Dive Butler Fari Kandu - North Malé Atoll

The team at Dive Butler Fari Kandu are specialists in the kind of relaxed, personal service that truly elevates a Maldivian dive trip. We really rate them for divers who appreciate bespoke experiences, particularly if you’re staying at the Ritz-Carlton or Patina Fari Islands. They excel at tailoring trips, whether you're looking for early morning manta encounters or specific macro photography opportunities. Diving North Malé Atoll with these guys means access to some iconic sites. We’ve had incredible drifts along Lankan Manta Point, watching mantas loop and feed, often with schools of fusiliers so thick they momentarily block the sun. They’re great at reading the currents there, crucial for getting you into the sweet spot without being swept away. Further out, the thilas and channels like Banana Reef and Kuda Haa offer a kaleidoscope of colour. Expect plenty of reef sharks cruising the current, and we’ve often spotted eagle rays gliding past in the blue. The visibility is usually excellent, that bright, clear Maldivian water, and the water temperature is consistently warm, around 28-29°C, so a 3mm shorty or even just board shorts is usually enough. We’d suggest chatting with them about your preferences; they’re brilliant at matching divers to the day’s best conditions.

Location
North Malé Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
4.615284, 73.571430
Phone
+960 400-1954
Email
[email protected]
Website
http://www.dive-butler.com
Certification Agencies
["PADI"]
Courses
PADI 5 Star Dive Center [padi:28178]
Address
Ritz-Carlton, Fari Islands, North Male Atoll 20259, Maldives

Dive Sites Near Dive Butler Fari Kandu

Dive Butler Fari Kandu 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