EXPEDITION “THE BEST OF MALDIVES”

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The Best of Maldives route

Objectives for this route: Mantas on cleaning stations, mantas at night, nurse sharks in Vaavu, pelagic life, and schools of sharks in the channels of Meemu, Laamu, and Gaafu, whale sharks at night in Thaa, tiger and silvertip sharks in Fuvahmulah.

Our team at MALDIVES BLUE FORCE 3 has planned the liveaboard season in the Atolls of southern Maldives for the months in which the conditions are optimum for diving in this area of the country.  In 2025, the boat will start its Southern Maldives season with two exceptional 10 and 11-night liveaboards leaving from Male and ending in Addu and viceversa.  By extending the number of days on board, this route permits us to dive on the same trip, what can possibly be considered the “BEST OF MALDIVES”.

Why is the best of Maldives?

This route is exceptional and, for the most part, off of the normal path that most liveaboards follow.  Besides the extended amount of days on board from 7 to 10 or 11, with the obvious increment of dives we will be making, what is most amazing is the quality of the sites we will be allowed to reach. The amount of life we will be able to observe: large schools of jacks, schools of grey sharks, silky sharks, whale sharks at night sometimes in the day as well, mantas, tiger and silvertip sharks, marlins, and even the occasional and elusive Oceanic Sun Fish (mola mola).  As well as the quality and exuberance of the coral reefs around here, the thilas with their spectacular reefs and the nurse sharks from Alimatha, really make this route the BEST OF MALDIVES.

 

The Best of Maldives itinerary

January 11th to 21st 2025 (10 nights).

LIVEABOARD PROGRAM

Saturday, January 11: MALE – MALDIVES BLUE FORCE 3.

Arrival at Male airport. Pass through immigration. Pick up bags. Transfer to MALDIVES BLUE FORCE 3.  Cabin assignment, boat briefing, dive briefing, itinerary…. live aboard begins

Sunday 12th to Monday 20th, January: LIVEABOARD “BEST OF MALDIVES” ROUTE 

Diving on the Atolls of Ari, Vaavu, Meemu, Thaa, Laamu, Gaafu Alifu, Gaafu Dhaalu, Fuvahmulah and Addu with an average of 3 dives per day, including night dives. Depending on the diving conditions, the number of daily dives can vary, but we guarantee a total of 27 dives for this route.

We will combine diving with visits to the islands, sunset chillouts, kayaking, paddleboarding and relaxation time….

Last day arriving at Addu, rinsing dive gear, relaxing onboard.

Tuesday, January 23nd: ADDU ATOLL- MALE

Disembarking in the morning, to the airport of Gan. Flight from Addu to Male (flight times to be determined). Arrival at Male airport.

January 21th to February 1st, 2025 (11 nights)

LIVEABOARD PROGRAM

Tuesday, January 21th: MALE  – MALDIVES BLUE FORCE 3.

Arrival at Male airport. Pass through immigration. Pick up bags.  National terminal, check-in, and flight from Male to Addu. Arrival at Gan, bag pickup. Transfer to MALDIVES BLUE FORCE 3.  Cabin assignment, boat briefing, dive briefing, itinerary…. live aboard begins

Wednesday 22nd to Friday 31st of January: LIVEABOARD “BEST OF MALDIVES” ROUTE 

Diving on the Atolls of Addu, Fuvahmulah, Gaafu Dhaalu, Gaafu Alifu, Laamu, Thaa, Meemu, Vaavu and Ari with an average of 3 dives per day, including night dives.  Depending on the diving conditions, the number of daily dives can vary, but we guarantee a total of 30 dives for this route.

We will combine diving with visits to the islands, sunset chillouts, kayaking, paddleboarding and relaxation time….  Last day arriving at Male, rinsing dive gear, relaxing onboard.

Saturday 1st of February: MALE

Disembarking in the Male airport.  Depending on the flight times, visiting Male to see the city and do some last-minute shopping might be possible. (possibility to book a day room at the hotel either in Male or at the airport in Hulhumale)

Important: These routes are only suitable for experienced divers. Dive sites are known for very strong currents and dives can be quite hard. Therefore, we require Advanced certification and at least 100 logged dives as well as NITROX certification.

Included

  • Airport transfers – boat – airport.
  • Onboard accommodation in a shared cabin according to the reservation made, FULL board on MALDIVES BLUE FORCE3
  • Water, tea, and coffee
  • 27 to 30 dives, depending on if its a 10 or 11 days liveaboard
  • S80 tank, weights, dive guides, and dive boat (Dhoni)
  • Dive, trip, and cancellation Insurance

Not included

  • International flights to Male.
  • Domestic flights from Male to Addu or vice versa.
  • Payments upon arrival onboard: Boat Taxes and fees for 10 nights liveaboard: 265$, Green tax 120$, Service Tax 230$ (For 2026 & 2027:Boat Taxes and fees for 10 nights liveaboard: 280$, Green tax 120$, Service Tax 230$)
  • Payments upon arrival onboard: Boat Taxes and fees for 11 nights liveaboard: 290$, Green tax 132$, Service Tax 250$ (for 2026 & 2027:Boat Taxes and fees for 11 nights liveaboard: 305$, Green tax 132$, Service Tax 250$)
  • NITROX
  • OPTIONAL:
  • Alcoholic beverages/refreshments
  • Dive gear rental (only possible if ordered previously)
  • Day room in Male (pay directly)
  • Any possible supplements due to increments in the price of fuel, devaluation of the currency, or change in fees and taxes
  • Fuvahmulah dive fee:30$

 

Program is subject to GENERAL CONDITIONS and COVERS OF THE INSURANCE puplished in www.blueforcefleet.com
Rates and descriptions valid unless typographical errors and subject to possible changes.

Important

These routes are only suitable for experienced divers. Diving sites are known for very strong currents, and dives can be quite challenging. Therefore, we require Advanced and NITROX certifications, and at least 100 logged dives.