Velassaru Caves

Best time to dive

December to April; May to November

What you might see

• BarracudaLikely
• Grey reef sharkPossible
• Moray eelLikely
• NudibranchLikely
• Nurse sharkPossible
• Sea turtleLikely

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

Certification & difficulty

Open Water

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site

Safety notes

Overhead cave/swim-through sections - keep a clear daylight exit in view, maintain good buoyancy, avoid silting and touching cave ceilings/corals; possible current and downdraft along the reef edge

Permits & fees

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Velassaru