Ran Faru

This dive site, Ran Faru, is situated approximately 25 minutes North East of Hilton Maldives Amingiri, offering a stunning wall dive characterized by numerous interesting overhangs. Divers can explore the vibrant wall from shallower depths of 5 meters down to around 20 meters, with a maximum depth reaching 24 meters and an average depth of approximately 12 meters. There is no specific historical information provided for Ran Faru, suggesting its allure lies purely in its natural, untouched beauty and diverse topography, making for a captivating underwater journey. The marine life at Ran Faru is notably abundant with glassfish, which are the dominating species, often found schooling around the overhangs and crevices along the wall. The site boasts beautiful and healthy hard corals that form intricate structures across the underwater landscape. Friendly batfish are also a common and delightful sight, adding to the site's charm, alongside a variety of other reef fish typical of Maldivian coral ecosystems. Ran Faru is generally enjoyable year-round, though the best time to visit for optimal visibility and calm conditions typically aligns with the Maldives' dry season, from December to May. It is a highly suitable dive site for divers of all experience levels due to its manageable depth and absence of extreme conditions. Freedivers will also find the wall and overhangs between 5-20 meters exceptionally engaging. Divers are encouraged to practice excellent buoyancy control to fully appreciate the overhangs and protect the delicate hard coral formations.