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Curved reef wall with caves, overhangs, and schools of tropical fish at Banana Reef.
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Banana Reef

One of the Maldives’ first discovered dive sites, Banana Reef is a true classic. Expect overhangs, caves, and schools of yellow snappers, all in a banana-shaped reef bursting with life.

Dive Site Details

📍 Location:

📊 Difficulty Level:

⬇️ Depth:

🌊 Currents:

🤿 Certification: 

🐠 Marine Life:

ℹ️ Site Features:

North Malé Atoll

Easy to Intermediate

5–25m

Moderate

Open Water and above

Bannerfish, oriental sweetlips, fusiliers, reef sharks, eagle rays

Curved reef resembling a banana; caves, overhangs, and soft coral gardens.

🗓️ Best Time to Dive:

Year-round; northeast monsoon brings calm seas.

♻️ Conservation: 

One of the Maldives’ first protected marine areas.

✨ Fun Fact:

First discovered dive site in the Maldives — still considered a must-dive classic.

Our Locations

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📍 Male', Capital City

PADI Five Star Dive Centre

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📍 Himmafushi, North Male' Atoll

PADI Five Star Career Development Centre

Talk to Us Anytime

📍Dive Desk Male' & Maldivian Academy of Diving Himmafushi

📩info@divedesk.mv · 📲+960 7979098

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