Theia Dune Itinerary
Central Atolls8 days / 7 nights
About Theia Dune
- Dive the Maldives’ reefs and channels with manta rays and sharks
- Exciting seven and 14-night itineraries all across the Maldives
- All the luxuries and comforts of a five star hotel
- Five star dive service with nitrox, a large dive dhoni and experienced guides
Experience modern luxury, and amazing diving itineraries to the northern, central and southern atolls onboard the beautiful Theia Dune liveaboard. Well suited to divers and non-divers, the luxurious vessel provides the comforts of a five star hotel with its multiple relaxing lounges, sumptuous sun deck and sky bar, and uninterrupted ocean views. The passionate crew offer outstanding, yet unpretentious hospitality and welcome you like family. From the large dive tender with the highly experienced dive team, divers enjoy a luxury service exploring the Maldives’ iconic underwater world. Expect stunning reefs and epic channels with manta rays and sharks - an unforgettable liveaboard adventure.
Itinerary details
Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 16
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Required
Highlights
- Circular itinerary diving through the popular central atolls
- High chance of snorkelling or diving with whale sharks
- Witness manta rays queuing up at cleaning stations
- Experience some of the best channel diving in the Maldives at Vaavu
- Night dives included in the schedule
- Guided land visit to an island in South Ari Atoll
- Enjoy a delicious barbecue dinner on a secluded island
Day 1:
A Dune representative will meet you at the airport and will transport you to the boat. Once you arrive, you will be offered refreshments while the cruise manager will provide you with all the necessary information about the ship's organisation and the details of your cruise. Dinner will be served in the evening, and the first night will be spent in the Hulhumalé marina. Check-in 3 PM.
A Dune representative will meet you at the airport and will transport you to the boat. Once you arrive, you will be offered refreshments while the cruise manager will provide you with all the necessary information about the ship's organisation and the details of your cruise. Dinner will be served in the evening, and the first night will be spent in the Hulhumalé marina. Check-in 3 PM.
Day 2:
The trip will start by discovering the dazzling long reefs or a manta point (May to Nov only) in North Malé Atoll. After the dive, we will cruise to Vaavu Atoll for an unmissable night dive. There’s nothing as exciting as diving with nurse sharks, sting rays, and jacks in their feeding frenzy.
The trip will start by discovering the dazzling long reefs or a manta point (May to Nov only) in North Malé Atoll. After the dive, we will cruise to Vaavu Atoll for an unmissable night dive. There’s nothing as exciting as diving with nurse sharks, sting rays, and jacks in their feeding frenzy.
Day 3:
Small caves, large overhangs, drop-offs, and sloping reefs covered with corals can be found in Vaavu Atoll. Larger marine life such as grey reef sharks, whitetip reef sharks, tunas, and barracudas are often found here. We will then move west to South Ari Atoll.
Small caves, large overhangs, drop-offs, and sloping reefs covered with corals can be found in Vaavu Atoll. Larger marine life such as grey reef sharks, whitetip reef sharks, tunas, and barracudas are often found here. We will then move west to South Ari Atoll.
Day 4:
In South Ari’s marine protected area, you will hopefully have a chance to snorkel or even scuba dive with whale sharks. Other highlights include grey reef sharks, napoleon wrasse, moray eels, and scorpionfish. Our crew will also lead a visit to a nearby local island just before dinner.
In South Ari’s marine protected area, you will hopefully have a chance to snorkel or even scuba dive with whale sharks. Other highlights include grey reef sharks, napoleon wrasse, moray eels, and scorpionfish. Our crew will also lead a visit to a nearby local island just before dinner.
Day 5:
Today we will cruise up to North Ari Atoll while taking a last chance to get a close look at whale sharks. In the north, channels are wider and the ocean is deeper. The currents attract many grey reef sharks, whitetip reef sharks, and other large pelagic fish. When night falls, you will be invited to go ashore again and indulge yourself in a barbecue dinner prepared by our crew on a nearby desert island.
Today we will cruise up to North Ari Atoll while taking a last chance to get a close look at whale sharks. In the north, channels are wider and the ocean is deeper. The currents attract many grey reef sharks, whitetip reef sharks, and other large pelagic fish. When night falls, you will be invited to go ashore again and indulge yourself in a barbecue dinner prepared by our crew on a nearby desert island.
Day 6:
Multiple manta cleaning stations, extraordinary thilas and wrecks with rich marine life are the highlights of this area of Ari Atoll. You will also find eagle rays, hawksbill turtles, napoleon wrasse, schools of blue-stripe snapper, batfish, and fusiliers. The day will end with a manta night dive.
Multiple manta cleaning stations, extraordinary thilas and wrecks with rich marine life are the highlights of this area of Ari Atoll. You will also find eagle rays, hawksbill turtles, napoleon wrasse, schools of blue-stripe snapper, batfish, and fusiliers. The day will end with a manta night dive.
Day 7:
After one last dive in North Ari Atoll, the cruise will head back to North Malé Atoll. Here you will find stunning long reefs, small caves, and colourful corals with prolific pelagic and reef life. Take a closer look at the squirrelfish, bannerfish, oriental sweetlips, frogfish, and nudibranchs. In the afternoon you will come back to Hulhumalé marina to spend your last night on board.
After one last dive in North Ari Atoll, the cruise will head back to North Malé Atoll. Here you will find stunning long reefs, small caves, and colourful corals with prolific pelagic and reef life. Take a closer look at the squirrelfish, bannerfish, oriental sweetlips, frogfish, and nudibranchs. In the afternoon you will come back to Hulhumalé marina to spend your last night on board.
Day 8:
The trip is coming to an end. After breakfast on board, our crew will arrange your transfer to the airport. Guests will disembark between 08:00 and 08:30. Time to head home with unforgettable memories!
The trip is coming to an end. After breakfast on board, our crew will arrange your transfer to the airport. Guests will disembark between 08:00 and 08:30. Time to head home with unforgettable memories!
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
03:00pm
Male
Male Velana International Airport: MLE
Return
08:00am
Male
Male Velana International Airport: MLE
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