Bandos Rock

# Bandos Rock Dive Site

Bandos Rock is a premier diving destination located in the North Male Atoll of Kaafu Atoll, Maldives. This popular Indian Ocean site features a dramatic underwater rock formation that rises from depths of 40+ meters, making it suitable for intermediate to advanced divers.

Divers explore stunning coral-encrusted rocks and vibrant reef structures teeming with marine life. The site offers excellent visibility, typically ranging from 20-40 meters, allowing clear observation of the diverse ecosystem.

Marine life encounters include reef sharks, rays, groupers, snappers, and schools of fusiliers. The strong currents attract pelagic species, creating thrilling drift diving opportunities. Macro enthusiasts find numerous nudibranchs, crustaceans, and smaller reef inhabitants.

The site accommodates depths between 20-40 meters, with the main rock formations creating natural dive routes. Currents are common, ranging from moderate to strong, requiring solid buoyancy control and navigation skills. Best suited for experienced divers, Bandos Rock delivers exceptional encounters with Maldivian marine biodiversity and dramatic underwater topography.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Large-eye pygmygoby Trimma flammeum jeyre

Red-cheeked Pipefish Corythoichthys insularis jeyre

White-eyed Moray Gymnothorax thyrsoideus scuba_adrie

Spotted Parrotfish Cetoscarus ocellatus luichthyologist

Bignose Unicornfish Naso vlamingii luichthyologist

Axilspot Hogfish Bodianus axillaris lovelyclemmy

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)