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 Virgo. This balanced itinerary combines great wildlife—manta rays at cleaning stations, gray sharks, and white-tip sharks in channels and pinnacles—alongside vibrant reefs, moray eels, turtles, and abundant macro life. Iconic spots such as Fish Head, Maaya Thila, and the stations at Moofushi and Lankan alternate with the night dive at Alimatha, renowned for its nurse sharks. There is no fixed route: the cruise director adjusts the outings based on currents and conditions to seek the best sightings. Available year-round, this trip is intended for divers comfortable with currents who want a comprehensive view of Maldivian diving, with the possibility of 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 harbor. Onboard, cabin assignments take place, along with a safety briefing, crew introduction, and review of diving paperwork. The vessel stays in port overnight and departs early the next morning, when a check dive is conducted nearby before heading to the atolls of the itinerary.
Included
- International flights
- Scuba Finders backpack with t-shirt
- Printed travel documentation at home
- Travel insurance with Scuba Safe
- 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 guides from Emperor (3 guides on board)
- Tanks and weights
- Free Nitrox up to 32%
- Free wine with dinner
- Marine park fees and port charges included (no hidden extras)
Not included
- Equipment rental for diving
- PADI courses and certifications
- Data packages / WiFi on board
- Premium and alcoholic beverages (except for the wine included with dinner)
- Crew gratuities
- Single room supplement (check for availability)
- 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 before 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 regardless of whether you purchase a cancellation insurance or free withdrawal coverage. For greater flexibility and peace of mind, we recommend reviewing our Scuba Safe insurance options.