Addu Atoll is the only area in the Maldives that was not affected by the 1998 global coral bleaching.
Addu “Seenu” Atoll is internationally famous for its wreck dives, large manta rays, sharks, turtles and bigger fish in general, all throughout the year, as opposed to an abundance of smaller reef fish. It is also known for its brilliant coral patches in the north and broad barrier reefs with several islands on the east and west. There are a total of four kandus in this atoll, Gan Kandu, Viligili Kandu, Maa Kandu and Kuda Kandu. There are a few caves studded around the region, however relatively few in comparison with the other atolls in the Maldives.
Currents are not as forceful as in other parts of the Maldives, so it is a great dive location for novice and experienced scuba divers looking for a thrilling dive excursion. The channels can be navigated with relative ease, with the average depth within the atoll at 35 meters, and a maximum depth of 75 meters in the center.
Divesites
02 – Gulda La Magu
03 – Bodu Hoholha
04 – Kuda Hoholha
05 – Umarus Place
06 – Kuda Kandu Outside
07 – Kuda Kandu Corner
08 – Fihali Faru
09 – Mahaala
10 – Bushy Westside
11 – Bushy Outside
12 – Bushy Eastside
14 – Maa Kandu Outside
15 – Ismahela Outside
16 – Meddhoo Outside
17 – Hulhudhoo Outside
18 – Molikolhoo Faru
19 – Bananareef
20 – Aquaventure HR
21 – Turtle Point
22 – British Loyalty
23 – Kottey Outside