Route Description - North and South Male, Ari, Vaavu Atolls
8 Days 7 Nights
North and South Male, Ari, Vaavu Atolls
North Malé Atoll
Easily accessible and rich in marine life, North Malé Atoll offers vibrant reefs, steep drop-offs, and popular sites like Banana Reef and HP Reef. Seasonal manta ray sightings and thrilling drift dives make it a favorite among divers.
South Malé Atoll
Known for its exhilarating channel dives, South Malé attracts grey reef sharks, tuna, and large schools of fish. Sites like Kandooma Thila showcase healthy coral and strong currents that bring the reef to life.
Ari Atoll
Ari Atoll is renowned for its diverse dive sites, from pinnacles and wrecks to manta cleaning stations. It's one of the best places in the Maldives to spot whale sharks and mantas, with highlights like Maaya Thila and Fish Head.
Vaavu Atoll
Remote and wild, Vaavu Atoll offers dramatic channel dives and the famous night dive at Alimatha Jetty, where divers encounter nurse sharks, rays, and trevallies in close proximity.
Day 1: Embarkation
Guests are greeted at Velana International Airport at 15:00 by a representative from Ocean Divine and transferred to the vessel. Once aboard, they settle in, attend a welcome orientation and safety briefing, enjoy dinner, and spend their first night on board.
Days 2 to 7: Cruising the Atolls
Over the next six days, the cruise follows a carefully selected route, offering up to 18 dives throughout the week. The vessel sails through pristine waters, anchoring near uninhabited islands and traditional fishing communities, providing a balance of underwater exploration and tranquil seascapes.
Day 8: Disembarkation
Following breakfast, guests disembark at 09:00 and are transferred to the airport. Arrangements for a day-use hotel or luggage storage are available if needed.
Note: The final dive takes place on the penultimate day of the trip. Guests are advised to observe a 24-hour surface interval before flying.