Medhu Thila

Lighthouse Channel has its name because of the little lighthouse that is located in close proximity. The dive site can be reached after a 40 minute boat ride to the south of Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi. The dive itself is conducted as a drift dive. We find some extremely “fishy” blocks on the top reef.

The dive takes place in the south of this very large and pretty reef, which ranges from 10 to 30 meters. In between 20 and 25 meters you will find many lobsters. s. Often a pair or even more are sharing one hole and are a great sight for underwater photographers.

This dive takes place on a faru located on the south-east side of the island of Naainfaru. A faru describes a long reef. It is a fairly easy drift dive that takes you along a beautiful reef sloping down from around 5 meters at the top to 25 meters at the bottom.

Medhu Faru is located about 30 minutes south of Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi. The reef is attached to an island and starts at around 2-3 meters deep. From there it slopes to 30 meters and beyond. You will find some nice coral life between 20 and 25 meters as well as many beautiful reef fish.

Hurasfaru Thila is a beautiful hard coral reef located in the chaneel north of Hurasfaru. The reeftop at around 15 meter and the possible currents keep it reserved for advanced divers.

This dive takes place on the reef on the north side of the island of Naainfaru. The reef slopes from 5 meters to 30 meters and features many overhangs. Overhangs are always a great spot to find soldierfish and macro life such as nudibranchs and shrimps.

This dive site in the north of the Maldives is a pinnacle starting at 16m with overhangs and canyons. Here you will enjoy great fish life and lots of colorful soft corals.

The dive site is located on the southern side of the island Naalaahuraa and is usually done as a drift dive either starting in the east or west. The reef top starts at 5 meters and goes down to 28 meter. Some beautiful overhangs can be found at around 15 meters and below where you can also find lots of fan corals.

Nattey Thila is located 25 minutes to the south of Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi. The reef features overhangs on the southern part of the thila that are filled with awe-inspiring soft corals. Located in a channel it is prone to stronger currents. Nitrox recommended.

Naalaahuraa Thila is one of our best dive sites, located in a channel and is therefore prone to stronger currents. That combined with its depth makes it a dive site for advanced divers. The reef top can be found at 12 meters and the bottom at around 30 meters.