Neregando

Site on the west side of Fuvahmulah, known for vivid hard coral formations full of reef life. Deeper down, large overhangs shape the reef.

Facts

• Region: Maldives – Deep South
• Area: Fuvahmulah
• Level: intermediate
• Current: moderate
• Type: wall, reef
• Coordinates: -0.2891, 73.4093
• Highlights: hard coral formations, deep overhangs, swim-throughs/overhangs
• Permit: Fuvahmulah City Council requires a paid permit for diving in Fuvahmulah waters (rules reported June 2023: USD 40 per foreign diver with a Fuvahmulah-based dive school, USD 55 with safaris or schools based elsewhere, USD 200 per person on foreign vessels); dive centres must be registered with the council and anchoring at dive points is banned. Fees and rules may have changed – check with your dive centre (adhadhu.com).
• Issuer / contact: Fuvahmulah City Council
  • Phone: +960 686 0001
  • Email: info@fuvahmulah.gov.mv
  • Website: https://fuvahmulah.gov.mv/en/contact-us
  • phone from the council citizen portal https://afuncity.mv/; the council site lists the short number 1618; office: Narguis Magu, Maadhadu, Fuvahmulah
• Tips: The west side is exposed to the south-west monsoon; ask your centre about conditions.

Sources

• https://www.divessi.com/en/mydiveguide/divesite/neregando-maldives-381071