Magnificent Maldives!

The last afternoon is dedicated to Male, the capital of Maldives, to enjoy the vibrant colors of the fruit market and the crawling fish market and meet with some historical and cultural aspects of “the people who live without land. Explore the heart of the Maldives' archipelago with dives at North Male, South Male, and Ari atolls. The journey begins to the south, letting new divers get used to the comfortable temperatures of these waters with the exploration of a trawler that sank three decades ago. It is not unusual to encounter large napoleons and green turtles between the protrusions of Kandooma. The crossing to the west of South Ari Atoll is often accompanied by large groups of dolphins. The Dhangheti area is famous for its spectacular dive sites, such as 5 Rocks with its blue sea fans, and Kuda Thila Raa with its schools of squirrelfish and yellow-striped blue snappers, soft corals, and long black coral whips. Before sailing back to the central areas, it is a must to try to see, in true “safari” style, the great lord of this area, the whale shark. In the western part of the atoll, when dry winds blow from the northeast, there are several points where it is easy to meet the great manta rays that come close to the reef to enjoy the many cleaning stations rich in plankton. Leaving Bathala you can meet coral reefs, rich in large sharks and eagle rays, and the small atoll of Rasdhoo, where in the early morning you will have the opportunity to experience the thrill of swimming in the blue ocean surrounded by bright particles of plankton, waiting to see hammerhead sharks on their return from the morning hunt.