Sharks and Mantas Expedition (Male - Addu Atoll)

Seafari Explorer II · Maldives · 14 nights

Duration
14 nights
Embarkation
Male, Maldives
Disembarkation
Addu Atoll, Maldives
Dives
Approximately 32 dives in total

About this route

Embark on a 14-night expedition heading south to the equator, journeying through the stunning Maldivian atolls. This unique liveaboard experience offers incredible opportunities for pelagic encounters, focusing on shiver-filled channels known for grey, coral, and blacktip sharks, as well as the renowned nurse shark reserve of Vaavu Atoll. Divers can expect to explore vibrant reefs and diverse marine life, with daily activities including multiple dives, island hopping, and night dives. The itinerary is designed for those seeking exhilarating shark and manta ray encounters in the rich waters of the Maldivian atolls.

Day-by-day plan

  1. Day 1: Embarkation – Male, Maldives

    Guests board the vessel in Male, Maldives with check-in at16.00. After a welcome briefing, cabin assignment and dive-equipment check, the crew prepares for departure. No diving is scheduled on the first day; the evening is spent settling in on board before the first dives the following morning.

  2. Day 2: Maldives Atolls – Southern Expedition

    The day begins with tea and coffee, followed by the first dive, which may vary depending on tide and site conditions. After a continental and local breakfast, the vessel navigates to the next dive area. Lunch features fresh, local, and international cuisine. The afternoon includes a second dive and island hopping, with a night dive scheduled for the evening.

  3. Day 3: Maldives Atolls – Southern Expedition

    The day begins with tea and coffee, followed by the first dive, which may vary depending on tide and site conditions. After a continental and local breakfast, the vessel navigates to the next dive area. Lunch features fresh, local, and international cuisine. The afternoon includes a second dive and island hopping, with a night dive scheduled for the evening.

  4. Day 4: Maldives Atolls – Southern Expedition

    The day begins with tea and coffee, followed by the first dive, which may vary depending on tide and site conditions. After a continental and local breakfast, the vessel navigates to the next dive area. Lunch features fresh, local, and international cuisine. The afternoon includes a second dive and island hopping, with a night dive scheduled for the evening.

  5. Day 5: Maldives Atolls – Southern Expedition

    The day begins with tea and coffee, followed by the first dive, which may vary depending on tide and site conditions. After a continental and local breakfast, the vessel navigates to the next dive area. Lunch features fresh, local, and international cuisine. The afternoon includes a second dive and island hopping, with a night dive scheduled for the evening.

  6. Day 6: Maldives Atolls – Southern Expedition

    The day begins with tea and coffee, followed by the first dive, which may vary depending on tide and site conditions. After a continental and local breakfast, the vessel navigates to the next dive area. Lunch features fresh, local, and international cuisine. The afternoon includes a second dive and island hopping, with a night dive scheduled for the evening.

  7. Day 7: Maldives Atolls – Southern Expedition

    The day begins with tea and coffee, followed by the first dive, which may vary depending on tide and site conditions. After a continental and local breakfast, the vessel navigates to the next dive area. Lunch features fresh, local, and international cuisine. The afternoon includes a second dive and island hopping, with a night dive scheduled for the evening.

  8. Day 8: Maldives Atolls – Southern Expedition

    The day begins with tea and coffee, followed by the first dive, which may vary depending on tide and site conditions. After a continental and local breakfast, the vessel navigates to the next dive area. Lunch features fresh, local, and international cuisine. The afternoon includes a second dive and island hopping, with a night dive scheduled for the evening.

  9. Day 9: Maldives Atolls – Southern Expedition

    The day begins with tea and coffee, followed by the first dive, which may vary depending on tide and site conditions. After a continental and local breakfast, the vessel navigates to the next dive area. Lunch features fresh, local, and international cuisine. The afternoon includes a second dive and island hopping, with a night dive scheduled for the evening.

  10. Day 10: Maldives Atolls – Southern Expedition

    The day begins with tea and coffee, followed by the first dive, which may vary depending on tide and site conditions. After a continental and local breakfast, the vessel navigates to the next dive area. Lunch features fresh, local, and international cuisine. The afternoon includes a second dive and island hopping, with a night dive scheduled for the evening.

  11. Day 11: Maldives Atolls – Southern Expedition

    The day begins with tea and coffee, followed by the first dive, which may vary depending on tide and site conditions. After a continental and local breakfast, the vessel navigates to the next dive area. Lunch features fresh, local, and international cuisine. The afternoon includes a second dive and island hopping, with a night dive scheduled for the evening.

  12. Day 12: Maldives Atolls – Southern Expedition

    The day begins with tea and coffee, followed by the first dive, which may vary depending on tide and site conditions. After a continental and local breakfast, the vessel navigates to the next dive area. Lunch features fresh, local, and international cuisine. The afternoon includes a second dive and island hopping, with a night dive scheduled for the evening.

  13. Day 13: Maldives Atolls – Southern Expedition

    The day begins with tea and coffee, followed by the first dive, which may vary depending on tide and site conditions. After a continental and local breakfast, the vessel navigates to the next dive area. Lunch features fresh, local, and international cuisine. The afternoon includes a second dive and island hopping, with a night dive scheduled for the evening.

  14. Day 14: Maldives Atolls – Southern Expedition

    The day begins with tea and coffee, followed by the first dive, which may vary depending on tide and site conditions. After a continental and local breakfast, the vessel navigates to the next dive area. Lunch features fresh, local, and international cuisine. The afternoon includes a second dive and island hopping, with a night dive scheduled for the evening.

  15. Day 15: Disembarkation – Addu Atoll

    After breakfast, guests will check out and be transferred to the airport for their onward journeys. Divers are advised to observe a 24-hour no-fly period after their last dive for safety.

Upcoming departures

  • 2028-02-06 – 2028-02-20from 5,285.5 USDBook

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