Dharavandhoo, one of the 13 local Maldivian islands located in the Baa atoll. The Baa atoll, known also as the Southern Maalhosmadulu atoll, is made up of 12 local fisher islands, other than Dharavandhoo, 75 uninhabited islands and 10 resort islands.

There are about 11 000 inhabitants living permanently in this atoll, which is located about 105 km from Male, the Maldivian capital. To cover the distance from Male to the region there are various possibilities, such as speed boats, sea planes, ferries and domestic flights.

Some of the most famous local islands in our area are Thulhaadhoo, well-known for its craftsmanship of pottery, Eydhafushi, which is the atoll’s capital and renowned for its weaving of the feyli, the tipical black and white Maldivian pareo and of course Dharavandhoo, which is the biggest of all the islands. There is even space enough for a domestic airport and various beaches, reserved exclusively for tourist use. Dharavandhoo measures a length of 1.33km and a width of 0.48km and bases its own economy mainly on tourism and fishing.

Since the 17th of October in 2012 the local airport connects the island to Male with flight durations no longer than 30 minutes. Other than the airport the island offers also a hospital, primary and secondary schools, two soccer pitches and two mosques. All locals speak, other than Dhivehi, the national language, fluently English, most of them also a 3rd or a 4th language.

Dharavandhoo is being administered by 5 people, forming a Counsel, which has been elected exclusively by the inhabitants of the island itself. In 2011 the Baa atoll has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, thanks to its famous coral reefs which are the biggest groupings in the Indian Ocean. The famous Hanifaru Bay, located only 20 minutes by dhoni from Dharavandhoo, is a protected marine area. Hanifaru is a naturally emerged bay, populated by whale sharks, grey reef sharks and manta rays. This very special bay is thought of one of the few places where whale sharks come to, in order to encounter each other and to mate. The incredible biodiversity inside this bay has developed due to enormous amounts of plankton accumulating from May to November.

The underwater beauty of the Maldives is incredible. Over 200 different species of coral grow in its waters, the corals in turn providing home to thousands of varieties of aquatic life. Mantastic Divers in Dharavandhoo is one of the 13 local Maldivian islands located in the Baa atoll, made up of 12 local fisher islands, 75 uninhabited islands and 10 resort islands.

You'll have access to dive sites such as; Aidhoo Corner, Christmas Tree, Dharavandhoo Thila, Dhigu Thila, Hanifaru Corner, Kakani Thila, Madhoo Thila and plenty more.

The diving center ‘Mantastic Divers Dharavandhoo’ offers you a complete range of rental equipment not only for diving but also for snorkeling. It has its own compressors to fill tanks our tanks and of course a spacious entertainment room where everyone is welcome to participate in our enjoyable marine biology lectures about our environment. Relax, Let Loose and EXPLORE THE MALDIVES!

The diving center has also its own typical Maldivian boat, the dhoni “Google”. Google is extremely spacious, holding all kinds of diving equipment, safety features and an own bathroom. Thanks to its comfort Google will be used for every single one of our excursions. Our team is made up of professionals with diverse backgrounds and skillsets.

BLUEWORLD GUEST HOUSE

Our guest house ‘Blue World Dharavandhoo’ offers 4 spacious and comfortable hexagonal bungalows equipped with a private bathroom and an air conditioner. Serenity at it's finest - Privacy guaranteed

BECOME ONE WITH NATURE

The parquet even increases the already high comfort and friendliness of every one of our bright bungalows, thanks to a big window facing our chill out area, open to every single one of our guests.