Dharavandhoo Thila
Renowned drift pinnacle in Baa Atoll.
Marine life & flora: Grey reef sharks, eagle rays, barracudas, schools of fish.
Destination guide
Maldives: Baa Atoll
An atoll listed as a UNESCO biosphere reserve
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Maldives: Baa Atoll — An atoll listed as a UNESCO biosphere reserve. This destination suits intermediate-level divers and is aimed mainly at those looking for encounters with marine life.
Dive centres are open from June to November. During this period the water is between 28 and 29 °C; over the year it ranges from 28 to 29 °C.
Must-dive sites include: Dharavandhoo Thila, Dhonfanu Thila, Nelivaru Thila.
At a glance
- Recommended level
- intermediate
- Focus
- Wildlife
- Water
- 28–29 °C
- Dive centres open
- June – November
- Indicative budget
- 2 890€
Indicative trip budget, paid directly to providers (flight, hotel, dive centre)
Dive sites
Dhonfanu Thila
Oval reef with a passage at around 18 m and a canyon down to 25 m.
Marine life & flora: Grey reef sharks, eagle rays, barracudas.
Nelivaru Thila
Shallow overhangs and caves, east of the atoll.
Marine life & flora: Reef sharks, snappers, schools of baitfish.
Hanifaru Bay
Basin listed as a UNESCO biosphere reserve, reserved for guided snorkelling (diving banned since 2012).
Marine life & flora: Manta rays gathering (Jun–Nov), occasional whale sharks.
Water temperature month by month
| Month | Temperature |
|---|---|
| January | 28 °C |
| February | 28 °C |
| March | 29 °C |
| April | 29 °C |
| May | 29 °C |
| June | 29 °C |
| July | 28 °C |
| August | 28 °C |
| September | 28 °C |
| October | 28 °C |
| November | 28 °C |
| December | 28 °C |
With Polipia you join a group of 8 divers matched by affinity. The matchmaking fee is only due once your group is confirmed.
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