Fuvahmulah is one large island about 4.5 km long and 1.2 km wide, local population is about 13,000, which itself is also an atoll unlike any other islands nor atolls of Maldives. Located below the zero degree equator on the Indian ocean, on the southern side of Maldives, Fuvahmulah is also UNESCO protected designated biosphere reserved.
The island has a domestic airport, which makes it very suitable for travelers. Once passengers land in Male’ International Airport, all that needs to be done is to board the flight from Male’ to Fuvahmulah through the domestic terminal. The flight duration will be 80 minutes to reach the island. Upon arrival, your host will be at the airport to receive you.
From there, your diving adventures will formally begin.
Apart from Tourism, Fishing and Agriculture are the second most popular industry in Fuvahmulah
Fuvahmulah is a treasure trove for shark lovers, making it truly a shark diver's paradise. The island towers up from the deep ocean much like a vertical cliff, consequently attracting a huge diversity of sharks and pelagic life all year around, making it one of the most unique areas in the world for pelagic.
Due to its location, Fuvahmulah is one the best, if not the best area in the world to get close encounters with
Tiger Sharks, with over 300 individuals identified by far with more individuals being identified weekly.
The island is also surrounded by a great variety of other shark species such as Thresher Sharks, Hammer-Head Sharks, Silver-Tip Sharks, Grey and White-Tip Reef Sharks, which can be observed all year around. Apart from this, you can also observe some other wonders of the ocean like the Whale Sharks, Oceanic mantas, and Mola Mola.
There are no lagoons surrounding the island much like other islands, making the house reef very close to shore. The island is also often surrounded by waves ideal for all levels of surfers.
Located on the island is also, Thoondu, which is huge awhite sandy beach, with the only beach break in Maldives making it one of the most unique locations on the island and the Maldives. Many people can be observed going for a swim or surf there, especially during a good swell.
Geragando Fanno (Fanno Surf)
This is an ideal spot to learn surfing. During high tide, the waves that break off the reef gradually come to the shore creating excellent conditions for beginners.
With a fleet of more than 100 fishing vessels daily go fishing.
Big game fishing is another popular industry on the island with participants catching Tunas and Wahoos regularly all year around.