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Maldives

Maldives diving offers spectacular pelagic sightings, excellent reefs and fantastic white sandy beaches.

With luscious palm trees and crystal clear waters, the Maldives is an idyllic paradise. Dive with hammerhead, whale sharks, manta rays, turtles and much more. An unforgettable diving experience guaranteed .

Variety of island resorts
Whalesharks & manta rays
Stunning white sandy beaches
Perfect for a romantic holiday
Choice of liveaboards
Magnificently beautiful reefs

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The Maldives is a wonderfully adaptable destination, not only does it serve as one of the top destinations for honeymooners and romantic holidays, but it is also the ideal location for a family getaway, beach holiday or a diving adventure. Its dazzling white sand beaches, wonderful diving, and all-inclusive resorts and liveaboards make this destination the complete escapist paradise!

It is no secret that the Maldives is one of the top places to dive around the world, here divers have the chance to encounter pelagic wildlife including whale sharks, mantas, dolphins, turtles and much more. Keep in mind that the Maldives are a collection of islands divided into western and eastern areas and that each of these areas have their own seasonal climates which will impact on encounters of wildlife. December to April represents the Maldivian summer, the visibility and diving conditions on the eastern side is excellent. However, even though the visibility drops on the western side of the atoll you are more likely to encounter Manta Rays and Whale Sharks on that side during that period. May to December it switches round, and the visibility and diving is optimum on the western side and the Manta Ray and Whale Sharks can be found off the eastern edge!

Maldives is an authentic paradise for pelagic lovers but that’s not all, this destination with thousands of low-lying islands is also home to big schools of fish patrolling the reefs full of soft and hard colourful corals where you can immerse yourself looking for tons of nudibranchs, worms and other little fish.

OUR HOLIDAY PRODUCTS

Maldives Diving Adventure

Maldives, Male Atoll

Combining a week onboard a great liveaboard with a week in a resort makes the ideal gateway to the Maldives as you will have the opportunity to experience both worlds.

Whalesharks & manta rays
Resort & liveaboard combination
Ideal for couples
beautiful reefs

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Veligandu Island Resort & Spa

Maldives, Ari Atoll

Veligandu Island Resort located on the island of Veligandu is surrounded by a beautiful lagoon, an excellent house reef and long stretches of white, sandy beach. A paradise waiting to be explored.

Located in North Ari Atoll
Private island resort
Paradise on earth
100 beach & water bungalows
Spa facilities available
House reef diving available

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Kuredu Island Resort

Maldives, Northern Region

The Kuredu Island Resort is a large, lively, fun and cosmopolitan resort located in Lhaviyani Atoll offering excitement in all areas with the beautiful blue sea rich in abundant exotic marine life.

Located on Lhaviyani Atoll
389 bungalows and villas
Vibrant cosmopolitan resort
Choice of 7 restaurants
Pro Divers on-site
Reef sharks, turtles & mantas

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Reethi Beach Resort

Maldives, Northern Region

The Reethi Beach resort is elegant and luxurious in style with a beautiful east and west side house reef offering mesmerizing marine life such as dolphins, turtles, rays and an abundant fish life.

Located on Baa Atoll
PADI 5* dive centre on-site
Private dining on the beach
5 bars & 5 restaurants
House reef easily accessible
Spa & wellness retreat

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Eriyadu Island Resort

Maldives, Male Atoll

The perfect escape Eriyadu is one of the smaller, more intimate resorts where you can indulge and relax on a breath-taking island and explore the beautiful house reef abundant with marine life.

Located on North Male Atoll
Beautiful small island resort
Private beach and house reef
Only 60 rooms on the island
Great for non-divers & couples
PADI dive centre on-site

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Filitheyo Island Resort

Maldives, Southern Region

Filitheyo Island Resort is modern and stylish and includes an amazing house reef that drops 90 metres into the blue, offering unparalleled encounters with pelagic right on the reef edge.

Located on Faafu Atoll
House reef diving with pelagic fish
125 rooms and villas
Daily diving with Werner Lau
Spacious and modern resort
Relaxing spa

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Medhufushi Island Resort

Maldives, Southern Region

Medhufushi Island Resort is the perfect place for honeymooners and couples, a serene and authentic Maldivian resort offering a wonderful underwater experience full of colourful marine life.

Located on Meemu Attoll
Perfect for couples and divers
112 beach and water villas
Full or half board options
Bar situated over lagoon
Excellent learn to dive resort

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Bandos Island Resort & Spa

Maldives, Male Atoll

This luxurious and stunning tropical island resort voted as “The Island of Hospitality” will welcome you with smiles and sunshine whilst ensuring all your needs are catered for.

Located on North Male Atoll
On-site PADI dive centre
Private Island Resort
Sunset dolphin cruise & spa
House reef diving available
Kids club available

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Adaaran Select And Prestige Water Villas

Maldives, Northern Region

Adaaran Select Maldives is surrounded by powder soft beaches, sublime turquoise lagoons, a house reef and a range of dive sites with schools of coral fish, graceful stingrays and sleek sharks.

Located on Raa Atoll
Magnificent house reef
Beautiful island resort
Relaxing spa
231 villas
Dive Point Maldives on-site

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Sun Siyam Vilu Reef Maldives Resorts

Maldives, Southern Region

Blessed with pristine white sandy beaches and lush greenery, the Vilu Reef Beach & Spa Resort located 35 minutes south of Male boasts a treasure trove of gems waiting to be discovered by you.

Located on Nilandhe Atoll
103 beach & water villas
3 restaurants and 2 bars
Nitrox & rebreather facilities
Private beach & house reef
Spa facilities available

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Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa

Maldives, Ari Atoll

The Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa surrounded by a beautiful lagoon offers you an enticing blend of fun, relaxation and luxury in a setting of extraordinary natural magnificence.

Located on South Ari Atoll
Beautiful House Reef
Euro Divers on-site
Private Island Resort
194 Beach & Water Villas
Choice of restaurants & bars

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Kurumba Maldives

Maldives, Male Atoll

The Kurumba Maldives is an exotic private island resort located on the soft white sands of North Male Atoll just 15 minutes from Male International airport by speedboat.

Located on North Male Atoll
Excellent family resort
The very 1st Maldives resort
Close to famous Manta Point site
9 restaurants to choose from
180 rooms and bungalows

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Ellaidhoo Maldives By Cinnamon

Maldives, Ari Atoll

Experience paradise at Ellaidhoo Maldives offering superb accommodation and an exceptional house reef teeming with exotic fish and mesmerising gentle giants such as turtles, sting rays and sharks!

Located in North Ari Atoll
Private island resort
Choice of rooms or bungalows
Dive & Sail diving centre on-site
Ideal for families and groups
World renowned house reef

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Maldives Aggressor II

Maldives, Meemu Atoll

A week aboard the Maldives Aggressor will give the most experienced divers a treat. Visiting many of the un-spoilt reef dive sites in the Maldives you certainly will not be disappointed!

Max 22 guests/3-4 dives a day
Suitable for experienced divers
Dive Male & Ari Atolls
Nitrox Available (Additional)
Sharks & Manta encounters
Unspoilt dive sites

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Carpe Vita

Maldives, Male Atoll

Carpe Vita, meaning "Seize Life," is a purpose-built, modern liveaboard designed to let you explore the hidden treasures of the Maldives in luxury and comfort.

Max 20 guest/3-4 dives a day
VIP Suite rooms
Diving from a dhoni
BBQ on a desert island
Dive Male, Ari Raa & Baa Atoll
Diving and Surfing charters

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MV Emperor Voyager

Maldives, Male Atoll

MV Emperor Voyager is a luxurious, modern and spacious boat cursing some of the best reefs in the Maldives from January 2015. This Nitrox and rebreather equipped boat will give you a week full of fun and adventure.

Max 20 guests/3 dives a day
Departs Male
Dive Ari & Male Atolls
Great value for money
Free Nitrox for qualified divers
Rebreather facilities available

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MV Emperor Leo

Maldives, Southern Region

MV Emperor Leo is a one of a kind liveaboard in the Maldives operated by Emperor Divers offering the perfect balance between an adrenaline pumping diving adventure and a relaxing, comfortable and enjoyable stay aboard.

Max 24 guest/ 3 dives a day
Free Nitrox for qualified divers
WIFI within range
Full board basis inc soft drinks
Newly refurbished beautiful jacuzzi
Suitable for non-divers

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MV Emperor Serenity

Maldives, Southern Region

MV Emperor Serenity is the newest addition to the fleet and brings a class of her own to the Maldivian waters. This contemporary and spacious liveaboard offers fine accommodation and one of the best Maldives diving.

Max 26 guests/3 dives a day
High quality & contemporary
Dive with mantas & sharks
Free Nitrox for qualified divers
Full board
Non divers welcome

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Carpe Diem

Maldives, Southern Region

Carpe Diem has 3 decks plus a sundeck offering over 10 routes, she is a 35m long motor Maldives safari yacht with a wooden hull.

Max 20 guest/3-4 dives a day
Suite Available
Nitrox Included
Various routes
Private Charter Available
BBQ on a desert island

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The Nautilus Two

Maldives, Male Atoll

An extremely spacious liveaboard, The Nautilus Two has a Maldivian design and luxurious cabins. There is an onboard Jacuzzi for you to unwind in after an exhilarating day diving.

Spacious Cabins
Jacuzzi Onboard
Cold Beer on Tap
Various Routes
Free WiFi Onboard
ENOS Rescue System

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MV Emperor Virgo

A contemporary and spacious liveaboard sleeping up to 18 divers. MV Emperor Virgo is a member of the Emperor Maldives Fleet which offer free nitrox and wifi with each cruise. With 7 itineraries, there is a route for all types of divers.

Max 18 guests/3 dives a day
WiFi (local charges) when in range
Free Nitrox for qualified divers
Sun deck & Upper deck with bar
Separate diving dhoni
Full board basis inc soft drinks

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MV Emperor Explorer

Maldives, Southern Region

The brand-new Emperor Explorer brings a class of her own to the Maldivian waters. She is a contemporary, spacious liveaboard measuring 42m and accommodating 26 guests in 13 well-appointed en-suite cabins all with air-conditioning.

Max 26 guests/3 dives a day
Dive with mantas & sharks
Full board
Free Nitrox for qualified divers
Contemporary and spacious
Non divers welcome

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Maldives Blue Force 3

Maldives, Male Atoll

Elegant, comfortable, and functional. Onboard you will find everything you need to enjoy a great diving experience in the waters of the Maldives.

Max 26 guests/ 3-4 dives a day
Various Routes
Courses available
Junior Suite Cabins Available
Jacuzzi
Nitrox Available (Additional)

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Wednesday, 18 November 2020

Maldives Inspiration from the Team

The Maldives is a dream destination offering a true sense of romance and tranquillity along with picture perfect white sandy beaches, blue lagoons, and amazing diving. Just what you can expect from one of our diving holidays.

Maldives Inspiration from the Team

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Maldives diving offers spectacular pelagic sightings, excellent reefs and fantastic white sandy beaches.

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Climate Information

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Destination Key Information

Currency	Maldivian Rufiya (MVR)
Time Difference	GMT +5
Vaccinations	Immunisation against typhoid, hepatitis A and polio are recommended but are not a requirement.
Tipping	Officially, tipping is not encouraged in the Maldives, but if the service is good it is customary to tip waiters and room staff in the resorts unless a service charge has already been added
Passport & Visas	British Citizens do not require a visa for a stay of up 30 days. A 6 month valid passport and returned ticket is required. It is a traveller’s responsibility to have all documentation in order prior to departure (Disclaimer: Visa information changes from time to time. Please check with the relevant authorities before booking)
Flight Routes	Via Dubai with Emirates or direct with British Airways
International Flight Durations	Departing daily from Heathrow it can take between 12 and 24 hours to get to Male International airport depending on stop over durations
Stopover Information	Flights from London Heathrow may stopover in a number of places including: Columbo, Doha, Dubai, Mumbai, Abu Dhabi, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore
Luggage Allowance	20kgs luggage allowance per person with up to 7kgs hand luggage
Internal Flights & Luggage	Internal flights are required to get from Male to many of the other Atolls
Transfer Information	Our packages include transfers on arrival and departure days
Dive Season	The weather in the Maldives is fairly complex, however in general the North-East Monsoon, which runs from December to May, is a dry monsoon and this brings calm waters and sunny skies to most of the Maldives. The South-West Monsoon is a wet monsoon, running from June to November this often brings much choppier waters and rain. However, the temperature in the Maldives rarely strays from a very pleasant 30°C and the waters temperatures average between 26°C to 29°C. Best diving season is from December to May in general for the whole of the Maldives. This is when the waters are at their calmest and most nutrient rich. The visibility throughout the whole year rarely dips below 25 metres.

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OUR HOLIDAY PRODUCTS

Maldives Diving Adventure

Maldives, Male Atoll

Veligandu Island Resort & Spa

Maldives, Ari Atoll

Kuredu Island Resort

Maldives, Northern Region

Reethi Beach Resort

Maldives, Northern Region

Eriyadu Island Resort

Maldives, Male Atoll

Filitheyo Island Resort

Maldives, Southern Region

Medhufushi Island Resort

Maldives, Southern Region

Bandos Island Resort & Spa

Maldives, Male Atoll

Adaaran Select And Prestige Water Villas

Maldives, Northern Region

Sun Siyam Vilu Reef Maldives Resorts

Maldives, Southern Region

Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa

Maldives, Ari Atoll

Kurumba Maldives

Maldives, Male Atoll

Ellaidhoo Maldives By Cinnamon

Maldives, Ari Atoll

Maldives Aggressor II

Maldives, Meemu Atoll

Carpe Vita

Maldives, Male Atoll

MV Emperor Voyager

Maldives, Male Atoll

MV Emperor Leo

Maldives, Southern Region

MV Emperor Serenity

Maldives, Southern Region

Carpe Diem

Maldives, Southern Region

The Nautilus Two

Maldives, Male Atoll

MV Emperor Virgo

MV Emperor Explorer

Maldives, Southern Region

Maldives Blue Force 3

Maldives, Male Atoll

Marcelina

Maldives Inspiration from the Team

Maldives Inspiration from the Team

Serena Spa

Male Sightseeing Trip

Spa by Thalgo

Filitheyo Spa

Orchid Spa

Whale Submarine

Kuredu Golf Club

Sunset Trip

Love Boat Sailing

Dhangethi Island Excursion

Dolphin Sunset Cruise

Local Island Experience

Sri Lanka Safari

Ari Atoll

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Male Atoll

Maldives

Southern Region

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Northern Region

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Destination Fact File

Climate Information

Wildlife Calendar

Destination Key Information

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Maldives, Meemu Atoll