Kandooma Thila

When it comes to the best dive sites in the Maldives, professional divers always mention Kandooma Thila. This hidden island, which is around 300m/985ft long and 12m/40ft below the surface, may require many journeys to properly investigate. Most dive shops and liveaboards concentrate their efforts on the north and west walls. Divers may visit Jack's Corner, a popular cave at 24m/78ft carpeted with soft corals. Exploring the rocky rocks off the main island is also noteworthy since many green sea turtles come here to rest or eat. Because the currents can be severe, this site is best suited for expert and experienced divers.

Things to see: Aside from the green sea turtles, the current, which is partly due to the island's location at the mouth of a channel, attracts a variety of bigger marine species. You may anticipate a few sharks, possibly a manta or two in the blue, and eagle rays at this spot, as at many others in the Maldives. The coral in this area is amazing, and it needs to be given as much attention as the aquatic life. Macro photographers who seek refuge from the current at the cave entrance should keep an eye out for soft corals, which hide a variety of species.