Maldives — Vaavu Atoll · boat
Fotteyo Kandu
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Fotteyo
3.52000°N, 73.77000°E
Narrow Vaavu channel often called one of the Maldives' best dives, with caves, swim-throughs and soft coral at the mouth.
- Depth
- 15–40 m
- Vis
- 15–25 m
- Current
- strong
- Health
- Unscored
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- Geo (surface approx.)
- 3.52000°N, 73.77000°E
- Entry / access
- boat
- Difficulty
- advanced
Approximate position from published sources.
A narrow channel on the atoll's eastern rim with small thilas, caves, overhangs and swim-throughs smothered in soft coral. On incoming current divers hook in at the mouth for sharks, trevally schools and eagle rays, with occasional hammerheads off the drop-off.
Advanced Open Water; strong-current experience
- Best season
- Dec–Apr
- Last reviewed
- 20 Oct 2026 by editorial
Hazards
- high · Very strong current
Marine life
Typical: grey reef shark, whitetip reef shark, spotted eagle ray, great barracuda, dogtooth tuna, napoleon wrasse, giant trevally, scalloped hammerhead
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Questions people search
How deep is Fotteyo Kandu?
15–40 m.
Is Fotteyo Kandu suitable for beginners?
advanced — Advanced Open Water; strong-current experience
Sources
- Fotteyo Kandu — Resortlife Maldives dive site guide · Resortlife Maldives
Supports: depth, current, level, bestSeason, marineLife
- 25 Best Dive Sites in Maldives 2026 · aMaldives
Supports: depth, current, level, bestSeason
- Scuba diving in Vaavu and Meemu Atoll, Maldives · ZuBlu
Supports: marineLife, notes
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