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Rihivelhi Caves
Rihivelhi Caves: a boat dive with overhangs, caves, and rays.
Scuba DivingBoatIntermediate10m - 25m
CaveReef
Guided boat dive from South Malé; best for scuba divers who want reef structure, overhead pockets, and a torch-friendly route.
About Rihivelhi Caves
Rihivelhi Caves is a South Malé reef dive built around overhangs, caves, and sheltered reef sections. The route stays interesting along the reef face and shaded pockets, with a torch helping you pick out detail under the ledges. It is a guided boat dive rather than an easy shore entry, and the site rewards scuba divers who want structure, fish movement, and regular shark-and-ray action.
Safety & Access
Site Conditions
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
A torch is highly recommended for the overhangs.
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Local Intel For Rihivelhi Caves
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Inner-reef profile with caves/overhangs from about 10–25 m; a torch helps for viewing features under ledges.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive target; the key features sit on a scuba-friendly reef profile with overhead sections.
Snorkeling
Not a primary snorkel site; the main draw is the submerged reef structure, caves, and overhangs below the surface.
Wildlife at Rihivelhi Caves
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Research Estimate At Rihivelhi Caves
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Avg. Visibility20m
Access3/5 · Moderate entry effort
Coral3/5 · Mixed health
Aquatic Life4/5 · Great variety
Facilities4/5 · Good facilities
CurrentModerate current
