What level of diver is this trip for?

Advanced, channel and current diving. Not sure if it's the right fit? Niki will talk it through with you.

Can I still do this trip?

This was a past SXT departure to Maldives. We run adventures like it regularly, so contact us about the next departure or a custom version designed for your own group.

Is this good for solo travelers?

Absolutely. SXT trips attract friendly, like-minded travelers, and many guests arrive solo and leave with a whole new crew of dive buddies.

Do you handle flights and logistics?

Yes. SXT concierge takes care of flights, transfers, documents, and the little details, so all you have to do is show up and soak it in.

MaldivesliveaboardSeptember 2023

Maldives: A Liveaboard Through the Atolls

Two weeks of manta rays, whale sharks and channel diving across the Maldivian atolls

Two weeks on a liveaboard threading the Maldivian atolls, drifting current-swept channels with manta rays, whale sharks and reef sharks, capped by the color of Male and Banana Reef.

At a glance

Destination: Maldives
Group size: Small-group liveaboard
Diving level: Advanced, channel and current diving
Dates: September 2023

Why you will love this trip

What makes this trip special, and why travelers choose to come back.

Manta ray cleaning stations, up close

Drifting a Maldivian cleaning station as manta rays wheel overhead is one of the ocean's great encounters, and the current-swept channels here deliver it repeatedly across two weeks of diving.

Whale sharks in open blue water

Holding your breath as a whale shark slides past in the channel current is the kind of moment that redefines a dive trip, and the Maldives offers it in abundance for divers willing to put in the time.

Two weeks threading the atolls by liveaboard

A liveaboard format gives you the Indian Ocean as your horizon and the atolls as your playground, covering more dive ground in a week than any island resort could, with the gentle sway of the vessel under the stars each night.

Banana Reef and the streets of Male

The trip closes near the capital, with a dive at the legendary Banana Reef and time exploring Male's markets, islands, and museum before the long journey home.

Day-by-day itinerary

A clear day-by-day look at what to expect on the water and ashore.

Included

• Liveaboard accommodation
• All meals aboard
• Guided diving per itinerary
• Tanks, weights & air (nitrox where available)
• SXT concierge: planning, flights assistance & 24/7 support

Not included

• International airfare
• Travel & dive insurance
• Equipment rental & crew gratuities

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about booking, diving, and preparing for this trip.

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