Launched in 2019, MV Blue is a sleek and contemporary 41-metre long fibreglass-hulled liveaboard yacht, specialising in elegant diving cruises throughout the Maldives. It explores the pelagic-rich southern waters, visits Hanifaru Bay for the spectacular manta ray feeding gatherings, and tours the central atolls.
22 guests are accommodated across the 3 decks in ensuite cabins, so you have the choice of premium ocean view cabins or economy lower deck cabins. There is a spacious lounge and an open-plan sundeck with a hot tub and waterslide. The dining experience is one of the best features on Blue, and a wide variety of food is served, being a mixture of Japanese, Asian, European and Maldivian. The chef prepares breakfast, lunch and dinner, and all meals are served buffet style in the saloon or al fresco on the upper deck. There is a bar facility in the saloon that offers a choice of fresh fruit juice soft drinks, cocktails, liquors, wine and beer, and where you can enjoy the excellent hospitality. There will also be a beach dinner when the weather and ocean conditions permit.
To enjoy the marine life of the Maldives safely, skillful dive guides are a must so experienced instructors are onboard at all times. Guests are usually split in to 2 or 3 groups and you will normally make a couple of dives in the morning and 1 dive in the afternoon. A specialised dhoni boat is used for scuba diving to keep the liveaboard dry, clean and noise-free. The dhoni is 22m with a 255 HP engine, nitrox and air compressors. There is a guest toilet and shower, as well as the usual safety equipment such as life jackets, first aid, and a defibrillator. The mothership also has a dedicated camera room.
Maldives Northern Atolls (8 Days / 7 Nights - 17 Dives)
Trip highlights: whale sharks, manta rays, turtles, schooling fish & big pelagics
Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, wall diving
Dive sites and activities: North Male, Baa (Hanifaru Bay) and Goidhoo atoll
Day 1
On boarding in Male, the cruise director will introduce the crew, outline safety procedures, onboard services, meal times, and daily logistics, allowing time for any required paperwork. You may set up your equipment, enjoy a drink from the bar, and get acquainted with fellow guests. M/Y Blue departs later in the evening.
Core Days
This M/Y Blue liveaboard cruise is ideal for guests keen to witness the world-renowned manta ray feeding spectacle at Hanifaru Bay, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The itinerary includes dives at North Malé and Baa Atolls, renowned for their abundant marine life, alongside some amazing snorkelling sessions in Hanifaru. Here, during the monsoon season (May–November), hundreds of manta rays gather in a mesmerizing ballet, performing barrel rolls to feast on dense clouds of plankton. Lucky visitors may even spot whale sharks, the gentle giants of the ocean, joining the feast.
North Malé Atoll offers divers a thrilling mix of reefs, pinnacles, caves, current-swept channels, and dramatic drop-offs. Expect exhilarating encounters with tuna, jacks, reef sharks, mantas, and eagle rays, as well as coral gardens full of Indian Ocean reef fish. Meanwhile, Baa Atoll enchants with its protected marine sanctuaries, where thriving ecosystems provide unforgettable underwater photography opportunities.
Day 8
After breakfast and your farewells on the last day in Male, the crew will transfer you back to land for your onward travels.
Maldives Central Atolls (8 Days / 7 Nights - 18 Dives)
Trip highlights: whale sharks, hammerhead sharks, shark action, manta rays, schooling fish & big pelagics
Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, drift diving, very popular, wreck diving
Dive sites and activities: South Male, North Male, Ari and Rasdhoo atolls
Day 1
M/Y Blue departs from Male and is ideal for guests exploring the central atolls of the Maldives. The cruise director introduces the staff and covers safety procedures, onboard services, meal times, and daily safari details, allowing time for any required paperwork. You can set up your equipment, enjoy a drink from the bar, and get to know fellow guests. Blue departs in the late evening.
Core Days
This liveaboard cruise of the Maldives' Central Atolls features dives at Ari, North and South Male atolls, with a focus on spotting manta rays and whale sharks, which are almost guaranteed. South Male offers large schools of fish, big pelagics, soft corals, caves, and a standout wreck. Miyaru Faru is its most famous site. It features a natural amphitheatre at 18m where divers can watch grey reef sharks cruise the blue. The site’s sheltered ledge is perfect for photographers. The sloping reef is where white tip reef sharks nap in crevices by day, while nurse sharks forage at night. Kuda Giri is a shipwreck teeming with glassfish, moray eels, and patrolling trevallies. The shallow top (12m) is ideal for snorkellers, while the deeper hull (25m) attracts big pelagics. Cocoa Thila is a submerged pinnacle with swirling baitballs of fusiliers, frequented by tuna, eagle rays, and grey reef sharks. Guraidhoo Kandu is a thrilling channel dive where strong currents attract silvertip sharks, Napoleon wrasse, and schools of barracuda.
Ari Atoll’s protected areas are known for whale sharks, with regular sightings of hammerheads, mantas, and other pelagics. The circular reef of Maaya Thila hosts juvenile reef sharks in its shallows, while the drop-off can attract hammerheads, Rangali Madivaru is a manta cleaning station where mantas glide overhead daily. One of the Maldives’ most famous sites is Fish Head, with schooling grey reefs, eagle rays, and occasional tiger sharks patrolling its pinnacle.
North Male showcases reefs, caves, current-swept channels and drop offs. Banana Reef is a classic site with caves, overhangs, and gorgonian fans. Look for dogtooth tuna, midnight snappers, and octopuses hiding in the reef. Lankan Point is a manta hotspot where these giants somersault in the current to feed on plankton. The coral-covered wall at HP Reef attracts with swirling jacks, rainbow runners, and hunting white tip sharks.
Most days feature 3 dives, with an occasional night dive. The final day includes 1 dive before returning to port.
Day 8
A final breakfast is served on the last morning of the cruise before disembarkation in Male.
Maldives Central & Northern Atolls (8 Days / 7 Nights - 17 Dives)
Trip highlights: whale sharks, hammerhead sharks, shark action, manta rays, schooling fish & big pelagics
Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving
Dive sites and activities: North Male, Baa (Hanifaru Bay), Goidhoo, Ari, South Male and Rasdhoo atolls
Day 1
This M/Y Blue itinerary begins in Male and is ideal for guests keen to witness the manta ray spectacle at Hanifaru Bay and explore the central atolls. Once onboard, the cruise director will introduce the team, outline safety procedures, and walk you through daily logistics and services. You’ll have time to set up your gear, enjoy a drink from the bar, and meet fellow travellers. The boat sets off later in the evening, marking the start of your Maldives diving adventure.
Core Days
This liveaboard itinerary blends iconic megafauna with varied topography across 3 of the Maldives’ most celebrated atolls. You’ll enjoy 3 dives per day, plus the occasional night dive, with 1 final dive before returning to port.
Hanifaru Bay is the crown jewel for snorkellers, where hundreds of manta rays gather in a feeding frenzy during the southwest monsoon. The plankton-rich waters create ideal conditions for cyclone feeding, a rare sight.
South Male Atoll delivers dives with big pelagics, soft coral gardens, and caves. The standout wreck at Kuda Giri lies between 18 and 35 metres, home to batfish, glassfish, and macro life like leaf fish. At Miyaru Faru, expect grey reef sharks, trevallies, and even hammerheads, all visible from a sheltered overhang.
Ari Atoll is a hotspot for whale sharks, especially around Maamigili and Dhigurah, where sightings are possible year-round. You’ll also encounter manta rays, hammerheads, and Napoleon wrasse among reefs and thilas.
North Male Atoll rounds out the route with reef dives, drop offs, and current-swept channels. Sites like Manta Point, HP Reef, and Nassimo Thila offer encounters with eagle rays, reef sharks, and tuna, plus coral formations.
Day 8
A final breakfast is served on the last day of the cruise before disembarkation, when the crew will transfer you back to Male International Airport.
Maldives Central Atolls (8 Days / 7 Nights - 19 Dives)
Trip highlights: whale sharks, hammerhead sharks, shark action, manta rays, schooling fish & big pelagics
Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, drift diving, very popular, wreck diving
Dive sites and activities: South Male, North Male, Felidhoo, Ari atolls
Day 1
This M/Y Blue cruise departs from Male and is suitable for the guests who want to enjoy the central atolls of the Maldives. The cruise director will introduce the staff and explain the safety regulations, onboard services, meal times, and day‐to‐day details of the safari, as well as giving the time to complete any necessary paperwork. You can set up your equipment, enjoy a drink from the bar and get to know your fellow passengers. The liveaboard will depart the following morning.
Core Days
The liveboard trip includes dives at Ari, Felidhoo, North and South Male atolls, primarily in order to find manta rays and whale sharks, taking advantage of the boat’s mobility and flexibility. South Male features large schools of fish, big pelagics, plenty of soft corals and caves, as well as one very good wreck. Miyaru Faru is aptly named since ‘miyaru’ means shark in Dhivehi and not surprisingly this is where you can encounter the ‘big boys’. An overhang protects you from the current and provides an excellent viewing spot for the impressive parade of pelagics and patrolling grey reef sharks, or even the occasional hammerhead.
The channel at Felidhoo Atoll is also a great place to find reef sharks and has a spectacular wall showcasing caverns, swim-throughs and overhangs festooned with colourful soft corals and bushes of black corals. There is also a spectacular night dive with dozens of huge nurse sharks, sting rays and giant trevallies. Ari Atoll is famous for its mighty whale sharks which can be regularly seen in its marine protected areas.
Hammerhead sharks, manta rays and other pelagic fish are also commonly encountered here. North Male is characterised by reefs, caves, current-swept channels and drop offs. Highlights here include tuna, jacks, reef sharks, mantas and eagle rays. There are 3 dives per day and an occasional night dive. There is 1 dive on the final day before the yacht returns to port.
Day 8
A final breakfast is served on the last day of the cruise before disembarkation, when the crew will transfer you back to Male International Airport.
Maldives Deep South Atolls (8 Days / 7 Nights - 17 Dives)
Trip highlights: whale sharks, shark action, manta rays, schooling fish & big pelagics
Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, wall diving
Dive sites and activities: Huvadhoo (Gaafu Alifu and Gaafu Dhaalu) and Addu atolls, Fuvahmulah
Days 1-2
This M/Y Blue voyage explores the remote Deep South atolls of the Maldives. On arrival, guests spend the 1st night in a guesthouse in Hulhumale, Male, with dinner provided and breakfast served the following morning.
Day 2 begins with a short domestic flight to the outer atolls-either Addu or Huvadhoo-where you’ll board the yacht and meet the crew. The cruise director will introduce the team and provide a full briefing covering safety procedures, onboard services, meal times, and daily logistics. Diving begins today, with your 1st underwater encounters in the remote southern waters. All flights, airport transfers, and accommodation arrangements are included in your package.
Days 3-7
Diving at Huvadhoo Atoll features vibrant reefs, untouched lagoons, walls, and deep channels. It’s a haven for stingrays, turtles, and a variety of sharks including blacktip, whitetip, nurse sharks, and thresher sharks. Spinner dolphins and manta rays are frequent visitors, and hammerhead sharks are occasionally spotted.
Addu Atoll offers year-round encounters with manta rays, dramatic channel dives, and the British Loyalty wreck, the largest in the Maldives. Sites like Maa Kandu and Kuda Kandu are known for sharks, Napoleon wrasse, and eagle rays, while Gan Inside and Villingili Kandu showcase thriving coral gardens and pelagic action.
Fuvahmulah is a standout destination on this liveaboard trip, often called the “Maldivian Galápagos.” It’s 1 of the few places in the world where divers can encounter 7 shark species in a single day, including tiger sharks, threshers, hammerheads, and black oceanic mantas. The island’s unique location near the equator supports year-round diving with exceptional visibility and biodiversity.
But for many, the highlights of a visit to the Deep South are the apex predators at Fuvahmulah Island. Be prepared for awesome encounters with thresher sharks, oceanic whitetips and tiger sharks. Here you’ll dive with a variety of large predators as they hunt the abundant smaller fish. Whitetip reef and grey reef sharks, mola mola, sailfish, and schools of tuna are frequently seen.
Day 8
A final breakfast is served on the last day of the cruise. Disembarkation takes place in either Addu or Huvadhoo; please refer to your specific trip details. A short domestic flight will return you to Male, with all transfers and flights included in your package. The crew will assist with arrangements to ensure a smooth and comfortable journey home or onward to your next destination.
Maldives Southern Atolls (8 Days / 7 Nights - 17 Dives)
Trip highlights: whale sharks, shark action, manta rays, schooling fish & big pelagics
Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, wall diving
Dive sites and activities: Felidhoo, Meemu, Thaa, Laamu and Huvadhoo atolls
Day 1
This M/Y Blue cruise departs from Male and is ideal for guests eager to explore the southern atolls of the Maldives. Once onboard, you’ll be shown to your cabin and offered a welcome drink. The cruise director will introduce the team and provide a full briefing covering safety procedures, onboard services, meal times, and the daily schedule. You’ll also have time to complete any necessary paperwork, set up your dive equipment, and get to know your fellow guests. M/Y Blue sets sail later in the evening, marking the start of your diving adventure.
Core Days
This itinerary features liveaboard diving across the southern Maldives. Thaa Atoll remains relatively unexplored, with sites like Gorgonian Garden and Olhugiri Kandu delivering pelagic action and healthy reefs, manta cleaning stations, hammerheads and whale sharks.
Laamu combines gentle inner reef dives with exciting channels such as Fushi Kandu, where divers encounter sharks, eagle rays, and schooling jacks.
Huvadhoo, one of the most isolated and biodiverse atolls, features deep channels and untouched reefs frequented by blacktip and whitetip reef sharks, nurse sharks, thresher sharks, manta rays, spinner dolphins, and the occasional hammerhead. Occasionally you will also find sailfish and tiger sharks hunting.
In Meemu Atoll there might be encounters with grey reef sharks, eagle rays and beautiful soft corals.
Felidhoo will challenge you with its channels and strong currents that attract different types of sharks, schools of trevallies and tuna in search of small prey, especially at Fotteyo Kandu and Miyaru Kandu. There is also an incredible night dive at Alimatha House Reef with nurse sharks.
Day 8
A final breakfast is served on the last day of the cruise before disembarkation, when the crew will transfer you back to the airport in Huvadhoo, followed by a short flight back to Male.
Please note that these trips sometimes run in reverse - please check your trip details.
Maldives Deep South & Southern Atolls (8 Days / 7 Nights - 17 Dives)
Trip highlights: whale sharks, shark action, manta rays, schooling fish & big pelagics
Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, wall diving
Dive sites and activities: Felidhoo, Meemu, Thaa, Laamu, Huvadhoo and Addu atolls, and Fuvahmulah
Day 1
This Fun Azul cruise departs from Male and is suitable for the guests who want to enjoy the southern atolls of the Maldives. A staff member from the yacht will meet you at Male International Airport and escort you to the boat. The cruise director will introduce the staff and explain the safety regulations, onboard services, meal times, and day‐to‐day details of the safari, as well as giving the time to complete any necessary paperwork. You can set up your equipment, enjoy a drink from the bar and get to know your fellow passengers. Blue will depart late evening.
Core Days
The cruise includes some extraordinary oceanic and atoll dives at Addu and Fuvahmulah. For many, the highlight of a visit to the Deep South are the apex predators at Fuvahmulah Island. Be prepared for awesome encounters with thresher sharks, oceanic whitetips and tiger sharks. Here you’ll dive with a variety of large predators as they hunt the abundant smaller fish. Whitetip reef and grey reef sharks, mola mola, sailfish, and schools of tuna are frequently seen. Huvadhoo is made up of vibrant reefs, untouched lagoons, walls and deep channels. Stingrays, turtles and a variety of sharks including blacktip and whitetip reef sharks, nurse sharks, spinner dolphins, manta rays, and thresher sharks are frequent visitors here. Occasionally you will also find hammerhead sharks, sailfish and tiger sharks hunting.
In Meemu Atoll there will be encounters with grey reef sharks, eagle rays and beautiful soft corals. Manta cleaning stations, hammerheads and whale sharks will await you at Thaa Atoll. Felidhoo will challenge you with its channels and strong currents that attract different types of sharks, schools of trevallies and tuna in search of small prey. There is also an incredible night dive at Alimatha House Reef with nurse sharks.
There are 3 dives per day and an occasional night dive. There is 1 dive on the final day before the yacht returns to port.
Day 8
A final breakfast is served on the last day of the cruise before disembarkation is in Gan, when the crew will transfer you back to the airport, followed by a short flight back to Male.
Please note that these trips sometimes run in reverse - check above for details.
[Information is best estimate in ideal circumstances and subject to changes beyond our control. The itinerary is a guide only and may be adapted to best suit the weather, tides, currents, availability and other prevailing events. Price is for the cruise, not for an exact number of dives].
On M/Y Blue delicious Japanese, Asian, European and Maldivian meals are served buffet style on the airconditioned main deck. Here are some of the sample dishes.
8-8:30 am - Breakfast
Cereals, Breakfast Breads, Fruit Platter, Yogurts, Oatmeal, Eggs Made to Order, and Juices.
11:30 am-12:30 pm - Lunch
Tuck into comforting bowls of soup, accompanied by freshly baked breads. Enjoy garden salads, sandwiches, and a selection of hot entrées to satisfy every appetite.
Chicken & Steak, Fresh Homemade Salsa.
Noodle Soup, Mandarin Salad, Steam Rice, Sweet n Sour Pork, Shrimp in Black Bean Sauce.
3:30-4 pm - Snacks
A variety of snacks and fresh fruit are available free of charge for you to enjoy between thrilling dives.
6-7 pm - Dinner
Each evening, enjoy chef crafted dishes showcasing salads, seasonal vegetables, and expertly prepared mains, whether it’s fresh seafood, tender beef, or chicken. The meal concludes with indulgent, homemade desserts that sweeten the experience.
Roasted Turkey, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Veggies Medley, Homemade Butter Rolls.
Tomato Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing, Cumin Pork Chops with Pineapple.
Mixed Mushroom Salad, Red Beans and Rice, Oven Baked Red Snapper, Baked Red Onion and Zucchini, Parmesan and Basil Bread, Pudding with Rum Cream Sauce.
Complimentary beverages:
Fruit juices, soft drinks, iced water, iced tea, and coffee;
A curated selection of local beer and wine;
For premium spirits, we recommend bringing your preferred brands, as liquor is subject to high import duties.
This liveaboard cruise may include a dinner on a neighbouring island (availability is subject to change according to itinerary and weather).
To help us prepare for your stay, kindly indicate any special dietary requirements when completing the guest information form. Please be aware that, due to our remote location, availability of specific ingredients or beverages may be limited, though we will do our best to accommodate your needs.
