In comparison to 20 years ago, when we started and we were the only ones, today there are many boats available and therefore the fascination of being alone in such a beautiful environment has disappeared in the years.
Still, cruising around is the best way to experience the beauty of diving and cruising in this “Last Paradise”, but to rediscover the wonderful feeling of being very few to enjoy this touching experience, we also sail far away form the touristic area.
Discovering the secret Maldives
WHEN: February, March, April WHERE: Felidu, Mulaku, Thaa, Laamu and Suvadiva Atolls
During these months, the sea is usually calm and therefore, it is possible to do long navigations in open Ocean with the aim to reach Thaa, Laamu and Suvadiva Atolls, still untouched by the tourism, where it is possible to discover the atmosphere of the past: beautiful uninhabited island, Maldivian fishermen’s villages where the life flows at a relaxed rhythm, untouched reefs where one cannot see other divers or tourists. We have an extensive knowledge of this area and will be able to give an extraordinary diving experience.
Mantas Aggregation Itinerary
WHEN: July till November WHERE: Baa and Laviani Atolls
From July till November in the Hanifaru Lagoon in Baa Atoll, the concentration of plankton is so high that attracts sometimes even hundreds of mantas and occasionally whale sharks.
It is a unique event and taking part to it gives a touching feeling and an unforgettable experience.
Those who have taken part to this incredible show of “Mother Nature” were so impressed that keep telling wonderful stories about it.
Seafari Adventures will organize various trips to Hanifaru Lagoon.
To have an idea, please, have a look to at this short video!!
Also National Geographic has features Hanifaru Lagoon in an article in July 2009 issue:
WHEN:the whole year around WHERE: North and South Male, Felidu, Wattaru, Mulaku and Ari
These itineraries are all very beautiful in terms of the diving they offer. Many spectacular dive sites full of fish and colours (soft corals of any colour, gorgonians, anemonies, etc.) meet the expectation of the most hectic divers.
Tthe following itineraries are just an indication since they can be slightly varied according to sea and weather conditions and to the season by the Cruise Director in order to provide a confortable and safe navigation and the best diving
ITINERARY 1 North Malé, South Malé, Felidoo Atolls
SUNDAY AFTERNOON: Boarding
MONDAY: Kuda Giri Wreck, steel wreck lying upright at 65 feet. Guraidhoo Corner, Sharks, Eagle Rays, Napoleon Wrasse and reef fish.
TUESDAY: Kandooma Thila, dense schools of Jacks, Trevally and Snapper, large outcroppings with brilliant soft corals. Guraidhoo Corner, Sharks, Eagle Rays, schooling Bannerfish, Tuna, schooling Fusilier. Cocoa Corner, many caves and overhangs, Turtles and Black Snapper. Medhu Faru, sea fans, soft corals, Barracuda and Sharks.
WEDNESDAY: Guraidhoo Corner, Sharks, Eagle Rays, Napoleon Wrasse, and reef fish. Miyaru Kandu, White-tip and Black-tip Sharks, cave at 108 feet is home to Grey Reef Sharks. Fotteyo, a photographer’s paradise, overhangs and cave ceilings are covered in soft coral, hard corals, Sharks, Titan Triggerfish, schools of Sweetlips, a remarkable dive.
THURSDAY: Fotteyo, it’s worth diving again! Rakeedhoo Kandu, a deep channel with coral terraces on the channel walls, lots of pelagics. Vattaru Kandu, large sea fans, Black Coral trees, occasional Leopard Sharks, schools of Fusilier, Turtles and Manta Rays.
FRIDAY: Mulaku Kandu, currents can be strong, but it attracts giant Trevally, Tuna, Great Barracuda, White-tip and Black-tip Sharks and Turtles. Rakeedhoo Kandu. Ambara Thila, hundreds of anemones, excellent hard corals, White-tip Sharks. Kudiboli Kandu, a corner with a cave at 82 feet, beautiful soft corals, White-tip and Black-tip Sharks.
SATURDAY: Guraidhoo Corner. Embudhoo Express, on a swift incoming current, pelagics, like Eagle Rays and Napoleon Wrasse are drawn to the channel. The 270-foot freighter, Victory Wreck, lies upright at 110 feet, nudibranches and stony corals. Manta Point, a Manta Ray cleaning station, when the cleaning is complete, they swoop down to the reef feeding on Zooplankton. Afternoon: snorkeling and visit to Malé.
SUNDAY MORNING: Check Out.
ITINERARY 2 Ari Atoll
SUNDAY AFTERNOON: Boarding
MONDAY: Rasdhoo-Madivaru, one of the most spectacular reef formations in the Ari Atoll, a narrow spur extends out like a suspension bridge; Hammerheads Sharks, Manta Rays, schooling Barracuda, Trevally and much more.
TUESDAY: Madivaru-Hammerheads. Ukulhas Thila, a long narrow pinnacle, Manta Ray cleaning station, schools of Fusilier, Moray Eeels, Grouper, Sharks. Miyaruga Thila, in the middle of the reef, there are two tunnels, Fusiliers
pass through the tunnels in large schools, soft corals and colorful sponges, Napoleon Wrasse.
WEDNESDAY: Maaya Thila, considered the White-tip Shark capital of the Maldives, many caves and outcroppings, Lionfish, Moorish Idols, Dog-toothed Tuna, Blue-face Angelfish, Clown Triggerfish, lush soft corals and huge gorgonians. Halaveli Wreck, a 124-foot cargo vessel, large stingrays, Moray Eels, nice corals on the telegraph mast. Orimas Thila, lots of caves and crevices, a patch of Sea Anemones on the eastern side at 50 feet, reef tops have Staghorn, and
Table Coral.
THURSDAY: Fish Head, a large isolated flat-top reef, large schools of Grey Reef Sharks. Maalhoss Thila, also called “Blue Caves,” a series of caves, the cave ceilings are covered in white and blue soft corals.
FRIDAY: Panettone, sharks, Barracuda, Giant Trevally, brilliant soft corals and sea fans, Turtles, Manta Rays, many reef fish such as Starry Rabbitfish. Bulhaa Lhohi Caves, great reef for divers and snorkellers, one cave at 52 feet, has a swim-through to another cave, sea fans and featherstars. Madivaru-Manta Reef, feeding Mantas, Napoleon Wrasse, Basslets, Midnight Snapper and Parrotfish.
SATURDAY: Maamigili Faru, The reef on the outer corner of Maamigili is a shallow platform that extend to the outer atoll rim, Sharks, Grouper, Stingrays, turtles and even Whale Sharks. Kudarah Thila, great expanses of large sea fans, Grey and White-tip Sharks, Rainbow Runner, Great Barracuda, Tuna and other pelagics. Broken Rock, a canyon slices through the reef, Turtles, Fusilier, Tall fin Batfish, schools of Barracuda and soft corals. Afternoon: snorkeling and visit to Malé.
Still, cruising around is the best way to experience the beauty of diving and cruising in this
During these months, the sea is usually calm and therefore, it is possible to do 
WHERE: Baa and Laviani Atolls
