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HomePlacesVaavu AtollAlimathaa (Night Dives)
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Alimathaa (Night Dives)

Vaavu Atoll 4m⚡ Easy
Best Time
November to April
Difficulty
Easy
Safety
★★★★☆
Solo Friendly
Family
Permit
Required
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About Alimathaa (Night Dives)

Alimathaa is a resort island in Vaavu Atoll, widely used as a dive and marine-life base in Felidhu Atoll. The night-dive experience should be booked only with licensed operators, appropriate certification, and conservative depth limits.

💡Why Visit?

Visit for guided Vaavu night diving and resort-island access in one of the Maldives best-known dive atolls.

Best For
divercouplemarine-life-loverresort-traveller
Languages
DhivehiEnglish
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Quick Facts

RegionVaavu Atoll
CountryMaldives
Altitude4m
DifficultyEasy
Solo Friendly✅ Yes
Family✅ Yes
Budget StayMVR 2,776*/night
Budget FoodMVR 350*/day
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Activities

Guided Alimathaa night dive

Guided night dive range; equipment and certification requirements vary

Time

1-2 hours

Cost

MVR1.2k*–MVR2.8k*

Effort

Moderate

Resort or dive-boat transfer

Transfer equivalent depends on package and operator

Time

Varies by operator

Cost

MVR1.2k*–MVR3.9k*

Effort

Easy

Day reef snorkeling around Vaavu

Guided snorkel or reef trip range

Time

Half day

Cost

MVR 694*–MVR1.5k*

Effort

Easy

🌡️ Weather & Best Time

Weather data not available for this destination yet.

When to Visit

💸Best Value
MayJunSepOct
Crowds Low Prices Low

Pleasant weather, lighter crowds — the sweet spot.

🔥Peak Season
DecJanFebMarApr
Crowds High Prices High

Busiest months — book stays & transport early.

🌙Off Season
MayJunJulAugSepOct
Crowds Low Prices Low

Quietest window with the lowest prices.

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How to Reach

Nearest Airport
Velana International Airport
Around 70-80 km by sea · Transfer time varies by resort speedboat or seaplane arrangement
Nearest Railway Station
No railway in Maldives
No railway nearby · Use resort-arranged boat or seaplane transfer
Nearest Bus Stand
Alimathaa resort jetty
On the island · Transfer handled by resort or dive operator

There is no road access; use resort-arranged boat, seaplane, or liveaboard/dive-operator transfer.

Local Transport

Local Bus
Access is by resort-arranged transfer, dive boat, liveaboard, or private speedboat; there is no public road access.
Permit required. Night dives require a licensed dive operator, suitable certification/experience, and strict compliance with Maldives dive safety limits.

Where to Stay

🎒 Deluxe
MVR 2,776*/night
  • Entry-level resort room in off-season
  • Package resort beach room
🏨 Premium
MVR 6,476*/night
  • Beach villa
  • Full-service resort villa
✨ Luxury
MVR 18,504*/night
  • Luxury overwater villa
  • Private pool villa

Local Cuisine

⭐ Mas hunilocal
⭐ Garudhiyalocal
Hedhikaa tea snacksstreet

Travel Tips

  • Book night dives only with licensed operators and do not attempt cave or technical dives without explicit authorization and training.
  • Confirm what equipment, certification, and transfer fees are included before paying.
  • Follow guide instructions around currents, depth, and marine life at all times.
Things to carry
Reef-safe sunscreenCash in MVRModest clothingDry bag
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