Seventh Heaven

# Seventh Heaven, Kuda Rah, Ari Atoll

Seventh Heaven is a premier dive site located at Kuda Rah in the Ari Atoll, Maldives, offering an exceptional underwater experience in the Indian Ocean. This site features a dramatic coral-covered pinnacle that rises from deep water, creating a unique topography ideal for intermediate to advanced divers.

Divers explore vibrant coral formations and steep drop-offs, typically descending to depths of 20-40 meters. The site’s name reflects the spectacular marine encounters awaiting visitors. Expect to encounter reef sharks, including blacktip and whitetip varieties, along with schools of barracuda, trevally, and fusiliers. The nutrient-rich waters attract large pelagic species such as mantas and eagle rays, particularly during season changes.

Colorful soft corals and hard coral formations provide stunning scenery and habitat for numerous fish species. The strong currents characteristic of this site make it suitable for experienced divers who can manage drift diving conditions. Seventh Heaven delivers thrilling encounters with big marine life and pristine coral ecosystems, making it a must-visit destination for diving enthusiasts exploring the Ari Atoll.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Maldives Triplefin Helcogramma maldivensis pascal_girard

Yellow-wing Flyingfish Cypselurus poecilopterus hikuta

Phantom Bannerfish Heniochus pleurotaenia scott_phares

Regal Angelfish Pygoplites diacanthus alphaj16

Midas Combtooth Blenny Ecsenius midas wetlens

Rubble Dwarfgoby Trimma naudei wetlens

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)