Kubbar Island

Best time to dive

April to November; December to March

What you might see

• Manta rayLikely
• NudibranchPossible
• Sea turtleLikely

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Open Water

Snorkelling

Snorkel-friendly - Yes - popular boat/snorkel day-trip destination from Kuwait City; shallow reef sections are viable for snorkelling though visibility can be inconsistent

Safety notes

Highly venomous lionfish stings (can require hospitalization); historic anchor damage to coral from recreational boat traffic; inconsistent/poor visibility; remote location requiring a long boat return; six 1991 Gulf War soldier graves on the island (respect site, no diving hazard)

Permits & fees

No formal recreational dive permit system documented; island is uninhabited with a solar lighthouse; general Kuwait Coast Guard boating rules apply to vessel operators - VERIFY

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Khiran