Vadhoo Thila

This dive site, Vadhoo Thila, is an exhilarating destination for experienced divers located in the Maldives. It features a small main block, approximately 80m in circumference, enveloped by smaller, canyon-like reefs. Divers can explore an intricate underwater landscape with natural holes and arcs, perfect for challenging swim-throughs and navigation. While no specific history is provided, its advanced nature suggests strong currents and a vibrant ecosystem typical of Maldivian thilas, making it a truly immersive experience. The site is teeming with diverse marine life, offering encounters with large pelagics such as grey reef sharks, eagle rays, tunas, and mackerel. Other significant residents include Napoleon wrasse, nurse sharks, turtles, and stingrays. For those interested in smaller creatures, scorpionfish, longnose hawkfish, moray eels, snails, and octopus are frequently spotted amidst an incredible abundance of reef fish. The reef itself boasts vibrant coral formations within its unique topography, providing a rich habitat for all marine life. Vadhoo Thila is highly recommended for deep diving and Nitrox use, making it ideal for divers seeking extended bottom times at its maximum depth of 26 meters. The presence of strong currents often dictates the best approach to this site, typically via liveaboard during the dry season (December to May) when visibility is at its peak. Freedivers with advanced skills can also enjoy the challenging swim-throughs and abundant marine life. It is crucial to dive with experienced guides and be proficient in current diving techniques to fully appreciate this remarkable site.