Dive centre · Noovilu Sports · Maldives
4.9227 Google reviewsKandolhu
Dive directly from the beach onto one of the most vibrant house reefs in the North Ari Atoll.
What sets this centre apart
- Direct access to a colourful house reef from the beach
- Dedicated snorkeling channels for easy reef entry
- Located in the North Ari Atoll
- Intimate resort setting with only 30 villas
- Diving available in both North and South Ari Atolls
- Accessible via a 25-minute seaplane flight from the international airport
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Kandolhu about the centre
Located in the North Ari Atoll, Kandolhu offers a secluded diving experience centered around its own exceptional house reef. The reef is situated just a few metres from the shore and is accessible via dedicated snorkeling channels, making it one of the most accessible and vibrant marine environments in the region.
Beyond the immediate house reef, the centre facilitates dives throughout the North and South Ari Atolls. This allows you to explore a variety of different underwater landscapes, from shallow reef flats to the more varied topography found further afield in the atolls.
The club and its team
The centre operates in an English-speaking environment, with all guidance and instruction provided in English. This ensures clear communication regarding dive plans, safety protocols, and site briefings.
As an intimate resort with only 30 villas, the diving experience is tailored to a smaller number of guests, allowing for a more personal approach to your time in the water.
The centre at a glance
- Languages spoken
- English
- Website available in
- English
- Management
- English
- Access and transfers
- Accessible by seaplane (approximately 25 minutes) from Ibrahim Nasir International Airport, followed by a short 10-minute speedboat transfer.
- Accommodation
- Luxury complex consisting of 30 villas including Beach Villas, Duplex Pool Villas, Pool Villas, Ocean Pool Villas and Deluxe Ocean Pool Villas.
- Phone
- +960 668-0790
Dive sites with Kandolhu
Kandolhu House Reef is a vibrant reef accessible directly from the beach via dedicated channels. It is suitable for all experience levels and is home to a high density of tropical fish, sea anemones, and turtles.
North and South Ari Atolls offer a wider range of diving sites across the two atolls. These locations allow you to explore the diverse marine ecosystems that make this part of the Maldives famous.
And some of the dive sites the centre runs.
Marine life around Noovilu Sports
The house reef is a thriving ecosystem where you will regularly encounter sea anemones and a variety of tropical fish. Sea turtles are also a common sight amongst the coral formations.
In the surrounding waters, the biodiversity remains high, with frequent sightings of clownfish and various other reef species. The reef structure itself is colourful and provides a complex habitat for the local marine life.
Diving conditions
The Maldives experiences a tropical climate with plenty of sun throughout the year. The North-East monsoon lasts from December to April, while the South-West monsoon, which is generally the rainier period, runs from May to November.
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