Dive Site · baa atoll
Maavaru Caves
Also known as: Maavaaru Caves
- Level
- Beginner–Intermediate
- Current
- Low–Moderate
- Best Season
- Year‑round
- Features
- Cave
- Protection
- UNESCO Biosphere Reserve area.
Feature Creatures
Glassfish & sweepers Soldierfish & squirrelfish Soft corals & sponges Hawksbill turtles (resting) Nurse shark (occasional) Moray eels Lionfish & scorpionfish Shrimps & lobsters Sweetlips Nudibranchs
Site Description
This Baa Atoll cave system suits beginner-to-intermediate divers with low-to-moderate currents year-round, offering shelter to glassfish, sweepers, soldierfish, and squirrelfish. Soft corals, sponges, and the occasional resting hawksbill turtle make caves a fascinating place to explore, along with moray eels, lionfish, and nudibranchs.
Notes
Mind silting—good buoyancy required.
