Male - Baa - Male

Conte Max · Maldives · 7 nights

Duration
7 nights
Embarkation
Male, Maldives
Disembarkation
Male, Maldives
Dives
Approximately 27 dives in total

About this route

This unique liveaboard expedition is meticulously timed to align with the productive monsoon winds and lunar currents, optimizing chances for encountering reef manta ray feeding aggregations. Guests will delve into the northern atolls of Baa, Raa, and Lhaviyani, exploring untouched reefs and seeking out both feeding and cleaning manta rays, with opportunities to spot whale sharks. The journey offers an immersive experience into the rich marine life and stunning underwater landscapes of the Maldives, guided by Manta Trust scientists to maximize encounters with these magnificent creatures.

Day-by-day plan

  1. Day 1: Embarkation – Male

    The trip commences in Male, where guests will be transferred from the airport to the liveaboard. Following a welcoming briefing from the Cruise Director, cabin allocation and ship orientation will take place. Guests can then settle in, familiarize themselves with the crew and vessel, and prepare their dive equipment.

  2. Day 2: North Atolls – Baa, Raa, Lhaviyani

    Days are dedicated to diving in the North Atolls, including Baa, Raa, and Lhaviyani. The itinerary focuses on exploring pristine reefs known for abundant marine life and unique underwater topographies. This region often features vertical walls draped in soft corals, anemone gardens, and cleaning stations, attracting various pelagic species. Divers can expect to encounter manta rays, schools of eagle rays, and tunas, with a possibility of a night dive.

  3. Day 3: North Atolls – Baa, Raa, Lhaviyani

    Days are dedicated to diving in the North Atolls, including Baa, Raa, and Lhaviyani. The itinerary focuses on exploring pristine reefs known for abundant marine life and unique underwater topographies. This region often features vertical walls draped in soft corals, anemone gardens, and cleaning stations, attracting various pelagic species. Divers can expect to encounter manta rays, schools of eagle rays, and tunas, with a possibility of a night dive.

  4. Day 4: North Atolls – Baa, Raa, Lhaviyani

    Days are dedicated to diving in the North Atolls, including Baa, Raa, and Lhaviyani. The itinerary focuses on exploring pristine reefs known for abundant marine life and unique underwater topographies. This region often features vertical walls draped in soft corals, anemone gardens, and cleaning stations, attracting various pelagic species. Divers can expect to encounter manta rays, schools of eagle rays, and tunas, with a possibility of a night dive.

  5. Day 5: North Atolls – Baa, Raa, Lhaviyani

    Days are dedicated to diving in the North Atolls, including Baa, Raa, and Lhaviyani. The itinerary focuses on exploring pristine reefs known for abundant marine life and unique underwater topographies. This region often features vertical walls draped in soft corals, anemone gardens, and cleaning stations, attracting various pelagic species. Divers can expect to encounter manta rays, schools of eagle rays, and tunas, with a possibility of a night dive.

  6. Day 6: North Atolls – Baa, Raa, Lhaviyani

    Days are dedicated to diving in the North Atolls, including Baa, Raa, and Lhaviyani. The itinerary focuses on exploring pristine reefs known for abundant marine life and unique underwater topographies. This region often features vertical walls draped in soft corals, anemone gardens, and cleaning stations, attracting various pelagic species. Divers can expect to encounter manta rays, schools of eagle rays, and tunas, with a possibility of a night dive.

  7. Day 7: North Atolls – Baa, Raa, Lhaviyani

    Days are dedicated to diving in the North Atolls, including Baa, Raa, and Lhaviyani. The itinerary focuses on exploring pristine reefs known for abundant marine life and unique underwater topographies. This region often features vertical walls draped in soft corals, anemone gardens, and cleaning stations, attracting various pelagic species. Divers can expect to encounter manta rays, schools of eagle rays, and tunas, with a possibility of a night dive.

  8. Day 8: North Atolls – Baa, Raa, Lhaviyani

    Days are dedicated to diving in the North Atolls, including Baa, Raa, and Lhaviyani. The itinerary focuses on exploring pristine reefs known for abundant marine life and unique underwater topographies. This region often features vertical walls draped in soft corals, anemone gardens, and cleaning stations, attracting various pelagic species. Divers can expect to encounter manta rays, schools of eagle rays, and tunas, with a possibility of a night dive.

Upcoming departures

  • 2027-09-12 – 2027-09-19from 2,100 USDBook

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