Maldives Central Atolls (8 Days / 7 Nights - 16 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: North Male, Felidhoo, Ari atolls
Day 1
A representative of MV Theia will meet you at Male International Airport and transfer you to the dive dhoni that will take you to the 32m motor yacht. Refreshments and dinner (depending on your arrival time) will be served during the day. The boat leaves the harbour on the following morning.
Days 2-7
Get ready to dive in the most famous Maldives dive sites around North Male and Ari atolls. You will experience different underwater environments like channels where you will drift dive, and pinnacles where you will have a great chance of meeting manta rays. You may snorkel and dive with whale sharks as well as dive with hammerheads, grey reef sharks and the mesmerising marine life around the Maldives' beautiful reefs. At Felidhoo Atoll you are in for an unmissable night dive. There’s nothing as exciting as diving with nurse sharks, sting rays, and jacks in their feeding frenzy.
There are up to 3 dives a day, except on the last full day of the trip when there are only 2 morning dives before returning to Male.
Day 8
Wake up to a final breakfast of your Maldives diving safari served in the early morning. Say your farewells, take your last group pictures and swap contact details with your new-found friends before being transferred back to Male Airport. If you have flights late in the day, there are options to stay on the boat longer, have lunch, snorkel and more.
Maldives Central & Southern Atolls (11 Days / 10 Nights - 24 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, South Male, Ari, Rasdhoo, Felidhoo, and Nilandhe atolls
Day 1
A representative of MV Theia will meet you at Male International Airport and transfer you to the dive dhoni that will take you to the 32m motor yacht. Refreshments and dinner (depending on your arrival time) will be served during the day. The boat leaves the harbour on the following morning.
Days 2-10
Get ready to dive in the most famous Maldives dive sites around North Male and Ari atolls. You will experience different underwater environments like channels where you will drift dive, and pinnacles where you will have a great chance of meeting manta rays, and to snorkel and dive with whale sharks. At Felidhoo Atoll you are in for an unmissable night dive. There’s nothing as exciting as diving with nurse sharks, sting rays, and jacks in their feeding frenzy. You will have the chance of spotting hammerhead sharks and grey reef sharks, eagle rays, Napoleon wrasse, and hawksbill turtles.
There are up to 3 dives a day, except on the last full day of the trip when there are only 2 morning dives before returning to Male.
Day 11
Wake up to a final breakfast of your Maldives diving safari served in the early morning. Say your farewells, take your last group pictures and swap contact details with your new-found friends before being transferred back to Male Airport. If you have flights late in the day, there are options to stay on the boat longer, have lunch, snorkel and more.
Maldives Central, Southern & Deep South Atolls (11 Days / 10 Nights - 26 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 and South Male, Felidhoo, Meemu, Thaa, Laamu, Huvadhoo atolls and Fuvamulah
Day 1
A representative of MV Theia will meet you at Male International Airport and transfer you to the dive dhoni that will take you to the 32m motor yacht. Refreshments and dinner (depending on your arrival time) will be served during the day. The boat leaves the harbour on the following morning.
Days 2-10
Get ready to dive at the famous dive sites around the central, southern and deep south atolls of the Maldives. You will experience different underwater environments like channels where you will drift dive, and pinnacles where you will have a great chance of meeting manta rays, and to snorkel and dive with whale sharks. In Fuvahmulah you can expect to meet tiger sharks, silvertip sharks, oceanic mantas and thresher sharks. At Huvadhoo, one of the deepest lagoons in the Maldives, the currents are ideal for even more shark sightings. Whale sharks at night, abundant grey reef sharks, oceanic blacktip sharks, fast and exciting channel dives - don't take your eyes off the blue; silky sharks, great hammerhead sharks, mola-mola and bull sharks are seen from time to time.
At Felidhoo Atoll you are in for an unmissable night dive. There’s nothing as exciting as diving with nurse sharks, sting rays, and jacks in their feeding frenzy. The channels of Meemu offer steep walls and overhangs coated with healthy hard and soft corals. You will have the chance of spotting hammerhead sharks and grey reef sharks, eagle rays, Napoleon wrasse, and hawksbill turtles.
There are up to 3 dives a day, except on the last full day of the trip when there are only 2 morning dives before returning to Male.
Day 11
Wake up to a final breakfast of your Maldives diving safari served in the early morning. Say your farewells, take your last group pictures and swap contact details with your new-found friends before being transferred to Kooddoo Airport and your flight back to Male.
Note that these trips sometimes operate in reverse so please check exact port details for your trip.
Maldives Deep South Atolls (8 Days / 7 Nights - 16 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 and Addu atolls, and Fuvamulah
Day 1
Upon landing at Kooddoo Airport, you'll be greeted by an MV Theia representative who will transfer you to the waiting dive dhoni. This traditional Maldivian boat will shuttle you to the luxurious 32m liveaboard motor yacht where refreshing welcome drinks await. Settle into your cabin, enjoy a delicious meal (depending on your arrival time), and relax as we prepare for tomorrow's departure. The yacht remains in harbour overnight, giving you time to familiarise yourself with your new floating home.
Days 2-7
Prepare for an unforgettable week exploring the legendary dive sites of the Maldives' deep southern atolls; each day brings new underwater wonders. Discover Huvadhoo Atoll's deep lagoon, where ideal currents create a shark lover's paradise with regular sightings of grey reef sharks and oceanic blacktips. Explore pinnacles frequented by graceful manta rays. Enjoy once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to snorkel and dive with gentle whale sharks. At Fuvahmulah, encounter the ocean's most majestic predators - tiger sharks, silvertip sharks, thresher sharks, as well as massive oceanic mantas. Keep your eyes peeled for extraordinary marine encounters - from hunting packs of silky sharks to rare great hammerhead sightings, and if you're lucky, the elusive mola-mola or bull sharks patrolling the blue. Every dive promises new excitement in these predator-rich waters.
Day 8
Enjoy a final breakfast aboard Theia as we return to port, reminiscing about the week's incredible encounters. Exchange contact details with your new dive family, capture those last group photos, and bid farewell to the crew who made your adventure possible. We'll transfer you back to Kooddoo Airport for your flight to Male, sending you home with memories to last a lifetime.
Please note: Departure/arrival ports may vary. We'll confirm your specific port details prior to travel.
[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].
Each diving safari in the Maldives onboard Theia includes 3 delicious daily meals, served in the air-conditioned saloon or outdoor dining area, along with all-day snacks, hot drinks (coffee & tea) and fresh fruit to keep you energised (and indulged!) between dives. Breakfast and lunch are buffet-style, while dinners are set menu. Complimentary drinking water (beer, wine, and spirits available for purchase). After a day of diving, unwind on the spacious sundeck - the perfect spot to sip on a signature cocktail from the Sky Bar while reliving the day's underwater adventures.
The chefs craft a mix of authentic Maldivian, Sri Lankan, and international dishes using the freshest local ingredients - think succulent seafood, grilled meats, curries, and crispy salads. Sample dishes: Maldivian fish curry with saffron rice & roti • Grilled fish with garlic pasta & garden-fresh salad • Vegetable tempura with tangy dipping sauce. An unforgettable beach BBQ on a deserted island under the stars is held at the end of the week.
The first meal served during each trip will be dinner on arrival day (depending on flight time). Special dietary needs are accommodated (please inform us in advance).