LAND-BASED SAFARI

• Upon your arrival at the airport, our team member will warmly welcome you.
• You will be escorted to the speedboat departing at 4:00 PM, which will take you from Velana International Airport to Rasdhoo Island. 
• Once you've checked in at the accommodation, take some time to rest, relax, or wander around the island at your leisure.
• Later, enjoy a group dinner, followed by a briefing for the trip program.

4-dives day at Rasdhoo Atoll

DIVE HIGHLIGHTS:

• Check dive at Madi Gaa known for its healthy corals and diverse fish life, including manta rays during the right season.
• Explore the second dive at Veligandu North known for its stunning coral formations and abundant marine life, including reef sharks and schools of fish. 
• Enjoy lunch at the island before we dive into the Madivaru Channel to experience the thrill of diving in currents where you can spot large pelagic species like eagle rays and sharks.
• Discover the nocturnal side of the Madivaru Reef, where you can see a variety of night-active creatures such as lobsters, crabs, and hunting predators before you end your day.

3-dives day at South Ari Atoll

DIVE HIGHLIGHTS:

• Cruise to South Ari Atoll famous for manta rays and whale shark sightings; before we embark on our first dive of the day at Kudarah Thila -- a top diving spot famous for millions of blue-striped snappers.
• Explore the second dive at Broken Rock named for the large canyon that splits the reef, this site features a variety of colourful corals and numerous reef fishes.
• Enjoy lunch on a nearby local island before we dive into the Seventh Heaven dive site renowned for its stunning coral gardens and rich marine life, including large schools of fish and shark sightings.
• Return to the island where you can unwind and enjoy a relaxing rest of the day.

Seasonal only -- One dive will be replaced with a special manta dive for a chance to experience these majestic creatures up close.

3-dives day at North Ari Atoll

DIVE HIGHLIGHTS:

• Cruise to North Ari Atoll before we embark on our first dive of the day at Maaya Thila famous for its rich biodiversity, including white-tip reef sharks and colorful corals.
• Explore the second dive at Bathala Thila -- A stunning site with large coral heads and an abundance of marine life, including turtles and large schools of fish.
• Return to the island for lunch before we dive into Madivaru Corner known to witness an array of large pelagics, including sharks and rays.
• Experience the thrill of night diving at the Kuramathi Queen shipwreck, encountering a dazzling array of creatures from curious octopuses and prowling reef sharks navigating the vibrant corals encrusting the wreck before ending another beautiful day of diving.

2-dives day at Rasdhoo Atoll

Transfer to Hulhumale

DIVE HIGHLIGHTS:

Start the day diving at the North Channel known for drift diving providing opportunities to see pelagic species and large schools of fish.

• Explore the second dive at Veligandu East featuring beautiful coral gardens and a variety of marine life, including moray eels and turtles.
• Return to the island before we check out and transfer to Hulhumale for final day of diving onsite.
• You'll be guided to the speedboat that will transport you to Male Airport where a representative will be there to fetch and check you into the accommodation.
• Take some time to rest, relax, or wander around the neighbourhood at your leisure.

3-dives day at Male Atoll

DIVE HIGHLIGHTS:

• Embark on two dives in the morning at the renowned Hulhumale Nerumathi dive site, known for its high chances of shark encounters. 
• Explore the depths in hopes of encountering the majestic tiger sharks and the elusive great hammerhead sharks.
• Enjoy snacks/lunch at the beachside café near the jetty before diving into the waters where bull sharks, lemon sharks, spinner sharks and guitar sharks are frequently spotted. 
• End the day with a mesmerising view of schools of stingrays and banner fishes gliding through the water.

• Depart for home with unforgettable memories of your Maldivian scuba safari.
• Begin your departure day with breakfast at the hotel.
• The dedicated hotel staff will guide you to the transfer that will transport you to Velana International Airport.

Kindly be informed that this is a sample itinerary and unforeseen circumstances such as (but not limited to) weather or equipment issues may necessitate changes to the schedule and dive sites at the discretion of our certified instructors and dive guides to ensure the safety of all participants.