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The “Male / Ari Atoll / Baa Atoll” route covers five central atolls of the Maldives: North Male, South Male, South Ari, North Ari, and Baa. The safari starts and ends in Male, passing through the most famous dive sites of the central atolls.
Ari Atoll offers whale sharks on the western side, Moofushi manta stations, and the famous thilas Fish Head and Maaya Thila. Baa Atoll is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve with Hanifaru Bay, where dozens of manta rays arrive in season. The route combines the best sites of two top Maldivian atolls.
Season
Year-round
Visibility
15–30 meters
Water Temperature
27–30°C
Level
Open Water / Advanced Open Water
Duration
7 nights
Min. Dives
30
Best Season
January–April (northeast monsoon, best visibility)
Visa
Visa-free entry for up to 30 days for Russian citizens
How to Get There
Direct flights from Moscow (Aeroflot, 9 hours). Also via Dubai, Doha, Istanbul.
Climate
Tropical monsoon, 28–32°C year-round
Currency
Maldivian rufiyaa (MVR), USD widely accepted
Time Zone
UTC+5
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