Dive Site · south male atoll
Vadoo Caves Turtle Grotto
- Level
- Beginner–Intermediate
- Current
- Mild–Moderate
- Best Season
- Year‑round
- Features
- Cave
- Protection
- None noted
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
Beginner to intermediate divers can navigate this cavern year-round with mild to moderate currents. Inside, glassfish and sweepers swarm while soldierfish and squirrelfish hover near soft corals and sponges; hawksbill turtles rest in the grotto alongside occasional nurse sharks, moray eels, lionfish, scorpionfish, shrimps, lobsters, sweetlips, and nudibranchs.
Notes
Torch useful; surge possible near openings. Coordinates approximate—anchored to nearest island/reef; verify locally.
