Maldives Legend Sea Pleasure · Maldives · 8D/7N
Maldives offers one of the most popular diving destinations globally, known for its diverse dive sites. This itinerary explores the best of the Maldives with a team of experienced dive guides ensuring a quality dive experience. Guests can expect to encounter a variety of pelagic life and vibrant coral reefs throughout the journey. The trip is designed to showcase the rich underwater biodiversity of the Maldivian atolls.
Guests arrive at Velana International Airport and are transferred to the vessel for boarding. After a welcome briefing, cabins are assigned, and the journey to the first dive site begins. Dinner will be served onboard, and the vessel will anchor at the first light of sunrise.
The day begins with a check dive or the first dive of the trip in North Male Atoll before heading towards Vaavu Atoll. This area is known for abundant reef fish, various sharks, and occasional sightings of rays. Divers can expect to explore vibrant reefs and channels.
Dive sites: Maagiri, Kuda Wamma / Guraihdoo, Alimatha Night Dive, Alimatha
Today's journey transitions from Vaavu Atoll into Ari Atoll, offering breathtaking dive points where rays and sharks are frequently sighted. The area is also known for its strong currents, attracting a variety of large pelagic species to the vibrant coral reefs. Divers will experience stunning underwater photographic opportunities.
Dive sites: Miyaru Kandu / Dhevana Kandu, Villahndhoo, Flicks, Dhangethi / Dhigurah
The highlight of the day is actively searching for whale sharks in South Ari Atoll, an area renowned for these gentle giants. Lucky divers will have the opportunity to snorkel or scuba dive with them. The boat will anchor near Maamigili or Dhigurah for the night, providing opportunities for memorable encounters.
Dive sites: Kudarah Thila, Maamigili Beyru (Whale Shark), Whale Shark Dive
Today focuses on the deep south of Ari Atoll, exploring sites like Panathone, known as a 'Shark City,' with numerous grey reef sharks gathering in the strong currents. Divers can expect thrilling channel and drift diving experiences, offering intimate encounters with a variety of shark species.
Dive sites: Rangali Manta, Rai Dhiga, Panathone
The day is spent exploring numerous manta cleaning stations and uncovering extraordinary marine life in Central and North Ari Atolls. Expect sightings of eagle rays, hawksbill turtles, Napoleon wrasse, blue-striped snappers, batfish, and fusiliers. The day concludes with a night manta show, providing a unique diving experience.
Dive sites: Moofushi Manta Point, Himandhoo Thila, Mayaa Thila, Manta Dive (Fesdu / Mayaa Thila)
Divers will observe mesmerizing movements of large schools of grey reef sharks, along with snappers, jackfish, fusiliers, barracudas, and dogtooth tunas at Bathala Maagau. Fish Head is a spectacular site known for its vibrant marine life. The boat then begins its journey back to Malé Atoll, anchoring near Kurumba Beyru, with an optional city tour of Malé if time permits.
Dive sites: Bathala Maagau / Fish Head
After a final breakfast on board, guests will disembark the vessel. The crew assists with luggage and transfers to the airport for homeward-bound flights. The last dive on the penultimate day allows for a 24-hour surface interval before flying.