Description
Best of Maldives brings together the most representative points of the archipelago in a week, exploring the atolls of North and South Malé, North and South Ari, Rasdhoo, and Vaavu aboard the Emperor Leo. This is a balanced itinerary that combines large marine fauna—manta rays at cleaning stations, gray reef sharks and white tip sharks in channels and pinnacles—with vibrant reefs, morays, turtles, and abundant macro life. Iconic spots such as Fish Head, Maaya Thila, and the stations of Moofushi and Lankan are alternated with the nighttime dive at Alimatha, famous for its nurse sharks. The route is not fixed: the cruise director adjusts the outings to the currents and conditions to seek out the best sightings. Available year-round, it caters to divers comfortable with current who wish for a comprehensive insight into Maldivian diving, with chances to see hammerheads and whale sharks.
Itinerary
Departure Day: Arrival in Malé and Embarkation
Arrival at Malé International Airport and transfer to the boat docked at the port. Onboard, cabin assignments take place, along with a safety briefing, crew introduction, and review of diving paperwork. The vessel will stay overnight in port and set sail early the next morning, when a check dive will occur nearby before heading to the itinerary's atolls.
Included
- International flights
- Scuba Finders backpack with T-shirt
- Printed travel documentation at home
- Scuba Safe travel insurance
- Accommodation on board in a cabin with private bathroom and air conditioning
- Full board on board (all meals); water, tea, and coffee
- Airport-port transfers (round trip)
- Guided dives from dhoni, with Emperor guides (3 guides on board)
- Tanks and weights
- Free Nitrox up to 32%
- Complimentary wine with dinner
- Marine park fees and port charges included (no hidden extras)
Not included
- Diving equipment rental
- PADI courses and certifications
- Data packages / WiFi on board
- Premium and alcoholic beverages (except for wine included with dinner)
- Crew tips
- Single room supplement (please inquire)
- Maldives green tax, if applicable - pending confirmation
- Personal expenses and unspecified services
- Other services: pending confirmation with the operator
If you cancel more than 60 days prior to the start of the trip, a 30% penalty of the total amount will apply, which is non-refundable.
If you cancel 60 days or less before the start of the trip, 100% of the amount will be non-refundable.
These conditions apply regardless of whether you purchase special cancellation or flexible withdrawal insurance. For greater flexibility and peace of mind, we recommend checking out our Scuba Safe insurance options.