Snorkeler and whale shark at the surface

Tropical beach with palm trees in the Maldives

Yacht with dhoni near a Maldivian island from above

Maldives. M/Y Conte Max

Name: Maldives. M/Y Conte Max
Price: 3850 USD
Availability: InStock

Maldives liveaboard diving in December 2026: 11 nights aboard M/Y Conte Max, chartered whole for our group, 27 dives across Ari, Felidhu and Male atolls — mantas, whale sharks and channel sharks at the start of the dry season. From $3,850 per person, international flights extra.

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

13 days / 12 nights

Dec 5–17, 2026

17 persons + tour leader

English-speaking guide

Comfort

M/Y Conte Max

from 3850 USD

per person

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

Fly to Male to meet the group.

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

M/Y Conte Max

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 Conte Max

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

M/Y Conte Max

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

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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.

Flights

The group meets at the destination. Book a flight that lands before the group arrives — we are happy to help you choose one.

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
Passport must be valid for at least 6 months. Entry rules depend on your passport — check them before booking flights.

Time Zone
UTC+5.

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

from 3850 USD / person

4.9

13 days / 12 nights · Dec 5–17, 2026

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