Coco Dive Dhuni Kolhu - North Ari Atoll
Coco Dive Dhuni Kolhu, a solid PADI 5 Star outfit in North Ari Atoll, offers straightforward diving with a focus on ease. We’ve found their house reef to be a relaxed spot for a check dive, often with eagle rays cruising by. For those staying at Dhuni Kolhu, it’s a convenient choice; they run regular boat trips to some of Ari’s more famous thilas and channels. We’d suggest this centre for divers who appreciate a quiet, resort-based operation and want to explore the central atolls without feeling rushed. You’ll find plenty of grey reef sharks and schooling fusiliers once you’re out on the reef proper.
- Location
- North Ari Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
- Coordinates
- 5.039575, 72.881750
- Website
- https://travel.padi.com/dive-center/maldives/coco-dive-dhuni-kolhu/
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI 5 Star Dive Resort [padi:799426]
- Address
- Baa Atoll, Maldives
Dive Sites Near Coco Dive Dhuni Kolhu
Coco Dive Dhuni Kolhu provides access to 15 dive sites in North Ari Atoll.
- Bathala Maaga Kan
- Bathala Tila
- Bodu Ashey
- Bodu Gah
- Cambra Beach - 18m
- Caves (cave)
- De faru
- De faru reef (reef)
- Fushi Faru - 23m (reef)
- Gangehi Kandu North - 21m (drift)
- Hafsa Thila - 15-30m (pinnacle)
- Hammerhead Point
- Hammerhead Point, Rasdhoo Atoll
- Holi Faru
- Kuramathi Caves - 24m (cave)
Other Dive Centres in North Ari Atoll
- Azure Dive and Water Sports Centre - ["PADI"]
- Bodu Manta Diving
- Dive Butler Finolhu - ["PADI"]
- Dive Club Buoyancy - SSI
- Drop Dive Maldives - SSI
- Kuramathi Dive Club - PADI, SSI
- Maldivica Divers Thoddoo
- Murakabay Maldives - SSI
- PDH Maldives Prv Ltd - SSI, CMAS, NDL
- Underwater Institute Fulhadhoo
Best Time to Dive in North Ari Atoll
The warmest water temperatures in North Ari Atoll occur in January, averaging 28.7°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 28.7°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 28.7°C (air: 27.5°C)
- February: 28.7°C (air: 27.8°C)
- March: 28.7°C (air: 28.0°C)
- April: 28.7°C (air: 28.4°C)
- May: 28.7°C (air: 28.4°C)
- June: 28.7°C (air: 28.5°C)
- July: 28.7°C (air: 28.1°C)
- August: 28.7°C (air: 27.9°C)
- September: 28.7°C (air: 27.6°C)
- October: 28.7°C (air: 27.6°C)
- November: 28.7°C (air: 27.3°C)
- December: 28.7°C (air: 27.5°C)
Marine Life in North Ari Atoll
Home to 138 recorded species including 82 hard corals, 38 reef fish, 6 sea snails & nudibranchs, 3 seagrass & algae, 2 sharks & rays, 2 sea cucumbers.
Notable Marine Life
- Staghorn coral (Acropora valida) - Hard Corals
- Table coral (Acropora clathrata) - Hard Corals
- Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) - Sharks & Rays
- Staghorn coral (Acropora nasuta) - Hard Corals
- Long-beaked Dolphin (Stenella longirostris) - Whales & Dolphins
- Staghorn coral (Acropora lutkeni) - Hard Corals
- Staghorn coral (Acropora austera) - Hard Corals
- Staghorn coral (Acropora secale) - Hard Corals
- Staghorn coral (Acropora acuminata) - Hard Corals
- Wrinkle coral (Coscinaraea monile) - Hard Corals
Recommended Packing List for North Ari Atoll
Based on average water temperature of 28.7°C.
- 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