

Best for intermediate divers, 10-30m, boat entry, strong current.
Seventh Heaven is a reef and pinnacle site in Ari Atoll featuring a complex underwater topography. The reef top sits at approximately 15 metres, with slopes, pinnacles, overhangs, and caverns descending to depths between 20 and 30 metres. Divers encounter a variety of coral formations, including soft corals, seafans, and hard corals. This site requires boat access and is suited for intermediate divers due to the presence of strong currents and overhead environments. Typical dives last around 50 minutes, with visibility ranging from 15 to 40 metres. Water temperatures remain consistent throughout the year at 29 to 30 degrees Celsius. Stonefish are present as a potential hazard.
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Listen to your guide who is familiar with the conditions as currents can be strong and challenging.
The site is accessed by boat, with a travel time of about 15 minutes from Dhangethi.
Recorded at this site
Depth
10-30m
Visibility
15-40m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
29-30°C
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
No, this site is intended for intermediate divers due to the strong currents and overhead environments found at the pinnacles and caverns.
The reef top is at 15 metres, with the site descending to depths between 10 and 30 metres, averaging around 20 metres.
Seventh Heaven is a boat-only dive site.
Divers should be aware of strong currents, potential overhead environments within the caverns, and the presence of stonefish.
Diving at Seventh Heaven in Dhangethi requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Seventh Heaven in Dhangethi. Water temperatures range from 29°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Seventh Heaven in Dhangethi are January, February, March, and April. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Seventh Heaven in Dhangethi can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Seventh Heaven in Dhangethi typically ranges from 15 metres to 40 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.