The Maldives
Enchanting sapphire waters, brimming with marine wildlife
A typical bucket-list destination for many divers, the Maldives combines over 1,200 stunning tropical islands with an underwater paradise. Brimming with marine wildlife, the pelagic sightings in the Maldives are spectacular. Adrenaline-filled channel drift dives can have you encounter mantas, eagle rays and various sharks such as whitetip, blacktip, oceanic silvertip, nurse and lemon shark, just to name a few.
Aside from the channel dives, diving the reefs and thilas – seamounts that host manta cleaning stations – are equally exciting. The abundance of marine life in the Maldives can be attributed to the ideal growing conditions, the turquoise waters provide plenty of nutrients for the coral reef while manta rays and whale sharks feed from the plankton as well.
Central & Southern Atolls
Covering large areas of both the central and southern Maldives, this one way itinerary covers plenty of ocean and some fantastic diving along the way. South Male, Vaavu, Meemu, Thaa, Laamu, and Huvhadoo atolls all feature on the route. With ocean currents feeding many of the channels on the itinerary, incoming nutrients mean healthy reefs and an abundance of sea life. From beautiful soft corals and colourful invertebrates to schooling jacks, tuna, sharks, and rays; this trip never fails to deliver.
Central Atolls / Central Atolls & Baa
Our 7 and 10 nights Central Atolls and Central Atolls & Baa itineraries take you to some of the best dive sites around the central Maldives (and Baa Atoll, itineraray permitting). The areas and dive sites that are covered depend largely on the itinerary and duration but will include Malé South, North & South Ari, and Lhaviyani Atolls and of course Baa, Raa, and North Malé on the Baa itinerary. The undoubted highlight of the trip is the manta aggregation at Hanifaru Bay, though these amazing creatures are often seen on multiple other dives throughout this cruise.
Far South
Even by Maldives standards, this itinerary is something special. Diving on the three southernmost atolls of Huvhadoo, Fuvahmulah, and Addu you will dive on both sides of the equator. Beautiful hard and soft coral reefs and vibrant marine life are waiting on almost every dive. But also, Addu has arguably the best manta point in the Maldives as well as the 143 metre WWII fuel tanker, British Loyalty. Then there's Fuvahmulah, where sightings of threshers sharks, oceanic white tips, and tiger sharks are common.
Northern Atolls
One of the most diverse itineraries in the Maldives, our Northern Atolls itinerary gives you 10 nights on board and some of the most diverse diving in the region. You cruise and dive through the atolls of Raa, Baa, Lhaviyani, Noonu, Shaviyani, Haa Dhaalu and Haa Alifu. With gentle coral gardens, current driven passes, standalone pinnacles, and some pristine, barely dived sites there is something for everyone here. Oh, and did we mention the manta aggregation in Hanifaru Bay on Baa Atoll?
our Maldives itineraries
Central & Southern Atolls
7 & 10 nights
from USD 3500
Central Atolls
7 & 10 nights
from USD 2130
Central Atolls & Baa
7 & 10 nights
from USD 2130
Far South
7 nights
from USD 3155
Northern Atolls
10 nights
from USD 3195
our vessel
Blue Voyager
Blue Voyager welcomes 26 divers on board with spacious modern comfort, providing the best Maldivian diving experience.
Blue Voyager is a 37m, steel-hulled vessel that boasts three roomy double cabins and ten twin cabins. She features an indoor dining area, a bar, and a sky lounge, as well as a Jacuzzi. A shaded outdoor lounge area can be found on the mid deck, plus four different sun decks: a viewing deck located at the front of both the mid deck and upper deck, an open-air deck on the top deck, and an ocean deck at the stern of the boat, all providing comfortable seating and loungers.
The ocean deck is a unique feature allowing guests to relax in the open air while close to the water. On many evenings the floodlights will illuminate the water just off the ocean deck to attract plankton which brings the manta rays and whale sharks. There have been many close sightings of feeding mantas and whale sharks. Have your camera ready.
One of the most outstanding features of Blue Voyager is the custom-built dhoni (diving support vessel) Blue Shadow. This 19m dhoni is spacious, fast, and equipped with all the modern conveniences that divers want. Each diver has their own station with plenty of space to store their gear and kit up, and the dhoni crew is ready to assist. During the journeys to and from the dive sites, you can ascend the small stairs to the top deck to enjoy the sun and stunning views. There is a toilet with a shower located inside the main deck plus two handheld showers on the back deck, and separate camera and equipment rinse tanks. A fast engine, two generators, and two compressors with a nitrox membrane system mean you will enjoy a first-rate diving experience in the Maldives.
vessel specifications
Facilities
Guests
26
Double Cabins
3
Twin Cabins
10
En-suite
Yes
Air-conditioning
Yes
Towels
Yes
Saloon
Yes
Sun Deck
Yes
Jacuzzi
Yes
Technical information
Length
37m
Breadth
8m
Engines
x2
Generators
x2
Construction Material
Steel
Diving Facilities
Courses
Yes
Equipment Rental
Yes
Nitrox
Yes
Rebreather Friendly
Yes
Photography Friendly
Yes
Compressors
x2
Tenders
x1
Guides
x2
Safety Equipment
First Aid
Yes
First Aiders
Yes
Emergency Oxygen
Yes
Life Jackets
Yes
Life Rafts
Yes
Radios
Yes
Fire Fighting Equipment
Yes
Engine Room Fire Control
Yes
Smoke Detectors
Yes