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Best of Maldives

North Male'- Rasdhoo - North Ari - South Ari - Vaavu - South Male'

Embark on the ultimate diving journey with our Best of Maldives itinerary — a carefully curated adventure through the country’s most iconic atolls: North Malé (Kaafu), Rasdhoo (Alif Alif), North Ari (Alif Alif), South Ari (Alif Dhaal), Vaavu (Felidhoo), and South Malé (Kaafu).
Explore dramatic channels, thilas, and pinnacles teeming with life, and experience unforgettable night dives alongside nurse sharks (Ginglymostoma cirratum) or graceful manta rays (Manta alfredi). Witness the beauty of cleaning stations and the delicate balance of the Maldives’ pristine reef ecosystem.
Throughout your adventure, encounter an astonishing variety of marine life — from grey reef sharks (Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos), whitetip reef sharks (Triaenodon obesus), and blacktip reef sharks (Carcharhinus melanopterus) to mantas, turtles, moray eels, eagle rays (Aetobatus ocellatus), and colorful reef fish like groupers (Epinephelinae) and Oriental sweetlips (Plectorhinchus vittatus). Macro lovers can spot nudibranchs (Nudibranchia) and other hidden reef treasures, while the lucky few may even cross paths with hammerhead sharks (Sphyrna) or majestic whale sharks (Rhincodon typus).
With a flexible itinerary designed around the best conditions and marine encounters, every dive promises discovery, excitement, and wonder.
Book your adventure now and dive into the extraordinary world of the Maldives.

Please note :

The route is not fixed; the Dive team may alter the itinerary based on weather conditions

Beach BBQ and Night Dive will be planned during the trip, with careful consideration given to weather conditions.

Advanced Open Water certification with around 35 dives is required.

Open Water Divers are welcome to join this route but will not be able to dive certain dive sites due depth and will require a private guide.

We offer Padi AOW & nitrox course that can be taken onboard.

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Trip Highlights

  • Vibrant Coral Reefs
  • Manta Rays
  • Whale Sharks
  • Thila / Giri Dives (Coral Pinnacles)
  • Dive with Nurse Sharks
  • Wreck Dive
  • Drift Dive
  • Channel Dive
  • Pelagic Encounters
  • Beach BBQ
  • Night Dive
Route

North Male - Rasdhoo - North Ari - South Ari - Vaavu - South Male'

Arrival Male'/ Departure Male

Season

All year round

North East Season: January - April / South West Season: May - December

Diving

Advanced Open Water and minimum 35 dives required

Nitrox recommended (AOW & Nitrox courses are provided on all boats).
7 Night Trips enjoy 17/18 dives
10 Nights Trips enjoy 26/27 Dives

Arrival

Day 1

Join us for an unforgettable experience with Carpe Diem, Carpe Vita or Carpe Novo! Gather at counter D17 at Velena International Airport approximately 15 minutes before boats departure timing, where a friendly representative will be waiting to guide you to the boat, all set for your departure.

Check-In Times:
* For Carpe Diem: 12:30
* For Carpe Novo/Carpe Vita: 14:00

Check-Out Time:
* Check-out is at 08:00.

Once on board, you'll transition seamlessly to the vessel's comfort. Upon arrival, indulge in a welcome drink and delectable snacks.

Our dedicated team will conduct a comprehensive briefing on essential boat safety protocols, boat regulations, and the necessary diving registration. Following this, we'll assist you in preparing your dive gear for the adventures ahead. Should the majority of guests arrive later due to international flights, the check dive will be rescheduled for the next day.

The window for the check dive, scheduled between 15:30 and 16:30, allows you to acclimate and fine-tune your equipment. A sumptuous dinner awaits you around 18:45 to 19:00, offering a chance to relish mouthwatering cuisine and socialize with fellow participants. The following day's diving schedule, including dive sites, will be thoughtfully planned by the Captain and Dive Team leader, taking into account factors such as weather conditions, currents, and visibility. Please note that this schedule is subject to potential changes, ensuring the best and safest experiences for all.

Trip

Seven Night trip: Day 2 - 6 / Ten Night Trip: Day 2 - 9

Embark on three exhilarating dives every day. 7 Night trip includes 1 night dive and beach BBQ. 10 Night Trip includes 2 Nights dives and beach BBQ. Your diving adventure is complemented by a satisfying spread including Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Snacks, and Dinner. Night spent anchored in every atoll mentioned in route

Last day of diving

Seven Night trip: Day 7 / Ten Night Trip: Day 10

Taking into account your international flight schedule and the cumulative dives completed during the week, the dive team will organize either one or two morning dives. Enjoy your last lunch and dinner with your new dive buddies.

Depature

7 Night trip: Day 8 / 10 Night Trip: Day 11

At 08:00 am, complete the check-out process as our team accompanies you to Velena International Airport, where your remarkable journey began. Depart with cherished memories and newfound dive companions, marking a lifetime of unforgettable experiences

Itinerary Atolls

Included

  • Transfers (pickup and drop off from Airport)
  • A refreshing welcome drink upon arrival
  • 7 or 10 nights’ accommodation aboard our state-of-the-art vessel
  • All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and snacks)
  • Unlimited drinking water, coffee and tea
  • A beach BBQ (Weather and government permitting)
  • 3 dives daily (excluding the day of arrival and the day before departure), led by our team of professional local English-speaking dive guides
  • 1 or 2 night dives (dependent on the length of stay and subject to weather conditions)
  • Equipment: Nitrox and normal air tanks (11.5 and 13.5 Aluminium DIN / INT), one SMB per diving couple/buddy team, reef hooks, weights and belts*
  • T-GST 16% + 10% service charge valid for all bookings until 30 June 2025
  • T-GST 17% + 10% service charge valid for all bookings from 1 July 2025

Excluded

  • Any equipment not mentioned under inclusions above
  • PADI certified dive courses
  • Green tax (US$12.00 per person/per night
  • Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages
  • Dive insurance (Mandatory)
  • Fuel surcharges where applicable
  • Wi-Fi (Available on board at additional cost)