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 Leo, followed by three nights at Makunudu Island Resort.
Typical Itinerary
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Day 1:
Depart the UK for Malé
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Days 2-8
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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.
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Days 9-11
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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.
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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.
