Live at sea — whale sharks, manta rays, night dives and Maldivian atolls
Maldives Dive & Surf Adventure (Liveaboard Experience)
Day 1 — Malé & Liveaboard Embarkation
Board your private dive yacht at Malé — your home for the next 6 nights.
Airport Meet & Liveaboard Transfer
Direct speed transfer to the liveaboard yacht berthed at Malé harbour.
Boat Orientation & Safety Briefing
Dive briefing, equipment setup, cabin assignment and muster drill.
Check-Out Dive
Shallow reef check-out dive to calibrate buoyancy and check all equipment.
💡 Local Tip:Bring your PADI or NAUI certification card — it's required before diving.
Day 2 — North Malé Atoll — Whale Shark Point
The planet's biggest fish — swimming beside a 12-metre whale shark is indescribable.
Whale Shark Snorkel Encounter
Multiple dives and snorkel sessions at South Ari Atoll whale shark aggregation zone.
Maaya Thila Night Dive
World-famous night dive site — white-tip sharks, sea turtles and octopus after dark.
Coral Garden Drift Dive
Gentle drift dive through a pristine coral garden teeming with reef fish.
💡 Local Tip:Whale shark sightings are best 6–10 AM — bring wide-angle lens for underwater photography.
Day 3 — Ari Atoll — Manta Ray Cleaning Station
Hover motionless at 15 metres as giant oceanic mantas soar overhead.
Manta Ray Dive at Moofushi Beyru
One of the world's top manta ray dive sites. Mantas can reach 5-metre wingspan.
Fish Head (Mushimasmingili) Dive
PADI's 10 best dive sites globally. Sharks, napoleon wrasse and thousands of fusiliers.
Sundeck Relaxation at Anchor
Afternoon anchor rest at a blue lagoon. Kayaking, paddleboarding and sunbathing.
💡 Local Tip:Stay horizontal and motionless at the manta cleaning station — movement scares them away.
Day 4 — Meemu & Thaa Atoll — Hammerhead Expedition
Deeper dive — scalloped hammerhead sharks schooling in open water.
Hammerhead Dive at Vattaru Kandn
Early 6 AM dawn dive to catch hammerheads patrolling the channel in groups.
Guraidhoo Corner Channel Dive
Fast drift dive through a shark-filled channel — exhilarating and wildlife-rich.
Uninhabited Island Barbecue Lunch
Anchor off a deserted island for a freshly-grilled seafood barbecue on the beach.
💡 Local Tip:Hammerhead dives require Advanced Open Water certification — check your rating beforehand.
Day 5 — Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere — Hanifaru Bay
Hundreds of manta rays and whale sharks feeding together in one bay — a World Wonder.
Hanifaru Bay Snorkel (UNESCO Reserve)
Snorkeling only (no diving) in Hanifaru Bay — a congregation of 200+ mantas recorded.
Baa Atoll Coral Restoration Dive
Visit an active coral restoration site and learn about Maldivian reef conservation.
Bioluminescent Night Swim
Night swim from the liveaboard deck in glowing blue plankton water.
💡 Local Tip:Visit Hanifaru Bay June–November for the largest manta aggregations in the world.
Day 6 — Lhaviyani Atoll — Cave & Wreck Diving
Kuredu Express drift, sea caves and a WWII-era wreck to explore.
Kuredu Express Drift Dive
High-adrenaline drift dive at 4 knots through a colourful channel — sharks everywhere.
Shipwreck Dive
Explore a sunken ship — now a thriving artificial reef with large groupers and moray eels.
Dive Certification Ceremony & Celebration Dinner
PADI dive logbook signing, certification and a celebratory fresh seafood dinner.
💡 Local Tip:The Kuredu Express drift is only for certified divers — speak to the dive master first.
Day 7 — Return to Malé & Departure
Final morning dive, liveaboard disembarkation and airport transfer.
Final Sunrise Dive
Optional easy dawn dive at a sheltered reef near Malé.
Liveaboard Disembarkation
Pack up, return rental gear and disembark at Malé harbour.
Airport Transfer & Departure
Transfer to Velana International Airport for your flight home.
💡 Local Tip:Avoid flying within 24 hours of your last dive to prevent decompression sickness.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✓What's Included
- • 6 Nights handpicked hotel stays
- • All transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary
- • Daily breakfast + dinner in all properties
- • All state permit taxes, driver allowances
- • 24/7 client coordination support desk
- • Pre-booked entry tickets as per itinerary
✗What's Excluded
- • Flights (unless specified in package)
- • Lunch & beverages not specified in meals
- • Travel insurance (available as add-on)
- • Optional extreme adventure activities
- • Tips, personal laundry, telephone bills
Handpicked Stays
MV Blue Force One Liveaboard
📍 Maldivian Atolls
