EcoPro Seascape Itinerary
Manta Trust Expedition: Best of Central and North incl. Hanifaru Bay11 days / 10 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
- Expedition led by the Manta Trust
- Witness manta rays queuing up at cleaning stations
- Opportunity to interact and learn from a leading manta expert
- In Hanifaru Bay snorkelers can witness barrel-rolling chains of mantas
- Explore the plunging walls of Raa Atoll
- Participate in cutting-edge conservation research
- Visit the manta cleaning stations of Rasdhoo
- Exciting scuba diving in the Baa Atoll
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 2-9:
Eat, sleep & dive: 2 - 3 dives per day (including night dives), 1x beach BBQ, and local island visits (on request). Snorkel sessions, SUPs, and kayaking.
Dive sites: North Malé, Baa, Raa, Lhaviyani, North Ari, and Hanifaru Bay.
Day 10:
One dive in the morning; at approximately 12 noon that day, the boat returns to the harbour.
Day 11:
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-2412200132231-manta-trust-expedition-best-of-central-and-north-incl-hanifaru-bay