Maldives · Rasdhoo Atoll

Madivaru Corner

Also known as: Hammerhead Point

Best time to dive

January to December; December to April

What you might see

  • BarracudaLikely
  • Grey reef sharkLikely
  • Hammerhead sharkReliably seen
  • Manta rayLikely
  • Moray eelLikely
  • Napoleon wrasseLikely
  • 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 blue-water drift dive, not snorkelable

Safety notes

Strong/variable current, deep blue-water drift with no reference points (risk of separation), nitrogen narcosis/deco risk near 30m+, venomous mantis shrimp/leaf fish/stonefish on reef portion

Permits & fees

No site-specific dive fee found; general Maldives Green Tax is accommodation-based, not a diving/MPA fee

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Rasdhoo

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.