Best of Maldives
Corals-Cannels and Sharks.
Ari-Vaavu-Male

AMBA

< —  7 nights – 17 dives —>

Check-in: Malé

12 p.m. - 04 p.m.

Check-out: Malé

06.30 a-m- - 08.30 a.m.

Requirements: At least 30 logged dives, AOWD or equivalent + Nitrox certification.

Price details

Included

  • 8 days/ 7 nights accommodation in the booked cabin category
  • 2 to 3 dives per day (usually 3 dives per day), including one night dive and one sunset dive per trip
  • Airport transfers to and from the safari ship on the day of embarkation and disembarkation
  • Breakfast, lunch, afternoon snacks, fruits and dinner
  • Water, tea, instant coffee, juice all day
  • Daily room cleaning, room towels, sunbed towels, diving towels, hand and body wash, shampoo
  • Diving weights and weight belts
  • 17% Tourism Sales Tax
  • Nitroxfilling (no price reduction if unavailable)
  • Dive guide service
  • Servicecharge (this should not be confused with a tip)

Obligatory surcharges

  • Diving / Travel insurance
  • Service Charge: 10 % from guest’s booking amount, to be paid in advance
  • Green Tax: 12 EUR per night, to be paid in advance

Extra cost

  • 15-liter tanks (to be preordered and prepaid)
  • Rental equipment and spareparts
  • Softdrinks and alcoholic drinks
  • Courses
  • 10 USD Tipp per Guest and night in cash recommended

Program

Best of Maldives Corals-Cannels and Sharks.
Ari – Vaavu – Malé

Discover the highlights of the Maldives with this incredible
liveaboard route, departing and returning to Malé.

This tour takes you through the stunning atolls of the Vaavu Atoll, South Ari and Malé Atoll, showcasing vibrant coral reefs, abundant marine life, and iconic dive sites.

Vaavu Atoll: Home to thrilling channels (Kandus) and mesmerizing night dives with nurse sharks.

South Ari Atoll: Sensational Mix of colorful drift dives, overhangs and Thilas with plenty of small and big fish. The South Ari Atoll is also a magnet for pelagic such as Whalesharks.

Malé Atoll: Offers a mix of colorful reefs and wreck dives.

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Itinerary Sample

Arrival Day

Guests are greeted at the airport by the crew at noon (12:00 PM). For those arriving later, pickups are arranged at a pre-scheduled time.

Upon boarding the AMBA liveaboard, guests are welcomed with a refreshing drink and lime- scented towel. A brief orientation is provided by the tour guide, covering the ship’s layout and the day’s schedule.

Guests can then settle into their cabins and freshen up. At 5:00 PM, check in documents are checked, followed by equipment assembly on the dive boat (Dhoni) with assistance from the dive crew.

Dinner is served at 6:30 PM, after which the crew is introduced, and a comprehensive safety briefing about the boat is conducted. The evening is spent relaxing or mingling with fellow guests after the journey and to adjust your diving computer with the help of the dive crew.

Mantas zwischen bunten Fischen

Last Diving Day – Day Before Departure

The final dive is scheduled for 8:00 AM on the day before disembarkation. After the last dive, equipment can be rinsed in freshwater tanks and left to dry before packing. Guests are invited to explore the capital, Malé, in the afternoon from 4 until 6 pm. The official farewell takes place in the evening at 6:30, followed by dinner.

Departure Day

Check-out is before 08:30 AM. A light breakfast is provided, with earlier check-outs available upon request. Unfortunately, late check-outs are not possible due to cleaning and preparation for the next trip. Guests with late flights can store luggage in airport lockers and use the time to explore nearby islands or relax at the airport hotel, which offers access to a pool and alcoholic beverages.

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Day 2 to the Last Diving Day:

Each day offers 2–3 dives, typically 3 unless long crossings are required. These dives take place from Dhoni and include one night dive per trip.

Dive sites are carefully selected, with detailed briefings available in English to prepare guests for each dive. Briefing can be translated into German.

The Maldives offers breathtaking underwater experiences, from coral gardens to encounters with
manta rays, whale sharks, hammerheads, tiger sharks, bull sharks, guitar rays and other marine life.

Dives are conducted in self-reliant buddy teams. Experienced dive guides accompany groups to
highlight the best aspects of each site. Divers must be capable of independent ascents in buddyteams using surface marker buoys when necessary.

Manta Schwarm auf den Malediven

Diving Participation Requirements

DIVING OPERATION

  • Minimum 30 dives & Advanced/Nitrox certification
  • All dives guided
  • Nitrox only (no discount if not available)
  • No diving on arrival/departure days
  • Last dive: 8:00 a.m. day before checkout
  • Max 2–3 dives/day

REQUIRED DIVING EQUIPMENT

  • Mask, BCD, fins,
  • Surface marker buoy, signal whistle.
  • Reef hook, Nitrox-capable dive computer
  • Regulator with alternate air source
  • Cutting tool, torch

All equipment must be used on every dive.

Spare or rental equipment is available on board in limited amounts. Dive computers must be fully charged, and regular maintenance of personal equipment is recommended.

The minimum age to participate is 14. Divers with more than two years since their last dive or those unsure of their skills must complete a refresher course before the trip. Depending on the diving skills we might not let inexperienced divers dive challenging divesites and Fuvamulah. This itinerary ensures a safe, enjoyable, and unforgettable experience exploring the stunning
underwater world of the Maldives with AMBA.

The last dive will be on the penultimate day of the trip. Divers are recommended to wait for 24 hours before flying after the last dive.
Sample itineraries and maps are for illustrative purposes only. The exact route and sites visited are subject to change based on local regulations, guest experience, weather, and logistics and are at the captain’s discretion.

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