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For divers, the best way to explore the Maldives is by liveaboard followed by a few days relaxing in resort. Underwater highlights include whale shark and manta ray encounters.

The Best of Maldives itineraries offer an adventurous week of diving throughout the Central atolls of the Maldives for first time and seasoned visitors. 

The Maldives Dive Safari trip idea allows you to spend a week on a liveaboard and a few nights at a resort, relaxing on the beach in the sunshine or continue diving if you prefer.

The following itinerary is based on the Best of Maldives safari on board the Emperor Atoll followed by three nights at Bandos Maldives.

Typical Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Depart the UK for Malé

  2. Days 2-8 : Arrive and transfer to liveaboard

    Transfer to your chosen liveaboard and enjoy up to 17 dives including one night dive cruising the Malé and Ari atolls. The weekly itinerary is flexible and dependent on the weather and ability/requests from those on board. 

    Underwater highlights include encounters with manta rays at cleaning stations, sharks, schooling pelagics, turtles, whale sharks as well as some macro life. Expect drift dives and some strong currents, beautiful reefs, pinnacles and channel diving. 

  3. Days 9-11 : Disembark and transfer to resort

    You will be met in Malé and transferred by speedboat to your chosen resort in the North Malé Atoll for three nights. Choose to relax, continue diving or participate in other activities.

  4. Day 12: Depart the Maldives

    Transfer to airport for your flight home, arriving back the same day or the following morning (depending on flight schedules).

Please note: We feature other boats and resorts. If you have a preference or want to stay longer, just let us know. Please note that Nitrox may need to be paid for locally, depending on your chosen liveaboard.

Key info

  • Duration and price including flights from/to UK: 13 days from £2,845 pp
  • Departures: View all departure dates
  • Included in the price/package:
    • Flights from the UK
    • 7 nights liveaboard (full board)
    • Up to 17 dives
    • Tanks and weights
    • Nitrox (not on all boats)
    • 3 nights resort (half board)
    • All transfers
Featured location:

Central Atolls

The central region comprises Malé and Ari Atolls, Felidhoo, Faafu and the smaller Rasdhoo Atoll. It is the most popular area for both dive resorts and liveaboards, with excellent shore diving from house reefs and large pelagics on drift dives. Find Out More about {acc:title}

  • Ideal for viewing: whale shark, grey reef shark, Napoleon wrasse, spotted eagle ray, reef manta ray
  • Excellent for: Liveaboard diving, Resort based diving, Group diving, Shark diving, Whale shark, Manta ray, Learn to dive, Shore diving, Snorkelling, Underwater photography
This itinerary is available on the liveaboards shown below. Please contact us for further recommendations.

M/Y Amba

Operating unique and exclusive itineraries to the far reaches of the Maldives, this comfortable vessel is suited to divers who enjoy extended diving adventures to a variety of spectacular locations. Find Out More about M/Y Amba

Horizon III

This highly respected Maldivian liveaboard accommodates up to 24 divers in comfort and style. She operates itineraries in the central Maldives for much of the year, heading to the south between December and April. Find Out More about Horizon III

Moonima

This traditional Maldivian vessel comfortably accommodates 18 guests. She spends most of the year delivering exceptional diving itineraries in the Central Atolls, with occasional trips to the deep south for shark encounters. Find Out More about Moonima

Carpe Diem

A home away from home, the comfortable Carpe Diem liveaboard offers superb week long diving and snorkelling experiences in the central atolls of the Maldives throughout the year. Find Out More about Carpe Diem

Carpe Novo

The latest edition to the Carpe Diem fleet, the luxurious Carpe Novo cruises the very best sites of the central and southern atolls of the Maldives throughout the year, offering exceptional service and diving experiences. Find Out More about Carpe Novo

Carpe Vita

The flagship vessel of its small fleet offers unique itineraries based on the best pelagic migration patterns around the central atolls in the Maldives, accompanied by a custom built diving dhoni. Find Out More about Carpe Vita

Featured accommodation:

Bandos Maldives

Located on the North Malé Atoll, this popular resort in the Maldives is a short boat transfer from Malé yet a million miles away from busy everyday life. Accommodation varies from cosy classic rooms to luxurious water villas. Find Out More about Bandos Maldives