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Maldives — Lhaviyani Atoll · boat

Kuredu Express

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Kuredu

5.55000°N, 73.46000°E

Lhaviyani's headline channel drift near Kuredu, with terraced sand ledges where sharks hold in the current.

Depth
10–30 m
Vis
15–25 m

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Current
strong
Health
Unscored

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Geo (surface approx.)
5.55000°N, 73.46000°E

Approximate position from published sources.

Entry / access
boat

A sandy channel stepping down in terraces to about 30 m, named for the speed of its currents. Divers hook onto the ledges to watch grey reef sharks, eagle rays and tuna, while green turtles rest on the shelves. It has marine protected area status.

Difficulty
advanced

Advanced Open Water; drift experience

Best season
Year-round; Dec–Apr for visibility
Last reviewed
20 Oct 2026 by editorial

Hazards

  • high · Strong, fast current

Marine life

Typical: grey reef shark, spotted eagle ray, tuna, napoleon wrasse, great barracuda, green turtle, jackfish, reef manta ray

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Questions people search

How deep is Kuredu Express?

10–30 m.

Is Kuredu Express suitable for beginners?

advanced — Advanced Open Water; drift experience

Sources

Where sources disagree

Depth 10–30 m (Resortlife) vs 20–35 m (aMaldives). Level intermediate–advanced (aMaldives) vs advanced.

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