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Nilandhoo Kandu

Villingili, Gaafu Alifu

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Nilandhoo Kandu dive map

Dive briefing

Overview

Nilandhoo Kandu sits in Gaafu Alifu Atoll as a classic Maldivian channel profile — turquoise shallows giving way to indigo drop-offs. Expect reef fish, surgeonfish, wrasses, with conditions that reward a careful current check before you roll in.

GPS: 0.63043°N, 73.45838°E.

Marine Life

reef fishsurgeonfishwrassesgrey reef sharkseagle raystrevallytuna

Depth

1040m

Visibility

15–30m

Current

strong

Best Season

Northeast monsoon (Dec–Mar)

Difficulty

Intermediate

Entry

Boat

Tags

ReefChannelDrift

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