Manta ray and divers in blue water

Maldives. M/Y Conte Max

★ 4.9 · 13 days / 12 nights · Diving · Dec 5–17, 2026

13 days / 12 nights

Dec 5–17, 2026

17 persons + tour leader

Comfort ★★★★★

M/Y Conte Max

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What awaits you

Dive safari aboard M/Y Conte Max across the central atolls of the Maldives — 11 nights of diving among mantas, sharks, and whale sharks.

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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 Conte Max

A comfortable yacht with spacious cabins and an upper deck

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27 Dives

9 days with 3 dives each + bonus dive and night dive

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Fishing and Kayaking

Open-ocean fishing and kayaking between dives

Day-by-Day Programme

Departure to Male.
Arrive in Male in the morning. Transfer to M/Y Conte Max. Check in, attend the briefing, assemble equipment, and get ready to dive.
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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.
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Diving until noon, then the vessel heads to Hulhumale harbor near the airport. Free evening to dry equipment and pack.
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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 Conte Max — a comfortable dive yacht for Maldives safaris. Spacious air-conditioned cabins, three meals a day, soft drinks and snacks. Upper deck with sun loungers for relaxing between dives. Massage, spa treatments, and internet are available on board.

Recommended Flights

International flight to Male
Depart December 5, arrive in Male on the morning of December 6.
Male — return flight
Depart December 17 after breakfast. A dhoni boat will take you from Hulhumale harbor to the airport.

Programme Cost

Price per person in 1/2 DBL — 3850 USD
Service charge $220/person
Tips for staff up to $100
Island barbecue picnic ~$20/person
Green Tax $132/person for the entire trip

What's included

Accommodation on M/Y Conte Max, 11 nights
Three meals a day, soft drinks, snacks
Dive program: 9 days with 3 dives each, 1 bonus dive, 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
Service charge $220/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 $132/person for the entire trip

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. December marks the start of the best season (northeast monsoon): calm seas, sunny, and dry. 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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