Princess Sara Itinerary

Central Atolls - 8N

Day 1:
Our staff will welcome you at Velanaa International Airport. By 12 noon you will be taken to the boat for refreshments, acceptance procedure and welcome briefing. In the early afternoon the check dive will take place; once back on board, we will sail towards South Male, where we will stop for the night.

Day 2: South Male to Felidhoo (3 dives)

The first dive will take place at Velassaru, and then we will move to the Guraidhoo area, where the second dive of the day will take place. To follow, navigation to Felidhoo, where you can go down on a sandbank, or for those who want an extra dive (subject to a surcharge), waiting for the third dive on the programme: the night dive at the Alimathà jetty.

Day 3: Felidhoo to Ari Atoll (3 dives)

At the first light of dawn we’ll be preparing for a dive on a Kandu (pass) near Alimathà. With the right current and visibility, you will be able to admire dozens and dozens of silver-tip, white-tip, reef and grey sharks. A relatively simple dive: we recommend the use of an hook in order to enjoy the show at the fullest.

Before setting sail for the south-east area of ​​Ari, where the second and third dives of the day will take place, you will have the opportunity to put your feet on the ground on a Finolhu (sand bank).

Ari Atoll is a must with his beautiful dive spots where rays and sharks are in the area regardless of the currents' directions. This is a favourite site of many underwater photographers who promise to deliver stunning images, from large to small coral creatures. During the day there will be the opportunity to visit the island of Dhangethi, where a barbecue dinner on the beach is planned.

Day 4: South Ari Atoll (3 dives)

The highlight of the day is the search of the whale shark: before that, a beautiful shoal awaits us in the Dhangethi area.

Once the whale shark is located, we will give you the opportunity to swim alongside it by snorkelling, followed by a dive. Occasionally you have the chance to spot the whale shark during the dive of ‘Maamiligi or Dhigurah’.

The third and last dive of the day will be near the island of Rangali: a splendid Manta Point awaits you!

Afterwards we will move for the night near Mirihi, where we will try to attract the plankton with some lighthouses positioned at the stern. With a bit of luck, we will enjoy the whale shark while feeding.

Day 5: South Ari to Central Ari (3 dives)

Upon awakening and after another briefing, we will embark on the Dhoni to reach another Manta Point followed by the second dive in a shoal full of coral, reef and pelagic fishes.

After lunch we will make the third dive in another shoal, one of the most beautiful in the Ari Atoll studded with soft coral, reef sharks and lots of fish: Panathone.

Days 6-7: Central Ari to North Ari (3 dives)

Before sailing north to Fesdhoo and ending the day of diving in a wreck, we will do the first two dives in West Ari.

Immediately after dinner, the spotlights will be turned on once again at the stern with the hope of attracting the manta rays that will dance just for you. At this point all that remains is to start dressing, dive into the water and enjoy the show.

Day 8: North Ari to North Male (1 dive)

At Bathala Maagau we will make the last dive of the week where you can admire magnificent schools of grey reef sharks, snappers, jacks, fusiliers, barracudas and tuna. We will then move to Hulhumale, where we will give you the opportunity to go ashore and visit the Maldivian capital.

Our crew will help you rinse and wash your equipment, and you can be assisted with your bags if required.

For the last night the boat will be anchored near Kurumba.

Disembarkation in the morning 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.