Ari and South (Male - Male)

Nautilus Two · Maldives · 10 nights

Duration
10 nights
Embarkation
Male, Maldives
Disembarkation
Male, Maldives
Dives
Approximately 26 dives in total

About this route

This liveaboard journey explores the renowned Ari and South Atolls of the Maldives, offering diverse diving experiences suitable for all levels. Maldivian regulations protect the delicate ecosystems, ensuring vibrant reefs and abundant marine life encounters. Guests can expect to discover stunning coral formations, active reef inhabitants, and a rich variety of fish life typical of these pristine waters. The itinerary focuses on showcasing the incredible biodiversity and healthy underwater environment the Maldives are celebrated for.

Day-by-day plan

  1. Day 1: Embarkation – Malé

    Guests will embark the Nautilus Two in Malé, the capital city of the Maldives. After settling into cabins and receiving a safety briefing, the vessel will prepare to depart, marking the beginning of an unforgettable dive adventure through the Ari and South Atolls.

  2. Day 2: North Ari Atoll – Vivid Coral Landscapes

    Today's diving focuses on the North Ari Atoll, an area celebrated for its rich coral formations and diverse marine ecosystems. Divers will explore vibrant reef systems, often featuring dynamic currents that bring in pelagic species. The topography includes pinnacles and thilas, providing excellent opportunities for observing schooling fish and healthy hard and soft corals. This region is known for its excellent visibility and thriving reef life.

    Dive sites: Maya Thila, Fish Head, Fesdhoo Wreck, Maalhos Thila, Moofushi Rock

  3. Day 3: South Ari Atoll – Pelagic Encounters

    Continuing into the South Ari Atoll, this region is particularly renowned for its opportunities to encounter larger pelagic species. The dive sites here often feature channels and outer reefs where strong currents can attract magnificent creatures. Divers can expect a mix of drift dives and reef explorations, offering diverse experiences and potential sightings of significant marine life. The area is celebrated for its clear waters and abundant, healthy marine environment.

    Dive sites: Kuda Rah Thila, Dhigurah Kudu

  4. Day 4: South Ari Atoll – Diverse Underwater Habitats

    Today's dives further explore the South Ari Atoll, focusing on its varied underwater habitats that support a rich biodiversity. Sites often include vibrant thilas and outside reefs, providing a mix of wall dives and sloping reefs. Currents can be moderate to strong, making for exciting drift dives past colorful coral gardens. The region is known for its consistent marine life activity and clear visibility, making every dive a photographic opportunity.

  5. Day 5: South Ari Atoll – Thilas and Channels

    The dive plan for today continues in the South Ari Atoll, targeting spectacular thilas and channels that act as magnets for marine life. These underwater pinnacles rise from the depths, covered in a tapestry of hard and soft corals and teeming with reef fish. The currents often create exhilarating drift dives, allowing divers to glide past dramatic coral formations and observe large schools of fish. Visibility in this area is typically excellent, offering expansive underwater views.

  6. Day 6: Felidhoo Atoll – Vibrant Eastern Reefs

    Today, the vessel moves to the Felidhoo Atoll, located to the east. This atoll is characterized by its vibrant outer reefs and deeper channels that provide excellent opportunities for both reef and pelagic encounters. Divers can expect to explore colorful coral gardens, home to a multitude of reef fish, and keep an eye out for larger species patrolling the channels. The area is known for its stunning underwater scenery and healthy marine ecosystems.

    Dive sites: Fohtheo, Alimata, Endheri Thila

  7. Day 7: Felidhoo Atoll – Diverse Dive Sites

    Continuing to explore the Felidhoo Atoll, divers will experience a range of different dive sites, each offering unique features. From shallow, sheltered reefs teeming with macro life to more exposed channels with potential for strong currents and pelagic action, the atoll provides diverse conditions. The healthy coral growth and abundant fish populations make these sites highly rewarding for underwater exploration. Expect excellent visibility and a lively underwater environment.

    Dive sites: Fulidhoo, Farihohi

  8. Day 8: North Malé Atoll – Northern Reefs

    Today the journey brings divers to the North Malé Atoll, a region famous for its diverse dive sites including reef formations, thilas, and channels. The area is characterized by vibrant coral gardens, often featuring strong currents that attract a variety of reef fish and pelagic species. Visibility tends to be excellent, providing clear views of the dynamic underwater topography. Divers can anticipate exciting drift dives and opportunities to explore colorful underwater landscapes.

    Dive sites: Kandooma, Losfushi Kandu, Gurajdhoo, Malé

  9. Day 9: North Malé Atoll – Thilas and Channels

    Further exploration of the North Malé Atoll continues, focusing on its renowned thilas and channels. These sites are known for their spectacular coral growth and the abundance of marine life that congregates in the currents. Divers will experience dynamic drift dives, offering chances to encounter both small reef inhabitants and larger pelagic fish. The underwater world here is rich and diverse, providing excellent opportunities for both photography and observation of natural behaviors.

    Dive sites: Guraidhoo, Hulule Malé

  10. Day 10: North Malé Atoll – Final Dives

    The final day of diving takes place in the North Malé Atoll, offering a last chance to experience the incredible underwater world before returning to port. These dives typically include a mix of vibrant reef formations and potential encounters with pelagic species. Divers can expect clear waters and a healthy marine environment, providing a memorable conclusion to the liveaboard adventure. The focus remains on enjoying the beauty and biodiversity of the Maldives' northern reefs.

  11. Day 11: Disembarkation – Malé

    Guests will disembark the Nautilus Two in Malé after breakfast. Transfers to the airport will be arranged according to individual flight schedules, concluding the Maldivian liveaboard experience.

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