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Fascination Maldives
Dive for a unique lush experience! Our 5* floating hotel is waiting for you.
The kitesurfing cruise of your dreams The journey
Dive in for a unique lush experience! Our 5* floating hotel is waiting for you.
The programme includes dive every day on different reefs and see what you can find. have ever seen underwater.
Schools of multicoloured fish, groups of manta rays, majestic eagle rays, friendly sea turtles, harmless nurse sharks, inquisitive blacktip sharks and the very famous whale shark, the true giant of the seas. You'll also have the chance to dive on a shipwreck.
Our yacht is a luxurious and charming 20m boat, perfectly suited to cruising in the Maldives. best diving spots, You'll be able to see manta rays, coral and a multitude of fish.
You will a cruise towards the central atolls towards Male, passing through Ari and Vaavu.
Diving cruises are for people who are passionate about diving, who want to enjoy it to the full, without compromising on comfort and quality of service.
Other water sports activities will fill your schedule when it's not excursions to visit the local islands.
We can also arrange transfers between the airport and the yacht. On our boat, you'll enjoy full board and evening barbecues!
You'll be swimming in the crystal-clear waters of the Indian Ocean, filling up on vitamin B and strolling along island after island of white sandy beaches.
When travelling by boat, it is not uncommon to be accompanied by dolphins, a guaranteed spectacle.
Prepare to experience the best dive cruise in the Maldives of your life!
When to leave? The perfect months
The climate is tropical, sunny with a light sea breeze.
Temperature: 30°C (all year round) Sea temperature: 22°C to 28°C
The boat Sailboat or catamaran
Better than a dive cruise, this is a yacht, a real floating jewel on which you'll embark for unforgettable memories.
The boat can accommodate up to 6 people. There's a cosy lounge with a TV and comfortable sofa, a music system and a bar. What's more, there's Wi-Fi so you can stay connected whenever you need to.
Cabin layout :
1 master cabin with king-size bed
2 twin cabins with double or twin beds
These 3 cabins are both luxurious and cosy. Each has its own bathroom, air conditioning and storage space.
Logbook Programme of your cruise
Classic route / Central Atoll: Male / Ari / Vaavu / Male Atoll
Day 1 Airport pick-up / Atoll Malé
Fascination will collect you from Malé International Airport. Enjoy a drink while listening to the welcome and safety briefing by the captain, you will be taken to your cabins. If your flight arrives before 12:00, you can enjoy a simple first dive to see the reefs. Dinner will be served in the evening and the first night will be spent in front of a resort or desert island.
Day 2 North Malé Atoll - Vaavu Atoll
The trip will begin with the discovery of the long dazzling reefs or a view of manta rays (May to November only) in the North Malé atoll. Coral is abundant here, allowing many reef fish and macro species to make their homes. After the dive, we'll sail to Vaavu Atoll for a night dive, not to be missed. There's nothing quite as exciting as diving with nurse sharks, sting rays and jacks in their feeding frenzy.
Day 3 Vaavu Atoll - Ari Sud Atoll
Small caves, large overhangs, drop walls and sloping coral-covered reefs can be found in Vaavu Atoll. Titan triggerfish are common. There is also larger marine life such as grey reef sharks, white tip reef sharks, tuna and barracuda. Travelling west to Ari Sud Atoll, you'll dive magnificent pinnacles and see more marine life. Dive into this aquarium courtesy of Mother Nature.
Day 4 South Ari Atoll
We will cruise to the marine protected area, powerful whale sharks appear regularly, you may have the chance to snorkel or even scuba dive with them. Many thilas and some wrecks dive in the South Ari Atoll. Grey reef sharks, napoleon wrasse, moray eels and scorpion fish are certainly part of the fauna here. In the evening, our crew will take you on a tour of a nearby local island, indulging you in the Maldivian way of life just before dinner.
Day 5 South Ari Atoll - North Ari Atoll
Cruise to the North Ari Atoll for one last chance to get an up-close look at the whale sharks. In the north, the channels are wider and the ocean deeper, the currents attract many grey reef sharks, white tip reef sharks and even other large pelagic fish. When night falls, you'll be invited to go ashore again and indulge in a barbecue dinner prepared by our crew on a nearby desert island.
Day 6 North Ari Atoll
Several manta cleaning stations, extraordinary thilas and wrecks with rich marine life are the highlights of this area of Ari Atoll. You'll also find eagle rays, hawksbill turtles, napoleons, blue-striped snappers, mousefish and fusiliers.
Day 7 North Ari Atoll - North Malé Atoll
After a final dive in the North Ari Atoll, the cruise will return to the North Malé Atoll. Here you'll find superb long reefs, small caves, colourful corals and prolific pelagic and reef life. Take a closer look at squirrelfish, bannerfish, oriental moonfish, frogfish and nudibranchs. In the afternoon, you will return to Hulhumalé marina to spend your last night on board.
Day 8 Hulhumalé and transfer to the airport
The journey is coming to an end. Fascination will organise your transfer to the airport according to your flight schedule once you have had breakfast on board. We are also happy to help you plan your day if you have a late flight. Various options or late departure.
It's time to come home with some fantastic memories!
Formulas & Rates on estimate according to the number of people
Cabin formula
- Package for 2, 4 and/or 6 people (3 double cabins).
- Full board (3 real meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Bottled water, coffee and tea (excluding soft drinks and alcoholic beverages)
- Excursions and activities . Free Wifi
- Male return airport transfers
- Green Taxes 12% included
- Crew tips are not included ( 5% to 10%)
8 d / 7 n
Our opinion The 360° Travel print
What's special about Fascination Maldives is that we tailor-make your trip to suit you. The itinerary and dive sites are therefore defined according to your preferences and can be tailor-made, taking into account weather and tide conditions.
You'll like :
- The diversity of diving spots
- The luxury of the boat
- Pleasant temperatures all year round