Hanifaru Bay Dive Site — Malediven

About Hanifaru Bay

UNESCO-biosfeerreservaat, beroemd om massale voedingsbijeenkomsten van manta's tijdens de zuidwestmoesson. Tot 200 manta's verzamelen zich in dit natuurlijke amfitheater.

Site Information

• Depth: 3–5 m
• Difficulty: intermediate
• Site type: Reef
• Current: Hanifaru Bay is primarily a snorkeling site; scuba diving is prohibited. The unique "keyhole" shape of the bay creates funnel currents that concentrate plankton blooms. While in the bay, visitors typically drift with the feeding mantas. General Maldives diving may involve medium to strong currents, requiring negative entry and immediate descent.
• Best time: Mei - november
• Region: Malediven

Highlights

• Manta's
• Walvishaaien

Marine Life at Hanifaru Bay

• Anthias
• Rifmanta
• Tijgerhaai
• Oceanische manta rog
• Stierhaai
• Walvishaai
• Tuimelaar
• Adelaarsrog

Liveaboards visiting Malediven

• 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