Kassanfaru Corner

4.0 (1 review)

Intermediate

Maldives drift dive with sharks, cleaning station, and diverse fish.

Boat Access
13m Avg Depth
26m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, Kassanfaru Corner, is situated northeast of Joy Island in the Maldives, approximately 15 minutes away by boat. It is primarily experienced as a drift dive, guiding divers along the natural contours of the vibrant reef. While historical accounts or specific stories about its naming are not provided, its reputation stems from its dynamic currents and rich marine interactions, particularly around the notable cleaning station rocks. The site boasts amazing fish life. Divers can expect to encounter Grey reef sharks actively utilizing the cleaning station, while Whitetip reef sharks are often observed resting on the seabed or within crevices in the rocks. The diverse array of fish life contributes significantly to the site's rich biodiversity. The best time to visit Kassanfaru Corner is when currents are mild, allowing more time to explore the intricate rock formations and the bustling cleaning station. For divers, practicing good buoyancy control and current management is crucial due to the site's drift nature and variable currents. While the primary appeal is for scuba divers, advanced freedivers might find opportunities during calmer periods, though strong currents can make it challenging.
Diving

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

drift divesharkcoral reefcleaning stationvariable currentswide angleintermediate friendly

Marine Life

sharkdiverse fish lifeWhitetip reef sharkGrey reef shark

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Drift dive with variable currents requires good buoyancy and current management skills for safety.

Hazards:
strong currentsdepth
Current Strength:

Variable

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