DIVE EXCURSIONS
DIVE EXCURSIONS FOR CERTIFIED DIVERS
Join the daily dive excursions in the morning, afternoon, and evening and discover some amazing dive sites around the Shaviyani atoll. Explore the vibrant marine life of the Maldives and its unique topography. There are numerous dive sites to visit and many different things to see, like colourful reefs, schools of reef fish, turtles, reef sharks, eagle rays, mantas, and much more marine life. No wonder the Maldives is on the bucket list of almost all scuba diving enthusiasts. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced diver, there will be something interesting and new for you to see. Don’t miss the chance to dive into one of the most beautiful places on earth.
DIVE EXCURSIONS FOR CERTIFIED DIVERS
Join the daily dive excursions in the morning, afternoon, and evening and discover some amazing dive sites around the Shaviyani atoll. Explore the vibrant marine life of the Maldives and its unique topography. There are numerous dive sites to visit and many different things to see, like colourful reefs, schools of reef fish, turtles, reef sharks, eagle rays, mantas, and much more marine life. No wonder the Maldives is on the bucket list of almost all scuba diving enthusiasts. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced diver, there will be something interesting and new for you to see. Don’t miss the chance to dive into one of the most beautiful places on earth.
DIVE SITES AROUND JW MARRIOTT RESORT & SPA
1. Tree House Reef
2. Vagaru Reef Out
3. Firunbaidhoo Reef
4. Firunbaidhoo Thila
5. Kanbaalifaru
6. Funadhoo Corner
7. Eriyadhoo Rainbow Wall
8. Ekasdhoo Faru
9. Ekasdhoo Kuda Thila
10. Maaungoodhoo Wall
11. Tree Sisters
12. Bodu Hura Wall
13. Kilissafaru Thila
14. Fefunuh Thila
15. Ilumahtee Thila
16. Huthulu Thila
DIVE SITES AROUND JW MARRIOTT RESORT & SPA
1. Tree House Reef
2. Vagaru Reef Out
3. Firunbaidhoo Reef
4. Firunbaidhoo Thila
5. Kanbaalifaru
6. Funadhoo Corner
7. Eriyadhoo Rainbow Wall
8. Ekasdhoo Faru
9. Ekasdhoo Kuda Thila
10. Maaungoodhoo Wall
11. Tree Sisters
12. Bodu Hura Wall
13. Kilissafaru Thila
14. Fefunuh Thila
15. Ilumahtee Thila
16. Huthulu Thila
MUST VISIT SITES
EKASDHOO KUDA THILA
Level: Advanced Open Water
Distance from JW Marriott: 35 minutes by dhoni.
This Thila lies in the middle of the Ekasdhoo channel and requires a quick descent due to the strong current. The top reef is around 18 metres high and it gradually descends to a sandy bottom of about 35 metres. In the surrounding water of the Thila, divers can see many things, such as big dogtooth tunas, white-tip reef sharks, trevallies, schools of surgeonfish, and fusiliers. During the southwest monsoon, manta sightings are common. This is on the top list to see in Shaviyani atoll.
EKASDHOO KUDA THILA
Level: Advanced Open Water
Distance from JW Marriott: 35 minutes by dhoni.
This Thila lies in the middle of the Ekasdhoo channel and requires a quick descent due to the strong current. The top reef is around 18 metres high and it gradually descends to a sandy bottom of about 35 metres. In the surrounding water of the Thila, divers can see many things, such as big dogtooth tunas, white-tip reef sharks, trevallies, schools of surgeonfish, and fusiliers. During the southwest monsoon, manta sightings are common. This is on the top list to see in Shaviyani atoll.
MAAUNGOODHOO WALL
Level: Open Water
Distance from JW Marriott: 45 minutes by dhoni.
TAnother top dive site to see is the incredible multilevel dive site with spectacular features at every depth. You’ll find abundant and interesting marine life along the small cracks of the wall. Here you’ll see colourful reef fish like anthias, wrasse, parrotfish, surgeonfish, lobster, lionfish, and numerous nudibranchs. A delightful dive site for macro lovers. On the west side of the reef, blue soft coral and feather stars cling to the reef surface along with starfish. Many more marine species such as shrimp, green turtles, nurse sharks, stingrays, napoleons, and sometimes, even dolphins can be seen on this dive site.
MAAUNGOODHOO WALL
Level: Open Water
Distance from JW Marriott: 45 minutes by dhoni.
TAnother top dive site to see is the incredible multilevel dive site with spectacular features at every depth. You’ll find abundant and interesting marine life along the small cracks of the wall. Here you’ll see colourful reef fish like anthias, wrasse, parrotfish, surgeonfish, lobster, lionfish, and numerous nudibranchs. A delightful dive site for macro lovers. On the west side of the reef, blue soft coral and feather stars cling to the reef surface along with starfish. Many more marine species such as shrimp, green turtles, nurse sharks, stingrays, napoleons, and sometimes, even dolphins can be seen on this dive site.
ERIYADHOO RAINBOW WALL
Level: Open Water
Distance from JW Marriott: 40 minutes by dhoni.
This site is a favourite for both divers and snorkellers. The top reef is full of coral blocks and home to many colourful reef fish, and on the north side, a sharp drop off provides the most interesting wall for exploring. Divers can take a peek into the small cracks and will find lobster, cleaning shrimp, moray eel, and nudibranchs. The wall also has plenty of overhangs where you can easily spot nurse sharks or stingrays. It is also common to see passing mantas, large dogtooth tunas, and Napoleons. This is one of the few colourful dive sites in the atoll and has earned the moniker “rainbow wall.”
ERIYADHOO RAINBOW WALL
Level: Open Water
Distance from JW Marriott: 40 minutes by dhoni.
This site is a favourite for both divers and snorkellers. The top reef is full of coral blocks and home to many colourful reef fish, and on the north side, a sharp drop off provides the most interesting wall for exploring. Divers can take a peek into the small cracks and will find lobster, cleaning shrimp, moray eel, and nudibranchs. The wall also has plenty of overhangs where you can easily spot nurse sharks or stingrays. It is also common to see passing mantas, large dogtooth tunas, and Napoleons. This is one of the few colourful dive sites in the atoll and has earned the moniker “rainbow wall.”
Start your scuba diving adventure online now at home, in your own time and leave the diving part at JW Marriott Resort & Spa.
Start your scuba diving adventure online now at home, in your own time and leave the diving part at JW Marriott Resort & Spa.