The Reef That Never Sleeps

The Maldives' Only Resort with 24 Hour Diving

At Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon, home to the Maldives' only 24 hour diving experience, the renowned house reef is always ready to explore. Just steps from the beach, it offers unforgettable encounters with vibrant coral formations and extraordinary marine life in the North Ari Atoll.

Discover the Ellaidhoo House Reef

Recognised as one of the Maldives' most celebrated house reefs and recommended by Lonely Planet, the Ellaidhoo House Reef begins just metres from the shore, where vibrant coral gardens lead to dramatic reef walls and overhangs, creating a thriving habitat for an extraordinary diversity of marine life.

Marine life commonly seen on the Ellaidhoo House Reef

Hawksbill Sea Turtle

Clown Fish

Lion Fish

Moray Eel

Napolean Wrass

Octopus

Blacktip Reef Shark

Spotted Eagle Ray

Explore the Reef

Seven entry and exit points provide easy access to the reef, with equipment delivered directly by the dive centre. Explore dramatic overhangs, reef walls, a wreck dive, and vibrant corners where schools of fish, eagle rays, and sharks gather, all enhanced by gentle currents.

Reefscapes in Daylight

Discover vibrant coral gardens, dramatic reef walls, and crystal clear waters.

From shallow coral gardens to reef walls descending beyond 30 metres, the Ellaidhoo House Reef offers an ever changing underwater landscape. Healthy coral communities, striking overhangs, and exceptional visibility create rewarding experiences for both first time and experienced divers and snorkellers throughout the year.

A Reef Full of Life

Meet the remarkable marine life that calls the reef home

Daytime reveals an extraordinary diversity of marine life, from hawksbill turtles, reef sharks, eagle rays, moray eels, and napoleon wrasse to colourful reef fish, octopus, and cuttlefish. Depending on the season, fortunate visitors may also encounter manta rays, whale sharks, mobula rays, and dolphins.

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Discover the Reef After Dark

As night falls, the reef reveals a completely different side of its beauty. Corals extend thousands of delicate feeding polyps, creating a soft, flower like landscape beneath the water. Under torchlight, many corals and marine organisms display remarkable fluorescent colours, making every night snorkel a truly unforgettable experience.

Nocturnal residents of the reef

As daytime creatures retreat, the reef comes alive with nocturnal activity. Spot octopuses on the hunt, along with shrimp, crabs, lobsters, hunting fish, and other night dwelling species emerging from their hiding places. It is a rare opportunity to witness a side of the reef that few ever see.

Protecting What Lies Beneath

Through scientific research, coral restoration, biodiversity monitoring, and sustainable tourism, Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon protects its thriving marine ecosystem. By connecting science, tourism, and education, the resort creates meaningful ocean experiences that inspire awareness, responsible behaviour, and the preservation of coral reefs for future generations.

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Meet Tharushi, Our Marine Biologist

Marine Biologist Tharushi Pitigala leads conservation at Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon through coral restoration, biodiversity monitoring, and marine education. An EDGE Fellow of the Zoological Society of London, she inspires guests to better understand, appreciate, and protect the ocean through engaging, science based experiences.

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