

Best for intermediate divers, 10-30m, boat entry, moderate current.
Kunavashi Kandu is a drift dive site in the Vaavu Atoll, Maldives, characterised by a reef wall. The site is accessible only by boat and is suited for intermediate divers due to moderate currents and the presence of sharks. Dives typically last 60 minutes at depths ranging from 10 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 26 metres. Visibility at the site varies between 17 and 30 metres. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, bluespotted cornetfish, spotted eagle rays, dogtooth tuna, and various butterflyfish and parrotfish. Night diving is also available at this location.
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Grey reef sharks use the current to patrol their feeding territories with minimal energy expenditure.
Access is by boat.
Recorded at this site
Depth
10-30m
Visibility
17-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
29-30°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
60 min
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, bluespotted cornetfish, spotted eagle rays, dogtooth tuna, freckled hawkfish, unicornfish, Valentini pufferfish, redlip parrotfish, blue triggerfish, fire dartfish, pink whipray, threadfin butterflyfish, and Desjardin's sailfin tang.
No, this site is intended for intermediate divers due to the moderate currents and the requirement for boat entry.
The site ranges from 10 to 30 metres in depth, with an average depth of 26 metres.
This is a boat dive; a boat is required to access the site.
This site is classified as a dive site and is not typically suited for snorkelling due to the depth and drift conditions.
Divers should be aware of strong currents and the presence of sharks.
Diving at Kunavashi Kandu in Fulidhoo requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Kunavashi Kandu in Fulidhoo. Water temperatures range from 29°C to 30°C.
Expect moderate currents at Kunavashi Kandu in Fulidhoo. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Kunavashi Kandu in Fulidhoo typically ranges from 17 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.