Hondaafushi Faru

This dive site, Hondaafushi Faru, is a vibrant house reef located off Hondaafushi Island in the Maldives. Starting at a gentle 5 meters and sloping to beyond 18-20 meters, it features large boulders and small cave-type overhangs that provide shelter for marine life. As a house reef, navigation is straightforward, typically following the reef slope, making it accessible for divers of various experience levels. No specific historical or anecdotal stories are provided for this naturally formed reef. The reef boasts an abundance of hard corals, forming a healthy and thriving ecosystem. Divers can frequently encounter schooling snappers and fusiliers, while larger species include Napoleon fish, graceful whitetip reef sharks, various turtles, and rays. The small cave-type overhangs are often home to large groups of lobsters, and occasionally, lucky divers may even spot majestic manta rays. The best time to experience Hondaafushi Faru is generally during the Maldives' dry season (December to April) for prime visibility and calm waters, though it offers rewarding dives year-round. Its accessible depths and rich biodiversity make it an excellent choice for both scuba divers and freedivers. Snorkelers will also find the shallow, teeming sections of the reef particularly enjoyable and suitable for surface exploration.