The trip to Baa Atoll is a unique experience that brings our guests to the UNESCO site of Hanifaru Bay, the famous lagoon where every year hundreds of Manta Rays aggregate to feed.

The trip starts in North Malè, by cruising North-West to reach the Atoll of Baa, where the chances to meet Manta Rays and Whale sharks are high in every dive spot. The goal of the trip is to enter the Hanifaru Bay lagoon to snorkel with an impressive number of Manta Rays.

After the amazing experience at the UNESCO site, our journey continues towards the south to Rasdhoo Atoll, with its oceanic pass, and towards Ari Atoll, where we have some of the most famous dive spots: Rasdhoo Madivaru, Bathala Maaga Kanthila, Bathala Thila, Maaya Thila and, when possible, Fish Head, Maalos Thila, and Moofushi. The last part of the trip is focused on beautiful reefs and pelagic fish such as white tip and gray sharks, Napoleon wrasse, eagle rays, soft and hard corals, turtles, and so on.

Itinerary Sample:

Day 1: Sachika crew will transfer the guests from the airport to the ship. After a nice welcome briefing by our cruise director, cabin allocation and ship orientation will take place, and guests can familiarize themselves with the vessel, set up equipment, and get comfortable.


Day 2-6: We offer 3-4 dives daily, including a night dive if possible.


Day 7: Return to the port. Maximum 2 dives on the last day.


Day 8: Check out. Sachika crew will transfer the guests to the airport.

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.

Sample itineraries and maps are for illustrative purposes only. The exact route and sites visited are subject to change based on local regulations, guest experience, weather, and logistics, and are at the Captain’s discretion.