From North to South, Dive on Maldives Best Sites!

Why We Love It

This spacious and modern liveaboard has several 7- to 10-night itineraries to cover the best dive sites in the Maldives. Choose between the classic yet stunning Central Atolls route, the less-visited North with plenty of mantas, or the remote Equatorial South sometimes called the "Maldivian Galapagos" - you'll want to come back to do them all! Get ready to dive with dozens of nurse sharks, see some manta rays and whale sharks, and swim among a plethora of tropical fish! We love the boat, the dedicated team, and, overall, the excellent value of these trips.

Conservation

They adhere to Longitude 181's International Charter for Responsible Diving, and reduce the use of single-use plastics as much as possible.

Who Is It For?

For divers who want to see some big pelagic and are comfortable in moderate currents. You must have logged at least 50 dives or have a Level 2 certification (Advanced Open Water or equivalent). It is possible to do the course on board - please ask us for more information.

Prices and Dates

Contact us and we'll tell you which itinerary is available on your preferred dates: North, Central, or South Atolls.

Dive Briefing!

Marine Life

• Having more than 26 atolls, the Maldives offers an incredible diversity of corals and fish, with more than 2,000 species recorded so far.

• In the Central atolls, you'll get to dive at manta ray cleaning stations, and snorkel with whale sharks at famous South Ari Atoll.

• If you choose to go to the Northern atolls, you'll dive in a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve with one of the largest coral reef diversity of the Indian Ocean.

• If encounters with big pelagic are your thing, then consider going on a longer trip to the Southern atolls: the little Galapagos of the Indian Ocean! Thresher sharks, tiger sharks, schools of great and scalloped hammerheads, oceanic mantas, mobula rays, whale sharks, and mola-molas, you can see it all!

Dive Conditions

• Season: Central atolls and Far North: year round, with the best time being from November to May. For the South, October to April is the best time to go.
• Currents: can be moderate to strong in a few well-known sites
• Visibility: 15 to 40 m (50 to 131 ft)
• Water Temperature: ranges 26° to 29°C (79° to 84°F) in North and Central atolls, and 25° to 30°C (77° to 86°F) in the South
• Depth: shallow and deep dives

Dive Sites

• All over Maldives, you'll dive in a fantastic topography with plenty of swim-throughs, pinnacles, caverns, overhangs, and coral gardens.

• In the Central atolls, sites include Okobe Thila in North Male Atoll, Kandooma Thila in South Male Atoll, Broken Rock, Kudarah Thila and Maaya Thila in South Ari Atoll.

• In the Northern atolls, sites include Fotteyo Kandu in Vaavu Atoll, Hanifaru Bay in Baa Atoll, and Kuredu Express in Lhaviyani Atoll.

• In the Southern atolls, you'll get to dive around the famous Fuvahmulah Atoll.

• Dive sites may change according to local conditions.

The Team

• Operation created in 2008
• Number of boats: 3
• PADI courses - ask us
• Languages spoken: English, French, Italian, Maldivian
• Private dive guide on demand, with an additional cost of $10 (about ... EUR) per dive

Safety Information

• Equipment Recommended: a 3mm to 5mm wetsuit, depending on the time of the year
• Insurance: both dive insurance and travel insurance are mandatory. We recommend DAN Europe that has plans to cover both - ask us for a quote
• Nearest Hyperbaric Chamber: at Bandos Island Resort in Kaafu Atoll, Kuramathi Island Resort in Ari Atoll, or Kuredu Island Resort in Lhaviyani Atoll

Visas, Flights, and More!

Visa Requirements

• You must have a passport valid for at least six months, a pre-paid or booking accomodation proof, sufficient funds for your stay, and a return ticket.
• Tourist visa is granted for all nationalities, on arrival, for up to thirty days.
• Please check current visa policies that apply for your country: Maldives Immigration website

How to Get There

• Fly to the Maldives capital city of Male (MLE).
• The liveaboard team will pick you up and drop you off at the airport. Plan to land before noon on the first day. On the last day, take a flight departing after 11 am.

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• Bring some reef-safe sunscreen, a hat and a rash guard to protect from the sun, and some mosquito repellent. Additionally, bring a pair of conservative clothes covering your legs and shoulders, as you may visit a village-island.