This dive site, Kunaavashi Kandu, is located on the west side of an atoll. It’s a channel and is typically dived when there's an incoming current. The currents can be significant, so experience is recommended.
Kunaavashi Kandu
Thrilling Maldivian channel drift dive for advanced divers.
Boat Access
20m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth
About this dive site
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Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Very Good
Macro Marine Life Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Brought to you by Nakai Dhiggiri Diving Center
Plan Your Visit
drift divesharkcoral reefadvanced onlystrong currentswide angle
Marine Life
Fusilier
Tuna
Southern Eagle Ray
Trevally
Soft Gingerbread Hem Star
Grey Reef Shark
Hard Coral
Reef Shark
Napoleon Wrasse
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Advanced
Significant currents and channel topography require advanced dive skills.
Hazards:
currentdepthboat traffic
Current Strength:
Strong
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