Northern Maldives Atolls | Maldives Diving Holidays

Northern Region

Relish in peace and serenity whilst enjoying spectacular underwater scenery

A quieter and more unique Maldives experience, the Northern Region is home to a vast array of coral reefs and fish life. With dive sites boasting up to 30 manta rays you will be in awe of this beauty.

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The Northern Region of the Maldives contains multiple different atolls and islands, all of which are much quieter than others such as Ari and Male atoll. However, they do not lack in pristine white sandy beaches and stunning azure blue waters. With some spectacular diving to top it all off you will never want to leave this little piece of heaven! The variety of atolls in this Northern Region include Lhaviyani, Raa, Baa and Haa Alif Atolls, all of which offer some of the best diving possible in the Maldives.

Unsurprisingly the rich underwater world of the Northern Maldives brings divers beautiful encounters with the usual pelagic as well as whale sharks and mantas. This part of the Maldives has a “Manta Ray Diving” season which runs from June to November and can almost give you a 100% guarantee of a manta ray magic flight over the Fonimagoodhoo reefs.

Coral gardens in this area are few and far between what is unfailing and in richness is the diversity of fish life, a superb place for beginners and advanced divers. Here marine enthusiasts will find overhangs, colourful reefs, turtles, dolphins, rays and large palegic’s. You will find a few Maldivian island options great for couples as well as choice of liveaboards. One of the charms of diving Northern Maldives is that quite often you will be the only dive group on a particular dive site. Just imagine yourself and a few fellow divers exploring the Lhaviyani, Baa and Raa Atolls, priceless!

OUR HOLIDAY PRODUCTS

Adaaran Select Meedhupparu

Maldives, Northern Region

Adaaran Select Meedhupparu is a luxury all-inclusive Maldives resort with beach and overwater villas, fine dining, water sports, and stunning lagoons, making it ideal for couples and families.

Premium All-inclusive Package
Wide Range of Accommodation Types
Excellent Marine / Reef Experience
Spa & Wellness
Family-Friendly
Dive Point Maldives Dive Centre On-site

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Kuredu Island Resort

Maldives, Northern Region

The Kuredu Island Resort is a large, lively, fun and cosmopolitan resort located in Lhaviyani Atoll offering excitement in all areas with the beautiful blue sea rich in abundant exotic marine life.

Located on Lhaviyani Atoll
389 bungalows and villas
Vibrant cosmopolitan resort
Choice of 7 restaurants
Pro Divers on-site
Reef sharks, turtles & mantas

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Maldives Reethi Resort

Maldives, Northern Region

The Reethi Beach resort is elegant and luxurious in style with a beautiful east and west side house reef offering mesmerizing marine life such as dolphins, turtles, rays and an abundant fish life.

Located on Baa Atoll
PADI dive centre on-site
Private dining on the beach
All-inclusive package
House reef easily accessible
Spa & wellness retreat

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Internal Flights & Luggage	The Maldives Northern Region is accessed by resort seaplanes or speedboats. These journeys are limited to the international airline standard luggage allowance of 20kg check in plus 7kg hand luggage.
Transfer Information	Transferring from the international airport in Male can take as little as 35 minutes by sea plane but some of the far north resorts of Haa Alif Atoll can take up to 1 ½ hours by seaplane and speedboat, it’s always best to ask our teams expert advice.
Dive Season	Between June and November the Northern Atolls see manta rays in vast schooling numbers, however the best time of year for general diving and weather is between January and May. The year round sunny skies mean that even with these changes the temperature generally average at a comfortable 30°C to 32°C with the water temperatures at 26°C to 29°C. 30 metre visibility is the average in high season.

Internal Flights & Luggage

The Maldives Northern Region is accessed by resort seaplanes or speedboats. These journeys are limited to the international airline standard luggage allowance of 20kg check in plus 7kg hand luggage.

Transfer Information

Transferring from the international airport in Male can take as little as 35 minutes by sea plane but some of the far north resorts of Haa Alif Atoll can take up to 1 ½ hours by seaplane and speedboat, it’s always best to ask our teams expert advice.

Dive Season

Between June and November the Northern Atolls see manta rays in vast schooling numbers, however the best time of year for general diving and weather is between January and May. The year round sunny skies mean that even with these changes the temperature generally average at a comfortable 30°C to 32°C with the water temperatures at 26°C to 29°C. 30 metre visibility is the average in high season.