maldives manta madness expedition

7 nights / 8 dayS

greatest manta encounter on earth

Saturday 31 May - Saturday 7 June 2025

From $2,149 USD

Photo by Adam Azim on Unsplash

about this trip

KEY INFO

DATES: 31 Mary -7 June 2025

DURATION: 7 days / 6 nights

TYPE: Local Island

ACCOMMODATION: Shared Twin Rooms at Beachfront Hotel

Maldives is a diver’s dream, but Dharavandhoo takes it to another level. Nestled in the heart of Baa Atoll, this UNESCO Biosphere Reserve is home to one of the largest manta ray congregations on the planet. Here, the Indian Ocean comes alive with an awe-inspiring spectacle—graceful mantas swirling in vast numbers, feeding in the plankton-rich waters of Hanifaru Bay.

Below the surface, you’ll find vibrant coral reefs teeming with marine life—turtles, reef sharks, schools of colorful fish, and the occasional whale shark gliding through the currents. This is the ultimate manta experience, a once-in-a-lifetime chance to witness nature’s grandest underwater gathering. We invite you to join us for an unforgettable dive adventure in one of the world’s most extraordinary marine ecosystems.

BASIC INFO

  • Depart Male Mon 31 May / Return to Male Sat 7 June

  • Twin Standard Shared AC Room

  • ⁠⁠Full board - 3 x Meals a day + Boat snacks

  • Beach Picnic & Snorkelling with Mantas

  • Domestic Return Flight from Male

  • Airport - Hotel - Harbour transfers

What to expect

  • A UNESCO Biosphere Reserve teeming with life 

  • Hanifaru Bay: The world’s largest manta ray feeding frenzy

  • Over 1,100 species of fish and 250 of coral 

  • Encounters with reef sharks, turtles, and even whale sharks

  • Lots of HAPPY DIVES!

Dive Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Airport pick up - Hotel Check-In - Dive Equipment Prep - Dinner 

  • Day 2/7 - Dives x 14 (including night dive and check dive) - Snorkelling with Mantas 

  • Day 8 - Breakfast - Airport  drop off

Not included

  • ⁠Your international return flight to Male

  • Your compulsory diving insurance

  • Alcoholic drinks

  • Equipment rental

  • Nitrox (only for certified divers)

  • Crew tips

your ACCOMMODATION

VILLAGE STANDARD ROOMS — $2,149 usd

Up to 10 guests are easily accommodated in double & twin share en-suites rooms. All rooms are priced per person and based on 2 persons sharing a cabin.  

Sleeps 2 guests

Features Garden view, individually controlled AC & private balcony in some rooms.