Canopus Retreats, North Malé Atoll
Enjoy superb surfing and diving, and Maldivian island life at this charming guesthouse
per room, half board
Overview
- Dive reefs, channels and pinnacles that attract pelagics and manta rays
- Easy access to two of the Maldives’ best surf breaks - Cokes and Chickens
- Experience island culture and laid-back local island life
- Enjoy a range of excursions, from dolphin watching to snorkeling trips
Canopus Retreat is a charming Maldivian guesthouse on the laid-back local island of Thulusdhoo, North Male Atoll. You’ll enjoy easy living with local people and authentic culture – a refreshing alternative from the polished private resorts. Idyllic, yet affordable, this lovely guesthouse offers delicious cuisine, tempting mocktails and comfortable rooms - as well as easy access to exciting diving, and some of the Maldives’ famous surf breaks.
Rooms
Standard
1 x King bed, sleeps 2
Air conditioning, Ensuite bathroom, Breakfastfrom $216 /night
Ocean view
1 x King bed, sleeps 2
Air conditioning, Ensuite bathroom, TV...from $297 /night
Resort checklist
Meal plans:
- Breakfast
- Half Board
- Full Board
Diving in North Malé Atoll
Manta RaysFrom June to September
Eagle rayYear round
SharksNot frequently
StingraysNot frequently
TurtlesNot frequently
Schooling reef fishYear round
WrecksYear round
Soft coralsYear round
Diving in North Malé Atoll delivers plenty of fish action with many dive sites well known for their breathtaking topography and healthy populations of manta rays and sharks. The famous Banana Reef is home to thousands of iconic blue-lined snapper while Manta Point will provide an unforgettable ray encounter. And, at HP Reef and Nassimo Thila, visitors will be blown away by the seemingly endless soft coral fields inhabited by large schools of bright coloured Anthias.
A shipping route through one of the atoll’s channels also left a few wrecks behind that are now home to some amazingly colourful reefs. Overall, the diversity of marine life and different dive sites means North Malé Atoll provides spectacular diving experiences for divers of all levels.
As the ‘original’ destination for diving in the Maldives, resort dive guides and instructors are local experts and are well versed in navigating the ever-changing currents and conditions. So you can maximise your chances of an incredible marine life encounter that North Malé is justifiably famous for.
