Classic Maldives Route Liveaboard
7-day liveaboard diving safari covering the classic route through North Male, South Male, and Ari Atolls. Experience 22+ dives with manta rays, whale sharks, and pristine reefs.
Package Overview
The Classic Maldives Route is our most popular liveaboard experience, taking you through the heart of the Maldives' best diving areas. This 7-day safari covers the legendary dive sites of North Male, South Male, and Ari Atolls, offering an incredible diversity of marine life and underwater landscapes.
Aboard our comfortable liveaboard vessel, you'll experience up to 4 dives per day, including thrilling drift dives, manta ray encounters, and the chance to swim with whale sharks. This route is perfect for divers who want to experience the classic Maldivian diving experience with maximum variety and excitement.
What's Included
- 7 nights aboard comfortable liveaboard vessel
- 22+ guided dives (up to 4 per day)
- All meals and snacks throughout the trip
- Full diving equipment rental available
- Nitrox for certified divers (recommended)
- Professional dive guides and cruise director
- Night dives and dawn dives
- Zodiac transfers to dive sites
- Marine life presentations and dive briefings
- Towels, toiletries, and cabin amenities
- Airport transfers in Male
- Dive logbook and certificate
7-Day Itinerary Highlights
Day 1-2: North Male Atoll
Start with classic sites like Banana Reef and Manta Point. Experience the famous Nassimo Thila and enjoy your first night dive at Paradise Rock.
Day 3-4: South Male Atoll
Dive the legendary Kandooma Thila and Cocoa Thila. Visit Guraidhoo Corner for shark encounters and explore the vibrant Embudu Canyon.
Day 5-6: Ari Atoll
The highlight of the trip! Dive with whale sharks at Whale Shark Point, encounter mantas at Maaya Thila, and explore the diverse marine life of Fish Head.
Day 7: Return to Male
Final morning dives in North Male Atoll before returning to Male. Departure transfers and fond farewells to your diving companions.
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Marine Life Highlights
Manta Rays
Visit cleaning stations where reef mantas come for grooming. Best sightings at Maaya Thila and Manta Point with 90% success rate during peak season.
Whale Sharks
Ari Atoll is famous for year-round whale shark sightings. These gentle giants can reach 12 meters in length and are often seen at cleaning stations.
Reef Sharks
Encounter grey reef sharks, white-tip reef sharks, and nurse sharks at channel dives and thilas throughout the route.
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