Dive Site: Maaya Thila
Location: North Ari Atoll, Maldives
Date: December 17th, 2018

Maaya Thila is a boat accessible dive site, located in North Ari Atoll, Maldives. The maximum depth is 37-40mt. The average visibility is 31-34mt.

30-40mt of sandy bottom and a flat pinnacle with a diameter of about 80mt that sits about 8mt below the surface. Voted as Maldives best dive site and is also an MPA by the Maldivian Government. We dropped down to explore the walls of the pinnacle before settling on the top of the rock to watch the action of some white and grey reef sharks in a night time feeding frenzy, plus many big turtles and big stingrays feeding.

Site is in open ocean and has very strong currents, hence the high level of action. Dive the wall which is sheltered and when you feel the drag towards the end, move up to the top plate, use a reef hook if necessary, hook on tightly and enjoy the show!

The Maldives’ incredible cluster of 1,192 paradise islands offers some serious diving opportunities. A good place to start is our favorite Maaya Thila dubbed the "White Tip Reef Shark Capital of the Maldives." Its diverse range of tropical fish include angel, butterfly, clown, parrot and trigger fish as well.

Cruise managed by Macana Maldives Italian diving tour operator on December 2018, aboard of Motoryacht Princess Dhonkamana.

Unfortunately the visibility around the thila was not good and some shots are out of focus, sorry. Filmed with Lumix TZ30 with spot lights.

I sure hope you enjoy and thanks for watching!