Maareha Kandu

Location: North Huvadhu Atoll, Maldives

Max depth: 30m · Difficulty: Advanced Open Water · Coordinates: 0.454693, 73.569549

Maareha Kandu is a spectacular channel dive in the Maldives, known for its strong currents, dramatic reef walls, and abundant pelagic life. Divers can expect encounters with grey reef sharks, eagle rays, tuna, barracuda, and large schools of jacks and snapper as ocean currents funnel marine life through the channel. Colorful soft corals and overhangs add to the scenery, making Maareha Kandu a favorite for experienced divers seeking action-packed drift dives.

Marine life: grey reef sharks, eagle rays, tuna, barracuda

Access: Boat access