Nevis · Saint Kitts and Nevis · Cave & cavern · Reef
The Caves
Coral tunnels and grottos with swim-throughs no deeper than 12 m
The Caves is a quiet reef off the southwest of Nevis built around coral grottos and tunnels. Swim-throughs run through the coral at no more than 12 m (40 ft), shallow enough for divers of every ability, and schools of reef fish fill the area between them.
Also known as Caves.
Where it is and how deep
No published position for this site — the map shows Nevis and its other sites; operators know the mooring.
The dive
The dive works through a set of coral grottos, tunnels and caves, with swim-throughs down to about 12 m (40 ft). Schools of squirrelfish mix with the many other schools on the reef, while barracuda, lobster and turtles turn up along the way.
Marine life and season
- Barracuda
- Sea turtles
- Reef fish swarms
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good |
Season follows Nevis: Diving runs all year; hurricane season lasts from June to November, with the highest chance of a severe storm from August to November.
Questions divers ask
Is The Caves on Nevis suitable for new divers?+
Yes. The swim-throughs are open coral tunnels no deeper than 12 m, and divers of all abilities explore them.
Sources
- Diving in Nevis — Liveaboard.com
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