Description
Best of Maldives brings together the most iconic points of the archipelago in one week, exploring the atolls of North and South Malé, North and South Ari, Rasdhoo, and Vaavu aboard the Emperor Voyager. This balanced itinerary combines the great marine fauna—manta rays at cleaning stations, grey reef sharks and white tip sharks in channels and pinnacles—with vibrant reefs, moray eels, turtles, and abundant macro life. Iconic spots like Fish Head, Maaya Thila, and the stations of Moofushi and Lankan alternate with the night dive at Alimatha, famous for its nurse sharks. There is no fixed route: the cruise director adapts the outings to the currents and conditions to seek the best sightings. Available year-round, this trip is aimed at divers comfortable with currents who wish to gain a comprehensive view of Maldivian diving, with the possibility of encountering 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, safety briefing, crew introduction, and dive paperwork review take place. The vessel spends the night at the port and sets off early the next morning, when the check dive is conducted in the vicinity before heading towards the atolls on the itinerary.
Emperor Voyager
Included
- International flights
- Scuba Finders backpack with t-shirt
- Printed travel documentation from home
- Travel insurance through Scuba Safe
- Onboard accommodation in a cabin with private bathroom and air conditioning
- Full board on board (all meals); water, tea, and coffee
- Transfers from airport to port (round trip)
- Guided dives from dhoni, with Emperor guides (3 guides on board)
- Tanks and weights
- Free Nitrox up to 32%
- Free wine with dinner
- Marine park fees and port taxes included (no hidden extras)
Not included
- Equipment rental for diving
- PADI courses and certifications
- Data packages / WiFi onboard
- Premium and alcoholic drinks (excluding the wine included with dinner)
- Crew tips
- Single room supplement (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 penalty of 30% 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 without prejudice to purchasing special cancellation or free withdrawal insurance. For greater flexibility and peace of mind, we recommend reviewing our Scuba Safe insurance options.