Central Atolls (Male - Male)

Conte Max · Maldives · 7 nights

Duration
7 nights
Embarkation
Male, Maldives
Disembarkation
Male, Maldives
Dives
Approximately 17 dives in total

About this route

Explore the central atolls of the Maldives on this 7-night liveaboard adventure, departing from and returning to Male. This itinerary offers a choice between two distinct routes, focusing on either North Ari and Rasdhoo or Felidhoo and Mulaku, both promising exceptional diving. Divers can anticipate encounters with a diverse range of marine life, from hammerhead sharks and manta rays to various reef sharks and schooling pelagic fish, all while enjoying the picturesque Maldivian islands and renowned dive sites.

Day-by-day plan

  1. Day 1: Embarkation – Male

    Upon arrival in Male, guests will be welcomed aboard the vessel. After settling into cabins, navigation will commence westwards, heading towards the island of Rasfari, which serves as a tranquil spot for an overnight stay. Alternatively, for the Felidhoo and Mulaku route, the vessel will head southwards, crossing towards South Male, Felidhoo, Vattaru, and the northern part of Mulaku.

  2. Day 2: North Ari & Rasdhoo Reefs – Shark & Manta Encounters

    For the North Ari and Rasdhoo route, today involves transiting through the atoll of Rasdhoo, known for its opportunities to spot hammerhead sharks. The journey continues towards North Ari, a region celebrated for its abundance of devil fishes (manta rays) and numerous cleaning stations, where these majestic creatures gather. This area often features vibrant thilas and diverse reef structures attracting a wide array of marine life.

  3. Day 3: North Ari & Rasdhoo Reefs – Shark & Manta Encounters

    For the North Ari and Rasdhoo route, today involves transiting through the atoll of Rasdhoo, known for its opportunities to spot hammerhead sharks. The journey continues towards North Ari, a region celebrated for its abundance of devil fishes (manta rays) and numerous cleaning stations, where these majestic creatures gather. This area often features vibrant thilas and diverse reef structures attracting a wide array of marine life.

  4. Day 4: North Ari & Rasdhoo Reefs – Shark & Manta Encounters

    For the North Ari and Rasdhoo route, today involves transiting through the atoll of Rasdhoo, known for its opportunities to spot hammerhead sharks. The journey continues towards North Ari, a region celebrated for its abundance of devil fishes (manta rays) and numerous cleaning stations, where these majestic creatures gather. This area often features vibrant thilas and diverse reef structures attracting a wide array of marine life.

  5. Day 5: North Ari & Rasdhoo Reefs – Shark & Manta Encounters

    For the North Ari and Rasdhoo route, today involves transiting through the atoll of Rasdhoo, known for its opportunities to spot hammerhead sharks. The journey continues towards North Ari, a region celebrated for its abundance of devil fishes (manta rays) and numerous cleaning stations, where these majestic creatures gather. This area often features vibrant thilas and diverse reef structures attracting a wide array of marine life.

  6. Day 6: North Ari & Rasdhoo Reefs – Shark & Manta Encounters

    For the North Ari and Rasdhoo route, today involves transiting through the atoll of Rasdhoo, known for its opportunities to spot hammerhead sharks. The journey continues towards North Ari, a region celebrated for its abundance of devil fishes (manta rays) and numerous cleaning stations, where these majestic creatures gather. This area often features vibrant thilas and diverse reef structures attracting a wide array of marine life.

  7. Day 7: South Male Atoll – Guraidhoo & Pelagics

    On the second to last day, navigation proceeds towards the atoll of South Male. Here, a visit to Guraidhoo, famous for its local fishing community, is planned. Divers will explore the wonderful passes of this region, which are known for sightings of various shark species and large pelagic fish. The strong currents in these passes often bring in impressive marine life, making for dynamic drift dives.

    Dive sites: Guraidhoo

  8. Day 8: Disembarkation – Male

    The final day includes a visit to Male, the capital city of the Maldives. After exploring the city, guests will disembark, concluding their 7-night liveaboard journey.

Upcoming departures

  • 2026-09-06 – 2026-09-13from 2,380 USDBook
  • 2026-09-13 – 2026-09-20from 2,380 USDBook
  • 2026-10-11 – 2026-10-18from 2,450 USDBook
  • 2026-10-18 – 2026-10-25from 2,450 USDBook
  • 2026-10-25 – 2026-11-01from 2,450 USDBook
  • 2026-11-01 – 2026-11-08from 2,450 USDBook
  • 2026-11-08 – 2026-11-15from 2,450 USDBook
  • 2026-11-15 – 2026-11-22from 2,450 USDBook
  • 2026-11-22 – 2026-11-29from 2,450 USDBook
  • 2026-11-29 – 2026-12-06from 2,450 USDBook
  • 2026-12-20 – 2026-12-27from 2,590 USDBook
  • 2026-12-27 – 2027-01-03from 3,115 USDBook

All routes of this liveaboard

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