Rasdhoo · Ari Atoll
Diving in Rasdhoo
A small island on the edge of Ari Atoll, right on our speedboat route: mantas, reef sharks, channels and walls, with Drop Dive Rasdhoo.
Your base in Rasdhoo
Dive, eat and stay with the same family
In Rasdhoo the group has two hotels, the Drop Beach Club restaurant at the entrance of Bikini Beach, and the dive school Drop Dive Rasdhoo. Your dives, your meals and your stay are organised by the same people.
Rasdhoo is a great place for a first dive or a full beginner course, and for certified divers who want to explore the channels, walls and thilas of the atoll, with mantas, sharks and big schools of fish.
Marine life
What you can see in Rasdhoo
- Manta rays (mainly November – April)
- Nurse sharks
- Blacktip and whitetip reef sharks
- Grey reef sharks and silvertip sharks
- Eagle rays and stingrays
- Tuna, Napoleon wrasse and turtles
Wild animals: sightings are never guaranteed.
Dive sites
Some of our dive sites in Rasdhoo
| Dive site | What makes it special |
|---|---|
| Madivaru Corner | Channel corner with grey reef sharks, eagle rays and turtles |
| Rasdhoo Channel | Drift dive with reef sharks, rays and Napoleon wrasse |
| Veligandu East | Wall with reef sharks, turtles and Napoleon wrasse |
| Madi Gaa (Manta Point) | Manta cleaning station, mainly November – April |
| Caves | Overhangs with whitetip sharks, nurse sharks and stingrays |
| Three Palm | Calm reef, perfect for courses and first dives |
| Wrecks near Kuramathi | Wreck dives covered in soft corals and reef fish |
The guide chooses the site of the day according to currents, weather and the level of the group.
Diving in Rasdhoo with Drop Dive
Drop Beach Club
Our restaurant at the entrance of Bikini Beach: Thai, Spanish and fusion food.
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Getting there
By speedboat with DROP TRANSFERS
Rasdhoo is one of the islands of our scheduled route. Choose your date and receive your QR tickets by email. Tell us about your dive equipment when you book so we can plan the space on board.
Prices in Rasdhoo
Fun dives from $45, Open Water $490
See all the prices for fun dives, courses, professional courses, equipment rental and the Rasdhoo dive package. Groups get special prices.
Drop Dive Maldives
Book your dive in Rasdhoo or Fuvahmulah
Choose your centre, your dates and your dives on the Drop Dive Maldives booking page. Questions? Write to us and we will help you plan your days underwater and your speedboat transfers.