Broken Rock Dive Site — Maldives

About Broken Rock

A dramatic split rock formation in South Ari Atoll where a massive boulder has cracked open, creating a spectacular swim-through canyon from 20m to 10m depth. The walls inside are covered in soft corals, sea fans, and black coral bushes. Whitetip reef sharks, Napoleon wrasse, and giant moray eels inhabit the overhangs. Schools of oriental sweetlips and batfish are common, and the site is a favourite for underwater photographers.

Site Information

• Depth: 5–30 m
• Difficulty: advanced
• Site type: Pinnacle
• Current: Broken Rock can experience moderate to strong currents as it is situated within a channel. Divers should stay close to their guide, who will be familiar with local conditions and tidal movements, especially when navigating the channel swim-through.
• Best time: Year-round
• Region: Maldives

Highlights

• Napoleon Wrasse
• Whitetip Sharks
• Soft Corals
• Moray Eels

Marine Life at Broken Rock

• Anthias
• Reef Manta Ray
• Tiger Shark
• Oceanic Manta Ray
• Bull Shark
• Whale Shark
• Bottlenose Dolphin
• Eagle Ray

Liveaboards visiting Maldives

• Emperor Leo — 4.8/5, from €243/day
• Emperor Voyager — 4.8/5, from €228/day
• Maldives Blue Force 3 — 4.8/5, from €211/day