Princess Maani · Maldives · 11 nights
This unique Maldivian liveaboard journey explores 10 atolls across two hemispheres, traveling from Addu to Malé. The itinerary focuses on the southern atolls, offering diverse diving experiences from vibrant coral reefs to pelagic encounters. Divers can anticipate opportunities to spot a wide array of marine life, including various shark species, manta rays, and an abundance of reef fish, while transitioning between distinct underwater landscapes of the Maldives.
The trip begins with guests arriving at the airport, followed by a comfortable transfer to the liveaboard vessel. Upon boarding, there will be a welcome briefing, cabin allocation, and an orientation to prepare for the exciting journey ahead. Guests can settle into their accommodations and get ready for the first day of adventure.
Today's dives focus on the northern reaches of Malé Atoll, an area celebrated for its rich marine biodiversity. Sites like Lankan Paradise and Maabidhoo include cleaning stations, attracting pelagic species. Divers commonly encounter various sharks and rays, with the area known for abundant reef fish populations and healthy coral formations.
Dive sites: Lankan Paradise, Maabidhoo
Today's dives focus on the northern reaches of Malé Atoll, an area celebrated for its rich marine biodiversity. Sites like Lankan Paradise and Maabidhoo include cleaning stations, attracting pelagic species. Divers commonly encounter various sharks and rays, with the area known for abundant reef fish populations and healthy coral formations.
Dive sites: Lankan Paradise, Maabidhoo
Today's dives focus on the northern reaches of Malé Atoll, an area celebrated for its rich marine biodiversity. Sites like Lankan Paradise and Maabidhoo include cleaning stations, attracting pelagic species. Divers commonly encounter various sharks and rays, with the area known for abundant reef fish populations and healthy coral formations.
Dive sites: Lankan Paradise, Maabidhoo
Today's dives focus on the northern reaches of Malé Atoll, an area celebrated for its rich marine biodiversity. Sites like Lankan Paradise and Maabidhoo include cleaning stations, attracting pelagic species. Divers commonly encounter various sharks and rays, with the area known for abundant reef fish populations and healthy coral formations.
Dive sites: Lankan Paradise, Maabidhoo
Today's dives focus on the northern reaches of Malé Atoll, an area celebrated for its rich marine biodiversity. Sites like Lankan Paradise and Maabidhoo include cleaning stations, attracting pelagic species. Divers commonly encounter various sharks and rays, with the area known for abundant reef fish populations and healthy coral formations.
Dive sites: Lankan Paradise, Maabidhoo
The dive itinerary moves to Vaavu Atoll, renowned for its famous channel dives, particularly Alimatha Jetty. This area is a prime location for encountering nurse sharks, often seen in large numbers. Divers can also explore Fotteyo Kandu, which features spectacular soft coral formations and vibrant reef ecosystems.
Dive sites: Alimatha Jetty, Fotteyo Kandu, Fushi Kandu, Golden Wall
The dive itinerary moves to Vaavu Atoll, renowned for its famous channel dives, particularly Alimatha Jetty. This area is a prime location for encountering nurse sharks, often seen in large numbers. Divers can also explore Fotteyo Kandu, which features spectacular soft coral formations and vibrant reef ecosystems.
Dive sites: Alimatha Jetty, Fotteyo Kandu, Fushi Kandu, Golden Wall
Meemu Atoll offers a unique diving experience with Vanhurrah Vali Kandu, a channel dive known for its strong currents that attract pelagic species. Divers have the opportunity for a 'shark sandwich' experience, where sharks often pass between them. This region is particularly famous for Kureli Manta Point, one of the primary manta ray aggregation sites.
Dive sites: Vanhurrah Vali Kandu, Kureli Manta Point
Laamu Atoll is known for its diverse dive sites, including Fushi Kandu and Maabaidhoo Kandu, which are two prominent channels. These areas often showcase rich marine environments, with strong currents attracting a variety of pelagic species. The region is known for sightings of silver tip sharks, dogtooth tuna, and jack fish, providing exciting encounters for divers.
Dive sites: Fushi Kandu, Maabaidhoo Kandu
Fuvahmulah Atoll is a unique open-ocean island known for exceptional pelagic encounters, offering some of the best diving conditions in the Maldives. The area is highly regarded for consistent sightings of tiger sharks, hammerhead sharks, and thresher sharks. Divers can expect thrilling dives in an environment rich with large marine predators.
Addu Atoll, located in the southern Maldives, is a prime diving destination during January and April, known for its exceptional manta ray encounters and a rich variety of shark species. The atoll is also home to the British Royal Wreck, which serves as a vibrant artificial reef. Divers can look forward to exploring diverse sites and encountering large pelagics.
Dive sites: British Royal Wreck