Travel to the Maldives

Liveaboard dive safaris across Ari, Felidhu and Male atolls aboard Duke of York and Conte Max: mantas, whale sharks and reef sharks in the channels. How to get there, what it costs and when to go — all on this page.

14 yachts for liveaboard diving, 8 resorts

Travel to the Maldives

Travel to the Maldives: two liveaboard dive safaris in the 2026 season aboard Duke of York and Conte Max, prices from $2,815, what is included, how to get there, when to go for mantas and whale sharks, and answers to your questions.

Why divers come here

  • World-class channel diving — Fotteyo Kandu
  • Whale sharks in the south of Ari Atoll
  • Mantas at Lankan Manta Point and Moofushi
  • Maaya Thila — the best night dive in the world
  • Fish Head — marine reserve with grey reef sharks
  • The largest selection of liveaboards in the world

What you'll meet underwater

1,100+ fish species 1,100+ fish species
250 coral species 250 coral species
Manta rays (year-round) Manta rays (year-round)
Whale sharks (south of Ari Atoll) Whale sharks (south of Ari Atoll)
Grey reef sharks Grey reef sharks
Hammerhead sharks Hammerhead sharks
Sea turtles Sea turtles
Eagle rays Eagle rays
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Practical information

Best season
January–April (northeast monsoon, best visibility)
Water temperature
27–30 °C
Visibility
15–30 m
Wetsuit
3 mm or lycra
Experience level
Advanced Open Water recommended for channel dives
Getting there

Direct flights from Moscow (Aeroflot, 9 hours).

Also via Dubai, Doha, Istanbul.

Airports
Male Ibrahim Nasir International Airport (MLE)
Visa

Visa-free entry for up to 30 days for Russian citizens

Climate
Tropical monsoon, 28–32°C year-round
Currency
Maldivian rufiyaa (MVR), USD widely accepted
Language
Dhivehi, English
Time zone
UTC+5

Journeys — Maldives

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Maldives. M/Y Duke of York ★ 4.9

Maldives

17 Oct 2026 · 9 days

M/Y Duke of York. Diving · Russian Guide

from 2815 USD
Maldives. M/Y Conte Max ★ 4.9

Maldives

5 Dec 2026 · 13 days

M/Y Conte Max. Diving · Russian Guide

from 3850 USD

Yachts & liveaboards — Maldives

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Dive resorts — Maldives

Angaga Island from the air

Angaga Island Resort & Spa

Dive resort · Maldives

Angaga Island, South Ari Atoll

Price on request
Embudu Island from the air

Embudu Village

Dive resort · Maldives

Embudu Island, South Malé Atoll, Maldives

Price on request
Filitheyo Island from the air

Filitheyo Island Resort

Dive resort · Maldives

Filitheyo Island, Faafu Atoll

Price on request
Komandoo island from the air

Komandoo Island Resort & Spa

Dive resort · Maldives

Komandoo Island, Lhaviyani Atoll

from 398 USD per night, Beach Villa on full board, taxes and fees included — the 2026 summer offer rate

Kuramathi Island from the air

Niva Kuramathi Maldives

Dive resort · Maldives

Kuramathi Island, North Ari Atoll

Price on request
Kuredu island from the air

Kuredu Island Resort & Spa

Dive resort · Maldives

Kuredu island, Lhaviyani Atoll

Price on request
Fonimagoodhoo Island from the air

NH Collection Maldives Reethi Resort

Dive resort · Maldives

Fonimagoodhoo Island, Baa Atoll

from 540 USD per villa per night for two guests, excluding taxes and fees

Vilamendhoo island from above

Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa

Dive resort · Maldives

South Ari Atoll

from 341 USD per room per night, full board, Tropical Villa

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