Rasdhoo Hammerhead Dives – Maldives Central Atolls Liveaboards
Rasdhoo is a small atoll just off Ari Atoll in the Maldives. At first light, scalloped hammerheads rise from deep water off its outer reef, and divers wait for them in the blue. It’s usually one special dive on a central atolls week, not a whole route, so the boat and the week matter.
Who Rasdhoo Works For
Advanced Divers
Deep blue-water dive
Shark Fans
Early Risers
Dawn starts
Photographers
Central Atolls Divers
You Can See
Hammerheads and Channel Life
Hammerheads
One or a few at a time, sometimes more.
Grey Reef Sharks
Patrolling the corner of Rasdhoo Madivaru.
Eagle Rays
Often in the channel on incoming current.
Reef Fish
Busy reef tops after the deep part of the dive.
Photo: Franziska Stier (eagle rays)
Ready for an early start?
Where You’ll Dive
Rasdhoo and North Ari Sites
Hammerhead Point
The dawn dive off Rasdhoo’s outer reef. You drop into the blue and watch for hammerheads below you.
Rasdhoo Madivaru
A channel corner with grey reef sharks, eagle rays and schools of fish.
Maaya Thila
A small pinnacle in North Ari with whitetip reef sharks, a popular night dive.
Fish Head
A protected thila in North Ari known for grey reef sharks and big fish schools.
Your guide decides each morning whether conditions are right for the hammerhead dive.
Hot Picks
Central Atolls Liveaboards for Rasdhoo
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Maldives Blue Force One
Built in 2013, for 24 guests. Central Atolls weeks all year. We confirm Rasdhoo for your week.
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Emperor Voyager
Built in 2014, for 20 guests, with free Nitrox up to 32%. “Best of Maldives” weeks.
View boat →Rasdhoo Plus What?
Central Atolls Week
Rasdhoo, North and South Ari and the channels near Malé. Many weeks also look for whale sharks, see our South Ari page.
Hanifaru Season
From June to November, some weeks add Baa Atoll for the manta gathering. See our Hanifaru Bay page.
Life Aboard
A Week in the Central Atolls
Want a special offer for Rasdhoo?
Message us directly — we’ll find a central atolls week that includes the hammerhead dive.
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Before You Book Your Rasdhoo Trip
Maldives Liveaboard: Atolls, Channels and Currents
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Certification for a Liveaboard
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How to Choose a Liveaboard
Read more →Why BookDiveBoat for Rasdhoo?
Rasdhoo is one dive in a week, and not every central route includes it. We check the plan for your boat and dates, and make sure your certification and experience fit a deep blue-water dive.
FAQ
Rasdhoo Hammerhead Questions
When can I see hammerheads at Rasdhoo?
How deep is the hammerhead dive?
What experience do I need?
Will I see a school of hammerheads?
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