The Shipyard and Felivaru is a dive-only corner of Lhaviyani Atoll built around wreck diving and powerful channel drift dives. The eponymous Shipyard wreck suits intermediate divers, while Vavvaru Kandu's wall and drop-off demand advanced skills and comfort with strong currents. Grey Reef Shark is observed across every site here, and Whale Shark, Green Sea Turtle, and Eagle Ray feature consistently. All sites are boat access only.
Monthly water temperature across The Shipyard & Felivaru's sites, from satellite sea-surface data corrected for depth. The band shows the site-to-site spread.
Water temperature stays warm throughout the year with only minor variation, making thermal comfort consistent across all seasons. Visibility tends to be at its best from March through May, which aligns with the peak scoring months in the histogram. Channel dives like Vavvaru Kandu are current-dependent, so divers should plan around tidal timing rather than season alone.
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Water temperature around The Shipyard & Felivaru ranges from about 28°C in January to 30°C in May, based on satellite sea-temperature data for its dive sites.
With water around 28–30°C, a rash guard or 3mm shorty works in The Shipyard & Felivaru year-round.
Fin maps 11 sites in The Shipyard & Felivaru (11 scuba diving sites).
Grey Reef Shark is observed across all sites in the area, making it the most reliably encountered large species. Whale Shark, Green Sea Turtle, Emperor Angelfish, and Eagle Ray are also very commonly sighted. Napoleon Wrasse, Scorpionfish, and Porcupinefish round out a varied cast, with occasional appearances from Nurse Shark, Whitetip Reef Shark, and Barracuda.
Most of the diving here is pitched at intermediate to advanced level. The Shipyard wreck is accessible to intermediate divers, but wreck certification is recommended for that site. Vavvaru Kandu is strictly advanced due to strong currents and significant depth. Beginners would be better served elsewhere in Lhaviyani Atoll before attempting these sites.
All sites in this area are boat access only. There are no shore entry options. Several operators are based locally, including Prodivers, Euro-Divers, AQUA Dive and Watersports, Hurawalhi Prodivers, and Dream Maldives, giving divers a good range of trip formats to choose from.
The area combines wreck diving with reef, wall, drop-off, and drift diving. The Shipyard wreck is the headline artificial structure, while Vavvaru Kandu delivers a dramatic wall and drop-off profile with current-driven drift sections. This variety means the area rewards divers who are comfortable with different conditions and styles rather than those seeking a single type of experience.
