Maldives · Vaavu Atoll
Fotteyo Kandu
Also known as: Fotteyo Wall
Best time to dive
December to April; May to November
What you might see
- BarracudaPossible
- Grey reef sharkLikely
- Manta rayPossible
- 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 - strong-current channel dive for experienced certified divers
Safety notes
Powerful currents, downcurrents, diver separation risk in the channel, cave/swim-through sections need buoyancy control
Permits & fees
No specific MPA entrance fee identified for Fotteyo Kandu; standard resort/liveaboard dive fees apply
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Fotteyo
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.