MALDIVES – CENTRAL ATOLLS [OFFER]

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MALDIVES – CENTRAL ATOLLS [OFFER]

What to know?

Essential information for you to enjoy your trip to the fullest:

06/12/2025
13/12/2025
8 days
3 or 4 a day
Life on board
Maldives
Maldivian, English
Rupee MVR or dollars

What to know?

Essential information for you to enjoy your trip to the fullest:

Maldives
8 days
Maldivian, English
Rupee MVR or dollars
Life on board
3 or 4 a day

CENTRAL ATOLLS ROUTE

The ‘Best of Maldives’ route, also known as the Standard Route or Central Route, takes its name from all it has to offer. These dives are structured, planned and improvised by Maldivian dive guides depending on the current and visibility with their in-depth knowledge of the Maldivian seas.

The trip can start from Male‘ to Ari North and progress to Ari South, Vaavu and back to Male’ or vice versa. Within this specific week you get to truly explore the best of the Maldives, which includes varieties of sharks, rays, fish, coral reefs and wrecks.
Highlights of the trip can be the Manta night, whale shark hunt, BBQ dinner, nurse shark schools and dives at Hulhumale Neru.

ITINERARY

Day 1 (6 December, Saturday)

Arrival at Male Airport (MLE). Assistance at the airport and transfer to the ODYSSEY cruise ship. Welcome briefing and cabin assignment. In the afternoon, first dive check dive. Overnight on board.

Days 2 to 6 (From 7 to 11 December)

Days dedicated to diving in which we will do between 3 and 4 dives. We will dive in the best spots of Male Atoll, South Male, Ari and Vaavu.

The most anticipated encounters will be with mantas, nurse sharks, grey sharks, whale sharks, among others.
We will dive in channels in search of sharks, the best ‘thilas’ in the area and several reefs where the explosion of life and colour leaves no one indifferent.

During these days we will also offer an excursion to a local island and a barbecue dinner on a deserted island, among other activities.

Day 7 (12 December, Friday)

Last dives near Male in which we will try to dive in Hulumale jetty where you can see many Stingrays, some Guitar Sharks and with the possibility of seeing Tiger Sharks, Bull Sharks and Giant Hammerhead Sharks. In the afternoon we visit Male and have dinner on board.

Day 8 (13 December, Saturday)

We disembark from the ODYSSEY in the morning. Transfer to Male and rest of the day free until departure of the return flight to Spain.

End of services provided.

SERVICES INCLUDED

  • Airport assistance.
  • Transfer MLE airport – ODYSSEY boat – MLE airport.
  • 8 days (7 nights) on the ODYSSEY cruise ship on a full-board basis in shared double cabins.
  • Diving package according to program.
  • All meals, water, tea, coffee and snacks between meals.
  • 12 l bottles, weights and belt.
  • 2 experienced diving guides.
  • 12% Local Tax (GST).
  • Barbecue dinner on a deserted beach.
  • Travel and diving assistance insurance.

SERVICES NOT INCLUDED

  • Flights (Check prices).
  • Tips/Service fee (€189). Payable at destination.
  • Nitrox ($70). Payable on board.
  • Diving equipment rental.
  • 15-litre bottle (€80/week).
  • Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks.
  • Green Tax ($12 per night, $84 total).
  • Cancellation insurance (Check price).
  • Any concept not mentioned in “services included”.

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Life on board

ODYSSEY

This 30m long luxury boat built in 2022 is ready for life on board with maximum comfort when travelling to the Maldives. It is prepared to accommodate 22 people while maintaining the best comfort for each user.

 

This is a cruise ship with modern interiors and elegant furniture. It has very spacious lounges and common areas. If we talk about the upper deck we can highlight that it has a jacuzzi and has semi-shade to be comfortable all day long. The boat is also equipped with three outside decks, all with sofas and loungers. The ship offers other amenities such as a library, indoor games, stereo and TV.

 

Regarding food, they serve European, Asian and local dishes, which can satisfy anyone thanks to their great variety and quality.

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