Sharktastic (Male - Male)

Emperor Explorer II · maldives · 7 nights

Duration
7 nights
Embarkation
Male, Maldives
Disembarkation
Male, Maldives
Dives
Approximately 20 dives in total

About this route

The Sharktastic itinerary in the Maldives offers an excellent opportunity to explore the vibrant underwater world of Male and Ari Atolls. Divers can expect to encounter a diverse range of shark species, including grey reef, whitetip reef, and nurse sharks, along with potential sightings of manta rays, eagle rays, and turtles. The route focuses on channels, pinnacles, and cleaning stations, promising an abundance of colorful reef fish and fascinating macro life.

Day-by-day plan

  1. Day 1: Embarkation – Male

    Upon arrival in Male, guests will be transferred from the airport to the liveaboard. A welcome briefing will be conducted, followed by cabin allocation and ship orientation. This initial day is dedicated to settling in, setting up dive equipment, and becoming comfortable with the vessel before embarking on the diving adventure.

  2. Day 2: Diving in Ari & Male Atolls

    Guests will spend these days exploring the renowned dive sites of Male and Ari Atolls. The diving often features exhilarating channel dives, dynamic pinnacles, and vibrant cleaning stations, offering opportunities to observe diverse marine life without disturbing the local ecosystem. The area is known for its strong currents, which attract pelagic species and contribute to rich reef ecosystems.

  3. Day 3: Diving in Ari & Male Atolls

    Guests will spend these days exploring the renowned dive sites of Male and Ari Atolls. The diving often features exhilarating channel dives, dynamic pinnacles, and vibrant cleaning stations, offering opportunities to observe diverse marine life without disturbing the local ecosystem. The area is known for its strong currents, which attract pelagic species and contribute to rich reef ecosystems.

  4. Day 4: Diving in Ari & Male Atolls

    Guests will spend these days exploring the renowned dive sites of Male and Ari Atolls. The diving often features exhilarating channel dives, dynamic pinnacles, and vibrant cleaning stations, offering opportunities to observe diverse marine life without disturbing the local ecosystem. The area is known for its strong currents, which attract pelagic species and contribute to rich reef ecosystems.

  5. Day 5: Diving in Ari & Male Atolls

    Guests will spend these days exploring the renowned dive sites of Male and Ari Atolls. The diving often features exhilarating channel dives, dynamic pinnacles, and vibrant cleaning stations, offering opportunities to observe diverse marine life without disturbing the local ecosystem. The area is known for its strong currents, which attract pelagic species and contribute to rich reef ecosystems.

  6. Day 6: Diving in Ari & Male Atolls

    Guests will spend these days exploring the renowned dive sites of Male and Ari Atolls. The diving often features exhilarating channel dives, dynamic pinnacles, and vibrant cleaning stations, offering opportunities to observe diverse marine life without disturbing the local ecosystem. The area is known for its strong currents, which attract pelagic species and contribute to rich reef ecosystems.

  7. Day 7: Last Day of Diving – Return to Harbor

    The final day of diving includes a reduced schedule of 1-2 dives. Divers will conclude their underwater exploration before the vessel begins its journey back to the harbor in Male. This allows for a relaxing evening onboard as the trip nears its end.

  8. Day 8: Disembarkation – Male

    Following breakfast, preparations for disembarkation will begin. The crew will assist guests with check-out procedures and transfer arrangements to the airport for onward flights.

Upcoming departures

  • 2027-03-21 – 2027-03-28from 3,727.5 USDBook
  • 2028-03-19 – 2028-03-26from 3,727.5 USDBook

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