Carpe Diem Itinerary
Best of Ari Atolls8 days / 7 nights
About Carpe Diem
- Cruise the Maldives on an award-winning liveaboard designed by divers
- A range of scheduled itineraries as well as full and half-charter bookings
- Certificate of excellence for shark diving operations
- Discover the world-famous channels and reefs of the Maldives, where sharks and mantas await
The first of its fleet, the Carpe Diem liveaboard offers both scheduled and chartered expeditions around the Maldives with action-packed itineraries. Boasting four beautifully designed decks, superb leisure facilities, and experienced and dedicated staff, Carpe Diem creates dream dive holidays at affordable prices. Divers enjoy a premier dive service based on experience and excellence, complemented by spacious, plush cabins, convenient camera facilities, and up to three dives per day at world-renowned Maldives dive sites with sharks and manta rays.
Itinerary details
Highlights
- Circular itinerary diving through the popular central atolls
- Dive into the fish factory of North Male
- Visit the manta cleaning stations of Rasdhoo
- See some of the healthy corals at North Ari Atoll
- High chance of snorkelling or diving with whale sharks
- Witness manta rays queuing up at cleaning stations
- Night dive included in the schedule
Arrive at Velana International Airport approximately 15 minutes before the boat's departure timing, where a friendly representative will be waiting to guide you to the boat, all set for your departure.
Check in at 12:30; you'll transition seamlessly to the vessel's comfort. Upon arrival, indulge in a welcome drink and delectable snacks.
Our dedicated team will conduct a comprehensive briefing on essential boat safety protocols, boat regulations, and the necessary diving registration. Following this, we'll assist you in preparing your dive gear for the adventures ahead. Should the majority of guests arrive later due to international flights, the check dive will be rescheduled for the next day.
Today we will conduct 2 dives in North Male before undertaking the 3-hour crossing to Rasdhoo for a final dive in the afternoon. Night spent at anchor.
Time for 2 more dives in Rasdhoo before crossing to North Ari for the last dive of the day.
After 2 more dives in North Ari, we will head to South Ari for the afternoon dive.
Today we will be diving in South Ari alongside searching for whale sharks. Night spent at anchor.
After one more dive in South Ari, we’ll head to South Male for 2 more dives in the afternoon.
Make the most of the last two dives in South Male.
At 08:00 am, complete the check-out process as our team accompanies you to Velena International Airport, where your remarkable journey began. Depart with cherished memories and newfound dive companions, marking a lifetime of unforgettable experiences.
Transfer details
Departure
12:30pm
Male
Male Velana International Airport: MLE
Return
08:00am
Male
Male Velana International Airport: MLE
Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/carpe-diem/itn-2406240642151-best-of-ari-atolls