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Maldives, Blue Force October 2026
October 10 - 17, 2026 Skill Level: Intermediate Blue Force 3 Trip Leaders: Sage Dalton and Graham Casden The small island nation of the Maldives is arguably one of the best big animal dive destinations in the world. Our Manta Expedition route allows us to combine a large part of the classic route, the best known in the Maldives, with the Baa Atoll, north of the central atolls. In this route we explore the North Male and South Male atolls, visiting the first manta cleaning stations and some thilas to see sharks, such as Kandooma and Guraidhoo. Crossing to the Ari Atoll we will look for whale sharks and dive with mantas at night, and diving in Rasdhoo, where the pelagics await us. We complete the cruise by sailing north towards Baa, in the Dharavandhoo area, next to Hanifaru Bay (UNESCO Biosphere Reserve) where we hope to experience manta ray diving and snorkeling. As you can see, this route represents the most famous diving areas of the Northern Atolls of the Maldives. Manta ray diving is one of the most exciting and unforgettable experiences in a scuba diver’s life.
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