Aquafanatics@Fares - Baa Atoll

The team at Aquafanatics@Fares are exactly the kind of friendly, professional outfit we appreciate in the Maldives. Tucked away on Fares Island, they’re perfectly positioned for exploring the Baa Atoll, especially if you’re keen on manta rays. We’ve found their local knowledge for finding these giants second to none. This isn’t a huge, bustling operation. It feels more personal, which is great when you're looking for focused guiding or a relaxed course progression. We love that they keep group sizes small, meaning you're not jostling for position on a reef or feeling rushed. If you're staying at the Avani+ Fares and want to dive with a crew who know the local currents and cleaning stations inside out, these are your people. They excel at tailoring trips, whether you're after a serene drift along a healthy thila, watching reef sharks cruise below, or want to spend an entire dive spotting tiny nudibranchs. Our advice? Chat to them about the day's conditions and what you're hoping to see; they'll usually make it happen.

Location
Baa Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
5.133300, 72.950000
Phone
+960 660-1660
Email
[email protected]
Website
https://www.avanihotels.com/en/fares-maldives
Certification Agencies
["PADI"]
Courses
PADI 5 Star Dive Center [padi:29126]
Address
M. Chaandhaneege, 2nd Floor, Alhivilla Magu, Male 20292, Maldives

Dive Sites Near Aquafanatics@Fares

Aquafanatics@Fares provides access to 15 dive sites in Baa Atoll.

Other Dive Centres in Baa Atoll

Best Time to Dive in Baa Atoll

The warmest water temperatures in Baa Atoll occur in April, averaging 30.4°C. The coolest conditions are in January at 28.5°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 28.5°C
  • February: 28.8°C
  • March: 29.4°C
  • April: 30.4°C
  • May: 30.0°C
  • June: 29.4°C
  • July: 29.4°C
  • August: 29.2°C
  • September: 29.1°C
  • October: 29.1°C
  • November: 29.2°C
  • December: 29.0°C

Marine Life in Baa Atoll

Home to 23 recorded species including 12 hard corals, 4 seagrass & algae, 3 reef fish, 1 sharks & rays, 1 whales & dolphins, 1 sea snails & nudibranchs.

Notable Marine Life

Recommended Packing List for Baa Atoll

Based on average water temperature of 29.3°C, currents 24 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories