Diving Safaris

Underwater portrait of eagle ray manta in Maldives

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The oceans and water world is of endless enchanting beauty and to the skilled diver, what better way can there be other than being able to probe into the depths of the ocean to experience the seas for themselves? Vacation Maldives diving safari packages are offered as an option in combination with its cruising safari, which allows the discerning guest to experience the best of both worlds.

Maldives is an exotic cluster of islands and has some of the best diving sites in the world and almost 65% of all visitors that travel to Maldives undertake diving at some point during their vacation. A diving safari in Maldives can be combined with a resort stay of your selection as well.

If you wish to gain the best possible Maldives dive travel experience within a short span of time, Vacation Maldives presents “Dhoni” based diving safari packages that come with a skilled and well qualified dive master and crew to support you on your adventure. Itinerary could be customized to cater to your requirements in the best way possible.

Explore the “Thila” or circular reefs that are home to beautiful diving grounds. Cruise around the myriad of atolls that also allow for the best dive spots around the islands. Feel the unequivocal freedom and relaxation that comes with letting go and unwinding from the bustling city life. Explore, imagine and cherish.

The Ultimate Maldives Diving Safari Itineraries

Departure +

Male’ International Airport

Arrival +

Male’ International Airport

Atolls Visited +

South Male’ Atoll

Accommodation +

Full Board (included meals: 3 breakfast, 3 lunch & 3 dinner)

Best Period +

All Year

Best For +

Diving and Island Hopping

Trip Highlights

• Cruise on a traditional Dhoni which will be your home for the next 4 days with your personal crew and chef
• All meals prepared fresh for you on boat by your personal Cook
• Time spent on some of the most beautiful white sandy beaches in the world
• World class diving right off your Dhoni
• Enjoy the warm, clear turquoise waters and unique marine life of the Maldives
• Swim and dive with stingrays, manta rays, reef shark, white-tip shark, hammerhead shark, and huge variety of reef fish
• Visit the traditional fishing villages and meet locals and visit the capital city Male’

The Ultimate Maldives Diving Safari Itineraries

DAY 1 Join the cruise and visit a local island at South Male’

Welcome on board the dhoni at the airport or at Male’, the capital. Cruise towards South Male’, snorkeling at one of the reefs enroute. Visit Gulhi, a very old inhabited island renowned for its fishing. Night at anchorage on Gulhi Lagoon.

DAY 2 Day on diving & visit local island

Early morning dive at Kuda Giri Wreck. This steel wreck lies upright between 20 and 35meters located on the south west side of a small reef west of Dhigufinolhu. The second dive of the day will be at Lhosfushi Kandu, there are plenty of fish life here including napolean, white-tip reef sharks, large morays and during south west monsoon there are manta rays. Another regular visitor is a guitar shark. After lunch dive at Villivaru Giri. Visit the island of Guraidhoo in the evening, a local fishing village with a rich history. Night at anchorage on Guraidhoo Lagoon.

DAY 3 Day on diving and BBQ

After an early morning tea/coffee your first dive will be at Kandooma Thila. This is one of the most exciting dives in South Male’ Atoll and boasts great scenery as well as prolific fish life. Second dive will be at Velassaru or Vaadhoo caves. Both very similar and are the most spectacular cave dives in the South Male’ Atoll. Spend the night at one of the beautiful sandbanks where our crew will prepare a delicious beach barbeque.

DAY 4 Visit Male’ and end of cruise

After breakfast cruise towards North Male’ Atoll. Visit the capital Male’, where you will be given a guided tour and sometime for you to explore the city by yourself and shop for some souvenirs. After that depart to the Airport.