MV Carpe Diem Itinerary | ||
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Destinations: Baa Atoll, Hanifaru Bay, Raa Atoll, Lhaviyani Atoll, Male Atoll, Vaavu Atoll, Ari Atoll, Faafu Atoll, Rasdhoo Atoll 8 Days / 7 Nights (17 Dives) | ||
| Time | Activity | Location |
| Departure Day | ||
| Afternoon | Arrival at Male domestic airport. Welcome briefing, document checks, and check dive if possible depending on flight arrival time. | Male |
| Day 1 | ||
| Evening | Cruise to Baa Atoll for overnight anchoring. | Baa Atoll |
| Day 2 | ||
| Morning | Dive at Hanifaru Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Look for mantas and whale sharks. | Hanifaru Bay |
| Afternoon | Additional dive in Baa Atoll reefs. Evening at anchor. | Baa Atoll |
| Day 3 | ||
| Morning | Dive at Raa Atoll exploring vibrant coral reefs and pelagic encounters. | Raa Atoll |
| Afternoon | Explore more dive sites or mantas at cleaning stations. Overnight in Baa Atoll. | Baa Atoll |
| Day 4 | ||
| Morning | Dive Rasdhoo Madivaru for reef formations and pelagics. | Rasdhoo Atoll |
| Afternoon | Continue diving around Rasdhoo. Overnight cruise to North Ari. | North Ari Atoll |
| Day 5 | ||
| Morning | Thila diving in North Ari - pinnacles and vibrant marine life. | North Ari Atoll |
| Afternoon | Cruise to South Ari for whale shark snorkelling/diving opportunities. | South Ari Atoll |
| Day 6 | ||
| Morning | Night dive with nurse sharks at Alimatha if weather permits. | Vaavu Atoll |
| Afternoon | Channel dive in South Male for pelagic encounters. | South Male Atoll |
| Day 7 | ||
| Morning | 1–2 final dives before sailing back to Male. | Male Atoll |
| Final Day | ||
| Morning | Disembark by 08:00. Crew prepares for next cruise. 24-hour no-fly rule after diving applies. | Male |
