EcoPro Mariana · Maldives · 12 nights
This Maldivian itinerary explores the best diving spots from Male, venturing through North and South Male Atolls, Rasdhoo, Vaavu, Ari, and Meemu Atolls. Divers can expect to encounter diverse marine life, from thriving reef ecosystems to pelagic species. The route offers a mix of channel dives, cleaning stations, and vibrant reefs, catering to both experienced divers and those seeking an authentic Maldivian adventure. Seasonal variations may influence dive site selection, ensuring dynamic and rewarding underwater experiences.
Guests are welcomed at Male airport by the crew and transferred to the liveaboard. Upon arrival, an orientation and welcome briefing will be provided by the Cruise Director. Guests will be shown to their cabins and can set up their equipment, with time to settle in before dinner.
Today's diving focuses on the North Male Atoll, exploring sites such as Fish Tank and Lankan Manta Point. Fish Tank is known for its strong currents which attract schools of stingrays and various reef fish, offering excellent visibility. Lankan Manta Point, a popular cleaning station for manta rays, provides opportunities for encounters, especially during the southwest monsoon season, with white-tip reef sharks and turtles also commonly sighted.
Dive sites: Fish Tank, Lankan (Manta Point)
This day continues exploration of North Male Atoll, focusing on channels and vibrant reef systems. The area is known for its strong currents that bring in nutrient-rich waters, supporting diverse marine ecosystems. Divers can expect to encounter various reef fish and potentially larger pelagic species as they explore the underwater landscapes.
Diving in South Male Atoll features sites like Embudu Kandu and Kandooma Thila, known for their strong currents and abundant marine life. Embudu Kandu offers a 35-45 meter deep channel with a thriving reef on its north-east side, home to grey reef sharks and barracudas. Kandooma Thila is a renowned pinnacle featuring soft corals and a variety of reef fish, with strong currents often bringing in pelagic species.
Dive sites: Embudu Kandu, Kandooma Thila, Guraidhoo Corner
Further exploration of South Male Atoll includes Guraidhoo Corner, a protected site in Rasdhoo Atoll facing strong currents, known for its frequent pelagic sightings. This area is ideal for advanced divers, offering opportunities to observe grey reef sharks, whitetip reef sharks, eagle rays, and schooling fish. Alimatha House Reef provides excellent opportunities for night dives around a shallow sandy bottom.
Dive sites: Guraidhoo Corner, MooFushi Kandu (Manta Point), Kudarah Thila, Maamigili Beyru (Maldives Whale Shark Safari), Alimatha House Reef
Diving in South Ari Atoll focuses on renowned sites like MooFushi Kandu and Maamigili Beyru. MooFushi Kandu offers a chance to spot manta rays hovering over cleaning stations, while Maamigili Beyru, located in a Marine Protected Area, is globally famous for whale shark sightings year-round. Divers often follow whale sharks by dinghy, ensuring memorable encounters in this vibrant area.
Dive sites: MooFushi Kandu (Manta Point), Kudarah Thila, Maamigili Beyru (Maldives Whale Shark Safari)
Continuing in South Ari Atoll, dives will explore Kudarah Thila, known for its beautiful soft corals and rich marine biodiversity. This Marine Protected Area is a haven for school of blue-striped snapper and fusiliers. The area often features strong currents, making it an excellent spot for drift dives and observing various reef inhabitants.
Dive sites: MooFushi Kandu (Manta Point), Kudarah Thila, Maamigili Beyru (Maldives Whale Shark Safari)
Today's diving highlights the Vaavu Atoll, particularly Myaru Kandu. This impressive channel is known for strong currents and abundant marine life including grey reef sharks, eagle rays, and Napoleon wrasse. Visibility can reach up to 40 meters, offering clear views of the vibrant ecosystem. The channel is not recommended for beginners due to the strong currents, but it promises exciting encounters for experienced divers.
Dive sites: Myaru Kandu
In Vaavu Atoll, Alimatha House Reef offers an excellent night diving experience, often considered one of the best in the Maldives. This site is known for its teeming marine life, including nurse sharks, stingrays, and giant trevallies. Maximum depth does not exceed 15 meters, providing a safe and rewarding night dive for divers.
Dive sites: Alimatha House Reef
This day offers 2-3 exciting dives, with specific sites determined by local conditions to ensure the best possible underwater experience. Divers can expect a variety of reef topographies and marine encounters across the Maldivian atolls, adapting to currents and visibility for optimal exploration.
This day offers 2-3 exciting dives, with specific sites determined by local conditions to ensure the best possible underwater experience. Divers can expect a variety of reef topographies and marine encounters across the Maldivian atolls, adapting to currents and visibility for optimal exploration.
The final full day allows for one last exciting dive before the dive team begins preparing and cleaning equipment for disembarkation. Guests can relax and enjoy the evening, reminiscing about the week's adventures.
After breakfast, guests will check out from the liveaboard. Transfers to the airport will be arranged according to individual flight schedules.
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