Aquafanatics @NH Havodda - Vaavu Atoll
The team at Aquafanatics @NH Havodda are exactly who we want to dive with in Vaavu. They’re super relaxed, but run a tight ship when it comes to safety and finding the good stuff. We love that they focus on smaller groups, meaning you’re not just another diver in a crowded boat, jostling for a view of that grey reef shark gliding past. This approach really suits divers who want a bit more personalised attention, or those who appreciate a calmer pace and more time to really soak in a site. What really sets Aquafanatics apart is their intimate knowledge of Vaavu Atoll. We’ve been out with them to some of the famous thilas and channels, and they consistently put us on incredible drifts, right when the action starts. Think manta rays appearing out of the blue, unbothered, or schooling barracuda shimmering like liquid silver in the current. Their guides have an uncanny knack for spotting the tiny stuff too – nudibranchs camouflaged against a coral head, or a ghost pipefish swaying gently in the gorgonians. If you're looking to really explore Vaavu beyond the usual highlights, with guides who feel like old friends, Aquafanatics should be your pick.
- Location
- Vaavu Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
- Coordinates
- 0.524493, 73.075000
- Phone
- +960 684-4888
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://world.nh-hotels.com/en/nh-collection-maldives-havodda
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI 5 Star Dive Resort [padi:29610]
- Address
- M.Chaandhaneege, 2nd Floor, Alhivilla Magu, Male 20292, Maldives
Dive Sites Near Aquafanatics @NH Havodda
Aquafanatics @NH Havodda provides access to 15 dive sites in Vaavu Atoll.
- Alimatha Circus - 10-30m (channel)
- Alimatha Jetty - 8-18m (reef)
- Boulder Spot - 19m
- Broken rock (reef)
- Coral Ridge - 17m (reef)
- Deep Boulder Thila - 22m (pinnacle)
- Deep Thila - 29m (pinnacle)
- Devana Kandu (drift)
- Dhidhoo corner (out reef) (reef)
- Dhigurah Arches (cave)
- DiveOceanus - 5-20m (reef)
- Farikede Faru
- Fish Bank - 10-25m (pinnacle)
- Fish Thila - 23m (pinnacle)
- Five rocks (reef)
Other Dive Centres in Vaavu Atoll
- Blue Journeys - ["PADI"]
- Deep - ["PADI"]
- Dive point - PADI
- DivePoint Vadoo - SSI
- Fuvahmulahdive Dive Maldives
- Fuvahmulah Scuba Club - SSI
- Maalifushi Marine Sports Centre - ["PADI"]
- Maldives Resilient Reefs
- MSTS Dive Club - ["PADI"]
- Olige
Best Time to Dive in Vaavu Atoll
The warmest water temperatures in Vaavu Atoll occur in April, averaging 30.5°C. The coolest conditions are in January at 28.7°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 28.7°C
- February: 28.9°C
- March: 29.4°C
- April: 30.5°C
- May: 30.1°C
- June: 29.9°C
- July: 29.8°C
- August: 29.9°C
- September: 29.8°C
- October: 29.3°C
- November: 29.3°C
- December: 29.2°C
Marine Life in Vaavu Atoll
Home to 53 recorded species including 20 reef fish, 9 hard corals, 8 seagrass & algae, 4 sharks & rays, 4 crabs & lobsters, 3 octopus & squid.
Notable Marine Life
- Bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) - Reef Fish
- Lineated Butterflyfish (Chaetodon trifasciatus) - Reef Fish
- Angelfish (Pygoplites diacanthus) - Reef Fish
- Allison's Tuna (Thunnus albacares) - Reef Fish
- Species code: Tc (Thalassodendron ciliatum) - Seagrass & Algae
- thalassia (Thalassia hemprichii) - Seagrass & Algae
- Cloudy Dascyllus (Dascyllus carneus) - Reef Fish
- cymodocea (Cymodocea rotundata) - Seagrass & Algae
- Crown of thorns starfish (Acanthaster planci) - Starfish
- Nightlight Lanternfish (Myctophum lychnobium) - Reef Fish
Recommended Packing List for Vaavu Atoll
Based on average water temperature of 29.6°C, currents 19 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