Male - Baa - Male
Conte Max · Maldives · 7 nights
About this route
Embark on a round-trip liveaboard journey through the Maldivian atolls, combining vibrant reefs, dynamic manta encounters, and diverse marine ecosystems. This adventure begins in Malé Atoll, known for its abundant marine life and vivid coral formations. Traveling north, the expedition explores Baa Atoll, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, famous for its seasonal gatherings of manta rays and occasional whale shark sightings at Hanifaru Bay. The return leg to Malé offers further opportunities to experience the rich reef life and iconic scenery, promising a well-rounded diving experience that highlights the best of both regions.
Regions on this route
Highlights
Baa Atoll
Baa Atoll is a renowned UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, particularly famous for Hanifaru Bay where large numbers of manta rays gather during their feeding season. This area is also known for occasional sightings of whale sharks. Beyond these pelagic encounters, Baa Atoll boasts vibrant coral gardens and a rich diversity of fish life, including numerous reef sharks, eagle rays, and schooling smaller fish.
- UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
- Hanifaru Bay manta gatherings
- Whale shark sightings
- Rich coral gardens
- Diverse fish life
Male Atoll
Malé Atoll serves as a key diving hub, offering a blend of vibrant reefs, diverse marine ecosystems, and iconic Maldivian scenery. The atoll features renowned dive sites characterized by abundant marine life and colorful coral formations. Divers can explore channels, thilas, and outer reefs, often encountering reef sharks, turtles, and a variety of tropical fish.
- Vibrant reefs
- Diverse marine ecosystems
- Colorful coral formations
- Reef sharks and turtles
- Iconic Maldivian scenery
Raa Atoll
Raa Atoll, located north of Baa Atoll, offers a variety of dive sites characterized by pristine reefs and abundant marine life. The atoll is known for its diverse underwater topography, including thilas (underwater islands) and channels, which attract a range of pelagic species and colorful reef fish. Currents can vary, providing opportunities for exhilarating drift dives.
- Pristine reefs
- Diverse underwater topography
- Pelagic species encounters
- Colorful reef fish
- Drift diving opportunities
Requirements
- CertificationOpen Water
- Minimum logged dives30
- ExperienceDivers must have a minimum of 30 logged dives to participate in this trip.
Good to know
- A maximum of 4 dives per day are offered onboard, including 3 day dives and 1 night dive (if conditions permit).
- Divers are recommended to wait for 24 hours after their last dive before flying.
Day-by-day plan
Day 1: Embarkation – Malé, Maldives
Upon arrival, guests will be transferred from the airport to the ship. A welcome briefing by the Cruise Director will cover cabin allocation and ship orientation. Guests are then invited to familiarize themselves with the vessel, set up their equipment, and settle into their cabins.
Day 2: Malé Atoll & Baa Atoll – Northern Exploration
Today marks the beginning of diving as the vessel traverses from Malé Atoll northward towards Baa Atoll. Dives in Malé Atoll typically feature renowned sites known for abundant marine life and vibrant coral formations. As the journey progresses towards Baa Atoll, divers can anticipate rich coral gardens and diverse fish populations, with reef sharks and eagle rays commonly sighted, along with schools of smaller fish. Baa Atoll is particularly famous for Hanifaru Bay, often frequented by manta rays and occasionally whale sharks during feeding seasons.
Day 3: Malé Atoll & Baa Atoll – Northern Exploration
Today marks the beginning of diving as the vessel traverses from Malé Atoll northward towards Baa Atoll. Dives in Malé Atoll typically feature renowned sites known for abundant marine life and vibrant coral formations. As the journey progresses towards Baa Atoll, divers can anticipate rich coral gardens and diverse fish populations, with reef sharks and eagle rays commonly sighted, along with schools of smaller fish. Baa Atoll is particularly famous for Hanifaru Bay, often frequented by manta rays and occasionally whale sharks during feeding seasons.
Day 4: Malé Atoll & Baa Atoll – Northern Exploration
Today marks the beginning of diving as the vessel traverses from Malé Atoll northward towards Baa Atoll. Dives in Malé Atoll typically feature renowned sites known for abundant marine life and vibrant coral formations. As the journey progresses towards Baa Atoll, divers can anticipate rich coral gardens and diverse fish populations, with reef sharks and eagle rays commonly sighted, along with schools of smaller fish. Baa Atoll is particularly famous for Hanifaru Bay, often frequented by manta rays and occasionally whale sharks during feeding seasons.
Day 5: Malé Atoll & Baa Atoll – Northern Exploration
Today marks the beginning of diving as the vessel traverses from Malé Atoll northward towards Baa Atoll. Dives in Malé Atoll typically feature renowned sites known for abundant marine life and vibrant coral formations. As the journey progresses towards Baa Atoll, divers can anticipate rich coral gardens and diverse fish populations, with reef sharks and eagle rays commonly sighted, along with schools of smaller fish. Baa Atoll is particularly famous for Hanifaru Bay, often frequented by manta rays and occasionally whale sharks during feeding seasons.
Day 6: Malé Atoll & Baa Atoll – Northern Exploration
Today marks the beginning of diving as the vessel traverses from Malé Atoll northward towards Baa Atoll. Dives in Malé Atoll typically feature renowned sites known for abundant marine life and vibrant coral formations. As the journey progresses towards Baa Atoll, divers can anticipate rich coral gardens and diverse fish populations, with reef sharks and eagle rays commonly sighted, along with schools of smaller fish. Baa Atoll is particularly famous for Hanifaru Bay, often frequented by manta rays and occasionally whale sharks during feeding seasons.
Day 7: Malé Atoll & Baa Atoll – Northern Exploration
Today marks the beginning of diving as the vessel traverses from Malé Atoll northward towards Baa Atoll. Dives in Malé Atoll typically feature renowned sites known for abundant marine life and vibrant coral formations. As the journey progresses towards Baa Atoll, divers can anticipate rich coral gardens and diverse fish populations, with reef sharks and eagle rays commonly sighted, along with schools of smaller fish. Baa Atoll is particularly famous for Hanifaru Bay, often frequented by manta rays and occasionally whale sharks during feeding seasons.
Day 8: Disembarkation – Malé, Maldives
After breakfast, guests will check out from the liveaboard. The crew will arrange transfers back to the airport, concluding the trip. Please note that the last dive is scheduled for the penultimate day, with a recommended 24-hour waiting period before flying.
Upcoming departures
- 2027-09-26 – 2027-10-03from 1,998 USDBook
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About the vessel
Conte MaxMaldives