

Best for beginner divers, 10m, boat entry.
Holiday is a shallow dive site located in the Ari Atoll of the Maldives. The site features an average depth of 10 metres, making it suitable for beginner divers. Access is exclusively by boat, with typical dive durations lasting around 40 minutes. Visibility at the site varies between 10 and 30 metres, and water temperatures remain consistent throughout the year, ranging from 29C to 30C. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, groupers, and elongate clams, alongside occasional sightings of spotted eagle rays, hawksbill sea turtles, and various reef sharks. The site offers a straightforward underwater experience within the broader Ari Atoll region.
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Whale sharks are never guaranteed at Maamigili despite the high success rate.
Dive boats look for whale sharks from the surface and drop divers or snorkelers in.
Recorded at this site
Depth
10m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Water Temp
29-30°C
Typical Dive
40 min
Best Time
Year-round
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, groupers, and elongate clams. Divers may also encounter spotted eagle rays, hawksbill sea turtles, whitetip reef sharks, and emperor angelfish.
Yes, Holiday is suitable for beginner divers given its shallow average depth of 10 metres.
The site has an average depth of 10 metres.
Access to Holiday is by boat.
While the site is primarily used for diving at a depth of 10 metres, the shallow nature of the area may allow for snorkelling depending on local conditions.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Holiday in Maamigili. Water temperatures range from 29°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Holiday in Maamigili are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Divers at Holiday in Maamigili should be aware of sharks, lionfish. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Visibility at Holiday in Maamigili typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.