EcoPro Seascape · Maldives · 10 nights
This Maldivian liveaboard adventure explores the vibrant marine life of the North Male, Baa, Raa, and Lhaviyani Atolls. Divers can expect to encounter a rich diversity of species, from majestic manta rays and whale sharks to various reef sharks and turtles. The itinerary includes visits to renowned cleaning stations and coral gardens, promising unforgettable underwater experiences in crystal-clear waters.
Upon arrival at the airport, guests will be met by the crew and transferred to the ship. Enjoy a warm welcome and briefing by the Cruise Director before settling into cabins, setting up gear, and getting acquainted with the vessel prior to departure.
Today's diving focuses on the North Malé Atoll, known for its vibrant coral reefs and diverse marine ecosystem. The area often features channel dives with strong currents, offering thrilling drift experiences and opportunities to spot larger pelagics. Visibility is typically excellent, revealing a colorful array of reef fish and invertebrates.
Today's diving focuses on the North Malé Atoll, known for its vibrant coral reefs and diverse marine ecosystem. The area often features channel dives with strong currents, offering thrilling drift experiences and opportunities to spot larger pelagics. Visibility is typically excellent, revealing a colorful array of reef fish and invertebrates.
The day is dedicated to exploring the Baa Atoll, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve famous for its rich biodiversity, particularly around Hanifaru Bay. This area is renowned for seasonal aggregations of manta rays and whale sharks, especially from May to November. Divers often experience spectacular feeding frenzies, making it a prime location for encountering these magnificent creatures. Hanifaru Bay is primarily a snorkeling site, offering unique interactions with large pelagic life.
Diving in Raa Atoll offers a variety of underwater landscapes, from thriving reef systems to potential cleaning stations. The atoll is known for its healthy coral formations and a good diversity of marine species. Currents can vary, providing opportunities for both relaxed reef explorations and exciting drift dives where pelagic species are commonly sighted.
Today's dives explore the Lhaviyani Atoll, characterized by its numerous thilas (underwater pinnacles) and channels. These formations create dynamic environments with varying currents, attracting a wide range of marine life from colorful reef fish to larger predators. The area is also known for its healthy soft and hard coral gardens, creating picturesque underwater scenery.
Today's dives explore the Lhaviyani Atoll, characterized by its numerous thilas (underwater pinnacles) and channels. These formations create dynamic environments with varying currents, attracting a wide range of marine life from colorful reef fish to larger predators. The area is also known for its healthy soft and hard coral gardens, creating picturesque underwater scenery.
Diving in Noonu Atoll typically features encounters with reef sharks and eagle rays at prominent cleaning stations. The sites often involve strong currents, making them suitable for experienced divers who are comfortable with fast descents. The vibrant reefs here support a diverse community of marine life, with good visibility often showcasing the underwater topography.
Returning to the North Malé Atoll, the diving continues to impress with its rich diversity of marine life and striking coral formations. The area offers various dive sites including channels, thilas, and outer reefs, each providing unique opportunities for spotting different species. Stronger currents can be expected in some areas, promising exciting drift dives and encounters with pelagic fish.
Enjoy one last morning dive in the North Malé Atoll before beginning equipment drying and preparation for disembarkation. This final dive offers a chance to revisit a favorite spot or explore a new area, concluding the underwater adventure with memorable sightings. The reefs here are known for their vibrant ecosystems and clear waters.
After breakfast, guests will check out from the liveaboard and transfer to the airport or onward destination. Divers are recommended to wait for 24 hours after their last dive before flying.