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Boat-access caves and overhangs with strong marine life.
Boat-access caves and overhangs with strong marine life.
Kuramathi Caves is a boat-access cavern site on the western side of the atoll, reached after a short ride past the sandbank. The dive works along broad overhangs, a shallow reef top, and two swim-through caves, so buoyancy control and calm-day planning matter. Advanced divers can work the full profile, while shallower sections suit guided exploration and conservative turnaround discipline.
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Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
18m - 30m
Depth Note
Two swim-through caves are described around 18-20 m and 28-30 m, with shallower overhangs above.
Best Season
Year-round
Typical Conditions
Boat-dived cavern and overhang profile with a shallow reef top and deeper swim-through sections.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Includes cavern swim-throughs and large overhangs; appropriate training, buoyancy control, and awareness around sharks and rays are advised.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; advanced divers can tackle the full cave-and-overhang profile, while open-water divers may only be cleared for the shallower sections.
Legal Notes
Follow guide instructions, use overhead-environment discipline, and avoid touching coral or entering restricted cavern sections unbriefed.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Two caverns offer swim-throughs, one around 18–20 m and another around 28–30 m, plus multiple large overhangs.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive target; the interesting features sit on a deeper boat-access profile.
Snorkeling
Not suitable for casual snorkeling; the main features are deeper and include overhead sections.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
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Research Sources
Dive-site page with access and suitability notes
Official site guide with access, depth, and visibility notes
Official resort dive-program overview
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