Itineraries

It all depends on how good the wave, surfer, surfing, tide conditions are and how much time that the boat needs to cruise to the surf break. But it usually goes like this:

Wake up, drink coffee and take look at the surf report around 05:30hrs.
Dhoni or Dinghy departs at around 06:00 to 08:30hrs.
Surf Session One – 08:30 to 09:30hrs.
Breakfast – 09:30 to 1300hrs.
Surf Session Two -  13:00 to 14:00hrs.
Lunch and coffee – 14:00 to 18:00hrs.
Surf Session Three – 18:00hrs
Tea -  19:30 to 20:00hrs.
Dinner and planning for the next day – 20:00hrs.
Board Games – Maldivian Hand line Fishing – DVDs can be enjoyed onboard all surf charters.

If the wave, surf condition is not good enough where the boat is anchored, then the boat cruises (30 minutes up to 6 hours, average is 2 hours per day) or visit villages for basic “shopping”, or play football and / or volley ball (16:00 to 18:00hrs) or you may snorkel and try some fishing too.

The above is an example schedule to give you an idea how it is done in Maldives liveaboards and it is optional. Your Maldives trip schedule will be discussed on arrival with the group together with a local surf guide.

Liveaboards such as Maavahi, Aldebaran or Mystique are excellent choices for surf charters in Maldives. Get a quote now.

Best Of South(Vaavu Atoll)

DAY ONE (1)
Upon arrival at the airport you will be met & greeted by one of our representatives and will be assisted to embark to your chosen Safari Boat. Here you can enjoy your welcome drink and take your time to discover your room and unpack. Relax in the restaurant before we come together for our Safety Briefing. After chilling out and setting in we anchor outside Kurumba. Now it’s time to get into the water for our Check Dive at VELASSARU CAVES to get comfortable in the waters of Maldives. While we shut down in Velassaru, you have time to explore the Boat.

DAY TWO (2)
Our first stop… VAADHOO CAVES, located on the Northern tip of the Atoll. This pristine reef is famous for drift diving and all species of Reef Fish. Discover the multiple caves and overhangs and watch out for the bigger visitors such as White Tip Reef Sharks, Tunas and Turtles. For our second dive we head to KANDOOMA THILA, a teardrop shaped reef and considered as one of the most spectacular dive sites in South Male’ Atoll, famous for its scenery and prolific fish life. Join us for our afternoon dive either at COCOA CORNER and be witness of one of the best Shark shows around Male’ Atoll or come with us to GURAIDHOO CORNER. This reef, well known for its notorious incoming and often very strong current, reveals Grey Reef Sharks, patrolling the edge of the channel entrance and a high activity of other Pelagic.

DAY THREE (3)
Shut down in Guraidhoo we start at RANIKAN to experience the colorful abundance of tropical fish and corals. Look well enough to spot Leaf Fish and take the opportunity to see most of those shy visitors such as Torpedo Rays, Manti Shrimps and Lobsters. In the summertime there is a big chance to experience the Manta Rays and Whale Sharks. After moving South to Vaavu Atoll we take you to LHOS KUDA KANDU at the narrow channel entrance. This reef between 3-30m reveals a variety of hard corals from 25-30m. The area inside the channel is protected from stronger currents and makes an excellent location for photographers. Number 3 today is conducted at DHIGGIRI KANDU on the Northern side of the Atoll. This dive site is a deep channel with a drop-off at the outside edge of about 45m. Discover and explore the many caves and submerged cliffs.

DAY FOUR (4)
Anchored in Dhiggiri there is a lot to see today. At MEDHU KANDU we can experience White Tip Reef Sharks, Eagle Rays and Sting Rays and at times even Hammerhead Sharks, surrounding the sandy bottom at about 20-25m. The shallow reef at about 8m on the South side is an excellent location for photographers with abundance of Reef Fish.

The name is the “deal”. At the North corner of MIYARU (Dhivehi name for Shark) KANDU is a cave at 33m, an excellent place for Grey Reef Sharks and inside the channel for Black Tip Reef Sharks. GOLDEN WALL shows, what it says. Behind the corner of the channel entrance starts a wall, continuing further inside, carpeted with colorful soft corals, playing home for various small visitors, while you meet the bigger ones, such as Grey Reef Sharks, Napoleons and Tunas right at the channel entrance.

DAY FIVE (5)
Resting in Alimatha we jump-off at DEVANA KANDU. This protected marine area of about 250m length, divides the channel in the middle. On the outside you find caves and overhangs dropping down vertically from 30m to the depth below, with Grey Reef Sharks and Eagle Rays. At the South passage, with large coral blocks, it is not uncommon to see Angelfish, Pufferfish and Lizardfish. We go down to 28m at HATHARUVANA KANDU to encounter the big stuff. Grey Reef Sharks and White Tips as well as Eagle Rays and Tunas are very common to meet here. Moving deeper South East we head to HULHIDHOO IKANDU, the channel between two deserted islands. This reef is shaped as a terraced rice-field and you find small overhangs between 20-35m with White Tip Sharks and Sting Rays.

DAY SIX (6)
We start into a new day in Keyodhoo at the North East bend of the Atoll and we venture for 2 exciting channel dives. At KEYODHOO KANDU the Thila starts at about 3m and descends smoothly to 30m to the sandy bottom. You find a very good and healthy coral life and on the South side White Tip Reef Sharks, Sting Rays and Turtles are very common. The next one is at FUSHI KANDU with a sandbed on the corner at about 30-35m. There we discover the caves with Sharks and pretty coral and Reef Fish inside. The highlight for today… FOTTEYO, for some divers the best dive site in the Maldives, the coral growth is excellent, the fish life abundant and as a photographer’s paradise this place features caves, soft coral, Seafans, Sharks and Reef Fish. To complete our day we escape to a deserted island for a Beach BBQ.

DAY SEVEN (7)
As there is so much to discover at FOTTEYO, we will continue our excursion for all who do not fly within the next 24hrs. Around the bend near the entrance to the channel is a special place with many caves and overhangs, known as “Cherry Caves”, as they look like blooming cherry-blossoms. Just inside the channel is “Trigger Valley”, where Titan Triggerfish are numerous. After a 4hrs cruise back to North Male’ Atoll you can experience Male’, the capital of Maldives, to see the Maldivian life, go for sightseeing or do some shopping, before you return to the boat for overnight.

DAY EIGHT (8)
After breakfast your crew will transfer you to Male’ International Airport.

The above Itinerary is just to give you an idea of the routes we follow and dive sites. The route will be discussed on your arrival, we will consider your preferences, weather and seasons to offer you an unforgettable diving experience.

Liveaboards such as Maavahi, Aldebaran or Mystique are excellent choices for diving charters in Maldives. Get a quote now.

SOUTHERN HEART OF MALDIVES (South of Male’ & Ari atoll)

DAY ONE (1)
Upon arrival at the airport you will be met and greeted by one of our representatives and here you will be assisted to embark your chosen Safari Boat. Enjoy your welcome drink and take your time to discover your room and unpack. Relax in the restaurant before we come together for our Safety Briefing. After chilling out and setting in we anchor outside Kurumba Maldives. Now  its time to get into the water for our Check Dive at VELASSARU CAVES to get comfortable in the waters of the Maldives. While we are cruising to Velassaru, you have time to explore the Boat.

DAY TWO (2)
We start our day in the early hours at VAADHOO CAVES, located on the Northern tip of the Atoll. This pristine reef is famous for drift dives and all species of Reef Fish. Discover the multiple caves and overhangs and watch out for the bigger visitors such as White Tip Reef Sharks, Tunas and Turtles. For our second dive we either head to KANDOOMA THILA, a teardrop shaped reef and considered as one of the most spectacular dive sites in South Male’ Atoll, famous for its scenery and prolific fish life. Or we venture to the KUDAGIRI WRECK, a small intact wreck with its bow at 18m and its stern at 30m depth. Watch out for the Frog Fish which can be seen every now and then or go for a discovery tour inside the wreck. Join us for our afternoon dive at COCOA CORNER and be witness of one of the best Shark shows around Male’ Atoll.

DAY THREE (3)
During dawn the boat moves to South Ari Atoll. We will wake up at Guraidhoo and jump for our first dive at GURAIDHOO CORNER. This reef, well known for its notorious incoming and often very strong current, reveals Grey Reef Sharks, patrolling the edge of the channel entrance and a high activity of other Pelagic. We take you to RANIKAN to experience the colorful abundance of tropical fish and corals. Look well enough to spot Leaf Fish and take the opportunity to see most of those shy visitors such as Torpedo Rays, Manti Shrimps and Lobsters. In the summertime there is a big chance to experience the Manta Rays and Whale Sharks. Come with us for a calm and highly inspiring dive at RANVELI THILA. This is the spot for photographers to catch Sand Eels and sleeping White Tip Reef Sharks on the sandy saddle. Consisting of two Thilas, the beautiful Pyramid Corals are home for some of the most spectacular species of Nudibranchs and Flatworms. For the night we anchor at Dhangethi in South Ari Atoll.

DAY FOUR (4)
(All stops for today are listed inside the TOP 10 diving sites of the WORLD!)
Our first jump-off point is at KUDARAH, an advanced diver’s dive site with strong current, abundant fish life, coral gardens, overhangs and caves where you find Octopus. Discover BROKEN ROCK, with its infamous submerged 2m wide canyon which splits the Thila into two parts and is the highlight of this reef, even rated as one of the top 5 dive sites in Maldives. FIVE ROCKS is a reef broken into five pinnacles. Take your camera to explore the numerous overhangs, caves and huge undercuts, covered with soft corals and encrusting Sponges. This area is packed with long-jawed Squirrelfish, oriental Sweetlips, Anthias and Moray Eels. Our night shutdown is planned at Maamigili.

DAY FIVE (5)
We wake up at the deep Southern tip of South Ari Atoll and head straight for an exciting day. At MAAMIGILI BEYRO, a sloping outside reef, we drop down for a great cavern dive, heading towards the channel entrance and dive along a vertical wall of corals, down to 30m. There is a huge possibility to see Whales and Whale Sharks, as this dive site is considered to be one of the best spots in Maldives to encounter these giants. BODU FINOLHU THILA will give us another chance to meet up with the biggest fish on earth, the Whale Shark. Besides watching Eagle Rays and Mantas which can be often found in large schools, we discover the small beautiful coral heads, overhangs and crevices to find big Moray Eels and spiny Lobsters. HUKURUELHI FARU will entertain us with regular visits of Manta Rays, feeding, cleaning or performing circuits and loops. The 1km long reef slopes down gently from 8m at the top to 30m to the sandy reef floor, with coral gardens and many overhangs and caves at a depth of 20-25m. The dusk has come and we venture for a popular night dive at BULHAA LHOHI CAVES on the Westside of South Ari Atoll. The short reef presents many caves between 7-20m. At 16m you find a cave looking like a huge window with a swim- through to another cave where Seafans and Featherstars dominate. The fish life here is above average and is an excellent location for photographers.

DAY SIX (6)
Anchored in Raiydhigaa we take you to KALHAHANDI HURAA, also known as PANNETONE. Get ready for a strong current dive adventure. The reef wall is covered from floor to ceiling with multi-colored soft corals, Sea Fans, Sea Whips and Sponges, flushing back and forth with the current. See Squirrelfish, Scorpion Fish and Pipefish, just to name some of the multiple species at this dive site. Take your camera when we go for a very different kind of dive experience. Our next stop is planned inside the Atoll at DEGA THILA, an unusual reef formation, divided into 2 parts. Coral heads rise from 30-5m and you will enjoy the healthy coral growth, mainly consisting of Sponges, soft coral and black coral bushes, giving home to colorful Nudibranchs, Frog Fish, Leaf Fish and many more. For our third dive you can choose AIYABE THILA with beautiful overhangs between 3-25m, lots of Gorgonians and at times Grey Reef Sharks or we jump off at BODU MIYARU GAH, where two Frog Fish are frequently spotted and where you can experience a very nice top reef and overhangs filled with Glassfish, Moray Eels and Lionfish. In the evening we complete our day with a relaxing Beach BBQ on an desert island.

DAY SEVEN (7)
If you don’t hop on a plane within the next 24hrs you come with us for our last dive on this cruise. Enjoy AIYABE THILA once more or head to KALHAHANDI HURAA again to finish your dive experience with us in a current dive, before we move back to Kurumba at the Southern tip of North Male’ Atoll for our night shutdown. From there we take you for a walk to Male’, offering you the chance for some sightseeing and souvenir shopping, before you enjoy your last night on the boat.

DAY EIGHT (8)
After breakfast your crew will transfer you to Male’ International Airport.

The above Itinerary is just to give you an idea of the routes we follow and dive sites. The route will be discussed on your arrival, we will consider your preferences, weather and seasons to offer you an unforgettable diving experience.

Liveaboards such as Maavahi, Aldebaran or Mystique are excellent choices for diving charters in Maldives. Get a quote now.

Northern Heart of Maldives (North of Male’ & Ari Atoll)

DAY ONE (1)
Upon arrival to Male’ International Airport you will be met & greeted at the airport by our representative you will be assisted to embark to your chosen Safari Boat. Enjoy your welcome drink and take your time to discover your room and unpack. Relax in the restaurant before we come together for our Safety Briefing. After chilling out and setting in we anchor outside Kurumba. Now it’s time to get into the water for our Check Dive at KURUMBA HOUSE REEF or BACK FARU to get comfortable in the waters of Maldives. While we are cruising towards Himmafushi, you have time to explore the Boat.

DAY TWO (2)
You will wake up in the South East of North Male Atoll where we will be anchored at Himmafushi Island. We will conduct 3 dives for today. Our early morning dive is conducted at DEVILS CORNER or HP REEF, one of the best dive sites in the Maldives with coral blocks, caves and overhangs. After breakfast you have the choice between NASSIMO THILA with its scattered pinnacles going down to 30m or OKOBE THILA which comprises three large coral heads and where you can see Eagle Rays, Jacks and Napoleon Wrasses. During lunch we move to Rasfari on the West side of North Male Atoll where we stop at BODU HITHI THILA. Its many holes and crevices surprise you with colorful Sea Slugs, Flatworms, Cleaner Shrimps and Morays. Between December and April you can see groups of giant-winged Mantas coming for the cleaner stations.

DAY THREE (3)
After early morning tea & coffee our first dive is planned at RASFARI THILA, announced as one of the many marine protected areas in the Maldives. This outer reef is famous for good drift dive with large sloping walls, dropping down to 90m. Most likely you will see Gray Reef Sharks, Silver Tip and White Tip Reef Sharks as well as Eagle Rays in the current.We will be cruising about 3.5hrs to North Ari Atoll. Our dive spot MADIVARU CORNER, one of the dive site highlights in the Atoll, is located at the entrance of the Madivaru Channel. Beside spectacular overhangs between 25-30m that come before a breathtaking drop-off, you get impressed by the variety of species, such as Hammerhead Sharks, Dolphins, Dogtooth Tuna and Barracudas. For our last dive we move back to Rasdhoo to anchor at RASDHOO REEF/ HOLI FARU where the photographers amongst you have the chance to get active.

DAY FOUR (4)
Our absolute highlight is the early morning dive with Hammerhead Sharks at BIG BLUE. The second dive is planned at BATHALAA MAAGAA, a long, narrow reef about 20m width with 2 small caves at the Northern end. Explore the reef top, covered in a variety of Sponge Balls and Sea Anemones, housing Fusiliers, Sweetlips and Unicorn fish. Our next stop is BODU THILA or BATHALAA THILA, an outside reef falling down to 30m with small caves. Here you can find sleeping Nurse Sharks on the reef top or if you are lucky you will see the largest Stonefish “of the sea”. After cruising back to Ari Atoll we anchor at Maaya Fushi to go to MAAYA THILA, always a great spot for an action packed night dive. Octopus and Stonefish can be found on the top reef and deeper you experience the hunting White Tip Reef Sharks, while Moray Eels dare leaving their shelter and swimming freely.

DAY FIVE (5)
This day brings us to HAFSA THILA, a circular reef of 80m in diameter with plenty of overhangs and soft corals on the cliff faces. Let’s hope for a strong current to watch the great Barracudas, Clown Triggerfish and Grey Reef Sharks. Our second dive takes place at MAALHOS THILA, recommended for advanced divers, starting at a depth of 25m. Large hard coral heads on the reef top and a variety of great marine life want to be discovered. We head for DHONKALO THILA also known as Manta Ray Car Wash as it is one of the most famous dive sites for spotting Manta Rays. And the best thing is, these graceful giants are around all year.

DAY SIX (6)
Anchored in Himendhoo we have a big time ahead. SIRRU THILA is well known for its beautiful coral life and is an attraction for Pellatics. While the North Eastern side slopes down to 30m the Western side falls down steep. Fun to venture a wreck? FESDU WRECK is a 30m fishing boat, sunk at the Southwest coast of Fesdu Island ( W Retreat & Spa Maldives ) . Every inch is encrusted with beautiful Sponges, soft and hard corals and plays home to small fish such as Anthias, Batfish and Lionfish. On our third dive we take you to every diver’s favorite at FISH HEAD, one of the most prominent dive sites in Maldives. The fish life in this marine protected area is excellent and populates Grey Reef Sharks, White Tip Sharks, Napoleon Wrasse and many more. The night will take us to a desert Island for a traditional Beach BBQ to enjoy the typical island life.

DAY SEVEN (7)
In the early morning, while you were still dreaming, the boat moved back to Male’ Atoll. If you are lucky and your return flight is more than 24hrs ahead, you will join us for a last dive on this cruise. We either go for another dive at FISH HEAD or discover KANDHOLHUDHOO, a small reef where seldom seen Stonefish and Scorpion Fish are abundant. The perfect dive to complete your Safari. To discover as well the land site of the Maldives as well we take you for a roundtrip to the capital Male’. Explore the way of local living and go for some souvenir shopping to keep your memories from this island paradise.

DAY EIGHT (8)
After breakfast your crew will transfer you to Male’ International Airport.

The above Itinerary is just to give you an idea of the routes we follow and dive sites. The route will be discussed on your arrival, we will consider your preferences, weather and seasons to offer you an unforgettable diving experience.

Liveaboards such as Maavahi, Aldebaran or Mystique are excellent choices for diving charters in Maldives. Get a quote now.

(A special Cruise from August to November during North West Monsoon, to discover Baa Atoll and its best dive sites. Most of them will be Thilas, underwater Pinnacles, well-known for beautiful coral and abundant fish life. At the outside reef it is very likely to see Manta Rays, Whale Sharks and other big visitors.)

DAY ONE (1)
Upon arrival to Male ‘ International Airport, you will be met & greeted by our representative and then you will be transported to your chosen Safari Boat. Enjoy your welcome drink and take your time to discover your room and unpacking. Relax in the restaurant before we come together for our Safety Briefing. After chilling out and setting in we anchor outside Kurumba. No time to waste to get into the water for our Check Dive at KURUMBA HOUSE REEF or FARU CORNER to get comfortable in the waters of Maldives. While we anchor in Kurumba, you have time to explore the Boat.

DAY TWO (2)
In the early morning we get fresh at NASSIMO THILA with its scattered pinnacles going down to 30m or at OKOBE THILA which comprises three large coral heads and where you can see Eagle Rays, Jacks and Napoleon Wrasses. Our second dive is either conducted at BODU HITHI THILA where many holes and crevices surprise you with colorful Sea Slugs, Flatworms, Cleaner Shrimps and Morays or at RASFARI THILA, on the West side of North Male’ Atoll. Announced as one of the many marine protected areas in the Maldives, this outer reef is famous for good drift dive with large sloping walls, dropping down to 90m. Most likely you will see Gray Reef Sharks, Silver Tip and White Tip Reef Sharks as well as Eagle Rays dancing in the current. Our last jump happens at ZIYAARAIY THILA, situated in the middle of the wide channel, running roughly east-west at about 9m depth. Watch out for Mantas. After this experience the boat crosses Kardiva Channel, the largest channel in Maldives, to move from North Male’ Atoll to Baa Atoll. This cruise needs around 6hrs and we will be out of signal range for about 1hr.

DAY THREE (3)
The boat is resting at Dharavandhoo where we descend at DHONFANU THILA, our first spot to see Mantas. This oval shaped reef reaches from 7-14m with a beautiful formed swim-through at about 18m depth, ending at 25m. Follow the canyon between the main reef and a slightly standing rock with astonishing corals and marine life. During this season you find all big visitors such as Grey Reef Sharks, Eagle Rays and Barracudas. Let’s venture to DHIGU THILA, often referred as Manta Point, as outgoing current provides best feeding conditions for those amazing giants. On the South side of the reef you find a wall with overhangs and caves between 15-20m. We go for DHARAVANDHOO THILA, a photographer’s highlight for stunning landscape shots of steep ledges, colorful caves, sand slopes and narrow crevices. The beauty of this Thila is its unusual features. We anchor at Dhiggiri for our night shutdown.

DAY FOUR (4)
To discover the other side of this partially 200m wide reef, we take you once more to DHARAVANDHOO THILA, to complete your discovery tour. The boat cruises North-East, to drop us off in the area of HANI FARU BAY, where we conduct the second dive at HANI FARU and the third dive at HANI THILA, both hotspots for exciting get-togethers with Whale Sharks and big groups of Mantas, which means about 100’s. As this small bay is the ultimate area for spectacular photo shots, make sure you take your camera.

DAY FIVE (5)
In the early morning hours the boat cruises to Maalhos in the East, where we anchor for the day. Today we discover two reefs, all about Manta Rays. Our dive sites are DHE’ GAA THILA and DEEGUNA THILA. Watch these magnificent creatures feeding and cleaning to get rid of the unwelcomed parasites at the famous cleaner stations around the reefs. Our third stop is at DHIGALI HAA, a submerged pinnacle starting at 7m depth and smaller pinnacles at the Western edge. A famous spot for Sharks and small schools of Barracudas. But you will also experience big schools of Unicornfish, playing in the bubbles, legions of Blue-Dash Fusiliers and hunting Jacks and Trevallies. A photographer’s paradise for “arty” shots.

DAY SIX (6)
You wake up in Maamaduvari from where we head to NELIVARU GIRI for a relaxing early morning dive. This large reef with a healthy coral life, rocks and caves features especially Snapper,Tuna, Turtles and Mantas. Watch the reef carefully, as there is so much to see. We have a big time ahead at KUDADHOO CORNER, at the channel entrance to Maavihaa Kandu, the Southern tip of Baa Atoll. This area offers all the unusual range of fish life. Here you will find Napolean Wrasse, Lobster, Nurse Sharks and Turtles. After our last dive at MAAMADUVARI THILA, we take you to an uninhabited island to enjoy a typical Beach BBQ.

DAY SEVEN (7)
Today we move back to North Male’ Atoll, but if you are not flying within the next 24hrs, you have the chance for a last early morning dive at OLHUGIRI KANDU, the South End of Baa Atoll. This interesting dive site with its special morphology full of life, allows a great “power glide” towards the inside of the Atoll. To enjoy the time out of the water you go for an excursion to Male’ City, the capital of Maldives. See the historical sites, visit the markets or go for some shopping to complete your experience of the Maldives.

DAY EIGHT (8)
After breakfast your crew will transfer you to Male’ International Airport.

The above Itinerary is just to give you an idea of the routes we follow and dive sites. The route will be discussed on your arrival, we will consider your preferences, weather and seasons to offer you an unforgettable diving experience.

Liveaboards such as Maavahi, Aldebaran or Mystique are excellent choices for diving charters in Maldives. Get a quote now.