Maldives Blue Force 3 · Maldives · 10 nights
This special itinerary focuses on the northern Maldivian atolls, combining pelagic encounters at renowned sites with incredible reef diving. Guests will journey through diverse marine environments, from vibrant coral gardens to channel dives and Manta Ray cleaning stations. The trip offers a unique opportunity to explore less-visited areas of the archipelago. Expect a blend of thrilling drift dives and serene reef explorations, with potential sightings of a wide array of marine life.
Upon arrival at Malé International Airport, guests will clear customs and be transferred via dhoni to the liveaboard vessel. Following boarding, there will be a general cruise briefing and cabin allocation. The afternoon offers time for settling in and sailing, culminating with dinner on board.
The expedition continues into the northern Malé Atoll, known for its vibrant reef systems and diverse marine life. This area offers excellent visibility, abundant marine life, and good chances to spot various pelagic species. Dive sites here often feature grey reef sharks, eagle rays, and a variety of colorful reef fish. The topography includes channels and reefs, providing exciting drift opportunities and a chance to explore rich coral gardens.
Today's dives focus on the Baa Atoll, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve famous for its seasonal gatherings of manta rays and whale sharks. Hanifaru Bay, in particular, is a renowned manta ray cleaning station offering exceptional snorkeling opportunities when conditions are right. The atoll's topography includes various channels and thilas, supporting diverse marine ecosystems. Expect strong currents that attract large pelagic species and foster thriving soft coral formations.
The Lhaviyani Atoll is characterized by its wide variety of colorful corals and diverse reef structures, presenting picture-perfect underwater scenes. Shore reefs often feature thriving coral forests and a surprising array of marine life. This area is known for two sunken vessels, creating artificial reefs that attract schooling fish and various invertebrates. Common sightings include grey reef sharks, whitetip reef sharks, and green turtles, making it a rewarding destination for photographers.
The Raa Atoll offers remote and relatively unexplored diving, with pristine reefs and abundant marine life. Its channels feature strong currents, attracting pelagic species like grey reef sharks, whitetip reef sharks, and possibly hammerheads. Expect vibrant soft corals and healthy hard coral gardens. The atoll is also known for its resident green turtles and schooling fish, providing dynamic and exciting dive experiences in a less-frequented region.
The Noonu Atoll, a less-explored region, provides a pristine marine environment with diverse reef structures. This area is known for its thilas and a rich variety of black and orange corals. Expect encounters with grey reef sharks, eagle rays, and vibrant reef fish. The topography features gentle slopes, walls, and overhangs, creating excellent photographic opportunities with clear waters and abundant life.
Today offers a continued exploration of diverse dive sites across the Northern and Central Maldives, combining opportunities for encounters with large pelagics and vibrant reef ecosystems. The program is flexible, adapting to conditions to maximize marine life sightings. Divers can expect to visit a mix of channels, thilas, and reef walls, each offering unique topography and marine inhabitants. Expect to see a variety of sharks, rays, and abundant schooling fish.
Today offers a continued exploration of diverse dive sites across the Northern and Central Maldives, combining opportunities for encounters with large pelagics and vibrant reef ecosystems. The program is flexible, adapting to conditions to maximize marine life sightings. Divers can expect to visit a mix of channels, thilas, and reef walls, each offering unique topography and marine inhabitants. Expect to see a variety of sharks, rays, and abundant schooling fish.
Today offers a continued exploration of diverse dive sites across the Northern and Central Maldives, combining opportunities for encounters with large pelagics and vibrant reef ecosystems. The program is flexible, adapting to conditions to maximize marine life sightings. Divers can expect to visit a mix of channels, thilas, and reef walls, each offering unique topography and marine inhabitants. Expect to see a variety of sharks, rays, and abundant schooling fish.
Today offers a continued exploration of diverse dive sites across the Northern and Central Maldives, combining opportunities for encounters with large pelagics and vibrant reef ecosystems. The program is flexible, adapting to conditions to maximize marine life sightings. Divers can expect to visit a mix of channels, thilas, and reef walls, each offering unique topography and marine inhabitants. Expect to see a variety of sharks, rays, and abundant schooling fish.
Guests will enjoy breakfast on board before disembarking at 7:00 AM. Transfers will be arranged to Malé International Airport for connecting flights.