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Sachika

Sachika Itinerary

Manta Madness: Baa (Hanifaru Bay) + Ari

8 days / 7 nights

About Sachika

  • Unwind in the luxurious sun deck Jacuzzi, with panoramic views
  • Superb 19-metre diving dhoni providing a spacious, stress-free day of diving
  • Elegant Suite cabins with fantastic attention to detail and large ocean views
  • Enriching underwater experiences with an onboard marine biologist

Sachika liveaboard is an award-winning motor yacht delivering luxury dive itineraries to the Maldives’ best dive sites. Providing a foundation of deluxe comfort and warm hospitality, plus plenty of elegant extras, this world-class vessel is a fantastic option for discerning guests. Sachika was specifically built for diving, and with all cruises directed by the onboard marine biologist, and plenty of first-class diving facilities, this vessel delivers the ultimate Maldivian experience.

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Itinerary details

Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 16 - 18
Experience Open Water - Minimum 10 dives
Insurance Required

Highlights

  • Circular trips around the best manta hotspots in the Maldives
  • Explore the manta ray cleaning stations of Rasdhoo Atoll
  • Snorkel with hundreds of feeding mantas at Hanifaru Bay
  • Search for pelagics of all kinds in Rasdhoo
  • Watersports such as kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding
  • See things in a different light with a manta ray night dive
  • Encounter sharks at thilas such as Kandooma and Guraidhoo
Day 1:
Upon arrival you will be transferred to the vessel by a member of staff. Here you will be assigned a cabin and several safety and operational briefing will be conducted. 

Days 2-6:
The trip to Baa Atoll is a unique experience that brings our guests to the UNESCO site of Hanifaru Bay, the famous lagoon where every year hundreds of manta rays aggregate to feed.

The trip starts in North Malè, by cruising northwest to reach the atoll of Baa, where the chances to meet manta rays are high in every dive spot. The goal of the trip is to enter Hanifaru Bay lagoon to snorkel with an impressive number of manta rays.

After the amazing experience in the UNESCO site, our journey continues towards the south to Rasdhoo Atoll, with its oceanic pass, and towards Ari Atoll, where we have some of the most famous dive spots: Rasdhoo Madivaru, Bathala Maaga Kanthila, Bathala Thila, Maaya Thila and, when possible, Fish Head, Maalos Thila and Moofushi. The last part of the trip is focused on beautiful reefs and pelagic fish such as whitetip and grey sharks, Napoleon wrasse, eagle rays, soft and hard corals, turtles, and so on.

Day 7: 
A final dive or two will be offered, before an afternoon dedicated to experiencing the vibrant historical and cultural aspects of Male.

Day 8: 
Disembark the vessel. 

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

11:30am

Male

Male Velana International Airport: MLE

Return

07:30am

Male

Male Velana International Airport: MLE

Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/sachika/itn-2306020710191-manta-madness-baa-hanifaru-bay-ari