Komandoo Kandu
# Komandoo Kandu
Dive Conditions
Komandoo Kandu is a premier drift diving destination in Lhaviyani Atoll, Maldives, offering thrilling underwater experiences in the Indian Ocean. This channel dive features strong currents that sweep divers through pristine coral gardens and vibrant reef systems.
Divers encounter stunning coral formations, including branching acropora and massive coral heads, along steep drop-offs descending to 40+ meters. The site is renowned for encounters with pelagic species, including reef sharks, trevally, and occasionally manta rays and eagle rays, particularly during season transitions.
The site supports abundant reef fish populations, snappers, and fusiliers that create dynamic schooling displays. Green and hawksbill turtles are frequently spotted grazing on the reef.
Suitable for experienced divers due to strong currents and deeper profiles, Komandoo Kandu demands excellent buoyancy control and current awareness. Optimal diving occurs during slack tide periods when conditions are more manageable. This exhilarating channel dive rewards skilled divers with exceptional marine biodiversity and memorable encounters with the Indian Ocean’s most charismatic species.
🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site
Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)