Description
This extended version of ten nights explores the central atolls, allowing more time to dive into the channels of southern Malé and venture down to Ari Sur and Vaavu. The itinerary emphasizes the strong current kandus, where gray sharks, eagle rays, and schools of fish gather, as well as the soft coral walls and thilas of Ari Sur, renowned for their topography and density of marine life.
In Vaavu, the route includes reference channels and night dives with nurse sharks and rays, while the outer reefs of Ari offer the chance to encounter manta rays and whale sharks, depending on the season. The schedule, featuring up to three dives per day, combines technical drifts with dives over reefs and vertical walls.
With twenty-three dives in nine days of diving, this safari is geared towards pelagics and currents, designed for divers with experience in open water.
Itinerary
Embarque
Llegada a Malé y traslado al Seafari Explorer 2, punto de partida y regreso de este itinerario. Tras la bienvenida y la instalación en los camarotes, la tripulación imparte el briefing de seguridad y, según la hora de llegada y las condiciones, puede realizarse una primera inmersión de comprobación antes de iniciar la ruta.
Seafari Explorer 2
Included
- 10 nights of liveaboard accommodation with full board and shared occupancy
- Airport-boat transfers (round trip)
- 12-liter aluminum tanks, air, and weights
- At least one or two night dives per cruise
- Island hopping and beach barbecue (subject to availability)
- 17% GST included
- Scuba Safe travel insurance
- International flights
- Scuba Finders backpack with t-shirt
- Printed travel documentation
Not included
- Green Tax (government environmental tax), payable on board
- Service charge / crew tips, payable on board
- Rental of diving equipment
- Nitrox
- Drinks on board
- Additional activities and dives
- Everything not specified in 'Included Services'
If you cancel more than 30 days before the trip starts: a penalty of 70% of the total amount will be applied, which is non-refundable. If you cancel 30 days or less before the trip starts: 100% of the amount will be non-refundable.
These conditions apply regardless of whether you purchase insurance with special cancellation coverage or free withdrawal. For greater flexibility and peace of mind, we recommend reviewing our Scuba Safe insurance options.