Al Ahmadi Governorate dive sites

Kubbar Island lies approximately 30 kilometres off the southern coast of Kuwait in the Persian Gulf. From the nearest mainland launch points south of Kuwait City, the boat ride takes about 90 minutes depending on conditions and vessel type. Most dive operators depart from Fahaheel or the marinas south of Kuwait City. Day trips are the standard format, though some operators run overnight camping trips on the island during cooler months.

Yes, Kuwait has a small but active diving community. The Persian Gulf conditions are challenging compared to tropical destinations, with variable visibility, extreme temperature ranges from 15 degrees in winter to over 34 in summer, and occasional strong currents. However, the marine life has adapted to these conditions, and the reefs around Kubbar and other offshore islands support surprising biodiversity. The diving season runs from October to April when temperatures are comfortable and visibility improves.

While most Kuwait diving focuses on artificial structures and wrecks like the Oga Maru, Kubbar Island offers natural coral reef diving. The island is a designated nature reserve, which has helped protect its reefs from the fishing pressure that affects mainland coastal areas. The coral platforms around the island support the highest diversity of hard coral species in Kuwaiti waters, and the island's beaches are among the last hawksbill turtle nesting sites in the northern Gulf.