Dive or snorkel with spotted eagle rays in the Maldives, where they glide over sandy channels and reef drop-offs, sometimes in schools of 20 or more. Atolls like South Ari and Huvadhoo are known for these graceful rays, which ride the tidal currents past cleaning stations and lagoons. They are seen year-round, best when currents run strong from August to February.
Dive or snorkel with spotted eagle rays in the Maldives, where they glide over sandy channels and reef drop-offs, sometimes in schools of 20 or more. Atolls like South Ari and Huvadhoo are known for these graceful rays, which ride the tidal currents past cleaning stations and lagoons. They are seen year-round, best when currents run strong from August to February.
Up to 78% sighting chance in South Ari & Huvadhoo Atolls (Maldives). Best months: November, December, January.
Across many atolls, with South Ari (Veligandu) and Huvadhoo especially known for groups of 20 or more over sandy channels.
Year-round, with the highest chances during medium-to-strong currents from August to February, and a peak around December to April in South Ari.
Yes, eagle rays often visit house reefs, jetties and lagoons, so snorkellers see them as well as divers.
Spotted eagle rays reach a wingspan of up to 3 metres, but are usually shyer than the Maldives' mantas.
