong currents gather large numbers of mantas here, especially during mating season. Silvertip reef sharks also frequent the area.
