Baa Atoll (also known locally as Maalhosmadulu Dhekunuburi) is located in the west of the Maldives archipelego and consists of three seperate atolls namely, southern Maalhosmadulu Atoll (which is roughly 40km long and 30km wide with 9 inhabited islands) , Fasdútheré Atoll and Goifulhafehendhu Atoll.

Currently there are five resorts spread out over the fifty or so islands that make up the Baa Atoll, with the rest of the islands being largely uninhabited.

Average temperatures in the Maldives are surprisingly constant (30°C to 31°C) all year round, with night time temperatures not dropping below 25°C. Rainfall is lowest from January to April, monsoon season runs from May to September, with some light rain in October and November. December can have rough, windy weather and rain.

January to April

January to April are generally the best months for diving with good visibility and great weather. May to September is the monsoon season which brings more storms and cloudier days. October to November are good weather months but water visibility is reduced by lots plankton, although this does attract some larger marine life. December can be a variable month with high winds and rain.
 
 

The reefs here are in pristine condition and one of the big attractions is the number of whale sharks and manta rays, (moray eels) that visit the area between May and July. Rare whale sharks congregate to mate at Hanifaru Bay.

Getting to the Maldives is relatively simple there are many daily flights from European and North American hub airports into the capital Malé. Operators to consider include Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Sri Lankan Airlines and Qatar Airways.

Once in Malé getting to Baa Atoll is a 30 minute seaplane transfer.

The focus of a holiday to the Maldives is relaxation, other than diving, resting on the beach and watching the stars in the evening there is not much else to do here. If you are looking for an action packed holiday, you may want to look else where.

This is an expensive destination as everything has to be imported to the islands, so if you are looking for value for money then you may consider another destination. As mentioned above, there is not alot to do here other than relax and enjoy the diving.