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Vaggiri

Advanced 📍 South Male Atoll, Maldives
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# Vaggiri Dive Site

Dive Conditions

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Depth
5m – 40m
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Visibility
22m
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Level
Advanced
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Current
🌀 Strong

Vaggiri is a pristine reef dive site located in South Male Atoll, Kaafu Atoll, Maldives, offering excellent underwater exploration in the Indian Ocean. This site features a dramatic coral-encrusted reef with depths ranging from 5 to 40 meters, suitable for intermediate to advanced divers.

Divers encounter vibrant hard and soft coral formations teeming with tropical marine life. Common sightings include reef sharks, eagle rays, groupers, fusiliers, and colorful reef fish species. The site’s strong currents attract larger pelagic species, making it ideal for experienced divers seeking dynamic diving experiences.

The reef structure creates interesting topography with channels and overhangs that provide shelter for diverse marine organisms. Excellent visibility typically ranges from 15-30 meters, allowing clear observation of the underwater landscape and wildlife.

Vaggiri suits intermediate to advanced divers comfortable with moderate to strong currents. The site’s healthy coral ecosystem and abundance of marine life make it a popular choice for guided dives and liveaboard expeditions in South Male Atoll.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Blackfin Anemonefish — seen at this dive site
Blackfin Anemonefish Amphiprion nigripes lovelyclemmy
Natal Anthias — seen at this dive site
Natal Anthias Meganthias natalensis sharky07
African Basslet — seen at this dive site
African Basslet Liopropoma africanum andrey_ryanskiy
Indian Lionfish — seen at this dive site
Indian Lionfish Pterois miles cciag_gmbk
Bignose Unicornfish — seen at this dive site
Bignose Unicornfish Naso vlamingii dennisthediver
Moon Wrasse — seen at this dive site
Moon Wrasse Thalassoma lunare popaul

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

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Max Depth 40 m
Min Depth 5 m
Difficulty Advanced
Current Strong
Visibility 22 m
GPS 3.9063°, 73.4464°