Kandooma Thila

Best time to dive

December to April

What you might see

• BarracudaLikely
• Eagle rayLikely
• Grey reef sharkLikely
• Sea turtleLikely

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 - deep pinnacle/current dive for certified divers only

Safety notes

Strong current requiring rapid negative descent, deep profile, risk of drifting into open water ("the blue") off the east side

Permits & fees

Kandooma Maldives resort has run a promotional 'Dive Free' access program to South Male Atoll sites including Kandooma Thila; no separate MPA fee identified (not a gazetted protected kanduolhi)

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Kandooma