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house reef

Okay, so you’re in North Malé and thinking about a house reef dive. Look, house reefs can sometimes be a bit… pedestrian. But the one here, it’s got a real charm. We love starting just before sunset. That’s when the reef really wakes up. You'll see green turtles cruising by, almost like they’re doing their evening patrol, and if you’re lucky, an Olive Ridley might make an appearance, too. We’ve spotted them a couple of times, usually a bit deeper, foraging amongst the coral rubble. The reef itself isn't a dramatic wall, more of a gentle slope, perfect for just meandering along. Keep an eye out for the smaller stuff, too. Those humpbacked conchs are everywhere, making trails in the sand, and the sand-dusted cones are pretty to observe as they slowly move. It’s a completely different vibe than a drift dive through a channel. Here, you set your own pace, really take it all in. It's our pick for a relaxed afternoon dive, maybe after a morning of stronger currents, or for easing back into things after a long travel day.