Route Description - Best of Maldives Cannels and Sharks Special Vaavu and Male Atolls
Best of Maldives Tour: Male-Vaavu
Discover the highlights of the Maldives with this incredible liveaboard route, departing and returning to Malé. This tour takes guests through the stunning atolls of the Vaavu Atoll, and Malé Atoll, showcasing vibrant coral reefs, abundant marine life, and iconic dive sites.
Vaavu Atoll: Home to thrilling channels (Kandus) and mesmerizing night dives with nurse sharks.
Malé Atoll: Offers a mix of colorful reefs and wreck dives.
Arrival Day:
Guests are greeted at the airport by the crew at noon (12:00 PM). For those arriving later, pickups are arranged at a pre-scheduled time.
Upon boarding the AMBA liveaboard, they are welcomed with a refreshing drink and lime-scented towel. A brief orientation is provided by the tour guide, covering the ship’s layout and the day’s schedule. Guests then settle into their cabins and freshen up.
At 5:00 PM, check-in documents are reviewed, followed by equipment assembly on the dive boat (Dhoni) with assistance from the dive crew.
Dinner is served at 7:00 PM sharp, after which the crew is introduced, and a comprehensive safety briefing about the boat is conducted. The evening is spent relaxing or mingling with fellow guests after the journey, with the dive crew assisting in adjusting diving computers if needed.
Day 2 to the Last Diving Day:
Each day offers 2–3 dives, typically 3 unless long crossings are required. These dives take place from the Dhoni and include one night dive per trip.
Dive sites are carefully selected, with detailed briefings provided in English. Briefings can also be translated into German.
The Maldives offers breathtaking underwater experiences, from coral gardens to encounters with manta rays, whale sharks, hammerheads, tiger sharks, bull sharks, guitar rays, and other marine life.
Dives are conducted in self-reliant buddy teams, with experienced dive guides accompanying groups to highlight the best aspects of each site. Divers must be capable of independent ascents in buddy teams using surface marker buoys when necessary.
Last Diving Day – Day Before Departure:
The final dive is scheduled for 8:00 AM on the day before disembarkation.
Afterward, equipment can be rinsed in freshwater tanks and left to dry before packing.
In the afternoon, guests are invited to explore the capital, Malé, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. The official farewell takes place in the evening at 7:00 PM, followed by dinner.
Departure Day:
Check-out is before 10:30 AM. A light breakfast is provided, with earlier check-outs available upon request. Late check-outs are not possible due to cleaning and preparation for the next trip.
Guests with late flights may store luggage in airport lockers and use the time to explore nearby islands or relax at the airport hotel, which offers access to a pool and alcoholic beverages.