South Ari Atoll
Dhigurah
Where whale sharks glide past endless sand
Atoll
South Ari
Transfer
Speedboat / Domestic
Known For
Whale Sharks
Best Season
All Year
Overview
Dhigurah is famed for its two-kilometre sandbank and year-round whale shark encounters in South Ari Atoll. A laid-back local island where reef walls, freediving and slow beach days define the rhythm.
Highlights
- ✦Whale shark snorkelling
- ✦Two-kilometre sandbank
- ✦Reef wall diving
ExperiencesMarine WildlifeDivingSandbanks
Things to do in Dhigurah
Marine WildlifeWhale Shark Snorkel Safari
Slip into open water alongside the ocean's gentlest giants on a guided South Ari expedition.
Half day · 4 hrsFrom $95
DivingManta & Reef Night Dive
Descend after dark to watch mantas and reef life come alive under torchlight.
Evening · 3 hrsFrom $120
SandbanksPrivate Sandbank Picnic
Be dropped on a bare ribbon of sand with a chilled hamper and nothing but horizon.
Half day · 4 hrsFrom $140