Route Description - Central & North Atolls
12 Days 11 Nights
Day 1 – Hulhumalé
Guests are welcomed at Malé Airport and transferred to the liveaboard. After a welcome briefing and dinner, the night is spent at Hulhumalé Marina.
Day 2 – North to South Malé Atoll
Dives begin on the vibrant reefs of North Malé. By evening, the boat reaches Vaavu Atoll for a thrilling night dive with nurse sharks and rays.
Day 3 – South Malé to Vaavu Atoll
More reef and macro diving with a possible manta point visit (May–Nov). Another exciting night dive in Vaavu follows.
Day 4 – Vaavu to Faafu Atoll
Diving includes caves, drop-offs, and overhangs. Expect encounters with reef sharks, tunas, and possibly hammerheads.
Day 5 – Faafu to South Ari Atoll
Faafu’s channels are home to sharks and bigeye trevallies. Arrival in South Ari brings pinnacles and potential whale shark sightings at night.
Day 6 – South Ari Atoll
Guests may snorkel or dive with whale sharks. Other dives explore thilas, wrecks, and vibrant reef life. A local island visit is included.
Day 7 – South to North Ari Atoll
The cruise heads north with more shark sightings. A beach barbecue wraps up the day.
Day 8 – North Ari Atoll
Dives feature manta cleaning stations, a wreck, and reef life including rays, turtles, and snapper. Ends with a manta night dive.
Day 9 – North Ari to Rasdhoo Atoll
Diving in Rasdhoo offers manta rays and possible hammerhead sightings amid schools of fish.
Day 10 – Rasdhoo to North Malé Atoll
Final dives in North Malé’s coral-rich reefs. Evening return to Hulhumalé for the last night on board.
Day 11 – Disembarkation
After breakfast, guests are transferred to the airport, concluding the journey.