Collection: MALDIVES LIVEABOARD

Exploring the Maldives on a liveaboard provides unparalleled access to some of the most coveted tropical SCUBA experiences. Small, deserted islands with white sand beaches rise just a few meters above the sea, extending into an underwater wonderland teeming with marine life, nurtured by the Indian Monsoon currents. The Maldives' crystal-clear waters are a haven for manta rays, whale sharks, and reef sharks, along with elusive creatures like flatworms and ghost pipefish that find refuge among the wrecks, coral gardens, channels, and pinnacles. Maldives liveaboards offer itineraries covering the renowned dive sites of North Male Atoll, Ari Atoll, Baa Atoll, Hanifaru Bay, Rasdhoo, and many more, including remote atolls in the far north and south where encounters with other liveaboards are rare.

Ari Atoll’s liveaboards are drawn by its submerged, volcano-like pinnacles, which attract an abundance of large marine life. Diving in and around Ari Atoll presents opportunities to encounter manta rays, pelagic fish, and even hammerhead sharks at Rasdhoo Atoll in the northeast. Within Ari Atoll’s 40-kilometer stretch and its 105 small islands, dive sites like Maaya Thila, known for its vibrant reef life, and Donkalo Thila, a key manta cleaning station, are exclusive to liveaboard access. This region is among the most reliable for spotting whale sharks and manta rays. Experienced divers will find navigating the strong currents that draw these giants to Ari Atoll particularly rewarding. Maldivian liveaboards visiting Ari Atoll are typically luxury MV yachts, offering comfort alongside the adventure.