North Ari Atoll
North Ari Atoll is celebrated by divers: submerged pinnacle sites, channel drift dives and the famous Maaya Thila night dive. Sandbank-rich resorts like Veligandu and Kuramathi make it equally popular with honeymooners and families.
About North Ari
If diving sits at the centre of the trip, North Ari is hard to beat. Maaya Thila comes alive at night (reef sharks, moray eels and hunting jacks) and channel drift dives in Madivaru and Hafza pull pelagic life through narrow passages. Topside, the atoll's natural sandbanks make it one of the most photographed regions.
Resorts in North Ari
6 hand-picked resorts.
Kuramathi Maldives
Long natural sandbank, 290+ villas, Indian travellers' favourite.
Veligandu Island Resort & Spa
Adults-friendly classic on a kilometre-long sandbank.
W Maldives
Vibrant W Hotels energy, beach oasis and the legendary 15Below.
Constance Halaveli Maldives
Crescent-shaped island, U-shaped overwater villas, adults-friendly luxury.
Kandolhu Maldives
Tiny circular island, just 30 villas, adults-friendly boutique luxury.
Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon
Diver's paradise, wreck dive a swim away, all-inclusive value.