Best of Central Atolls (7 nights)

Program

Our goal is to offer you the best possible diving experience; however, several factors determine the route chosen by the Cruise Director and Captain, as well as the dive sites we will visit. Weather conditions, tides, currents, and the number of other dive vessels at a specific site all influence the course the boat will take. Although we strive to complete the scheduled number of dives, bad weather may hinder the yacht's ability to reach a particular dive site within the planned time. The safety of everyone on board is paramount, and we always do our best to offer diving at alternative sites if we are unable to visit the ones listed below.

A Typical Day

The diving day follows this schedule:

• 06:00 Wake-up call

• 06:30 - 07:00 Light breakfast followed by a briefing and first dive

• 08:30 Full breakfast and relaxation period

• 10:30 Briefing and second dive

• 12:30 Lunch and relaxation period

• 14:30 Briefing and third dive

• 16:00 Snack and relaxation period

• 19:00 Dinner

Below are descriptions of some of the dive sites we may visit during your liveaboard safari on board the M/Y White Pearl.

This classic itinerary always delivers mind-blowing dives. It’s the perfect collection of what the Maldives has to offer. You’ll be diving the central atolls. From North Male Atoll to Alimatha Jetty, this route will take you through stunning wall dives, exhilarating channel dives with shark action all around, pinnacles jutting out of the water in the middle of gorgeous lagoons, and beautiful coral gardens where ocean giants cruise by or get cleaned at cleaning stations. This itinerary will leave you knowing you've seen everything the Maldives has to offer.

Day 1

• Arrival, pick-up/check-in after 12 pm

• Crew introduction and general briefing

Day 2

• Maagiri Reef

• Tiger Port

• Cruising to Rasdhoo

• Rasdhoo

Day 3

• Rasdhoo

• Cruising to Ari Atoll

• Bathalaa

• Fish Head

• BBQ / Watersports activities at Alikoi Rah

Day 4

• Omadhoo Thila

• Mahibadhoo Rock

• Lily Rock

• Night dive

Day 5

• Kudarah Thila

• Whale shark snorkeling/diving

• Mahchafushi Wreck

Day 6

• Seventh Heaven

• Five Rocks

• Cruising to Vaavu Atoll

• Alimatha Night

Day 7

• Miyaru Kandu

• Dhiggiri Nurse Sharks

• Cocktail on the sun deck

• Bill settlement

• Night dive can be arranged on a suitable day depending on conditions.

Day 8

• Departures, check-out between 7–9 am

Included

• Full-board accommodation with 3 meals for every full day onboard

• Goods and Services Taxes

• Free drinking water, coffee, and tea (except specialty coffee)

• Two-way transfers between the designated arrival/departure airport and M/Y White Pearl

• 3 guided dives per day (except the second-to-last day), 1 night dive

• 12-liter diving tanks, weights, and weight belts

• Complimentary Nitrox tanks

• Free WiFi (SIM card can be purchased at the airport)

• A variety of activities such as beach BBQ, cocktail party, SUP, swimming pool, water slide, kayak, etc.

• SMB, reef hook, and GPS included

Obligatory Surcharges

• Service Charge: 10% of the guest's booking amount, payable onboard

• Green Tax: 12 USD per night, payable onboard

Extra Costs

• International and domestic flights

• Pre- or post-cruise accommodation

• Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages

• Spa treatments and jetski/waterski/wakeboard/fun tube activities

• 15-liter tank rentals and other dive gear rentals

• Diving insurance

• SIM card

• Marine park and port fees (0 USD)

• Fuel surcharge (0 USD)

• Crew gratuities (0 USD)