Nalaguraidhu, Maldives

Kyrill Dived on: Sun Island Beyru - 22m, 62min - With MV Orion Posted on 11/12/13 at 04:16

Honeymoon Liveaboard 2013 - MV Orion - Dive #6 Sun Island Outer Reer- South Ari Atoll, Maldives WHAAAAAALEEEE SHAAAAARK!!!!! :-) :-) :-) We went close to where we were looking for whale sharks the day before. This time the weather was much better, compared to the stormy conditions last night. Even though we didn't see any whale sharks during the dive (although a couple of people saw one just a few minutes after we got out of the water) I still saw a couple of White Tip Reef Sharks and took a lot of nice photos of other stuff. After everyone was out of the water, the boat started searching for whale shark from the surface. After a little bit we saw one and everyone got into snorkelling gear. We jumped out and saw a big shadow disappearing into the blue. I almost thought that was the end if it, but after swimming closer to the reef another huge shadow started emerging in front if us. The whale shark was about 7 meters and was gliding slowly through the water, gradually coming closer to us as the water got shallower. Then the fun began. I got some really nice photos, while Silje filmed a little bit with the GoPro. She even saw another whale shark passing behind us which no one else saw! At some point the whale sharke turned slowly around, I intercepted it, and it came straight at me! I even had to swim a little bit out of the way so it wouldn't swim into me! We swam next to it for some time until it started descending and disappeared into the blue. We got out of the water and quickly found another one (or maybe it was the same one?). We had the boat come in front of it and then we jumped out again. This time we didn't have as much time with the whale shark, but I still got some nice photos before it disappeared into the abyss. This is turning out to be a hell of a day!!

David Dived on: Ari Beach Beyru - 21m, 49min - With Dive Oceanus Sun Island Posted on 12/10/21 at 11:20

Great start with snorkelling with a Whale shark during surface interval although a lot of people in the water on snorkel excursions Dive itself was a drift with reef on left hand side, we were on the look out for Whale Sharks as had seen one already. As such the dive was fairly direct using the current. There were several Morays and some Turtles although a bit further away. During the dive I took a lead in the group with Dennis at about 15m and myself around 12 maximising dive duration. I spotted the Whale shark and signalled as we followed alongside (left hand side) alertng guide as we passed. I then managed to get on the reef side to get video from that side too. very happy with the dive!

Tanya Dived on: Sun Island Beyru - 28m, 37min Posted on 06/04/16 at 07:56

Went looking for whale shark. Saw 2 one on scuba and one afterwards on snorkel. Saw black octopus walking on coral. Black tip reef shark. Bit of a disaster as I chased after whale shark and then after a diver who was using a flash! RAN OUT OF AIR! Found Sinrey quickly and buddy breathed with him. Only downside was removing my full face mask and then remembering that my spare mask was set up on the dive dhoni to snorkel..eek! Anyway all ended well...Sinrey even managed to get me to do safety stop. Removed one weight and felt better with buoyancy

Marco Dived on: Maamigili (South Ari) - 16m, 70min - With Redey from Carpe Diem Cruises Maldives Posted on 15/12/20 at 11:03

Gruppe: 7 / Sicht: 20 / Anzug: 3mm Kontinuierlicher Drifttauchgang mit leichter Strömung an einem sehr langem Riff mit vielen farblosen Hartkorallen. Sehr wenige Weichkorallen. Direkt am Anfang einen Adlerrochen gesehen und am Ende Walhai - dazwischen eher langweilig und nur leichter Drift. 2 Walhaie, Adlerrochen, 3 Turtles, kleiner Papageienfischschwarm, Titan Triggerfishes, Pipefish, Nemos, Pufferfishes Whalesharks auf der Anfahrt und nach dem Safety stop

Trippyseas Dived on: Kandooma Thila - 27m, 52min - With Muaz Posted on 07/01/20 at 07:16

Nitrox 32 Dive with Mild Current Many grey reef sharks, blacktop reef sharks Friendly surgeonfish which love to dance in air bubbles Grey Reef Sharks at a cleaning station with the weird wiggle Barracuda, Napoleon Wrasse, Angelfish, Groupers Fusiliers