Trip Highlights

• Hanifaru Bay Snorkeling (Baa Atoll): Witness seasonal manta ray feeding aggregations in this UNESCO Biosphere Reserve (snorkeling only – diving is not permitted inside the bay).
• Manta Night Dive – Fesdhoo Lagoon (Ari Atoll): Get up close with graceful manta rays feeding under the lights.
• Whale Shark Encounters (South Ari): Chance to spot the world’s largest fish on a drift dive.
• Nurse Shark Night Dive – Alimatha (Vaavu): Experience a thrilling close-up with dozens of nurse sharks after dark.
• Hammerhead Dive – Rasdhoo: Early morning chance to see schooling hammerheads in deeper waters.
• Tiger Shark Dive – Hulhumale Entrance (North Male): An adrenaline-pumping dive for big animal lovers.
• Iconic Reefs & Thilas: Dive at top sites like Fish Head, Kudarah Thila, and Moofushi Kandu.

Sample Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival – Male to Baa Atoll

• Meet & greet at Velana International Airport
• Short transfer by Dhoni to the liveaboard vessel
• Welcome briefing, gear setup, and safety orientation
• Evening crossing to Angafaru (Baa Atoll)

Day 2: Baa Atoll – Check Dive & Thilas

• Dive 1: Angafaru – Check dive & acclimatization
• Dive 2: Nelivaru Thila – Colorful coral bommies and fish life
• Dive 3: Dhigali Thila – Macro lovers’ paradise
• Anchorage near Kihaadhoo

Day 3: Hanifaru Bay & More Baa Atoll Sites

• Dive 1: Dharavandhoo Thila
• Dive 2: Dhigu Thila
• Snorkeling at Hanifaru Bay – Swim among mantas (seasonal: May to November)
• BBQ Dinner on Veyofushi Island (weather permitting)
• Evening navigation to Rasdhoo Atoll

Day 4: Rasdhoo & North Ari Atoll

• Dive 1: Rasdhoo Madivaru – Hammerhead Point (deep dive)
• Dive 2: Maya Thila – Reef sharks, barracuda
• Dive 3: Fesdhoo Lagoon – Manta Night Dive
• Anchorage at Fesdhoo

Day 5: North to South Ari Atoll

• Dive 1: Fish Head – Top-rated site with overhangs and shark sightings
• Dive 2: Moofushi Kandu – Manta cleaning station
• Dive 3: Whale Shark Search & Night Dive
• Anchorage near Mirihi

Day 6: South Ari to Vaavu Atoll

• Dive 1: Kudarah Thila – Protected site, rich coral life
• Dive 2: Maamigili Beyru – Whale shark search
• Evening crossing to Vaavu
• Dive 3: Alimatha House Reef (Night Dive) – Dozens of nurse sharks

Day 7: Vaavu to South/North Male Atoll

• Dive 1: Kandooma Thila – Fast drift with grey reef sharks
• Dive 2: Hulhumale Entrance – Tiger shark encounter
• Anchorage near Kurumba Island (North Male)

Day 8: Disembarkation – Male

• Early breakfast
• 08:00 – Disembarkation & transfer to the airport
• Note: No dives on Day 8 to ensure a safe 24-hour surface interval before flights

The last dive will be on the penultimate day of the trip. Divers are recommended to wait for 24 hours before flying after the last dive. 

(*) The itinerary description is provided by the boat operator. Sample itineraries and maps are for illustrative purposes only, and the exact route and sites visited may change based on local regulations, guest experience, weather, and logistics, at the Captain’s discretion.