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from USD 1,830 / person
Plan this trip with AI →Embark on an unforgettable diving adventure aboard the Ariyal liveaboard, cruising through the stunning waters of the Maldives. With itineraries that include Baa Atoll Hanifaru, North/Ari Atoll, and the Deep South, you’ll have the chance to experience diverse marine ecosystems and encounter an array of incredible marine life. From majestic whale sharks and graceful manta rays to schools of barracuda and playful dolphins, every dive promises excitement and discovery.
The Ariyal accommodates up to 26 guests, offering a comfortable and spacious environment to relax between dives. Enjoy amenities such as free high-speed Wi-Fi, a large indoor lounge for socializing, and a refreshing jacuzzi on the sun deck, perfect for unwinding while soaking in breathtaking views. With free nitrox available for certified divers, you can extend your bottom times and enhance your diving experience. Join us on the Ariyal for a week of exploration and relaxation in one of the world’s most beautiful diving destinations.
Arrival & Boarding Arrival at Malé International Airport, collection by Dive Guide at 12:30 PM Short transfer by diving tender to the yacht Welcome briefing, orientation, and equipment preparation 7-hour channel crossing to Baa Atoll (subject to weather conditions) Overnight: En route to Baa Atoll Please Note: This is a sample itinerary and nº of dives, dive sites, etc. may be subject to change due to weather conditions and other unforseeable factors.
Baa Atoll Angafaru (check dive), Nelivaru Thila, Dhigali Thila. Overnight near Dhonfanu, possible whale shark activity.
Baa Atoll / Hanifaru Dharavandhoo Thila, Dhigu Thila, Hanifaru Bay snorkeling for seasonal manta aggregation (permit and timing dependent). Evening navigation towards Rasdhoo.
North Ari Atoll Rasdhoo Madivaru (shark dive), Maaya Thila, Fesdhoo Lagoon manta night dive.
North Ari Atoll Fesdhoo Wreck, Maalhos Thila, Hafsa Thila. Evening beach BBQ near Meeru Fenfushi (weather permitting).
North Ari to South Malé Atoll Fish Head, Bathalaa Maaga Kanthila, Orimas Thila. Evening navigation to South Malé.
South / North Malé Atoll Two dives at Hulhumalé Nerumathi (tiger shark site). Final anchorage near Kurumba.
Early breakfast, check-out and transfer to Malé International Airport between 08:30 and 09:00. Unfortunately our trip has come to an end and we have to say goodbye, but we hope to see you again soon!
Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date you plan to return home from your trip It is your responsibility to review and meet the vaccination requirements and visa/immigration requirements for the countries you're visiting Dive accident insurance (to include medical evacuation) is mandatory for everyone who dives: it's your responsibility to have adequate cover in place and to bring your certificate as proof All diving passengers must provide their dive certification card and their logbook: you will be unable to dive unless you can prove you meet the boat's minimum certification level Dive computers are mandatory: please bring your own or arrange with us in advance to rent one Please remember it is your responsibility to ensure you are fit to dive: some liveaboards require you to produce a medical certificate, often dated under two years or under a year, proving you can dive safely Itinerary and number of dives are indicative and subject to weather conditions and may change in advance, and during, your trip - safety will always come first. Itinerary changes do not give you the right to cancel your trip Taxes, levies, or surcharges, if applicable, are indicated in the Online Booking System during the checkout process for informational purposes. Supplements, government taxes, marine park fees, fuel surcharges, harbour fees, rental equipment and other upgrades or surcharges are subject to change at any time pre-booking or post-booking. These changes can be driven by local conditions, extreme weather, changes to government policy, operator decisions, oil prices, or other factors. Changes are outside PADI Travel's control and travelers are responsible to pay any increases. A change in these fees or surcharges does not grant travelers the right to cancel a reservation or dispute the surcharges. We recommend you buy travel and trip cancellation insurance (to include storm coverage where appropriate) Ensure you bring suitable electrical adaptors for the country or countries you are visiting In case of a rescheduled booking or a rebooking to a new dive operator, any payments made for the original booking are non-refundable. Beyond that the cancellation terms apply. In the Maldives, seaplanes are commonly used to transport you from Malé International Airport (where your international flight lands) to your resort. Seaplanes are strictly limited to flying during daylight hours and we advise you to arrive in Malé as early as possible to ensure that any potential delays to your international flight do not put your seaplane transfer at risk. If you miss the last seaplane transfer, you will need to book an overnight stay in Malé (at your own cost) and take your seaplane transfer the next day The maximum depth for diving in the Maldives is 30m Decompression diving is not allowed in the Maldives Diving within 24 hours of flying is strictly prohibited Diving with gloves is not allowed in the Maldives You will need to dive with both a dive computer and a surface marker buoy - both are mandatory and required by law First dive will be an orientation dive (if you have not dived in the Maldives in the last three months) due to legal requirements Travelers are responsible to be aware of covid travel guidelines, local rules, and procedures for the country they are travelling to and to maintain up to date knowledge of any changes regarding entry requirements or local guidelines. Changes with regard to entry requirements to a country are outside of the control of PADI Travel. As such, customers do not have the right to cancel or seek reimbursement if unable to travel due to any updates to a country's entry requirement, airline flights, or other similar situations. PADI Travel Packages do not include travel insurance. PADI Travel strongly recommends that travelers purchase travel insurance. The Service Provider has the right to operate outside of the standard terms and conditions set out in the booking for rescheduled trips. Standard cancellation policies will not apply to rescheduled trips. The Service Provider reserves the right to make any amendments to booked packages prior to trip dates or during trip dates due to, but not limited to, covid related issues or changing restrictions.
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Guests board vessel around 13:00; introductions and briefings, equipment preparation and set up. Please Note: This is a sample itinerary and nº of dives, dive sites, etc. may be subject to change due to weather conditions and other unforseeable factors.
3 - 4 dives per day Typically, the schedule for the day is as follows: 06:00 Wakeup call 06:00 Light breakfast - Coffee&tea and toasts peanut butter 06:30 1st Briefing & Dive 08:30 - 09:00 Normal Breakfast 10:30 – 11:00 2nd Briefing and Dive 13:00 Lunch 15:00 - 15:30 3rd Briefing and Dive 17:00 Afternoon tea and snacks 19:30 Dinner
On the final diving day, enjoy 1-2 morning dives as usual, ensuring compliance with the 24-hour no-dive rule before flying. In the evening, pack up your diving gear, settle any remaining bills, and prepare for an early departure to the airport the next morning.
Check out, transfer to airport at 08:00-09:00 depending on the in the international flights. Unfortunately our trip has come to an end and we have to say goodbye, but we hope to see you again soon!
Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date you plan to return home from your trip It is your responsibility to review and meet the vaccination requirements and visa/immigration requirements for the countries you're visiting Dive accident insurance (to include medical evacuation) is mandatory for everyone who dives: it's your responsibility to have adequate cover in place and to bring your certificate as proof All diving passengers must provide their dive certification card and their logbook: you will be unable to dive unless you can prove you meet the boat's minimum certification level Dive computers are mandatory: please bring your own or arrange with us in advance to rent one Please remember it is your responsibility to ensure you are fit to dive: some liveaboards require you to produce a medical certificate, often dated under two years or under a year, proving you can dive safely Itinerary and number of dives are indicative and subject to weather conditions and may change in advance, and during, your trip - safety will always come first. Itinerary changes do not give you the right to cancel your trip Taxes, levies, or surcharges, if applicable, are indicated in the Online Booking System during the checkout process for informational purposes. Supplements, government taxes, marine park fees, fuel surcharges, harbour fees, rental equipment and other upgrades or surcharges are subject to change at any time pre-booking or post-booking. These changes can be driven by local conditions, extreme weather, changes to government policy, operator decisions, oil prices, or other factors. Changes are outside PADI Travel's control and travelers are responsible to pay any increases. A change in these fees or surcharges does not grant travelers the right to cancel a reservation or dispute the surcharges. We recommend you buy travel and trip cancellation insurance (to include storm coverage where appropriate) Ensure you bring suitable electrical adaptors for the country or countries you are visiting In case of a rescheduled booking or a rebooking to a new dive operator, any payments made for the original booking are non-refundable. Beyond that the cancellation terms apply. In the Maldives, seaplanes are commonly used to transport you from Malé International Airport (where your international flight lands) to your resort. Seaplanes are strictly limited to flying during daylight hours and we advise you to arrive in Malé as early as possible to ensure that any potential delays to your international flight do not put your seaplane transfer at risk. If you miss the last seaplane transfer, you will need to book an overnight stay in Malé (at your own cost) and take your seaplane transfer the next day The maximum depth for diving in the Maldives is 30m Decompression diving is not allowed in the Maldives Diving within 24 hours of flying is strictly prohibited Diving with gloves is not allowed in the Maldives You will need to dive with both a dive computer and a surface marker buoy - both are mandatory and required by law First dive will be an orientation dive (if you have not dived in the Maldives in the last three months) due to legal requirements Travelers are responsible to be aware of covid travel guidelines, local rules, and procedures for the country they are travelling to and to maintain up to date knowledge of any changes regarding entry requirements or local guidelines. Changes with regard to entry requirements to a country are outside of the control of PADI Travel. As such, customers do not have the right to cancel or seek reimbursement if unable to travel due to any updates to a country's entry requirement, airline flights, or other similar situations. PADI Travel Packages do not include travel insurance. PADI Travel strongly recommends that travelers purchase travel insurance. The Service Provider has the right to operate outside of the standard terms and conditions set out in the booking for rescheduled trips. Standard cancellation policies will not apply to rescheduled trips. The Service Provider reserves the right to make any amendments to booked packages prior to trip dates or during trip dates due to, but not limited to, covid related issues or changing restrictions.
Guests board vessel around 13:00; introductions and briefings, equipment preparation and set up. Please Note: This is a sample itinerary and nº of dives, dive sites, etc. may be subject to change due to weather conditions and other unforseeable factors.
3 - 4 dives per day Typically, the schedule for the day is as follows: 06:00 Wakeup call 06:00 Light breakfast - Coffee&tea and toasts peanut butter 06:30 1st Briefing & Dive 08:30 - 09:00 Normal Breakfast 10:30 – 11:00 2nd Briefing and Dive 13:00 Lunch 15:00 - 15:30 3rd Briefing and Dive 17:00 Afternoon tea and snacks 19:30 Dinner
On the final diving day, enjoy 1-2 morning dives as usual, ensuring compliance with the 24-hour no-dive rule before flying. In the evening, pack up your diving gear, settle any remaining bills, and prepare for an early departure to the airport the next morning.
Check out, transfer to airport at 08:00-09:00 depending on the in the international flights. Unfortunately our trip has come to an end and we have to say goodbye, but we hope to see you again soon!
Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date you plan to return home from your trip It is your responsibility to review and meet the vaccination requirements and visa/immigration requirements for the countries you're visiting Dive accident insurance (to include medical evacuation) is mandatory for everyone who dives: it's your responsibility to have adequate cover in place and to bring your certificate as proof All diving passengers must provide their dive certification card and their logbook: you will be unable to dive unless you can prove you meet the boat's minimum certification level Dive computers are mandatory: please bring your own or arrange with us in advance to rent one Please remember it is your responsibility to ensure you are fit to dive: some liveaboards require you to produce a medical certificate, often dated under two years or under a year, proving you can dive safely Itinerary and number of dives are indicative and subject to weather conditions and may change in advance, and during, your trip - safety will always come first. Itinerary changes do not give you the right to cancel your trip Taxes, levies, or surcharges, if applicable, are indicated in the Online Booking System during the checkout process for informational purposes. Supplements, government taxes, marine park fees, fuel surcharges, harbour fees, rental equipment and other upgrades or surcharges are subject to change at any time pre-booking or post-booking. These changes can be driven by local conditions, extreme weather, changes to government policy, operator decisions, oil prices, or other factors. Changes are outside PADI Travel's control and travelers are responsible to pay any increases. A change in these fees or surcharges does not grant travelers the right to cancel a reservation or dispute the surcharges. We recommend you buy travel and trip cancellation insurance (to include storm coverage where appropriate) Ensure you bring suitable electrical adaptors for the country or countries you are visiting In case of a rescheduled booking or a rebooking to a new dive operator, any payments made for the original booking are non-refundable. Beyond that the cancellation terms apply. In the Maldives, seaplanes are commonly used to transport you from Malé International Airport (where your international flight lands) to your resort. Seaplanes are strictly limited to flying during daylight hours and we advise you to arrive in Malé as early as possible to ensure that any potential delays to your international flight do not put your seaplane transfer at risk. If you miss the last seaplane transfer, you will need to book an overnight stay in Malé (at your own cost) and take your seaplane transfer the next day The maximum depth for diving in the Maldives is 30m Decompression diving is not allowed in the Maldives Diving within 24 hours of flying is strictly prohibited Diving with gloves is not allowed in the Maldives You will need to dive with both a dive computer and a surface marker buoy - both are mandatory and required by law First dive will be an orientation dive (if you have not dived in the Maldives in the last three months) due to legal requirements Travelers are responsible to be aware of covid travel guidelines, local rules, and procedures for the country they are travelling to and to maintain up to date knowledge of any changes regarding entry requirements or local guidelines. Changes with regard to entry requirements to a country are outside of the control of PADI Travel. As such, customers do not have the right to cancel or seek reimbursement if unable to travel due to any updates to a country's entry requirement, airline flights, or other similar situations. PADI Travel Packages do not include travel insurance. PADI Travel strongly recommends that travelers purchase travel insurance. The Service Provider has the right to operate outside of the standard terms and conditions set out in the booking for rescheduled trips. Standard cancellation policies will not apply to rescheduled trips. The Service Provider reserves the right to make any amendments to booked packages prior to trip dates or during trip dates due to, but not limited to, covid related issues or changing restrictions.
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