Embudhoo Kandu
Also known as: Emboodhoo Kandu
Best time to dive
January to December; December to April; June to July
What you might see
- Grey reef sharkLikely
- Manta rayPossible
- Moray eelLikely
- Napoleon wrasseLikely
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - no - channel drift dive, not snorkel-suitable
Safety notes
Strong channel current, potential down-current near the channel mouth, cavern sections require good buoyancy
Permits & fees
Emboodhoo Kanduolhi is a gazetted Protected Area (WDPA ID 81026, 632 ha, designated 27 Sept 1995) under Maldives Protected Areas system; no public fee schedule found on protectedareas.environment.gov.mv
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Emboodhoo Finolhu
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.