Gan Inside

Beginner-friendly Maldives dive with rays, turtles, and pelagic fish.

Boat Access
11m Avg Depth
23m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, Gan Inside, is located in the far south of the Maldivian Atolls, close to Gan Kandu. It is an ideal spot for beginners, featuring a gentle reef slope that starts at 5 meters and gradually descends to 14 meters, making it easy to navigate and enjoy. Its sheltered location likely contributes to calmer conditions, perfect for those new to diving. While there's no specific historical account provided, the site is known for its accessible and rewarding underwater experience. Divers at Gan Inside can expect a vibrant array of marine life. The site is particularly exciting for encounters with larger species such as majestic stingrays and eagle rays gliding through the water. It is also a haven for green turtles and hawksbill turtles, frequently seen grazing on the reef. Beyond the rays and turtles, the site teems with other pelagic fish, including schools of jack fish, trevallies, and barracudas, adding to the dynamic underwater spectacle. The best time to visit Gan Inside, like much of the Maldives, is during the dry season from December to May, when weather is calm and visibility is typically excellent. However, diving is possible year-round. This site is suitable for both scuba divers and freedivers due to its relatively shallow depths and abundant marine life in the upper water column. Snorkelers will also find it rewarding, with chances to see turtles and rays close to the surface. It’s recommended for photographers looking for wide-angle shots of large marine life in clear waters.
Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

beginner friendlycoral reefturtleeagle raystingraypelagic fishwide angle

Marine Life

eagle raycoraljack fishgreen turtlestingraytrevallybarracudahawksbill turtle

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Beginner

Perfect for beginners with a shallow start at 5m and gentle slope down to 14m, offering diverse marine life.

Current Strength:

Mild

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