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Male / Ari / Vaavu / Fuvahmulah

Maldives · 14 nights
Expedition Male — Fuvahmulah, Maldives

The “Male / Ari / Vaavu / Fuvahmulah” route is a two-week expedition from Male to Fuvahmulah Island in the south of the Maldives. 14 nights, 32 dives over 13 diving days (additional dives possible). The yacht passes through Ari, Rasdhoo, Vaavu, Laamu, and Huvadhoo Atolls.

This is one of the longest and most intensive routes in the Maldives. At South Ari — manta ray cleaning stations and whale sharks. Vaavu Atoll — channel diving with sharks and rays. The main goal of the route is Fuvahmulah Island, known for tiger sharks that regularly appear in coastal waters. Advanced level or equivalent and a minimum of 50 logged dives required.

What You'll See

Tiger sharks at Fuvahmulah Island
32 dives over 14 nights
Manta rays and whale sharks at Ari
Channel diving at Vaavu
Expedition format — from Male to the far south

Conditions

Season

Year-round

Visibility

15–30 meters

Water Temperature

27–30°C

Level

Advanced Open Water

Duration

14 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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