Gaagandu faru

Gentle slope reef with overhangs, mantas, sharks, and snappers.

Boat Access
6m Avg Depth
12m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, Gaagandu Faru, is characterized by a very nice gentle slope reef adorned with some captivating overhangs. The reef starts from a depth of 8 meters and extends down to 20 meters, offering an engaging topography. It is conveniently located on the southern side of the You&Me resort, with a boat navigation time of approximately 18 minutes. No specific historical details or stories are provided for this site. Divers can expect to encounter a vibrant array of marine life, especially during manta season. Possible sightings include graceful reef mantas, elusive sting rays, various lobsters, and impressive nurse sharks. The site also hosts large schools of bluestripe snappers, adding to the visual spectacle of the reef. The coral formations along the gentle slope and within the overhangs provide a rich habitat for these creatures. The best time to visit Gaagandu Faru is during the manta season when encounters with reef mantas are more probable. Its shallow depths and gentle nature make it an excellent site for both beginner scuba divers and freedivers seeking to explore rich Maldivian marine ecosystems. Snorkelers will also find this site highly rewarding due to its vibrant, accessible marine life near the surface.
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Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Excellent
Macro Marine Life Good
Landscape Quality Very Good
Water Visibility Excellent Viz

Plan Your Visit

coral reefbeginner friendlymanta raysharksting rayoverhang

Marine Life

sting raynurse sharkcoralreef mantasbluestripe snappersmanta raylobsterssting raysnurse sharks

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Beginner

Shallow depths, gentle slope, and diverse marine life make it ideal for new divers.

Current Strength:

Mild

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