Best of Mantas

Seafari Explorer II · Maldives · 11D/10N

Duration
11D/10N
Embarkation
Male
Disembarkation
Male
Dives
23

About this route

Dive into the heart of the Maldivian atolls, a region renowned for its vibrant coral reefs and consistent encounters with large pelagics. This itinerary focuses on the "Best of Mantas," navigating the central atolls from Male to Male, specifically targeting the seasonal aggregations of manta rays at their cleaning stations and feeding grounds. You can expect drift dives along thilas and channels, offering opportunities to observe reef sharks, eagle rays, and a diverse array of schooling fish. The warm, clear waters provide excellent visibility for exploring the rich biodiversity beneath the surface.

Day-by-day plan

  1. Day 1: Group transfer from the Airport to the ship. After a nice Welcome briefing by the Cruise Director, cabin allocation and…

  2. Day 2: Sunrise: Tea, coffee,, and the first dive (depending on the tide and the site)

    8.30 am: Continental & local breakfast 9.30-10.30 am: Navigation 10.30 am: Some days the first or second dive 12.30 pm: Lunch with fresh fish, vegetables, rice, fruit, local or international food 2 pm: Navigation or second dive 4 pm: island hopping for well-deserved rest. Sunset: Night Dive (1 per week) 6.30 p.m : Relaxing. Bar opening! 8 pm : Dinner: usually fresh fish and traditional Maldivian cooking and international cuisine. Evening «under the stars», presentation of the fauna of the Indian Ocean. Snorkeling sessions with manta rays are planned in secret places.

  3. Day 3: Sunrise: Tea, coffee,, and the first dive (depending on the tide and the site)

    8.30 am: Continental & local breakfast 9.30-10.30 am: Navigation 10.30 am: Some days the first or second dive 12.30 pm: Lunch with fresh fish, vegetables, rice, fruit, local or international food 2 pm: Navigation or second dive 4 pm: island hopping for well-deserved rest. Sunset: Night Dive (1 per week) 6.30 p.m : Relaxing. Bar opening! 8 pm : Dinner: usually fresh fish and traditional Maldivian cooking and international cuisine. Evening «under the stars», presentation of the fauna of the Indian Ocean. Snorkeling sessions with manta rays are planned in secret places.

  4. Day 4: Sunrise: Tea, coffee,, and the first dive (depending on the tide and the site)

    8.30 am: Continental & local breakfast 9.30-10.30 am: Navigation 10.30 am: Some days the first or second dive 12.30 pm: Lunch with fresh fish, vegetables, rice, fruit, local or international food 2 pm: Navigation or second dive 4 pm: island hopping for well-deserved rest. Sunset: Night Dive (1 per week) 6.30 p.m : Relaxing. Bar opening! 8 pm : Dinner: usually fresh fish and traditional Maldivian cooking and international cuisine. Evening «under the stars», presentation of the fauna of the Indian Ocean. Snorkeling sessions with manta rays are planned in secret places.

  5. Day 5: Sunrise: Tea, coffee,, and the first dive (depending on the tide and the site)

    8.30 am: Continental & local breakfast 9.30-10.30 am: Navigation 10.30 am: Some days the first or second dive 12.30 pm: Lunch with fresh fish, vegetables, rice, fruit, local or international food 2 pm: Navigation or second dive 4 pm: island hopping for well-deserved rest. Sunset: Night Dive (1 per week) 6.30 p.m : Relaxing. Bar opening! 8 pm : Dinner: usually fresh fish and traditional Maldivian cooking and international cuisine. Evening «under the stars», presentation of the fauna of the Indian Ocean. Snorkeling sessions with manta rays are planned in secret places.

  6. Day 6: Sunrise: Tea, coffee,, and the first dive (depending on the tide and the site)

    8.30 am: Continental & local breakfast 9.30-10.30 am: Navigation 10.30 am: Some days the first or second dive 12.30 pm: Lunch with fresh fish, vegetables, rice, fruit, local or international food 2 pm: Navigation or second dive 4 pm: island hopping for well-deserved rest. Sunset: Night Dive (1 per week) 6.30 p.m : Relaxing. Bar opening! 8 pm : Dinner: usually fresh fish and traditional Maldivian cooking and international cuisine. Evening «under the stars», presentation of the fauna of the Indian Ocean. Snorkeling sessions with manta rays are planned in secret places.

  7. Day 7: Sunrise: Tea, coffee,, and the first dive (depending on the tide and the site)

    8.30 am: Continental & local breakfast 9.30-10.30 am: Navigation 10.30 am: Some days the first or second dive 12.30 pm: Lunch with fresh fish, vegetables, rice, fruit, local or international food 2 pm: Navigation or second dive 4 pm: island hopping for well-deserved rest. Sunset: Night Dive (1 per week) 6.30 p.m : Relaxing. Bar opening! 8 pm : Dinner: usually fresh fish and traditional Maldivian cooking and international cuisine. Evening «under the stars», presentation of the fauna of the Indian Ocean. Snorkeling sessions with manta rays are planned in secret places.

  8. Day 8: Sunrise: Tea, coffee,, and the first dive (depending on the tide and the site)

    8.30 am: Continental & local breakfast 9.30-10.30 am: Navigation 10.30 am: Some days the first or second dive 12.30 pm: Lunch with fresh fish, vegetables, rice, fruit, local or international food 2 pm: Navigation or second dive 4 pm: island hopping for well-deserved rest. Sunset: Night Dive (1 per week) 6.30 p.m : Relaxing. Bar opening! 8 pm : Dinner: usually fresh fish and traditional Maldivian cooking and international cuisine. Evening «under the stars», presentation of the fauna of the Indian Ocean. Snorkeling sessions with manta rays are planned in secret places.

  9. Day 9: Sunrise: Tea, coffee,, and the first dive (depending on the tide and the site)

    8.30 am: Continental & local breakfast 9.30-10.30 am: Navigation 10.30 am: Some days the first or second dive 12.30 pm: Lunch with fresh fish, vegetables, rice, fruit, local or international food 2 pm: Navigation or second dive 4 pm: island hopping for well-deserved rest. Sunset: Night Dive (1 per week) 6.30 p.m : Relaxing. Bar opening! 8 pm : Dinner: usually fresh fish and traditional Maldivian cooking and international cuisine. Evening «under the stars», presentation of the fauna of the Indian Ocean. Snorkeling sessions with manta rays are planned in secret places.

  10. Day 10: Sunrise: Tea, coffee,, and the first dive (depending on the tide and the site)

    8.30 am: Continental & local breakfast 9.30-10.30 am: Navigation 10.30 am: Some days the first or second dive 12.30 pm: Lunch with fresh fish, vegetables, rice, fruit, local or international food 2 pm: Navigation or second dive 4 pm: island hopping for well-deserved rest. Sunset: Night Dive (1 per week) 6.30 p.m : Relaxing. Bar opening! 8 pm : Dinner: usually fresh fish and traditional Maldivian cooking and international cuisine. Evening «under the stars», presentation of the fauna of the Indian Ocean. Snorkeling sessions with manta rays are planned in secret places.

  11. Day 11: Check-out, and group transfer to the airport.

    Routes are indicative. They can change with the seasons. Visited atolls and dive sites are not guaranteed. The Senior Instructor in consultation with the divers and Boat captain will select the route and dive sites based on current, tides, and weather conditions in order to make the best possible dive safely.

Upcoming departures

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