Tailored Sri Lanka Journey
This diving-focused itinerary offers exceptional underwater adventures in Maldives’ prime dive sites, exploring vibrant coral reefs, diverse marine life, and spectacular underwater landscapes with professional guidance.
Trip Overview
Embark on an unforgettable 8-day diving expedition through the pristine waters of the Maldives aboard the MV Maldives Explorer.
Arrive in Male, where you’ll be greeted at Velana International Airport and board the boat.
Set sail at sunrise for your first dive site, Maagiri, in North Male Atoll.
Encounter vibrant reef fish and sharks as you explore dive sites like Embudhoo Express and Kandooma/Guraidhoo in Vaavu Atoll.
Spend your nights anchored near Alimatha, preparing for the next day’s adventures.
Continue your journey to Ari Atoll, home to magnificent dive spots like Miyaru Kandu/Dhevana Kandu and Vilamendhoo.
Dive among whale sharks in Maamigili Beyru and explore the depths of Kuda Rah Thila and Maamigili.
Sail to Panathone, known as the “Shark City,” and dive sites like Rangali Manta and Rai Dhiga in Central Ari Atoll.
Enjoy a BBQ dinner on Embudhoo Island before anchoring for the night.
Travel itinerary Highlights Destinations FAQs & Tips
Day 1
Arrive in Maldives!
Pickup and Assistance at Valena International Airport Board to the Boat Listen to the General Briefing of the Boat while Enjoying Welcome Refreshments Boat will Set
Sail to the First Dive Site in the First Light of Sunrise!
Overnight Stay in Mv Maldives Explorer Boat
Day 2
Experience Diving at Different Dive Sites You will Encounter Plenty of Reef Fishes and Sharks and Occasional View of Rays While Diving in Below Spots : Dive 1 – Maagiri, Dive 2 – Embudhoo Express, Dive 3 – Kandooma/Guraidhoo, Dive 4 – Alimatha Night Dive Boat will Anchot at ‘Alimatha’.
You can
Refresh and Prepare for the Next Day
Overnight Stay in Mv Maldives Explorer Boat
Day 3
Morning Start on
Sail for the Next Diving Stops – Ari Atoll Drive In
Following Dive Spots in Ari Atoll : Dive 1 – Miyaru Kandu/Dhevana Kandu, Dive 2 – Vilamendhoo, Dive 3 – 5 Rocks Boat will Anchot at near ‘Dhangethi or Dhigurah’ for today’s night.
You can
Refresh and Prepare for the Next Day
Overnight Stay in Mv Maldives Explorer Boat
Day 4
Today is All About Spotting Whales Sharks!
Once You Locate the Whale Shark, you will get a chance to snorkel or Scuba with them Dive In
Following Spots too : Dive 1 – Kuda rah thila, Dive 2 – Maamigili beyru (whale Shark), Dive 3 – Whale Shark Dive (Dive site may change) Boat will anchor near ‘Maamigili’ for the night
Following Dinner, You May
Spend a Restful Night
Overnight Stay in Mv Maldives Explorer Boat
Day 5
Today
Sail to ‘Panathone’ – The Shark City You Will also Dive in
Following Dive Spots : Dive 1 – Rangali Manta, Dive 2 – Rai Dhiga, Dive 3 – Panathone Boat will anchor near the desert island for the night
Enjoy a BBQ Dinner in ‘Embudhoo’ Island
Overnight Stay in Mv Maldives Explorer Boat
Day 6
Today You will Leave to
Explore and Dive in Manta Cleaning Stations Dive in
Following Dive Spots : Dive 1 – Moofushi Manta Point, Dive 2 – Himandhoo Thila, Dive 3 – Mayaa Thila, Dive 4 – Night Manta Fesdu Show/Mayaa Thila Boat will anchor near the ‘Fesdu’ for the night
Enjoy a BBQ Dinner in ‘Embudhoo’ Island
Overnight Stay in Mv Maldives Explorer Boat
Day 7
Explore ‘Bathala Maagau’ Atoll along with Schools of Fish and Many Other Marine You will also Dive in Below Spots : Dive 1 – Bathala Maagau / Fish
Head, Dive 2 –Bathala Maagau / Fish
Head, Dive 3 – Fish Tank (Kaafu) / Kuda haa Boat will anchor near the ‘Kurumba’ for this last night
Overnight Stay in Mv Maldives Explorer Boat
Day 8
It’s Time to Say Goodbye to Maldives!
Clean, Wash and Pack Your Dive Equipment
Transfer Via a Sea Plane Back to Male Airport for Your Flight Back Home
