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Alidhoo Caves

Boat-accessed Maldives reef-wall dive with overhangs.

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Boat logistics and local current timing are the normal way to dive the site.

Alidhoo Caves is a Maldives boat dive on Alidhoo Island's house reef, with a shallow top reef, steep wall, and sheltered overhangs.

About Alidhoo Caves

Alidhoo Caves is a boat-based Maldives reef-wall dive on Alidhoo Island's house reef, where a shallow top reef falls into a steep wall lined with large overhangs. The site is most enjoyable when the boat can line up with current and sea state, because the overhangs and blue-water edge are what make the dive memorable. Divers come for sheltered pockets, shark and ray pass-bys, and a colorful reef finish that keeps the dive interesting from the top reef to the wall.

Research Estimate At Alidhoo Caves

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AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityFew visitors
CurrentModerate current
SurgeFlat calm

Where Is Alidhoo Caves?

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Alidhoo Caves Planning Details

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Reported Depth

5m - 30m

Depth Note

The top reef starts around 5 m and the wall drops to about 30 m, with large overhangs breaking up the slope.

Best Season

Year-round.

Typical Conditions

Boat-accessed reef-wall diving with sheltered overhangs, moderate drift, and variable visibility reports.

Safety & Access At Alidhoo Caves

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Key Hazards

Boat trafficOverhead environment

Safety Notes

Large overhangs create overhead areas; maintain good buoyancy and keep clear of the reef structure when current is moving.

Access Restrictions

Boat access and guide timing matter more than shore access; the site is best treated as a resort-style dive.

Legal Notes

Follow local boat and current procedures, and treat the overhangs as overhead space rather than open reef.

Local Intel For Alidhoo Caves

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Scuba Diving

A reef-wall dive with overhangs, sheltered pockets, and occasional pelagic pass-bys in the blue.

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Exposure Profile at Alidhoo Caves

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Wildlife at Alidhoo Caves

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Alidhoo Caves Guide - Sources and Updates

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Research Sources

www.divernet.com · Independent Article

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