Description
The central atolls encompass some of the most renowned diving spots in the Maldives and serve as an ideal gateway to the archipelago's underwater wonders. This seven-night itinerary covers North and South Malé, North and South Ari, Vaavu, and Rashdoo, connecting current-swept channels, soft coral thilas, and manta cleaning stations.
The southern Malé kandus are home to gray sharks, eagle rays, and large schools of fish, while the Ari reefs offer night dives with mantas in the lagoon and thilas famous for their rich marine life. The route alternates between challenging drifts and calmer dives over coral gardens, with the possibility of spotting whale sharks in the outer reefs of Ari depending on the season.
With sixteen dives in six days of diving, this varied itinerary showcases the best of the central Maldives, perfect for those looking to experience the destination in just one week.
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 por los atolones centrales.
Seafari Explorer 2
Included
- 7 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 (governmental environmental tax), payable on board
- Service charge / crew gratuities, payable on board
- Equipment rental for diving
- Nitrox
- Onboard beverages
- Extra activities and dives
- Everything not specified in 'Included Services'
If you cancel more than 30 days before the start of the trip: a penalty of 70% of the total amount will apply and will be non-refundable. If you cancel 30 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 cancellation insurance with special coverage or free withdrawal. For greater flexibility and peace of mind, we recommend reviewing our Scuba Safe insurance options.