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Male / Ari Atoll / Huvadhoo

Maldives · 10 nights
Dive safari Male — Ari — Huvadhoo, Maldives

The “Male / Ari Atoll / Huvadhoo” route leads from Male to the far south to Huvadhoo Atoll — one of the world’s largest atolls. Along the way, the yacht visits Ari, Vaavu, Meemu, Thaa, and Laamu Atolls. 3 dives per day weather permitting.

South Ari — whale shark and manta ray search. Vaavu Atoll — night dives with nurse sharks. Meemu — channels with mantas. Thaa — hammerhead sharks and whale sharks. Laamu — drift dives with large schools of fish. Huvadhoo Atoll — channels with grey reef sharks, eagle rays, and possibly tiger sharks. The route is suitable only for experienced divers.

What You'll See

Huvadhoo Atoll — tiger sharks
Whale sharks in South Ari
Hammerhead sharks at Thaa
Six atolls in one safari
Drift diving at Laamu

Conditions

Season

Year-round

Visibility

15–30 meters

Water Temperature

27–30°C

Level

Advanced Open Water

Duration

10 nights

Min. Dives

50

Useful Information

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Best Season

January–April (northeast monsoon, best visibility)

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Visa

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

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How to Get There

Direct flights from Moscow (Aeroflot, 9 hours). Also via Dubai, Doha, Istanbul.

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Climate

Tropical monsoon, 28–32°C year-round

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Currency

Maldivian rufiyaa (MVR), USD widely accepted

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Time Zone

UTC+5

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