Kurumba House Reef

This dive site, Kurumba House Reef, is located just off Kurumba Island in the Maldives. It features a gentle slope reef adorned with a variety of hard and soft corals. While generally calm, divers should be aware that currents can become stronger, especially on incoming tides, as the reef faces an ocean channel. Navigation typically involves following the reef contour, making it a relatively straightforward experience. The reef is a vibrant ecosystem, teeming with diverse marine life. Expect frequent encounters with blacktip and whitetip reef sharks, majestic hawksbill turtles, graceful eagle rays, and impressive stingrays. Large pelagics like tuna and striking napoleon wrasse are also commonly sighted, alongside numerous other reef fish and invertebrates thriving within the healthy coral garden. The best time to visit the Maldives for diving is generally from December to May for calm seas and excellent visibility. Kurumba House Reef is suitable for both divers and freedivers, with shallower sections perfect for snorkelers. It offers fantastic opportunities for wide-angle photography due to the abundant large marine life. Be mindful of potential strong currents during certain tidal conditions, which can offer exciting drift opportunities for experienced divers.