Cathedral - Baa Atoll

Cathedral in Baa Atoll gives you a good sense of scale. It's a wall dive, dropping to around 23 meters and then beyond, so it's one for those who appreciate dramatic topography. We like to drift along, checking out the hard and soft corals plastered to the wall. You'll likely spot grey reef sharks patrolling the blue, along with white tips, and we've had a few good encounters with dogtooth tuna here too. It's a pretty straightforward dive, suitable for beginners, especially if you stick close to the reef and let the current do some of the work.

Location
Baa Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
6.856300, 72.957800
Type
cave
Maximum Depth
23m
Difficulty
Beginner

Marine Protected Area: Ha.Gallandhoo Sarahahdhu

Best Time to Dive in Baa Atoll

The warmest water temperatures in Baa Atoll occur in April, averaging 30.4°C. The coolest conditions are in January at 28.5°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 28.5°C
  • February: 28.8°C
  • March: 29.4°C
  • April: 30.4°C
  • May: 30.0°C
  • June: 29.4°C
  • July: 29.4°C
  • August: 29.2°C
  • September: 29.1°C
  • October: 29.1°C
  • November: 29.2°C
  • December: 29.0°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Baa Atoll

Nearest Dive Centres to Cathedral

Marine Life in Baa Atoll

Home to 23 recorded species including 12 hard corals, 4 seagrass & algae, 3 reef fish, 1 sharks & rays, 1 whales & dolphins, 1 sea snails & nudibranchs.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Cathedral

Based on average water temperature of 29.3°C, currents 24 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories