Sun Diving Vilu Reef - South Ari Atoll

Sun Diving Vilu Reef, set in South Ari Atoll, is one of those centres where the emphasis shifts from just seeing fish to really understanding diving. They’re an instructor development facility, so you can expect a meticulous approach to safety and skill, even if you’re only there for fun dives. We’ve found that centres focused on pro-level training often have exceptionally well-maintained gear and a sharp dive team, which always makes for a smoother trip. With 83 dive sites within reach, many of them thilas and channels known for pelagic action, it’s a solid choice for divers who appreciate a high standard of operation alongside fantastic diving.

Location
South Ari Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
3.003681, 73.000880
Phone
+9606760011
Email
[email protected]
Website
https://www.sundivingschool.com
Courses
Instructor_training
Address
Sun Siyam Vilu Reef, South Nilande Atoll, 20155, MDV

Dive Sites Near Sun Diving Vilu Reef

Sun Diving Vilu Reef provides access to 15 dive sites in South Ari Atoll.

Other Dive Centres in South Ari Atoll

Best Time to Dive in South Ari Atoll

The warmest water temperatures in South Ari Atoll occur in January, averaging 28.7°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 28.7°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 28.7°C (air: 27.5°C)
  • February: 28.7°C (air: 27.8°C)
  • March: 28.7°C (air: 27.9°C)
  • April: 28.7°C (air: 28.4°C)
  • May: 28.7°C (air: 28.4°C)
  • June: 28.7°C (air: 28.4°C)
  • July: 28.7°C (air: 28.1°C)
  • August: 28.7°C (air: 27.9°C)
  • September: 28.7°C (air: 27.7°C)
  • October: 28.7°C (air: 27.7°C)
  • November: 28.7°C (air: 27.3°C)
  • December: 28.7°C (air: 27.5°C)

Marine Life in South Ari Atoll

Home to 152 recorded species including 85 hard corals, 50 reef fish, 7 sea snails & nudibranchs, 3 seagrass & algae, 2 sharks & rays, 2 other.

Notable Marine Life

Recommended Packing List for South Ari Atoll

Based on average water temperature of 28.7°C.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°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