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10N Central North – DUNE Black Manta

11 Days

Trip itinerary

Day 1 :
ARRIVAL

Dune Representative will pick you up at Malé International Airport and bring you to the main boat. Enjoy a welcome drink, paper work, boat presentation , equipment installation

Your diving adventure begins with Maa Giri for the check dive, where you’ll get comfortable with the waters and equipment. Next, explore Lankan Paradise, a manta ray cleaning station located along a vibrant reef teeming with small fish, whitetip sharks, and graceful turtles. The day concludes with a dive at Helengeli Thila, a long underwater pinnacle featuring caves adorned with gorgonians, schools of jackfish, and the majestic presence of grey reef sharks.

Your journey continues from North Malé to Baa Atoll, beginning with a dive at Helengeli Thila, where caves filled with gorgonians and schools of jackfish await. After a 6-7 hour crossing to Baa Atoll, you'll dive at Dhonfanu Thila, another manta ray cleaning station, offering a chance to witness these graceful giants in their natural habitat.

Day 4 :
BAA ATOLL

In Baa Atoll, dive at Dhonfanu House Reef to encounter manta rays, turtles, and sometimes whale sharks. Then, snorkel in Hannifaru Bay, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, famous for manta ray gatherings. Finish the day with a dive at Daravandu Thila, home to honeycomb moray eels, turtles, leaf fish, and more manta rays.

Your adventure continues from Baa Atoll to Rasdhoo Atoll, starting with a dive at Fares Thila, located on the west side of Baa Atoll. This dive features vibrant soft corals, white-tip reef sharks, and the graceful presence of eagle rays. The journey then moves to Rasdhoo Kandu, a famous channel renowned for its variety of pelagic species and impressive coral barrier, offering an incredible underwater experience.

In Rasdhoo to Arii Atoll, begin with a dive at Kuramati Kandu, a channel dive rich with marine life, including grey reef sharks, turtles, jackfish, and napoleon wrasse. Next, explore Maaya Thila, a beautiful thila with separate rock formations that offer frequent encounters with sharks, eagle rays, and other fascinating creatures. Conclude your adventure with a dive at the Fesdue Wreck, a well-preserved wreck covered in soft corals and small, colorful fish, situated near a thila abundant with anemones and clownfish.

Day 7 :
ARII ATOLL

In Arii Atoll, dive at Fish Head, a perfect thila for shark sightings, along with jackfish, tunas, turtles, yellow snappers, and bannerfish. Then, explore Camel Rock, a manta ray cleaning station where you can witness these magnificent creatures in their natural environment. Finish with a dive at Kudarah Thila, one of the best dive sites in Arii Atoll, covered in yellow snappers, with plenty of sharks and an abundance of marine life to discover.

Day 8 :
ARII ATOLL

Dive at Five Rocks, a unique thila with stunning rock formations and rich fish life. Next, enjoy a drift dive along Maamigili Outside Reef, with the chance to encounter a whale shark. Finish with a dive at the Maachafushi Wreck, a wreck full of soldier fish, stone fish, and nudibranchs.

In the journey from Arii Atoll to South Malé Atoll, start with a dive at Camel Rock, a manta ray cleaning station. Next, explore Kandhomaa Thila, a long thila in the middle of a channel, offering encounters with pelagics, grey reef sharks, and a cleaning station. Finish with a drift dive at Cocoa Corner, where you’ll see plenty of turtles, stingrays, and white-tip sharks.

From South Malé to North Malé Atoll, dive at Kandhomaa Thila, a site full of marine life. Then, explore Kuda Giri, a small wreck ideal for smooth dives and macro photography. End your trip at HulhuMalé Harbour, teeming with pelagics and sharks for a memorable final dive.

Day 11 :
MALÉ

The trip is arriving at the end. Our crew will arrange the transfer to the airport according to your flight schedule once you have had your breakfast on board. We are also glad to help you plan for the day and booking for accommodations. Time to come back home with fantastic memories!

Trip & Price Details

Embark on an enchanting 11-day journey with Dune Maldives Liveaboard aboard the luxurious vessel, Black Manta. This meticulously planned itinerary promises a seamless blend of comfortable liveaboard accommodations and unforgettable underwater exploration in the captivating Central North atolls of the Maldives.
11 Days
From USD 2795
/ Adult

Price Inclusion

Included in the price

  • Transfers from the airport to the boat and from the marina.
  • Double/twin shared cabin accommodation.
  • Guides.
  • 12 liter aluminum cylinders + DIN/Int, and diving weights.
  • Professional and experienced crew.
  • Meals and all soft drinks on board (excluding beer, spirits, wine, espresso coffee).
  • Minimum 24 dives, with additional dives possible depending on weather conditions and flight schedules.
  • Bath towels are changed at least once during the trip, depending on the duration of the cruise.
  • The selected sea route will take into consideration the passengers' wishes.
  • Dune reserves the right to limit dives frequency due to : weather conditions, dive level and physical conditions of passengers, and no refund would be applied.
  • Free nitrox (for certified nitrox divers)
  • Wifi : the speed is limited to emails and messages such as whatsapp or viber.
  • Maldivian Government Tourist Tax for Dept. 10 May 2025 onwards.
  • Service Charge.
  • Jacuzzi (On board of Black Manta only).

Excluded in the price

  • Dept. 1 January 2025 - 1 May 2025 exclude the green tax. $42 USD per person for a 7-night cruise, $60 USD per person for a 10-night cruise
  • International flights to and from Malé.
  • The supplement for a superior or sea view cabin.
  • The supplement for a single cabin.
  • Drinks such as beer, wine, etc
  • Transfers by speed boat, airplane, or seaplane depending on special routes or unscheduled
  • arrivals and departures.
  • Diving courses, rental equipment
  • Dive insurance (mandatory)
  • Massage Service (On board of Black Manta only)