Kuramathi Caves
Caverns on the western side of Rasdhoo Atoll beyond the Kuramathi sandbank, with many large overhangs and two swim-through caverns at about 18–20 m and 28–30 m. Whitetip reef sharks, stingrays and nurse sharks rest in the caves, and the reef top at 5 m has healthy coral.
Facts
- Region: Maldives – North & Central Atolls
- Area: Rasdhoo Atoll
- Depth: 5–30 m
- Level: intermediate
- Current: moderate
- Type: reef, cave
- Coordinates: 4.2738, 72.941
- Highlights: swim-throughs/overhangs, whitetip reef sharks, stingray, nurse sharks, hard coral
- Tips: Bring a torch; the deeper cavern needs advanced certification.