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Cathedral

Scenic Maldives reef dive with an arch, wall, and coral.

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ReefWall

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Boat-access outer-reef dive in Haa Alif with a shallow top, wall drop, and a large arch; best on manageable current days.

About Cathedral

Cathedral is a Maldives reef site on the outer edge of South East Haa Alif Atoll, built around a shallow top reef that drops into a wall with a large naturally formed arch. The site combines soft and hard coral, clean open water, and the kind of reef structure that can pull in sharks, turtles, manta rays, and other larger fish. It is approachable for guided divers, but current and trim still matter.

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Research Estimate At Cathedral

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VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentModerate current

Where Is Cathedral?

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Cathedral Planning Details

Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.

Reported Depth

10m - 30m

Depth Note

Shallow top reef around 10m, dropping to about 30m at the wall.

Best Season

Year-round, with the calmest current windows preferred.

Typical Conditions

Shallow top reef, wall drop, and a large arch with soft and hard coral. Ordinary conditions are warm, clear, and current-aware rather than surge-heavy.

Safety & Access At Cathedral

Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.

Key Hazards

Boat trafficOverhead environmentSharp coral

Safety Notes

Keep trim through the arch, watch the wall in current, and avoid bumping coral on the reef top.

Access Restrictions

Boat or dhoni access only; best with a local operator on a manageable current day.

Legal Notes

Follow resort or charter briefing and any atoll reef rules.

Local Intel For Cathedral

Community notes to help plan your visit.

Scuba Diving

Scenic reef-and-wall dive with a big arch, coral coverage, and good light.

Freediving

Not a freedive-first site.

Snorkeling

The top reef is scenic, but the full route is primarily a scuba dive.

Cathedral Dive Conditions Planner

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Exposure Profile at Cathedral

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Wildlife at Cathedral

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Recent Logged Visits At Cathedral

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Dive Spot Log Averages At Cathedral

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Cathedral Guide - Frequently Asked Questions

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Cathedral Guide - Sources and Updates

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Research Sources

Official resort dive-centre page listing Cathedral among the Haa Alifu tender-range sites and describing the Meridis dive centre.

Tourism context showing Cathedral as an outer-reef site within Hideaway’s tender range in Haa Alif.

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