Blue Force 3 Itinerary
Hanifaru and Extended North Route12 days / 11 nights
About Blue Force 3
- Modern vessel boasting attention to detail throughout
- Cruises throughout the Maldives, including the deep south
- Perfect for all divers from beginners to pros and tec divers
- Highly experienced team, delivering high standards of service
Effortlessly combining function and style, Blue Force 3 liveaboard delivers unsurpassed relaxation during every adventurous dive voyage. Boasting attention to detail throughout its design, this vessel guarantees guest comfort, while each meticulously-planned itinerary ensures every diver a stress-free holiday - so all you’ll have to do is eat, sleep, and dive. And, with specialist tec facilities, Blue Force 3 is the ultimate choice for your dream Maldives dive holiday.
Itinerary details
Highlights
- Circular route around the Maldives’ northern atolls
- Experience the diverse diving of Lhaviyani Atoll
- Dive in the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll
- Encounter the grey reef sharks of Noonu Atoll
- Experience hundreds of feeding mantas at Hanifaru Bay
- Explore the plunging walls of Raa Atoll
Arrival, immigration, dhoni transfer to the boat, boarding, briefing, and accommodation. Afternoon navigation and dinner onboard.
Days 2 to 11:
This extended program allows more time to explore the atolls of North Malé, Kaashidhoo, Baa, Raa, Lhaviyani and Noonu. Depending on conditions, we may also include iconic North Ari sites such as Fish Head, Maaya Thila and Rasdhoo. The itinerary order will remain flexible and be decided daily according to currents, weather, wildlife and the criteria of the captain and cruise director. Dives include manta cleaning stations, snorkeling in Hanifaru Bay (if mantas are present and Park restrictions allow), channels with pelagic action, thilas covered in soft and hard corals, multicolored walls and potential encounters with guitar sharks, leopard sharks, mantas, eagle rays and whale sharks day or night. The program also includes BBQs on desert islands, paddle SUP, kayaking, sunset chillouts and visits to local islands.
Day 12:
Breakfast. Disembarkation at 7:00 a.m. and transfer to the airport.
Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.
Transfer details
Departure
12:00pm
Male
Male Velana International Airport: MLE
Return
07:00am
Male
Male Velana International Airport: MLE
Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/blue-force-3/itn-2601160306511-hanifaru-and-extended-north-route