Join Other SeaCrush Divers on This Mantas Trip to Maldives Northern Atolls!

Why We Love It

Join other SeaCrush divers for this Mantas Trip in Maldives from October 10-20, 2024! Once a year, large aggregations of mantas take place in September-October at full moon. From Male, we will head towards the atolls of Lhaviyani, Raa, and Baa. Get ready to dive and snorkel with dozens of manta rays, and observe nurse sharks, whale sharks, and multitudes of tropical fish! We particularly like the splendid boat, the dedicated team, and the excellent value for money of this diving cruise!

Conservation

They adhere to Longitude 181's International Charter for Responsible Diving and reduce the use of single-use plastics as much as possible. SeaCrush team will send all the manta rays pictures we'll take to the Manta Trust NGO to identify them.

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

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

Dive Conditions

• Season: northern atolls September-October
• 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 Northern atolls, sites include Fotteyo Kandu in Vaavu Atoll, Hanifaru Bay in Baa Atoll, and Kuredu Express in Lhaviyani 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: 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.