Our Far North itineraries offer an experience like no other. This unique adventure takes you to remote tropical spots where you can witness the extraordinary gatherings of manta rays in Hanifaru Bay.

For the first time, our northern season features a distinct route in this remote region: the brand-new Far Far North journey, offering a different way to experience the Maldives’ wildest frontier.

In 2026, Scubaspa returns to the farthest reaches of the Maldives with six weeks of carefully timed cruises designed for divers who crave something beyond the ordinary. These 2 special itineraries include iconic sites like Hanifaru Bay, renowned for its manta ray gatherings, but also venture into rarely visited atolls.

Untouched by mass tourism, rich in marine life, and bursting with biodiversity, this route is crafted for those who love the Maldives and want to explore its outer edges.

The northern atolls present a striking variety of underwater seascapes, from towering pinnacles to hidden canyons, overhangs, and channels. Each site is adorned with vibrant coral formations and alive with marine life.

Above the surface, calm waters give way to scattered sandbanks and secluded islands, perfect spots to relax in vast, shallow lagoons that are likely to be ours alone.

Sample Itinerary 

Day 1: Hanimaadhoo | Embarkation & Check Dive
Arrive in Hanimaadhoo via domestic flight and board the liveaboard. After welcome drinks, safety briefings, and equipment setup, enjoy a relaxed check dive on a nearby reef. Overnight cruise southward toward Haa Alif Atoll.

Day 2 – 7:

• Haa Alif & Haa Dhaalu Atolls | Remote Exploration
  Dive some of the northernmost sites in the Maldives, largely untouched by tourism. Explore pinnacles, caves, and pristine reefs, with chances to encounter bowmouth and shovelnose guitar sharks, manta cleaning stations, and abundant reef fish.
  
  
• Shaviyani Atoll | Frontier Diving
  Continue the journey south into Shaviyani Atoll, where uncharted dive sites offer true adventure. Expect wild reefs, manta rays, and colorful marine life in largely untouched waters.
  
  
• Noonu Atoll | Channels & Wildlife
  Arrive in Noonu Atoll, famous for thrilling channel dives. Strong currents bring in grey reef sharks, turtles, eagle rays, and schooling barracuda, while pinnacles and overhangs teem with reef life.
  
  
• Lhaviyani Atoll | Pelagic Action
  Dive in Lhaviyani Atoll’s channels and outer reefs, known for action-packed dives and excellent visibility. Expect sharks, turtles, eagle rays, and other pelagic encounters.
  
  
• Raa Atoll | Coral Gardens & Mantas
  Explore the colorful reefs of Raa Atoll, with opportunities for macro photography and encounters with reef fish and occasional manta rays. Calm conditions make this an ideal day for relaxed diving.
  
  
• Baa Atoll | Hanifaru Bay (UNESCO Biosphere Reserve)
  Spend the day in Baa Atoll, including guided snorkeling at Hanifaru Bay, timed to maximize manta ray sightings during the southwest monsoon. Additional dives showcase vibrant coral reefs and abundant marine life.

Day 8: Dharavandhoo | Final Dives & Disembarkation
Enjoy your final morning dives in Baa Atoll before returning to Dharavandhoo for disembarkation. Transfer via domestic flight to Malé, concluding the Far Far North adventure.

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.

• 1x Hanifaru Bay permit included per guest.
• Snorkeling in Hanifaru Bay replaces one scheduled dive.
• Additional entries are possible at an extra cost.
• Domestic flights required.
• Itineraries are weather and wildlife-dependent.