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Farikede

Fuvahmulah, Maldives
★ 5.0 (1 review)
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Advanced drift dive over a deep plateau with pelagic giants.

Boat Access
22m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site offers a moderately challenging experience. The dive involves drifting over a plateau ranging in depth from 40 to 60 meters, with maximum dives reaching a depth of 30 meters. Divers are recommended to be experienced and possess Advanced Open Water certification due to the strong currents present at the site. This dive provides an opportunity to explore interesting underwater topography.

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Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Excellent
Macro Marine Life Fair
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

drift divesharkmanta raywhaledeep diveadvanced onlystrong currents

Marine Life

BarracudaTunaSilvertip sharksThresher sharkWhale sharkHammerhead sharkOceanic MantaMola MolaTrevallyGrey Reef Shark

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Advanced

Requires advanced certification due to strong currents and deep topography.

Hazards:
currentdepthmarine lifeboat traffic
Current Strength:

Strong

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 30.3°C

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