Felicity · Maldives · 7 nights
Embark on an incredible 7-day diving adventure through the Maldives, where daily opportunities await to explore vibrant marine life, extensive coral reefs, and diverse underwater topography. The journey begins with a warm welcome and daily dive briefings, leading to dives that span from shallow reefs to deeper pinnacles. Encounters with an array of species, including manta rays, whale sharks, and grey reef sharks, are common. Each day balances ample time for diving with delicious meals, relaxation, and socializing, concluding with check-out and transfers on Day 8.
Guests board the vessel around 1:00 PM for introductions, comprehensive briefings, and equipment preparation. Following this, the journey begins with a significant 5-hour crossing from South Male to North Ari Atoll, culminating in a check dive to ensure comfort and readiness for the week ahead.
Today offers three to four dives within the stunning Ari Atoll, known for its diverse dive sites featuring vibrant coral reefs and exciting underwater topography. Divers can expect a mix of shallow reef explorations and deeper pinnacle dives, set against mild to moderate currents. The area often features encounters with a wide array of colourful reef fish and pelagic species.
Today offers three to four dives within the stunning Ari Atoll, known for its diverse dive sites featuring vibrant coral reefs and exciting underwater topography. Divers can expect a mix of shallow reef explorations and deeper pinnacle dives, set against mild to moderate currents. The area often features encounters with a wide array of colourful reef fish and pelagic species.
Today offers three to four dives within the stunning Ari Atoll, known for its diverse dive sites featuring vibrant coral reefs and exciting underwater topography. Divers can expect a mix of shallow reef explorations and deeper pinnacle dives, set against mild to moderate currents. The area often features encounters with a wide array of colourful reef fish and pelagic species.
Continuing the journey, today focuses on the South Male Atoll, offering three to four dives. This region is renowned for its diverse coral formations, channels, and thilas, which attract a variety of marine life. Currents can be moderate to strong, making for thrilling drift dives where pelagic encounters are common. Look out for reef sharks patrolling the channels.
Today's diving takes place in the Male Atoll, offering three to four dives. This atoll is known for its diverse underwater landscapes, including vibrant reef systems and channels that are often teeming with marine activity. Divers can expect to explore colorful corals and encounter various reef fish, with possible sightings of larger pelagics moving through the currents. Visibility is typically good.
The final full day of diving offers three to four dives around Koodoo, concluding the underwater exploration of the Maldives. This area provides excellent opportunities to witness diverse reef ecosystems and various fish species. Divers can enjoy the last chances for memorable encounters in a tranquil setting before the trip concludes. The last dive will be on this day.
Guests will check out from the vessel and transfer to the airport between 08:00 and 09:00 am, marking the conclusion of the liveaboard trip.