Diving in the heart of the Maldives: 8 days among paradise atolls, manta rays, whale sharks, and marine treasures
Main characteristics
Type of boat: yacht
Number of cabins: 13
Maximum capacity: 26 travelers
Crew members: 8
Cabs
Double or twin cabin - Lower deck
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
This cabin located on the lower deck offers either a double bed or twin beds. It is designed for optimal comfort and allows you to fully enjoy your stay on board. Please specify your preferred bed configuration when booking, subject to availability.
This cabin located on the lower deck offers either a double bed or twin beds. It is designed for optimal comfort and allows you to fully enjoy your stay on board. Please specify your preferred bed configuration when booking, subject to availability.
Single cabin - Lower deck
Capacity: 1 Bed maximum
This cabin located on the lower deck has a single bed, an en suite bathroom, and a porthole, offering comfort and light for a pleasant stay on board.
This cabin located on the lower deck has a single bed, an en suite bathroom, and a porthole, offering comfort and light for a pleasant stay on board.
Double cabin - Upper deck
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
This cabin, located on the upper deck, is equipped with a king-size bed and offers breathtaking views of the ocean, combining comfort with an exceptional panorama.
This cabin, located on the upper deck, is equipped with a king-size bed and offers breathtaking views of the ocean, combining comfort with an exceptional panorama.
NB: The photos, information and visuals presented are not contractually binding. The indicated itinerary and program may be modified without prior notice, depending on the weather conditions or for technical reasons (decision of the captain). Sailing times may vary depending on sea and weather conditions.
Sailing itineraries
Malé
Arrival in Malé and boarding on the side of the boat. Settle into your cabins and meet the crew.... see+
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Malé North Male Atoll
Start of the diving cruise in North Male Atoll. Dives take place on gentle slopes and thilas... see+
Included activities: Diving at Lankan Manta Point, Diving at Sunlight Thila, see+
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North Male Atoll South Male Atoll
The day is devoted to the passes of South Male Atoll. Dives are made in sometimes strong currents... see+
Included activities: Diving at Cocoa Kandu and Kandhooma Thila, Diving at Guraidhoo Kandu, see+
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South Male Atoll North Ari Atoll
Sail to North Ari Atoll, renowned for its rich thilas and diverse wildlife. Dives offer wonderful... see+
Included activities: Diving at Maaya Thila, Diving at Fesdu Wreck, see+
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North Ari Atoll
Continued exploration of North Ari Atoll. Dives take place on thilas and in the lagoon, with varied... see+
Included activities: Diving at Fesdu Lagoon, Diving at Moofushi Kandu or Corner, see+
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North Ari Atoll South Ari Atoll
Sail to South Ari Atoll, known for its protected sites and high concentration of fish. Dives take... see+
Included activities: Diving at Dhigga Thila, Diving at Kudarah Thila, see+
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South Ari Atoll
Last full day of diving in South Ari Atoll. Dives take place on vast outer reefs and thilas, with... see+
Included activities: Diving at 5 Rocks, Diving at Kahambu Thila, see+
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South Ari Atoll Malé
Return to Malé. Breakfast on the side of the boat, then disembarkation in late morning or early... see+
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Dinner
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The price includes
Round-trip transfers between the airport and the boat, subject to booking flights that are compatible with the scheduled transfer times (arrivals at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., or 3 p.m. and departures between 7 a.m. and 7:30 a.m.)
Water, tea, coffee
Minimum of 16 dives (including night dives), with 12 L DIN aluminum tanks / stirrup and weights provided
The activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
International flights
Service charge package : 100 $ / person
Green Tax : 12 $ / person
Alcoholic beverages
Diving equipment charter if needed
Supervision by an instructor: $80 per day (if the diver's skill level is not sufficient to dive safely)
Meals not included in the program
Tips for guides and/or crew
Further information
Minimum level required: Level 2, Advanced or equivalent + 50 logged dives
Diving sailing itineraries and sites may change depending on the season and conditions. The team and captain always choose the best sites available, in accordance with safety standards
Languages spoken on board: English and French
Optional services
Flights not included in the program are available on request
Activities
Level: Easy • Depth: 22m • Photo: Wide angle Located on the east side of North Male Atoll, it consists of a gentle slope that ends on a sandy bottom. During the southwest monsoon, manta rays come here to be cleaned.
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Level: Easy • Depth: 15m • Photo: Macro / G.A On an 18-meter sandy bottom, three small coral blocks are home to a multitude of wrasses. Mantas love this spot for cleaning from September to November.
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Level: Difficult • Depth: 30m • Photo: Macro / 24–60 On the edge of the main thila, four blocks of stone are home to a beautiful landscape of soft corals and a diverse and varied fauna.
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Level: Easy • Depth: 28 m • Photo: 24–60 Ideal for refresher dives, the outer reef of Hulhumalé Island is home to a huge number of moray eels, including the beautiful leopard moray.
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Level: Difficult • Depth: 30 m • Photo: 24–60 A pass rich in pelagic life, with a thila at its center. Dives here vary greatly depending on conditions. The "blue water" part of the dive offers a good chance of encountering gray reef sharks, while the... see+
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Level: Difficult • Depth: 30 m • Photo: 24–60 A very deep pass that descends in steps. It is an ideal spot for observing eagle ray formations and schools of sharks.
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Level: Difficult • Depth: 30m • Photo: 24–60 So close to North Male and so beautiful! Gray sharks, napoleon fish, schools of eagle rays, and barracudas have made their home here!
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Level: Easy • Depth: 30m • Photo: Macro / 24–60 With a diameter of 60 meters, Maaya Thila is a nature reserve that has many surprises in store. Very popular for night dives, you can see a multitude of turtles and sharks here. The plateau located at a... see+
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Level: Difficult • Depth: 30 m • Photo: Macro / G.A / 24–60 This small wreck lies on a sandy bottom at a depth of 30 meters alongside garden eels. A little further west is a small thila filled with anemones that will delight photographers and macro... see+
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Level: Intermediate/Easy • Depth: 30m • Photo: 24–60 Superb thila! Gray sharks, coral sharks, trevallies, turtles, and schools of coachman fish make this dive unforgettable.
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Level: Easy • Depth: 15m • Photo: Wide angle Get ready for an unforgettable experience in one of the Maldives' most iconic sites. Night diving in Fesdu Lagoon offers a magical spectacle: manta rays gliding gracefully in the beam of the lights, attracted... see+
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Level: Intermediate/Advanced • Depth: 30 m • Photo: Wide angle
Moofushi Kandu—or its famous "Corner"—is one of those sites that offers spectacular, dynamic dives full of surprises. Located in a channel where currents can be strong, this site is for... see+
Moofushi Kandu—or its famous "Corner"—is one of those sites that offers spectacular, dynamic dives full of surprises. Located in a channel where currents can be strong, this site is for... see+
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Level: Easy • Depth: 28m • Photo: Macro / 24–60 A 150-meter-long thila with cavities overhanging multicolored soft corals. The end of the dive, on a plateau filled with Acropora tables, leaves no one indifferent.
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Level: Intermediate/Advanced • Depth: 30 m • Photo: 24–60 Located in a nature reserve, this small thila is impressive for the quantity of fish it shelters. Trevally, yellow snappers, fields of anemones filled with clownfish, groupers, and even... see+
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Level: Intermediate • Depth: 30 m • Photo: 24–60 / Macro / Wide angle With its enormous gorgonians, soft corals, and abundance of tropical fish, this site is one of the most beautiful examples of the Maldives' biodiversity.
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Level: Easy • Depth: 27 m • Photo: 24–60 Kahambu Thila is a preserved and confidential site, dived exclusively by the team – ensuring a calm, authentic experience far from the crowds. This accessible thila offers gentle relief and abundant wildlife,... see+
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Level: Easy • Depth: 30 m • Photo: G.A / 24–60 A very long outer reef offering a major attraction: the chance to encounter whale sharks and leopard sharks! Let yourself centerboard and keep your eyes peeled!
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