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Shallow lagoons and gentle reefs provide some great sites for beginners, whilst exhilarating current-charged channels and dramatic landscapes will entice a more advanced diver. And, with the possibility of chance encounters with hammerhead sharks, reliable manta ray season and an unusually-large selection of weird and wonderful critters, Rasdhoo Atoll really is the complete diving experience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Diving Rasdhoo Madivaru\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>This horse-shoe shaped ridge is patrolled by grey reef sharks, whitetip sharks and schools of eagle rays. Look over the ledge into the depths to see large sea fans and black coral clinging to the wall while thousands of anthias flutter around you. Returning to the shallows you will be greeted by schooling reef fish such as oriental sweetlips, fusiliers, goatfish, snappers and many more. Throw in the occasional spotted eagle ray or a school of large barracuda and you have all the ingredients for a near-perfect Maldivian dive experience. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Between November and April, manta rays slip into the atoll through the northern channel in search of a particular coral bommie, known as Manta Block. Here these gentle giants hover over the reef waiting for small cleaner wrasse to pick parasites and detritus from their skin and gills. Simply sit back, relax and enjoy the show.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Diving Rasdhoo’s Hammerhead Point\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Hammerhead Point is located at the edge of the atoll, marked by steep walls plunging into the depths. Here, divers can head out into the blue at dawn in search of hammerhead sharks - although encounters are far from guaranteed. Back on the reef, the walls have caves that also provide plenty of interest and a search amongst the corals will turn up sleeping turtles, ghost pipefish, leaf scorpionfish, and frogfish. There are three wrecks that have become havens for life.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FIcons\u002Fdiving.svg","Wall, Reef, Drift and Wreck Diving","Beginner upwards","Year round, Nov to April for manta rays","5 - 30m","10 - 30m","26 - 29°C",[361,365,368,371],{"type":362,"tabTitle":363,"tabContent":364},"richtext","About Rasdhoo Atoll","\u003Cp>Located 56 kilometres west of Malé, Rasdhoo Atoll is the capital of Alif Alif Atoll – more commonly known as Ari Atoll. The clam-shaped, three-island atoll may be small but Rasdhoo has plenty to offer, both above and below the waves. The island has been settled for hundreds of years and traces of the Maldives’ Buddhist past can still be found. But today, Rasdhoo could easily stand for that archetypal Maldivian island - known for its traditional living and love of fishing, food, and boat building. The small town with its streets lined with brightly painted shops and coral-walls is well worth exploring for a couple of hours – a great way to soak up the Maldivian way of life. \u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":362,"tabTitle":366,"tabContent":367},"How to get to Rasdhoo Atoll","\u003Cp>All international flights to the Maldives use Malé’s International Airport. The domestic flight and seaplane transfer terminal is located on the far side of the island, and a free five-minute bus transfer to the domestic terminal is available.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The quickest way from Malé to Rasdhoo Atoll is to catch one of the regular seaplanes. An alternative is the resort transfer by Kuramathi resort that runs twice daily. There are also two scheduled speedboat services from Malé to Rasdhoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you have a little more time, public ferries also depart from Malé to Rasdhoo on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday at 9am from the Vilingili Ferry Terminal. The return ferry from Rasdhoo to Malé runs on Saturday, Monday and Wednesday and departs Rasdhoo at 11:00am. \u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":362,"tabTitle":369,"tabContent":370},"Where to stay in Rasdhoo","\u003Cp>For many years, your only choice of accommodation at Rasdhoo was on the island of Kuramahti to the west of Rasdhoo itself. Today this local island has a number of small resorts and homestays, as well as dive centres. Liveaboards are also a great option for diving Rasdhoo as you can visit the atoll as part of a cruise exploring Ari atoll.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":362,"tabTitle":372,"tabContent":373},"Season and weather in Rasdhoo Atoll","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Maldives experience a tropical monsoonal climate, with two distinct seasons; the dry northeast monsoon (January - April) and the wet southwest monsoon (May - November). Temperatures can range from 25-31°C, with an average year-round temperature around 27°C. Water temperatures are also relatively constant throughout the year at 26-29°C\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While both manta rays and hammerhead sighting are possible year-round, certain seasons do offer higher chances of an encounter. Visit between January and March for your best chances both of these incredible creatures.\u003C\u002Fp>","Year round, but best December to April.","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Dive in search of sharks at dawn\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Iconic Rasdhoo Madivaru dive site\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Manta ray season from November to April\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Cultural tours around the local Rasdhoo Island\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>",[377,380],{"type":378,"linkUrl":379},"specialOffersLink","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fspecial-offers",{"type":381,"bannerId":382,"banner":383},"downloadGuide","maldives-guide",{"bannerId":382,"bannerTitle":384,"zohoLinkId":385,"bannerBodyText":386,"bannerCTAText":387,"bannerCTALink":388,"bannerBackground":389,"downloadGuideText":390,"downloadGuideUrl":391},"Free Maldives dive guide","4308641000015057003","\u003Cp>Complete guide to the best diving in the Maldives. Explore the atolls, seasons, and pro tips in this free 37 page destination guide. \u003C\u002Fp>","Read now","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.flipsnack.com\u002Fzublu\u002Fmaldives-dive-destination-guide.html","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FMaldives-dive-destination-guide-cover.png","Free Maldives diving guide","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Farticles\u002Fzublu-insights\u002Fmaldives-dive-destination-guide",[393,412,426,440],{"type":160,"id":394,"url":395,"slug":396,"title":397,"code":398,"subtitle":399,"tagline":68,"overviewHighlight":27,"overviewText":27,"shortHighlight":400,"introduction":401,"banner":402,"cardPortrait":403,"status":171,"parent":404},"22302","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Fmaldives\u002Fnorthern-atolls\u002Flhaviyani-atoll","lhaviyani-atoll","Lhaviyani Atoll","MAL_LHA","Lhaviyani Atoll is one of the Maldives’ most popular and diverse diving destinations, with kaleidoscopic coral reefs, plunging channels, shipwrecks, sharks, mantas, and more.","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Diverse diving with coral channels and walls, wrecks, and reefs\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Plenty of marine life including sharks, mantas, and even whale sharks\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Luxurious resort atmosphere with private islands and secluded retreats\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>House reefs on most islands with easy access from shore\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","Well known for its white-sand beaches, sparkling turquoise water, and world-class scuba diving, the Maldives is among the planet's most scenic destinations both above and below water. And, Lhaviyani Atoll offers some of the most diverse and accessible diving in the country. Dive sites range from mild to wild, with exciting underwater attractions including shipwrecks and seasonal encounters with sharks and manta rays. Visitors can expect well-established resorts and dive centres with outstanding Maldivian service, and impressive biodiversity on every dive.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FMaldives\u002FLhaviyani-Atoll\u002FMaldives-Lhaviyani-Atoll-Shipyard-Diving-Banner.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FMaldives\u002FLhaviyani-Atoll\u002FMaldives-Lhaviyani-Atoll-Shipyard-Diving-Portrait.jpg",[405,411],{"type":174,"id":406,"url":407,"slug":408,"title":409,"code":410,"subtitle":27,"tagline":27,"overviewHighlight":27,"overviewText":27,"shortHighlight":27,"introduction":27,"banner":68,"cardPortrait":68,"status":180},"4160","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Fmaldives\u002Fnorthern-atolls","northern-atolls","Northern Atolls","MAL_NAT",{"type":182,"id":183,"url":20,"slug":184,"title":19,"code":185,"subtitle":186,"tagline":187,"overviewHighlight":188,"overviewText":189,"shortHighlight":190,"introduction":191,"banner":192,"cardPortrait":193,"status":171},{"type":160,"id":413,"url":414,"slug":415,"title":416,"code":417,"subtitle":418,"tagline":68,"overviewHighlight":27,"overviewText":27,"shortHighlight":419,"introduction":420,"banner":421,"cardPortrait":422,"status":171,"parent":423},"4161","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Fmaldives\u002Fnorthern-atolls\u002Fbaa-atoll","baa-atoll","Baa Atoll","MAL_BAA","Witness the world’s greatest congregation of manta rays and whale sharks and explore this UNESCO Biosphere Reserve’s incredible islands and beaches","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Snorkel with feeding manta rays and whale sharks at Hanifaru Bay\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Dive the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and incredible thila dives\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Fantastic underwater scenery, with overhangs and swim-throughs\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","The UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll is famous for its incredible gatherings of manta rays and whale sharks at Hanifaru Bay. 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With just a handful of populated islands between them, these atolls embody tranquillity and tradition, with an obvious love of fishing and music. As two of the least developed atolls in the Maldives, the beaches are often quiet and dive sites empty - perfect for divers looking for a private experience. In fact, Vaavu delivers some of the best channel diving in the Maldives and one of its most exciting night dives, while Meemu is always capable of conjuring up surprise encounters with manta rays and hammerheads.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FMaldives\u002FVaavu-and-Meemu-Atolls\u002FVaavu-Atoll-Maldives-Scuba-Diving-Wreck-Banner.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FMaldives\u002FVaavu-and-Meemu-Atolls\u002FVaavu-Atoll-Maldives-Scuba-Diving-Portrait.jpg",[438,439],{"type":174,"id":175,"url":176,"slug":177,"title":178,"code":179,"subtitle":27,"tagline":27,"overviewHighlight":27,"overviewText":27,"shortHighlight":27,"introduction":27,"banner":68,"cardPortrait":68,"status":180},{"type":182,"id":183,"url":20,"slug":184,"title":19,"code":185,"subtitle":186,"tagline":187,"overviewHighlight":188,"overviewText":189,"shortHighlight":190,"introduction":191,"banner":192,"cardPortrait":193,"status":171},{"type":160,"id":441,"url":442,"slug":443,"title":444,"code":445,"subtitle":446,"tagline":68,"overviewHighlight":27,"overviewText":27,"shortHighlight":447,"introduction":448,"banner":449,"cardPortrait":450,"status":171,"parent":451},"22482","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Fmaldives\u002Fcentral-atolls\u002Fnorth-ari-atoll","north-ari-atoll","North Ari Atoll","MAL_NAA","Experience North Ari Atoll’s world-class resorts and local islands, and spectacular diving, all within easy reach of Male’s international airport.","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>A well-developed atoll with a variety of accommodation options\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Dive famous thilas including Fish Head and Maaya Thila\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Experience Fesdu Lagoon’s legendary manta night dive\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Easy access from Male International Airport\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","North Ari Atoll is home to hundreds of exciting dive sites providing some of the best diving experiences in the Maldives. Incredible marine life encounters with manta rays, grey reef sharks, and schools of barracuda await. And with authentic local experiences, luxury private island getaways, and everything in between, North Ari is the perfect escape for anyone looking for an idyllic Maldivian holiday.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FMaldives\u002FNorth-Ari-Atoll\u002FNorth-Ari-Maldives-Scuba-Diving-banner.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FMaldives\u002FNorth-Ari-Atoll\u002FNorth-Ari-Maldives-Scuba-Diving-portrait.jpg",[452,453],{"type":174,"id":175,"url":176,"slug":177,"title":178,"code":179,"subtitle":27,"tagline":27,"overviewHighlight":27,"overviewText":27,"shortHighlight":27,"introduction":27,"banner":68,"cardPortrait":68,"status":180},{"type":182,"id":183,"url":20,"slug":184,"title":19,"code":185,"subtitle":186,"tagline":187,"overviewHighlight":188,"overviewText":189,"shortHighlight":190,"introduction":191,"banner":192,"cardPortrait":193,"status":171},[455,473],{"id":456,"title":457,"slug":458,"url":459,"entryType":460,"introduction":461,"supplier_thumbnail":462,"destination":463,"packageStartingPrice":464,"rating":465,"reviewImage":466,"reviewLink":467,"reviewName":468,"totalReview":469,"odysseyReview":470},"11640","Drop Dive","drop-dive","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fresort\u002Fmaldives\u002Fdrop-dive","newResort","Drop Dive Maldives is an enthusiastic dive centre located on Rasdhoo, offering value for money experiences for budget-savvy and environmentally-conscious travellers. With a not-for-profit program, this dive centre is dedicated to protecting the marine ecosystems while providing world-class services and sharing an infectious love for the ocean.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FMaldives\u002FRasdhoo-Atoll\u002FDrop-Dive\u002FDrop-Dive-Maldives-Thumb.jpg",{"title":164,"slug":163},75,"5.0","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.tripadvisor.com\u002Fimg\u002Fcdsi\u002Fimg2\u002Fratings\u002Ftraveler\u002F5.0-68783-5.svg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.tripadvisor.com\u002FAttraction_Review-g6680545-d18380013-Reviews-Drop_Dive_Maldives-Rasdhoo.html?m=68783","Drop Dive Maldives","105",{"rating":471,"count":472},4.5,2,{"id":474,"title":475,"slug":476,"url":477,"entryType":460,"introduction":478,"supplier_thumbnail":479,"destination":480,"packageStartingPrice":481,"rating":482,"reviewImage":483,"reviewLink":484,"reviewName":475,"totalReview":485,"odysseyReview":-1},"2278","Kuramathi Maldives","kuramathi","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fresort\u002Fmaldives\u002Fkuramathi","Situated in secluded Rasdhoo Atoll, Kuramathi Maldives is a luxury escape offering eco-conscious holiday experiences perfectly tailored to couples, groups of friends and families. Spend your days diving vibrant reefs in search of sharks and rays, lounging on white sand just metres from your luxury villa, or indulging yourself in the lavish spa. And, just when you think it couldn’t possibly get any better after a day of excursions and watersports, you’ll enjoy global flavours in the tempting selection of restaurants and bars.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FMaldives\u002FRasdhoo-Atoll\u002FKuramathi\u002FKuramathi-Island-Rasdhoo-Maldives-Thumb.jpg",{"title":164,"slug":163},360,"4.5","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.tripadvisor.com\u002Fimg\u002Fcdsi\u002Fimg2\u002Fratings\u002Ftraveler\u002F4.5-68783-5.svg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.tripadvisor.com\u002FHotel_Review-g608516-d317347-Reviews-Kuramathi_Maldives-Kuramathi.html?m=68783","5490",[487,503,515],{"id":488,"title":489,"slug":490,"url":491,"entryType":492,"introduction":493,"supplier_thumbnail":494,"destination":495,"packageStartingPrice":496,"rating":482,"reviewImage":483,"reviewLink":497,"reviewName":498,"totalReview":499,"odysseyReview":500},"25705","Emperor Serenity ","emperor-serenity","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fliveaboard\u002Fmaldives\u002Femperor-serenity","liveaboard","Effortless luxury diving experiences have never been so affordable onboard the modern Emperor Serenity liveaboard. Divers can explore the Maldives’ epic manta, shark and reef dive sites with the highly experienced guides and enjoy diving from the large dive tender with free nitrox. Back onboard you’ll unwind in air-conditioned cabins, and relax in the indoor and open-air lounges, sumptuous sun deck and a serene spa. Add in amazing excursions and experiences, and non-divers will be more than delighted.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FLiveaboards\u002FEmperor-Divers-Maldives\u002FEmperor-Serenity\u002FEmperor-Serenity-Maldives-Thumb.jpg",{"title":19,"slug":184},382,"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.tripadvisor.com\u002FAttraction_Review-g298571-d12277140-Reviews-Emperor_Divers_Maldives-Male.html?m=68783","Emperor Divers Maldives","148",{"rating":501,"count":502},5,1,{"id":504,"title":505,"slug":506,"url":507,"entryType":492,"introduction":508,"supplier_thumbnail":509,"destination":510,"packageStartingPrice":511,"rating":465,"reviewImage":466,"reviewLink":512,"reviewName":513,"totalReview":514,"odysseyReview":-1},"25735","Theia Dune ","theia-dune","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fliveaboard\u002Fmaldives\u002Ftheia-dune","Experience modern luxury, and amazing diving itineraries to the northern, central and southern atolls onboard the beautiful Theia Dune liveaboard. Well suited to divers and non-divers, the luxurious vessel provides the comforts of a five star hotel with its multiple relaxing lounges, sumptuous sun deck and sky bar, and uninterrupted ocean views. The passionate crew offer outstanding, yet unpretentious hospitality and welcome you like family. From the large dive tender with the highly experienced dive team, divers enjoy a luxury service exploring the Maldives’ iconic underwater world. 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