Day 01
Arrival Malé
Day 06
'Fish Tank', North Malé Atoll + Male City Walk
Day 02
Hanifaru Bay, Baa Atoll
Day 07
Nurse Shark Point, South Malé Atoll
Day 03
Manta Aggregation, Baa Atoll
Day 08
Departure for home
Day 04
Manta Night Dive, North Ari Atoll
Day 05
Manta and Whale Shark, South Ari Atoll
4-11 Oct 2025
A LIVEABOARD EXPERIENCE exclusively CRAFTED FOR FREEDIVERS
This Maldives livaboard diving safari is for you if you are seeking adventure among stunning atolls, marine explorations, relaxation and fun!
The Atolls are best dived by liveaboard; allowing you to access so many dive sites, often near uninhabited islands or far from land during the day and also night dives
LIVEABOARD DIVING
Imagine the colorful sunrise before the first dive of the day, the sunset over the ocean, the friendly crew, the relaxation on the stern deck with the sun on your skin, the carefully prepared meals and the familiar atmosphere.
UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY
Led by the charismatic freediving instructor and underwater photographer Swen Becht. This exclusive, expert led liveaboard adventure to the Maldives is a must for megafauna enthusiasts.
HANIFARU BAY
Known for the largest gathering of manta rays anywhere on the planet, this group trip is timed to coincide with the peak aggregation of reef manta rays at Hanifaru Bay in the Baa Atoll
LOCAL & INTERNATIONAL CRUISINE
Looking for a vacation that combines adventure and delicious food? Look no further! Our Sri Lankan Chef will prepare local delights and international cuisine to keep you fueled for all the activities and dives. Plus, our meals are healthy and nutritious to keep you feeling your best.
NIGHT ENCOUNTER
Experience the thrill of a lifetime with a night dives alongside majestic manta rays and whale shark. Watch in awe as the manta rays glide inches away from you, performing barrel rolls right before your eyes.
SAND BANKS & LOCAL ISLAND
This liveaboard itinerary also includes visiting to sandbank and local island for a beach BBQ where you can witness a spectacular sunset while enjoying a fantastic dinner.
HANIFARU BAY - A UNESCO BIOSPHERE RESERVE & ARI ATOLL ROUTE
The best season to visit the northern Atolls and dives in Hanifaru Bay amongst the mantas during their annual aggregation, one of the most spectacular congregations of manta rays in the Maldives - if not the world!
THE FLEET - ADVENTURER 2
Length
31m length and 9.5m width
Capacity
23 guests with 11 staffs
Cabins
4 triple rooms (1 double bed and 1 single bed)
3 double rooms
1 twin room
En-suite bathroom
Decks
Sun deck furnished with sun loungers, sun mats and deck chairs
Diving Dhoni & Dinghi
Diving from a diving boat with amenities
Professional Diving Crews
2 FAM freediving instructors
2 local dive guides
Dining
International and Maldivian cuisine, freshly made by chef onboard (vegetarian option available)
Jump off the plane and hop on a boat for the most splendid dive trips you can dream of!
What's included in the Hanifaru Bay & Ari Atoll Route Maldives liveaboard
Price starts from USD 1730
Includes
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7 Nights Accommodation onboard
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Two way Airport Transfer
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All Meals (7 breakfast, 7 lunch and 7 dinner) including 1 BBQ beach dinner on local island
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Welcome drinks
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Free Flow drinking water & soft drinks
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Complimentary City Walk of Malé
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Trip to sandbank for photography and relaxing time
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Complimentary Underwater photography
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Fishing from the boat
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Complimentary Wi-Fi onboard
Excludes
Required
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Return Airfares
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Dive Insurance
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Dive Computers
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Crew Gratuities (min USD 60)
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Green tax (USD 42)
(Crew Gratuities and Green tax to be paid directly onboard)
Optional
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Other expenses such as alcohol etc
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Equipment Rental
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Extra stay in Maldives
8D7N MALDIVES FREEDIVING LIVEABOARD
Payment option available in MYR, currency conversion: exchange rate based on daily rate sourced from our third-party service provider at the time of change.
Double Room
Twin Room
Triple Room
Terms & Conditions:
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Limited seats available on a first come first served basis
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All payment made is non-refundable.
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The itinerary description of the liveaboard safari is only informative as this shall be adapted to weather conditions, currents and the divers’ wishes and levels.
Recommended Dive Insurance*
DAN Membership & Dive Accident Insurance (Worldwide coverage)
RM 530 per annual coverage
*It is a mandatory requirement for all divers to have insurance which covers freediving activities, including emergency evacuation and recompression chamber costs.