Aerial view of M/Y Duke of York near a coral reef

Whale shark with a school of fish near the surface

Sea turtle and school of yellow snappers on the reef

Lionfish and school of anthias on the coral reef

Maldives. M/Y Duke of York

★ 4.9 · 9 days / 8 nights · Diving · Oct 17–25, 2026

9 days / 8 nights

Oct 17–25, 2026

9 persons + tour leader

Comfort ★★★★★

M/Y Duke of York

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What awaits you

Dive safari aboard M/Y Duke of York in October across the central atolls of the Maldives — 7 nights of diving among mantas, sharks, and whale sharks in a small group of 9.

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Maldives Sharks

Blacktip, whitetip, nurse sharks, and hammerhead sharks in the atoll channels

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Whale Sharks

Encounters with whale sharks in the Ari Atoll area

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Mantas

Dives and snorkeling with mantas at arm's length

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Coral Walls

Vertical reef walls with anemones and soft corals

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Island Barbecue

Evening picnic on the shore of a deserted island

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M/Y Duke of York

A comfortable 13-cabin yacht with an upper deck and lounge area

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18 Dives

5 days with 3 dives each + 2 bonus dives and 1 night dive

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Fishing and Kayaking

Open-ocean fishing and kayaking between dives

Day-by-Day Programme

Departure from Moscow to Male on a direct Aeroflot flight.

Arrive in Male in the morning. Transfer to M/Y Duke of York. Check in, attend the briefing, assemble equipment, and get ready to dive.

M/Y Duke of York

A classic dive-safari route with dives at numerous sites across the Ari, Felidhu, North and South Male atolls. The underwater terrain changes with every dive — reef pinnacles, channels leading from the ocean into the atoll, and vertical reef walls covered with anemones and picturesque soft corals. Likely encounters with large pelagic species: blacktip, whitetip, and nurse sharks, hammerhead sharks, mantas, and whale sharks in the Ari Atoll area. One evening features a barbecue picnic on a deserted island shore. There will also be time to relax on the stunning Maldivian beaches.

M/Y Duke of York

Diving until noon, then the vessel heads to Hulhumale harbor near the airport. Free evening to dry equipment and pack.

M/Y Duke of York

After breakfast, a dhoni boat will take you to the airport. Flight home.

Tour Leader

Tour Leader Club

Professional guides with years of experience

Accommodation

M/Y Duke of York — a comfortable 13-cabin dive yacht for Maldives safaris. Air-conditioned cabins with private bathrooms are located on the lower, main, and upper decks. Three meals a day, soft drinks and snacks on board, a dining salon, and an indoor lounge with a library. Upper deck with sun loungers and poufs for relaxing between dives, plus a separate cocktail bar. Massage, spa treatments, and internet are available.

Recommended Flights

Moscow — Male
Direct flight by Aeroflot. Depart October 17, arrive in Male on the morning of October 18.

Male — Moscow
Depart October 25 after breakfast. A dhoni boat will take you from Hulhumale harbor to the airport.

Programme Cost

Price per person in 1/2 DBL 2815 USD

Service charge $140/person

Tips for staff up to $100

Island barbecue picnic ~$20/person

Green Tax $84/person for the entire trip

Upgrade to a main deck cabin $200/person

Upgrade to an upper deck cabin $250/person

Single occupancy supplement $2,534

What's included

Accommodation on M/Y Duke of York in a twin cabin, 7 nights

Three meals a day, soft drinks, snacks

Dive program: 5 days with 3 dives each, 2 bonus dives, 1 night dive

Weight and tank rental

Local dive guide services

Nitrox up to 32%

Landings on deserted islands

Fishing, kayaking

Assistance with flight search and booking

Equipment recommendations

Tour leader from Tour Leader Club

24/7 Tour Leader Club manager support at all stages of the trip

Not included

International flights Moscow — Male — Moscow

Service charge $140/person

Meals not included in the program

Extra dives

Additional equipment rental

Tips for staff up to $100

Souvenirs and other personal expenses

Massage and spa treatments on board

Internet on board

Alcoholic beverages on board

Island barbecue picnic ~$20/person

Green Tax $84/person for the entire trip

Upgrade to a main deck cabin $200/person

Upgrade to an upper deck cabin $250/person

Single occupancy supplement $2,534

Required Gear

Clothing and Protection

• Sun hat
• Sunglasses
• Light summer clothing
• Hoodie or light sweater
• Swimwear
• Sunscreen
• Personal first-aid kit

Dive Equipment

• 3–5 mm wetsuit
• Regulator with octopus
• Buoyancy compensator
• Mask, fins
• Dive computer
• Surface marker buoy, reef hook, gloves
• Dive certifications, logbook

Electronics

• Camera, batteries, memory cards

Useful Information

Climate
Tropical, warm, and stable due to proximity to the equator. October is the end of the southwest monsoon: short tropical showers are possible, but it is mostly sunny. Average daytime high +30°C, nighttime +25°C. Water +28–29°C.

Location
1,190 islands, 26 atolls in the Indian Ocean southwest of India and Sri Lanka. The route passes through Ari, Felidhu, North and South Male atolls.

Visa
No visa required (up to 90 days). Passport must be valid for at least 6 months.

Time Zone
UTC+5 (Moscow +2 hours in winter).

Important
Importing alcohol (even duty-free), pork, and spearguns is prohibited. Breaking corals, spearfishing, and nudism are forbidden.

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