DIVE EXCURSIONS
DIVE EXCURSIONS FOR CERTIFIED DIVERS
Are you into wreck diving, or maybe you want to swim side by side with turtles, mantas, or even dolphins? Here at Best Dives Bolifushi, there are numerous dive sites that you can explore. Right in front of the dive centre, there’s our very own small but interesting shipwreck, the Bolifushi wreck. Around the island, you’ll find stunning coral reef formations inhabited by diverse and colourful marine life. If you wish to explore further, there’s also a manta cleaning and feeding station to visit. For whale shark encounters, we can arrange a private trip to South Ari Atoll. Every day, we have a scheduled dive excursion for certified divers; private dive trips are also available on request.
Call the dive centre once you’re in the resort to book your dive in advance.
DIVE EXCURSIONS FOR CERTIFIED DIVERS
Are you into wreck diving, or maybe you want to swim side by side with turtles, mantas, or even dolphins? Here at Best Dives Bolifushi, there are numerous dive sites that you can explore. Right in front of the dive centre, there’s our very own small but interesting shipwreck, the Bolifushi wreck. Around the island, you’ll find stunning coral reef formations inhabited by diverse and colourful marine life. If you wish to explore further, there’s also a manta cleaning and feeding station to visit. For whale shark encounters, we can arrange a private trip to South Ari Atoll. Every day, we have a scheduled dive excursion for certified divers; private dive trips are also available on request.
Call the dive centre once you’re in the resort to book your dive in advance.
DIVE SITES AROUND OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI
1. Manta Point
2. Banana Reef
3. Victory Wreck
4. Kiki Reef
5. Old Shark Point
6. Lion’s Head
7. Giraavaru Caves
8. Guraidhoo Corner
9. Kandooma Caves
10. Kandooma Thila
11. Kuda Giri Wreck
12. Emboodhoo Express (Channel)
13. Mystery Caves (Emboodhoo Cathedral)
14. Emboodhoo Canyon
15. Helmuth Reef
16. Vaadhoo Caves
17. Laguna Caves
18. Laguna Reef
19. Laguna Drop Off
20. Laguna Out
21. Laguna South Corner
22. Bolifushi Corner
23. Bolifushi South Corner
24. Bolifushi South Out Reef
25. Bolifushi Out Wreck
26. Mas Thila
27. Kalhuhura Reef
28. Vaagali Cave
29. Vaagali Thila
30. Alia Wreck
31. Bolifushi Channel
32. Emboodhoo Kandu
33. Soft Coral Thila
DIVE SITES AROUND OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI
1. Manta Point
2. Banana Reef
3. Victory Wreck
4. Kiki Reef
5. Old Shark Point
6. Lion’s Head
7. Giraavaru Caves
8. Guraidhoo Corner
9. Kandooma Caves
10. Kandooma Thila
11. Kuda Giri Wreck
12. Emboodhoo Express (Channel)
13. Mystery Caves (Emboodhoo Cathedral)
14. Emboodhoo Canyon
15. Helmuth Reef
16. Vaadhoo Caves
17. Laguna Caves
18. Laguna Reef
19. Laguna Drop Off
20. Laguna Out
21. Laguna South Corner
22. Bolifushi Corner
23. Bolifushi South Corner
24. Bolifushi South Out Reef
25. Bolifushi Out Wreck
26. Mas Thila
27. Kalhuhura Reef
28. Vaagali Cave
29. Vaagali Thila
30. Alia Wreck
31. Bolifushi Channel
32. Emboodhoo Kandu
33. Soft Coral Thila
MUST VISIT SITES
BOLIFUSHI SOUTH CORNER
Level: Advanced Open Water
Distance from Ozen Reserve Bolifushi: 10 minutes by dhoni
This is a fascinating dive site to explore. The strong current flowing through the narrow channel attracts all kinds of tropical reef fish and large pelagics. You’ll also find schools of snapper, hosts of colourful Fusiliers, tuna, eagle rays, stingrays, reef sharks, and even nurse sharks. The dive site is between 5 and 20 metres, with the majority of the action occurring between 5 and 10 metres. More experienced divers (current-permitting) can make it across the channel to explore outcrops of the reef at 5 to 10 metres, while newer divers can comfortably drift along the main reef.
BOLIFUSHI SOUTH CORNER
Level: Advanced Open Water
Distance from Ozen Reserve Bolifushi: 10 minutes by dhoni
This is a fascinating dive site to explore. The strong current flowing through the narrow channel attracts all kinds of tropical reef fish and large pelagics. You’ll also find schools of snapper, hosts of colourful Fusiliers, tuna, eagle rays, stingrays, reef sharks, and even nurse sharks. The dive site is between 5 and 20 metres, with the majority of the action occurring between 5 and 10 metres. More experienced divers (current-permitting) can make it across the channel to explore outcrops of the reef at 5 to 10 metres, while newer divers can comfortably drift along the main reef.
EMBOODHOO CANYON
Level: Open Water
Distance from Ozen Reserve Bolifushi: 30 minutes by dhoni
This is one of the most popular and exciting dive sites in the Maldives due to the abundance of aquatic life and healthy corals. The canyon was created when a large chunk of reef broke off and created a narrow passage between the broken block and the main reef, Emboodhoo Faru. A series of large overhangs at various levels are adorned with colourful hard and soft coral and fans. Schools of tropical reef fish, tuna, reef sharks, and moray eels can be discovered lurking in the canyon, while turtles can often be seen feeding in the shallow reef areas above. The point where the broken chunk of reef meets the main reef is at about 20 metres, and the remains of a giant clam stretching to 1 metre in length can be seen.
EMBOODHOO CANYON
Level: Open Water
Distance from Ozen Reserve Bolifushi: 30 minutes by dhoni
This is one of the most popular and exciting dive sites in the Maldives due to the abundance of aquatic life and healthy corals. The canyon was created when a large chunk of reef broke off and created a narrow passage between the broken block and the main reef, Emboodhoo Faru. A series of large overhangs at various levels are adorned with colourful hard and soft coral and fans. Schools of tropical reef fish, tuna, reef sharks, and moray eels can be discovered lurking in the canyon, while turtles can often be seen feeding in the shallow reef areas above. The point where the broken chunk of reef meets the main reef is at about 20 metres, and the remains of a giant clam stretching to 1 metre in length can be seen.
VAADHOO CAVES
Level: Open Water
Distance from Ozen Reserve Bolifushi: 30 minutes by dhoni
At the northwest corner of Vadhoo Faru you’ll find the Vadhoo Caves. Feathery soft corals, brightly coloured hard corals, and delicate sea fans decorate the walls and surrounding area of Vadhoo Caves. Large gorgonian and whip corals are amongst the incredible species to be admired there. Small and expansive overhangs and caves stretch along the north side of the site at various depths. It’s also a superb spot to watch sharks and other large species such as tuna and trevally when the current is medium to strong. This dive site can be tricky in a strong current, so it’s best for intermediate and experienced divers.
VAADHOO CAVES
Level: Open Water
Distance from Ozen Reserve Bolifushi: 30 minutes by dhoni
At the northwest corner of Vadhoo Faru you’ll find the Vadhoo Caves. Feathery soft corals, brightly coloured hard corals, and delicate sea fans decorate the walls and surrounding area of Vadhoo Caves. Large gorgonian and whip corals are amongst the incredible species to be admired there. Small and expansive overhangs and caves stretch along the north side of the site at various depths. It’s also a superb spot to watch sharks and other large species such as tuna and trevally when the current is medium to strong. This dive site can be tricky in a strong current, so it’s best for intermediate and experienced divers.
Start your scuba diving adventure online now at home, in your own time and leave the diving part at Ozen Reserve Bolifushi
Start your scuba diving adventure online now at home, in your own time and leave the diving part at Ozen Reserve Bolifushi