Maldives
Overview
You won’t find anywhere on earth that is quite like the Maldives. From white sandy beaches, luxurious spa treatments to its extensive reef system, divers have front row access to discover its spectacular beauty in and out of the water.
With the Indian Monsoon current moving along the islands it pushes nutrient-rich waters along the walls of the 26 ring-shaped atolls feeding the colourful soft coral that clings to the rocks. Heading into the atoll lagoons, rock pinnacles rise merely scratching the water’s surface. These rock pinnacles allow for divers to explore swim through caves, caverns and overhangs that are decorated with colourful sponges, invertebrates and soft corals.
Marine life is in abundance throughout the Maldives too including sightings of manta rays, giant turtles and whale sharks.
Immerse yourself in the panoramic views of the ocean while on your liveaboard. With plenty of spaces to relax and socialise before and after your dives, as well as personal areas for privacy and terraces designed especially to enjoy the sun.
Dive Sites
Kudhimaa Wreck
This wreck dive was once a Japanese cargo ship that sunk in 1998. Now sitting at the bottom of the ocean, it is located next to the Machafushi house reef. Usually well protected from currents this dive will allow you to see an array of marine life including macro creatures and coral growths.
Fotteyo Kandu
Often thought as one of the best dives in the Maldives, this narrow channel features plenty of corals, overhangs and swim-throughs. Plus with a vast array of marine life including tuna, barracuda and swordfish being found here including colourful soft and hard corals this dive is genuinely unforgettable. If you dive early in the morning, you may even get the chance to spot hammerhead sharks and eagle rays outside the channel.
Maaya Thila
This pinnacle starts at 6 metres and reaches a depth of 30 metres and is the home to dozens of whitetip reef sharks, stingrays, giant trevally, barracuda plus nurse sharks. Jump into the water after dark, and this dive site really puts on a show, a feeding frenzy will surround you. Enjoy the action while you swim around the pinnacle.
Ari Atoll
The Ari Atoll is home to beautiful crystal clear waters that are packed with pelagic species including Whale Sharks, Mantas Rays, Hammerhead Sharks and Eagle Rays. The atoll is also perfect for drift diving with plenty of pinnacles and channels.
Accommodation
The Maldives offer a variety of liveaboard options for every budget.
Getting there
Fly into Velana International Airport, on the island of Hulhule which is 2km across the water from the capital island, Male.
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