Diverland Hondaafushi - Baa Atoll

Diverland Hondaafushi puts you right in Baa Atoll, a great spot for manta ray encounters in season, particularly around Hanifaru Bay. We found the trips generally well-organised, getting divers out to a decent selection of the atoll’s 183 known sites. It’s a solid choice if you’re looking for straightforward diving access to that famed Maldivian big animal action without too much fuss.

Location
Baa Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
6.779023, 73.119156
Phone
+9607771157
Email
[email protected]
Website
https://www.diverland.com
Address
Embudu Village, Embudu, MDV

Dive Sites Near Diverland Hondaafushi

Diverland Hondaafushi 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