This dive site features the wooden wreck of a transportation dhoni, approximately 30 meters long, which sank in 1979. It rests on the south side of a Giri to the west of Meemu Atoll, at depths ranging from 20 to 33 meters. The wreck is reportedly easy to dive inside for those with appropriate training and experience. The surrounding Giri offers interesting overhangs, small caves, and caverns, adding to the navigational variety of the site.
Divers at Rayvilla can encounter a diverse array of marine life, including groupers, moray eels, and rock cods inhabiting the wreck and reef structures. Dense shoals of fish, particularly glassfish, in all shapes, sizes, and colors, create a vibrant spectacle. The site is also renowned for its spectacular soft coral gardens, which adorn the Giri.
While no specific best time to visit is provided, the Maldives generally offers excellent diving conditions year-round. Divers will appreciate the combination of wreck exploration, reef topography with its caves and overhangs, and the rich marine biodiversity. The average depth of 14 meters makes parts of the site accessible, though the wreck itself is deeper. Experienced freedivers might find shallower sections of the Giri appealing, but the main wreck requires advanced breath-hold skills.
