LIVEABOARD

DAY OF ARRIVAL

Upon arrival at Velana International Airport, you’ll be met by the boat crew, who will assist you and transfer you to the boat for boarding.

DIVE HIGHLIGHTS:

• 14:00 – Check-In & Boat Briefing
  Welcome aboard!  As you step onboard, our team will ensure a smooth check-in process, followed by a thorough briefing covering safety measures and an overview of your scuba safari experience. Sit back, savor a delicious lunch, and get ready for an incredible underwater adventure. 
• 16:00 – Dive 1: Check Dive at Fish Tank (North Malé Atoll)
  Gear up for your first underwater exploration with a check dive at Fish Tank, one of North Malé Atoll’s most exciting dive sites. Known for its thriving marine life, this site offers a fantastic introduction to Maldivian waters, where you can expect to encounter an abundance of fish, including curious batfish, snappers, and perhaps even some stingrays.
• 19:30 – Dinner
  After an exhilarating dive, unwind with a hearty dinner onboard. Share your first impressions of the Maldives with fellow divers as you enjoy a well-prepared meal under the starry sky, setting the perfect tone for the adventures ahead.

DIVE HIGHLIGHTS:

• 07:30 – Dive 2: Hulhumale Neru (North Malé Atoll)
  Start your day with an exhilarating morning dive at Hulhumale Neru, a fascinating dive site in North Malé Atoll. Expect vibrant coral formations, schools of reef fish, and possibly some pelagic encounters as the marine life awakens with the rising sun.
• 08:30 – Breakfast & Cruise to South Malé Atoll
  After your dive, refuel with a hearty breakfast while we cruise towards South Malé Atoll, taking in the breathtaking ocean views along the way.
• 10:00 – Dive 3: Kuda Giri (South Malé Atoll)
  Next, we explore Kuda Giri, a stunning dive site known for its scenic topography and thriving marine biodiversity. This site features a wreck and reef teeming with macro life, making it an excellent spot for underwater photography.
• 11:00 – Cruise to Vaavu Atoll
  Enjoy the open sea as we make our way towards Vaavu Atoll, home to some of the Maldives’ most spectacular dive sites.
• 12:00 – Lunch
  Savor a delicious lunch onboard as you relax and recharge for the afternoon’s diving adventures.
• 14:30 – Dive 4: Alimatha (Vaavu Atoll)
  Get ready for an unforgettable dive at Alimatha, one of Vaavu Atoll’s most famous sites. Known for its thrilling nurse shark encounters, this dive promises an adrenaline-packed experience as these gentle giants gather in large numbers around the sandy seabed.
• 19:30 – Dinner
  After a day filled with epic dives, unwind with a delightful dinner onboard. Share stories of the day's encounters and soak in the peaceful ambiance of the Maldivian night.

DIVE HIGHLIGHTS:

• 07:00 – Dive 5: Miyaru Kandu (Vaavu Atoll)
  Kickstart the day with an exhilarating channel dive at Miyaru Kandu, a well-known drift dive famous for its strong currents and incredible shark action. Keep an eye out for grey reef sharks, eagle rays, and schooling jacks as they patrol the deep blue.
• 08:30 – Breakfast & Cruise to South Ari Atoll
  After an action-packed dive, enjoy a well-deserved breakfast while we cruise towards South Ari Atoll, a region renowned for its breathtaking underwater landscapes and diverse marine life.
• 10:30 – Dive 6: Vilamendhoo Thila (South Ari Atoll)
  Our second dive of the day takes us to Vilamendhoo Thila, a pinnacle teeming with marine biodiversity. This vibrant reef is home to colorful soft corals, schooling fusiliers, and the occasional sighting of manta rays or whale sharks.
• 12:00 – Lunch
  Recharge with a delicious onboard lunch while soaking in the stunning Maldivian seascape.
• 14:30 – Dive 7: Five Rocks (South Ari Atoll)
  Our final dive of the day brings us to Five Rocks, a unique site featuring five massive coral-covered rock formations that create swim-throughs, overhangs, and hiding spots for marine life. Expect encounters with stingrays, snappers, groupers, and the occasional whitetip reef shark.
• 19:30 – Dinner
  After an unforgettable day of diving, relax and enjoy a delicious dinner while reminiscing about the day's highlights with fellow divers.

DIVE HIGHLIGHTS:

• 06:30 – Dive 8: Kuda Rah Thila (South Ari Atoll)
  Start the day with an unforgettable dive at Kuda Rah Thila, one of the most breathtaking dive sites in the Maldives. This marine protected area features stunning overhangs adorned with vibrant soft corals, large schools of blue-striped snappers, and the occasional sighting of white-tip reef sharks patrolling the depths.
• 08:30 – Breakfast
  After an awe-inspiring dive, enjoy a hearty breakfast onboard as we prepare for more exciting encounters ahead.
• 10:30 – Dive 9: Maamigili Beyru (South Ari Atoll)
  Next, we head to Maamigili Beyru, a renowned site along the outer reef of South Ari Atoll. This drift dive offers the chance to spot eagle rays, reef sharks, and, if we’re lucky, a majestic whale shark cruising along the reef’s edge.
• 12:00 – Lunch
  Refuel with a delicious lunch while taking in the serene ocean views before our much-anticipated afternoon dive.
• 14:30 – Dive 10: Whale Shark Dive (South Ari Atoll)
  This is the moment you’ve been waiting for—an incredible opportunity to dive with the ocean’s gentle giants. South Ari Atoll is one of the best places in the world to encounter whale sharks, and this dive is dedicated to finding and swimming alongside these magnificent creatures. An experience of a lifetime!
• 19:30 – Dinner
  After an exhilarating day of diving, relax and unwind with a satisfying dinner, sharing stories of the day's epic encounters with your fellow divers.

DIVE HIGHLIGHTS:

• 06:30 – Dive 11: Rangali Madivaru (South Ari Atoll)
  Kickstart the day with an exhilarating dive at Rangali Madivaru, a manta ray cleaning station known for its graceful giants. Watch as these elegant creatures glide effortlessly above the reef, circling the cleaning stations while fusiliers, snappers, and reef sharks add to the vibrant marine scene.
• 08:30 – Breakfast
  After an incredible manta encounter, enjoy a delicious breakfast onboard while soaking in the serene morning views of the Maldives.
• 10:30 – Dive 12: Rai Dhigga (South Ari Atoll)
  Next, we explore Rai Dhigga, a stunning thila (submerged pinnacle) covered in soft corals and swarming with marine life. Expect sightings of schooling barracuda, moray eels peeking from crevices, and the occasional turtle cruising through the currents.
• 12:00 – Lunch
  Refuel with a hearty lunch while relaxing on deck, taking in the breathtaking surroundings before the evening’s adventure.
• 18:30 – Dive 13: Panettone (South Ari Atoll)
  As the sun sets, get ready for an exciting twilight dive at Panettone. Named after the famous Italian cake due to its sponge-like coral formations, this site offers mesmerizing topography with colorful coral bommies, overhangs, and a diverse range of marine life, including hunting reef sharks, lobsters, and nocturnal critters emerging from their hiding spots.
• 20:30 – BBQ Dinner
  Cap off the day with a special BBQ dinner under the stars. Savor delicious grilled seafood and local flavors while reminiscing about the day's incredible dives with your fellow adventurers.

DIVE HIGHLIGHTS:

• 07:00 – Dive 14: Moofushi Manta Point (South Ari Atoll)
  Begin the day with an unforgettable dive at Moofushi Manta Point, one of the Maldives’ premier manta ray cleaning stations. Watch as these majestic creatures hover gracefully above the reef, allowing cleaner wrasses to remove parasites. With the possibility of seeing reef sharks, eagle rays, and large schools of fusiliers, this dive promises an incredible start to the day.
• 08:30 – Breakfast
  After an exhilarating manta encounter, enjoy a delicious breakfast onboard while we prepare for the next dive.
• 10:30 – Dive 15: Fish Head (North Ari Atoll)
  Next, we head to Fish Head, one of the most iconic dive sites in the Maldives. This submerged pinnacle is covered in thriving coral and attracts an abundance of marine life, including swarming schools of snapper, trevally, and barracuda. Grey reef sharks are frequently spotted patrolling the area, making this a thrilling dive for shark enthusiasts.
• 12:00 – Lunch
  Refuel with a hearty lunch while taking in the scenic ocean views as we prepare for an exciting night dive ahead.
• 18:30 – Dive 16: Night Dive at Manta Lagoon (Fesdu) or Maaya Thila
  As night falls, get ready for a mesmerizing night dive at either Manta Lagoon (Fesdu) or Maaya Thila. If conditions allow, Manta Lagoon offers the incredible experience of watching mantas gracefully glide through the dark waters, drawn to the boat’s lights. Alternatively, Maaya Thila is an action-packed night dive where white-tip reef sharks, giant trevally, and hunting moray eels come alive in the glow of your torch.
• 20:30 – Dinner
  End the day with a well-earned dinner, sharing stories of the day's breathtaking encounters with fellow divers.

DIVE HIGHLIGHTS:

• 06:30 – Dive 17: Hulhumale Neru (North Malé Atoll)
  Start the day with a serene early morning dive at Hulhumale Neru, a dive site known for its calm waters and vibrant marine life. Explore the sloping reef covered in colorful corals, home to schools of fusiliers, groupers, and the occasional passing reef shark. A perfect way to wrap up your Maldives diving adventure!
• 08:30 – Breakfast
  After your final dive, enjoy a leisurely breakfast onboard, taking in the last moments of the breathtaking Maldivian seascape.
• 12:00 – Lunch
  Relax and savor a delicious lunch while reminiscing about the incredible underwater encounters from the past week.
• 14:30 – Free & Easy
  In the afternoon, enjoy a free & easy itinerary—take time to rest and unwind after a week of diving excitement or explore Malé at your own pace, discovering its rich history, bustling markets, and vibrant island culture.
• 19:30 – Dinner
  End the day with a delightful farewell dinner, celebrating the unforgettable memories and friendships made during this incredible dive safari.

DAY OF DEPARTURE

• 07:30 – Breakfast
  Enjoy a final delicious breakfast onboard as you take in the serene views of the Maldives, reflecting on the unforgettable experiences of your dive safari.
• 10:00 – Checkout from Boat
  After breakfast, it's time to check out from the boat. Our crew will assist you with the checkout process and ensure everything is in order for your departure.
• 10:30 – Drop-off to Airport
  At 10:30, we'll transport you to the airport for your onward journey. As we bid you farewell, we hope you've made lasting memories of your incredible adventure in the Maldives!

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.