Fesdu Wreck - Rasdhoo Atoll

The Fesdu Wreck isn't about deep exploration or pristine structure. This is a small, deliberately sunk fishing trawler, not a grand historical vessel. What we love about it is how it’s become a living, breathing reef. Dropped in around 30 metres, it's pretty much upside down now, its hull a huge, dark shelter. You’ll spend most of your time circling the outside, poking your torch into the gaps where the structure has opened up. The real show here is the resident school of batfish, hundreds of them, so comfortable with divers they'll swim right up to your mask. And while the wreck itself isn't huge, it’s covered in soft corals, particularly a fantastic growth of green tree corals that wave gently in the current. We’d suggest a late afternoon dive; the way the light catches those corals and the batfish is pretty special. It’s a comfortable dive, usually with mild current, making it a great second dive of the day.

Location
Rasdhoo Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
3.999483, 72.786064
Type
wreck

Marine Protected Area: Aa.Maayaa Thila

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

Nearby Dive Sites in Rasdhoo Atoll

Nearest Dive Centres to Fesdu Wreck

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 Species

Recommended Packing List for Fesdu Wreck

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