Kinolhas Kandu

This dive site, Kinolhas Kandu, offers an exhilarating drift dive experience in the Maldives. Divers typically enter at the western tip of Kinolhas island, letting the strong current guide them along the north side towards a distinct Thila. The reef features numerous fish on top and interesting overhangs at deeper sections. While experienced divers can explore the Thila, beginners can enjoy the shallower overhangs and a gentle sandy slope, providing varied diving options. Kinolhas Kandu is teeming with marine life. Divers can expect to encounter large pelagic species such as whitetip reef sharks, eagle rays, and various stingrays, including the rare porcupine ray. The site is also home to huge groupers, other large perch, and turtles. The reef top provides a rich environment for smaller fish and macro life, making it a diverse site for all interests. The best time to visit Kinolhas Kandu, like many Maldivian channels, often depends on current patterns and prevailing seasons for specific pelagic encounters, which are not detailed here. For divers, the strong currents make it an exciting drift. Freedivers can explore the shallower reef top and overhangs, while scuba divers can choose between the beginner-friendly sandy slope and the more challenging Thila for experienced exploration, always ensuring to monitor current conditions.