Maabaidhoo Kandu
Channel next to Maabaidhoo on the north-eastern side of Laamu. The channel floor and drop-off lie at about 18 m, and the dive starts either on the reef wall or in the blue depending on the current. Snapper and soldierfish hide under the overhangs, and stingrays, whitetip and grey reef sharks, barracuda and eagle rays are seen.
Facts
- Region: Maldives – Deep South
- Area: Laamu
- Depth: 30 m
- Level: advanced
- Current: strong
- Type: channel, drift, wall
- Coordinates: 2.0215, 73.537 (approximate)
- Highlights: grey reef sharks, whitetip reef sharks, stingrays, eagle rays, barracuda, snapper
- Unverified: The two databases disagree on the exact pin: SSI places it next to Fushi Kandu north of Maabaidhoo, wannadive (used here) south of Maabaidhoo; confirm which side of the island your centre uses.
- Tips: Strong current is possible; follow the guide's entry plan.