Naainfaru Irumathi

This dive site, Naainfaru Irumathi, is a long reef (faru) located on the south-east side of Naainfaru island in the Maldives. It offers a fairly easy drift dive experience, guiding divers along a beautiful sloping reef. The reef's top starts at approximately 5 meters and descends to around 25 meters, providing a gentle underwater journey without complex navigation. The vibrant hard corals of Naainfaru Irumathi host a rich array of marine life. Divers can expect to discover various reef dwellers and unique creatures such as octopus. Encounters with larger animals are common, including graceful turtles, and there's a good chance to spot sleeping stingrays and majestic eagle rays cruising by in the blue. The best time to visit the Maldives is generally year-round, with good conditions prevailing most months. This site is particularly well-suited for beginner divers due to its easy drift and manageable depths. Freedivers will also find the site enjoyable with its shallow reef top and accessible average depth, offering ample opportunities to explore the reef's beauty.