Diving in Fuvahmulah (Gnaviyani Atoll)

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Diving in Fuvahmulah is excellent all year round. The signature of Fuvahmulah is Tiger Sharks, which is available everyday 100% guaranteed and appears at the core of Fuvahmulah Diving.

Besides, Fuvahmulah is one of the best destinations you could find for sharks and pelagic. Marine life here is very rich, with many pelagic encounters. Encounters depend on currents. Different currents bring different encounters. Which current we will have in the exact month, it's difficult to predict and fluctuates from one year to another. Fuvahmulah located on the Equator, 17' South Hemisphere, and has different currents and weather to compare to the Central Male area.

When to dive in Fuvahmulah (Gnaviyani Atoll)

Thresher sharks encounters almost everyday throughout the year. The higher number of encounters October-December, April-May

Schools of Scalloped hammerhead sharks are best between September to December and April - May. The occasional sightings the rest of the year.

Oceanic Mantas best sightings from March to May.

Whale sharks are always occasional, throughout the year. The higher probability January - April, July - August. Always occasional, and possible any week/day.

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Common marine life sightings for Fuvahmulah (Gnaviyani Atoll)

More Information

There's one way to get directly to Fuvahmulah from Male' Velana International Airport - by domestic flight. 2 flights a day.

Another way to get Fuvahmulah is from neighboring atoll Addu and Huvadhoo by private and public speed boats.
Sri Lankan airlines provide flights two times a week Colombo -Gan - South international airport in atoll Addu.

Time Zone

UTC+05:00

Phone

+960

Currency

MVR

Voltage

230 V

Pressure

Bar (bar)

Plug

C, D, G, J, K, L

Languages

Divehi; Maldivian;, English, Russian, Spanish; Castilian, German

1st Stage

INT / Yoke / K

Domestic airports

Fuvahmulah Airport (FVM)

International airports

Velana Intl. (MLE)

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