VARIHURAA KANN

This dive site, Varihuraa Kann, is located approximately 30 minutes west of Le Meridien resort, close to the small island of Varihuraa in the Maldives. It is typically conducted as a drift dive, with divers starting on the reef at a depth between 8 and 10 meters. The dive involves simply allowing the current to carry you along the channel corner, requiring good buoyancy and current management skills. There is no specific historical information or unique story provided for this dive site. The channel corner at Varihuraa Kann is renowned for its abundant pelagic life. Divers frequently encounter large groups of fast-moving rainbow runners, schools of jackfish, and impressive schooling barracuda. Stingrays are also often spotted gliding across the reef or sandy areas. While not explicitly detailed, a healthy Maldivian reef environment would also support a variety of hard and soft corals, along with numerous species of smaller reef fish. The best time to visit the Maldives for diving is generally from December to May when the weather is calmer and visibility is excellent. Divers planning to explore Varihuraa Kann should be comfortable with drift diving and possess good current management skills. For freedivers, the depths are accessible, but moderate currents necessitate advanced freediving experience and careful planning. The site offers fantastic opportunities for wide-angle photography due to the large schools of fish.