Family Divers Maldives - Rasdhoo Atoll
The team at Family Divers Maldives have built something special. They're based in Rasdhoo, a local island that we’ve always found offers a true taste of Maldivian life without the resort price tag. We love how they’ve focused on creating a relaxed, friendly vibe, making it a brilliant spot if you're travelling with family or just prefer a calmer pace. They really shine when it comes to guiding you through Rasdhoo Atoll's best bits. We’re talking drift dives where you feel the current push you past patrolling grey reef sharks, the flash of eagle rays overhead, and the constant hum of fusiliers. Our favourite morning dive is often North Channel – get there early for the best chance of spotting hammerheads before the boat traffic picks up. The visibility here is usually excellent, often pushing 25 metres, and you can sometimes feel a slight chill as you descend into the thermoclines, a sign the big stuff is around. They're SSI through and through, perfect if you're looking to complete your Open Water or advance your skills, and they really nail the complete package, often sorting out accommodation that keeps you right in the heart of the island’s easygoing rhythm.
- Location
- Rasdhoo Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
- Coordinates
- 4.263153, 72.993310
- Website
- https://familydiversmaldives.com
- Certification Agencies
- SSI
- Courses
- SSI Open Water, SSI courses
- Air Fills
- Nitrox
- Price Range
- mid-range
Dive Sites Near Family Divers Maldives
Family Divers Maldives provides access to 15 dive sites in Rasdhoo Atoll.
- Ari Atoll
- Bathalaamaagaa Kanthila - 10-30m (pinnacle)
- Bathala Maga Khan Faru - 24m (reef)
- Bathala Maga Khan Thila - 25m (pinnacle)
- Bidu Thila (pinnacle)
- Bojaha Madi (Moofushi Rock) - 25m
- Divebase - 5-15m (reef)
- Dive base Albatros House Reef (reef)
- Ellaidhoo Chaaya Reef (reef)
- Ellaidhoo house reef (reef)
- Etheremadivaru house reef (reef)
- Fesdhoo - 15-30m (channel)
- Fesdhoo thila - 10-30m (pinnacle)
- Fesdu Wreck (wreck)
- Fish Head (pinnacle)
Other Dive Centres in Rasdhoo Atoll
Best Time to Dive in Rasdhoo Atoll
The warmest water temperatures in Rasdhoo Atoll occur in April, averaging 30.7°C. The coolest conditions are in January at 28.6°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 28.6°C
- February: 28.8°C
- March: 29.6°C
- April: 30.7°C
- May: 30.1°C
- June: 29.7°C
- July: 29.8°C
- August: 29.8°C
- September: 29.6°C
- October: 29.3°C
- November: 29.4°C
- December: 29.1°C
Marine Life in Rasdhoo Atoll
Home to 104 recorded species including 42 hard corals, 42 reef fish, 6 sea snails & nudibranchs, 4 seagrass & algae, 2 sharks & rays, 2 other.
Notable Marine Life
- Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) - Sharks & Rays
- Staghorn coral (Acropora valida) - Hard Corals
- Bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) - Reef Fish
- Staghorn coral (Acropora austera) - Hard Corals
- Staghorn coral (Acropora secale) - Hard Corals
- Table coral (Acropora clathrata) - Hard Corals
- Lineated Butterflyfish (Chaetodon trifasciatus) - Reef Fish
- Staghorn coral (Acropora lutkeni) - Hard Corals
- Staghorn coral (Acropora nasuta) - Hard Corals
- Staghorn coral (Acropora aculeus) - Hard Corals
Recommended Packing List for Rasdhoo Atoll
Based on average water temperature of 29.5°C, currents 16 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