Coco Dive Bodu Hithi - North Malé Atoll

The team at Coco Dive Bodu Hithi have a real knack for finding those quieter moments in the often-bustling North Malé Atoll. If you’re looking for a relaxed, competent PADI outfit that prioritises good times over ticking off dives, this is a solid choice. We love their flexible approach; they’re great at tailoring trips to what you’re actually hoping to see, which is a big plus here. We've always found Coco Dive Bodu Hithi to be particularly strong on drift dives, which makes sense given the atoll’s currents. They know the channels intimately. Our favourite dives here are often the early morning ones, catching the reef sharks cruising the current-swept edges of Lankan Manta Point before the crowds arrive. The visibility can be startlingly good, sometimes stretching past 30 metres, turning the reef into a hazy blue landscape punctuated by the flashes of fusiliers. Keep an eye out for the resident green turtles too, they’re surprisingly unfazed by divers here. A practical tip: always confirm the dive schedule the evening before, especially if you have a specific site in mind, as conditions can change quickly.

Location
North Malé Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
4.429803, 73.385020
Phone
+960 664-1122
Email
[email protected]
Website
http://www.cococollection.com
Certification Agencies
["PADI"]
Courses
PADI 5 Star Dive Resort [padi:799192]
Address
Coco Palm Bodu Hithi, North Male Atoll, Maldives, Maldives

Dive Sites Near Coco Dive Bodu Hithi

Coco Dive Bodu Hithi provides access to 15 dive sites in North Malé Atoll.

Other Dive Centres in North Malé Atoll

Best Time to Dive in North Malé Atoll

The warmest water temperatures in North Malé Atoll occur in April, averaging 30.9°C. The coolest conditions are in January at 28.6°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 28.6°C
  • February: 28.9°C
  • March: 29.8°C
  • April: 30.9°C
  • May: 30.1°C
  • June: 29.6°C
  • July: 29.6°C
  • August: 29.6°C
  • September: 29.4°C
  • October: 29.2°C
  • November: 29.3°C
  • December: 29.0°C

Marine Life in North Malé Atoll

Home to 101 recorded species including 42 reef fish, 41 hard corals, 5 sea snails & nudibranchs, 4 seagrass & algae, 3 sharks & rays, 2 sea cucumbers.

Notable Marine Life

Recommended Packing List for North Malé Atoll

Based on average water temperature of 29.5°C, currents 10 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 30°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