MEYYAFUSHI KANDU

This dive site, Meyyafushi Kandu, is a renowned channel in the Maldives, particularly appealing to experienced divers. It's famous for its exhilarating drift dives, where divers cross the channel, a swim that typically takes about 20 minutes, leveraging the strong currents. The focus is on the dynamic marine action that unfolds within the channel, rather than historical significance or specific underwater structures beyond the channel itself. The highlight of Meyyafushi Kandu is its abundant pelagic life. Divers can expect to witness impressive schooling jacks and trevallies, majestic napoleon fish navigating the currents, and powerful tunas gracefully moving among the other predators. While the description focuses on large fish, the channel walls typically host vibrant hard and soft corals, providing shelter and sustenance for smaller reef fish, though not explicitly mentioned as a macro focus. The best time to visit Meyyafushi Kandu is when the currents are optimal for the channel crossing, offering the quintessential Maldivian 'kandu' experience. Divers should be proficient in drift diving and comfortable with strong currents to fully appreciate the site. This site is specifically tailored for scuba diving due to its challenging conditions, making it generally unsuitable for snorkeling or freediving.