South Ari Atoll · Maldives

Dive Sites

Drift channels, coral thilas, gentle house reefs and the famous whale shark and manta zones — all within easy reach of Dhangethi.

The playground

Where we'll take you

Filter by experience level or the kind of dive you love. Site names, depths and journey times below are illustrative placeholders and will be replaced with our confirmed sites.

Channel

Dhangethi Corner

A lively reef corner close to home where current brings the reef to life.

10–30 m

approx. 10 min by boat

IntermediateGrey reef sharksEagle rays

Thila

Emerald Thila

A coral pinnacle blooming with soft corals and clouds of anthias.

12–28 m

approx. 25 min by boat

IntermediateSoft coralsAnthias

Whale Shark Area

South Ari Whale Shark Zone

The famous stretch of ocean where whale sharks cruise year round.

5–20 m

approx. 30–45 min by boat

All LevelsWhale sharksTurtles

Manta Area

Manta Cleaning Station

A reef ridge where mantas glide in to be cleaned by tiny wrasse.

8–22 m

approx. 20 min by boat

BeginnerManta raysCleaner wrasse

Reef

Dhangethi House Reef

Gentle, shallow and endlessly rewarding — perfect for training and easy dives.

3–16 m

shore / short boat ride

BeginnerTurtlesRays

Channel

Blue Channel

A dramatic channel dive for experienced divers who love the blue.

15–35 m

approx. 35 min by boat

AdvancedGrey reef sharksEagle rays

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