Maamigili Beru
Also known as: Maamigili Outside
Best time to dive
January to December; May to November; December to April
What you might see
- Eagle rayPossible
- Grey reef sharkLikely
- Manta rayPossible
- Whale sharkLikely
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Open Water
Snorkelling
Snorkel-friendly - yes - one of the best snorkel-with-whale-shark sites in the world, boats run dedicated snorkel trips
Safety notes
Boat traffic congestion, propeller strikes, crowding of swimmers around sharks, mandatory 3m distance rule
Permits & fees
Located within South Ari Marine Protected Area (SAMPA), established under Regulation R-78/2018; vessels must register via SAMPA Access Permit Booking System, propeller guards mandatory, max 60 people in water at once, 15-min per-person limit, 1 guide per 6 guests, no fee amount published on the government protectedareas.environment.gov.mv page
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Maamigili
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.