MV Carpe Diem Itinerary | ||
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Destinations: Baa Atoll, Hanifaru Bay, Raa Atoll, Lhaviyani Atoll, Meemu Atoll, Dhaalu Atoll, Thaa Atoll, Male Atoll, Vaavu Atoll, Ari Atoll, Faafu Atoll, Rasdhoo Atoll 8 Days / 7 Nights (18 Dives) | ||
| Time | Activity | Location |
| Departure Day | ||
| Afternoon | Arrival at Male domestic airport. Welcome briefing, document check, and check dive if timing permits. | Male |
| Day 1 | ||
| Evening | Cruise begins toward Baa Atoll. | Baa Atoll |
| Day 2 | ||
| Morning | Diving at Hanifaru Bay (UNESCO site) with possible manta and whale shark sightings. | Hanifaru Bay |
| Afternoon | Additional dives on Baa Atoll reefs. Overnight anchoring. | Baa Atoll |
| Day 3 | ||
| Morning | Dive Raa Atoll for coral reefs and pelagic encounters. | Raa Atoll |
| Afternoon | Optional manta cleaning station visit. Return to Baa for overnight. | Baa Atoll |
| Day 4 | ||
| Morning | Dives at Rasdhoo Madivaru known for reef sharks and pelagics. | Rasdhoo Atoll |
| Afternoon | Overnight cruise to North Ari. | North Ari Atoll |
| Day 5 | ||
| Morning | Thila dives at North Ari showcasing coral pinnacles and schooling fish. | North Ari Atoll |
| Afternoon | Head south to South Ari. Possible whale shark snorkeling/diving. | South Ari Atoll |
| Day 6 | ||
| Morning | Night dive with nurse sharks at Alimatha. | Vaavu Atoll |
| Afternoon | Channel dive in South Male for pelagic species. | South Male Atoll |
| Day 7 | ||
| Morning | 1–2 final dives before return to Male. | Male Atoll |
| Final Day | ||
| Morning | Disembark by 08:00. 24-hour no-fly rule applies after final dive. | Male |
