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Seafari Explorer 2

Seafari Explorer 2 Itinerary

South and Central Atolls - 10N

11 days / 10 nights

About Seafari Explorer 2

  • Exciting week long itineraries through the Maldives’ central and southern atolls
  • Recently renovated interiors with plenty of room to relax between dives
  • Seasonal encounters with whale sharks and mantas, shark and turtles
  • Excellent facilities for divers with a dhoni, shaded dive deck, and free nitrox

Completely redesigned with divers in mind, the Seafari Explorer 2 liveaboard is one of the Maldives’ most modern and spacious vessels. Whether you're brand new to liveaboard diving or a seasoned pro, you'll love this boat's oversized cabins, generous common areas including an on-deck hot tub, delicious chef-prepared buffet meals, and world-class customer service. Plus, make the most of diver friendly details including a shaded deck, custom dhoni, free nitrox, above deck showers and fresh towels at the end of every dive. Maximise your time in the Maldives with this liveaboard's exciting itineraries exploring the very best of the atolls.

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Itinerary details

Length of trip 11 days / 10 nights
Number of dives 23
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 50 dives
Insurance Required

Highlights

  • Explore both the relaxed and colourful pinnacle and wall dives of the central atolls and the pelagic fauna and channel diving of the south
  • Having no set itinerary enables your captain and cruise director to choose the very best conditions for your dives
  • Whale shark searches with a chance to snorkel or dive with the gentle giants
  • Channel dive with the hammerheads of Thaa atoll
  • Enjoy a BBQ on a deserted island
  • One or two night dives included
Day 1:
Group transfer from the Airport to the ship. After a nice Welcome briefing by the Cruise Director, cabin allocation and ship orientation will take place. Guests can familiarize themselves with the vessel, set up equipment, and get comfortable.

Days 2-10:
The 10-night Central Atoll tour offers a wide selection of some of the Maldives' most renowned sites, beyond the famous North and South Ari atolls, where you can encounter manta rays and whale sharks. If conditions are right, your experience will be enhanced by diving in the South Male, Vaavu, and North Meemu passes. 
 
Sunrise: Tea, coffee, and the first dive (depending on the tide and the site)
8.30 am: Continental & local breakfast
9.30-10.30 am: Navigation
10.30 am: Some days the first or second dive
12.30 pm: Lunch with fresh fish, vegetables, rice, fruit, local or international food
2 pm: Navigation or second dive
4 pm: island hopping for well-deserved rest. Sunset: Night Dive (1 per week)
6.30 pm: Relaxing. Bar opening!
8 pm: Dinner: usually fresh fish and traditional Maldivian cooking and international cuisine. Evening «under the stars»: presentation of the fauna of the Indian Ocean.

Snorkeling sessions with manta rays are planned in secret places. 

Day 11:
Check-out, and group 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. 

Transfer details

Departure

04:00pm

Male

Male Velana International Airport: MLE

Return

08:00am

Male

Male Velana International Airport: MLE

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03

Jan

2027

South and Central Atolls - 10N

11 days / 10 nights
•
23 dives
from $3,315 /guest

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03Jan 27

South and Central Atolls - 10N

11D / 10N
•
23 dives
from $3,315 /guest
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14

Jan

2027

South and Central Atolls - 10N

11 days / 10 nights
•
23 dives
from $3,835 /guest

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14Jan 27

South and Central Atolls - 10N

11D / 10N
•
23 dives
from $3,835 /guest
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