EcoPro Seascape Itinerary
North incl. Hanifaru Bay8 days / 7 nights
About EcoPro Seascape
- Family-friendly liveaboard aiming to set new standards in the Maldives
Diver-friendly extras including nitrox, 15l tanks, and a spacious dhoni
Close encounters with sharks, manta rays, whale sharks, and more
Diverse itineraries visiting channels, walls, thilas, and sheltered reefs
EcoPro Seascape liveaboard is a true trailblazer in the world of liveaboards, establishing a new era in quality and comfort for Maldivian dive safaris. This brand new vessel combines the high-performance design of a modern yacht with comfortable amenities and unparalleled customer service, for a truly exceptional experience. What’s more, EcoPro Seascape is both beautifully designed and exceptionally well-equipped, catering to a diverse clientele including friends and families as well as divers and non-divers. Adventurous itineraries on offer explore the archipelago’s very best atolls, offering a range of activities including scuba diving and other watersports.
Itinerary details
Highlights
- Drift dives and thillas rich in fish life and soft corals
- Remote sites with healthy coral gardens and macro life
- Possibility of sharks, rays, turtles, and schooling fish
- Stunning reef topographies and cavern systems in Lhaviyani Atoll
- Dive sites with excellent visibility and minimal currents
Upon arrival on the day of the safari start, guests will be met by an EcoPro Divers staff member no earlier than 9.00 am. All guests arriving at the old and new terminals must proceed to the meeting point at Burger King, where our airport representative will be waiting with a sign reading "EcoPro Divers" and displaying the boat’s name. The earliest transfer to the boats is around 12 pm (noon). For guests already staying in a hotel/resort in Male/Hulhumale or other islands, guests must go back to the airport, be at the meeting point (Burger King) at least 10 minutes before the transfer departure (11:50 am or 3:50 pm), and look for our airport representative.
Group transfers to the boat, stateroom orientation, dive gear setup, dinner, welcome & safety briefing.
Days 2-6:
Eat, sleep & dive: 2 - 3 dives per day (including night dives). This route takes you into the less-traveled northern atolls of the Maldives – Baa, Raa, and Lhaviyani – known for pristine reefs, rich biodiversity, and fewer boats. The highlight of the expedition is Hanifaru Bay, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve famous for its incredible manta ray feeding aggregations.
Day 7:
One dive in the morning; at approximately 12 noon that day, the boat returns to the harbour.
Day 8:
Transfer to the airport from the boat is between 7 am and 8 am.
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/ecopro-seascape/itn-2406240609371-north-incl-hanifaru-bay