Central Atolls (Best of Maldives)

A mix of the best picks for divers and non-divers alike. Central atoll itineraries are available all year round and cover most of the reasons to fall in love with the Maldives. Divers of all experience levels are welcome, and no minimum number of dives is required. The encountered marine life varies from nudibranchs and eels to schools of reef fish, eagle rays, reef sharks, turtles, manta rays, and whale sharks. Types of dives include channel dives, drift dives, pinnacles and walls, wreck dives, and world-famous night dives.

Throughout this expedition, the primary focus will be on diving along pinnacle and outer atoll walls, providing unforgettable encounters with pelagic megafauna.

You’ll spend two full days in the South Ari Marine Protected Area, home for whale sharks and mantas visiting cleaning stations. As night falls, enjoy a unique experience with whale sharks during unforgettable night snorkeling sessions around the boat. The possibility of more than one visitor makes staying up late worthwhile, offering you the potential one-on-one encounters.

Once we arrive at the Vaavu Atoll, anticipate a once-in-a-lifetime night dive with nurse sharks and stingrays, residents of the iconic Alimatha Jetty.

Sample Itinerary:

Day 1:
12:30Meeting at the airport and first transfer to the main vessel
15:00Second transfer to the main vessel
17:00Third transfer to the main vessel
18:00Crew introduction and safety meeting with the Cruise Director
19:00Welcome dinner at Al Fresco Restaurant
20:00Spa opens for information and reservations

Day 2:
06:00Yoga class
06:30Morning orientation dive
08:00Breakfast
09:00Spa opens for treatments
10:30Second dive
12:15Snorkeling session
13:00Lunch buffet
15:30Third dive
15:30Snorkeling, water sports and beach visit
18:00Sunset Beach Bar on a sandbank
19:30'Sunday Roast' dinner at Al Fresco Restaurant

Day 3:
06:00Yoga class
06:30Morning dive
08:00Breakfast
09:00Spa opens for treatments
10:00Snorkeling, water sports and beach visit on a secluded island
10:30Second dive
13:00Lunch buffet
14:30Thrid dive
19:30Mexican dinner

Day 4:
06:00Yoga class
06:30Morning dive
08:00Breakfast
09:00Spa opens for treatments
10:30Second dive
13:00Lunch buffet
14:00Beach time and water sports on a sandbank
14:30Third dive
18:00Beach sunset salutation yoga at picnic island
19:00Moonlit BBQ on the beach

Day 5:
06:00Yoga classes
06:30Morning dive
08:00Breakfast
09:00Spa opens for treatments
09:15First whale shark search trip, snorkeling and diving
13:00Lunch buffet
14:30Second whale shark search trip, snorkeling and diving
19:00Greek dinner at Al Fresco Restaurant
20:30Starry sky movie night at spa deck

Day 6:
06:00Yoga class
06:30Morning dive
08:00Breakfast
09:00Spa opens for treatments
10:30Second dive
12:30Lunch buffet
14:00Snorkeling, water sports and visit a sandbank
18:00Night dive and night snorkeling
19:30Italian Fiesta dinner at Al Fresco Restaurant

Day 7:
06:00Yoga class
06:30Morning dive
08:00Breakfast
09:00Spa opens for treatments
10:30Last dive of the week
11:00Snorkeling during beach time
13:00Lunch buffet
14:00Local island visit

Day 8:
06:00-08:00Check-out and bills with the Cruise Manager
06:30Breakfast
07:00First transfer to the airport
08:45Last transfer to the airport

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