SOLD OUT Maldives Liveaboard + Manta and Shark madness add-ons in Malé, Maldives

The mighty Maldives - we just can't stay away, and why should we? Have you seen how amazing it is? We are SO excited to be releasing our 2nd Maldives GTS group after the huge success of our past Maldives trip. If you watched with envy then this is your chance to do the same trip! Yet again we are partnering with our friend's Insider Divers (making it a mixed-gender trip) and calling the M/Y Blue Voyager our home for the week.

The first blue o two fleet vessel in the Maldives, M/Y blue Voyager was built specifically for divers and originally sailed in the Red Sea. She underwent a major refurbishment in 2015 before relocating to the Maldives with further updates in the summer of 2016 and 2017. M/Y blue Voyager welcomes up to 26 divers on board with spacious modern comfort, providing the best Maldivian diving experience! M/Y blue Voyager is a 37-metre, steel hulled vessel that boasts three roomy double cabins and ten twin cabins. She features an indoor dining area, a bar and sky lounge, as well as a Jacuzzi - yes, guys, we have a Jacuzzi on board! Would you expect anything less?

Dive sites: North and South Male Atolls - Felidhu Atoll - Rasdhoo Atoll - Ari Atoll
The diving in the Maldives is absolutely sublime; shark and manta ray sightings are very very likely as well as myriads of reef fish, morays, critters and the king of them all - the whale shark!! Diving with Manta rays and reef sharks in various cleaning stations will be one of our aims for this trip, including night dive with Manta Rays and Nurse Sharks on two special night dives unable to mimic anywhere else in the world! This itinerary is subject to change, depending on the weather.

Please read our cancellation policy before you book. Upon booking, you agree to this cancellation policy. Full payment is required for this trip as it is less than 3 months away.

You will need to fly in and out of Male International Airport, Maldives. If you are just coming for the liveaboard you will need to arrive by 12 pm on the 14th of September to embark on the boat. On the last day, the 24th, we disembark the boat at 8 am and recommend you book international flights from midday.

EXTENSION FUVAMULAH

10TH SEPT

Arrival Male Flight to Fuvamulah 3pm or 11pm TBC - flights included in the price

14TH SEPT

5am flight to Male, embark liveaboard 12pm

EXTENSION HANIFARU

21TH SEPT

Flight 11am - included in price of add-on

24TH SEPT

Flight

Pre Trip Add on 10-14th
Pre Trip Add on 10-14th
Fuvamulah
Fuvahmulah - one atoll, one island, big pelagic nursery and a cleaning station in the middle of open ocean. We can see 7 types of rare sharks in one dive - the main attraction being the Tiger Shark that we will hopefully be diving with during this 4 day add-on

Includes

-Domestic flight from Male to Fuvahmulah and back
-Three guided boat dives per day (incl. Tigershark dive)

-Tax, service Breakfast.

Hotel

www.marinaboutiquehotel.com

The spectacular island setting surrounded by the diverse pelagic life of the Maldives, combined with the promise of a home away from home, the Marina Boutique hotel offers an exclusive retreat. From here we will do 3 dives per day including diving with tiger sharks.
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14th - 21st September
14th - 21st September
Liveaboard
Dive, eat, sleep, repeat! A magical week of diving the best of Maldives central atols hoping to dive with manta rays, whale sharks, sharks and more! 3 dives a day, 3 meals a day, sleeping with the waves and waking to the sunrise! This is the dream dive trip!
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Post Trip Add on
Post Trip Add on
21st -24th September - Hanifaru Bay
Ready for some manta madness? This UNESCO biosphere reserve in the Maldives is legally designated as a Marine Protected Area. Hanifaru was declared protected on 5 June 2009 and the protected area of coverage includes the uninhabited island of Hanifaru and the reef of Hanifaru extending to 200m. Hanifaru Bay is a jewel in Baa Atoll, the place where the world’s largest gathering of manta rays can be seen. Snorkelling with these peaceful ocean giants is an unforgettable experience.

Includes

3 nightsAccommodation
Full board Meals ( breakfast, Lunch and Dinner )
2 Hanifaru bay trips
Return Transfer Male | Drv | Male by Domestic Plane
10% Service Charge and 12% TGST included

Hotel

We will disembark our liveaboard around 9 am on the 21st where we will wait to board the domestic plane to the island of Dharavandhoo. Here we will stay for 3 nights at Aveyla resort while we snorkel and scuba dive with mantas at Hanifaru Bay.
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Pre Trip Add on 10-14th

Fuvamulah

Fuvahmulah - one atoll, one island, big pelagic nursery and a cleaning station in the middle of open ocean. We can see 7 types of rare sharks in one dive - the main attraction being the Tiger Shark that we will hopefully be diving with during this 4 day add-on

Includes

-Domestic flight from Male to Fuvahmulah and back
-Three guided boat dives per day (incl. Tigershark dive)

-Tax, service Breakfast.

Hotel

www.marinaboutiquehotel.com

The spectacular island setting surrounded by the diverse pelagic life of the Maldives, combined with the promise of a home away from home, the Marina Boutique hotel offers an exclusive retreat. From here we will do 3 dives per day including diving with tiger sharks.

Another excellent GTS trip! Met more amazing women who love having fun, undersea adventures. Seeing healthy reefs and all their inhabitants never gets old, and snorkeling with dolphins is something I'll always treasure. Thanks for another great trip!

By Sandra H for Egypt Liveaboard + Cairo Pyramids Add on [Co-ed Trip] on Sep 24, 2023

I had a really great time on this trip. This was my first Girls that Scuba Trip so I wasn't sure what to expect but it was nice to have such an organized itinerary planned out for me. I did the Cairo Add on and it was a nice opportunity to meet some of the people that were going to be on the dive trip too. I loved the chance to learn about Egypt's history and seeing the mind blowing sites before getting on the boat. I wasn't crazy about the hotel picked by the agency or the tour guide, to be honest, as we did have to skip a few of the schedule stops which was a bummer since we paid for a particular itinerary and missed a few things, but all in all, we saw a fair amount of amazing things and had some fun doing it. Once we hit the boat, it was smooth sailing (pun intended). The cabins on board and boat staff from Captain, to Dive Guides, to Stewards and beyond on blue o two were wonderful. The food was delicious and they were so accommodating for dietary restrictions. The dive sites were all amazing and we had a lot of fun above and below the water. I loved meeting so many other incredible divers and learning from each of them. There were definitely some great friendships made. Only two things I could recommend for potential changes are the dive groups were a little large for my personal preference and oh my gosh the pillows on the boat were terrible. Like dense couch cushions, but that was an easy fix by swiping a decorative pillow from the couches in the lounge. :) I love that everyone is still keeping touch and reliving all of it through the pictures being shared. Thank you to Sarah, all the GTS coordinators, and the Blue O Two team for a memorable trip of a lifetime.

By JODI M for Egypt Liveaboard + Cairo Pyramids Add on [Co-ed Trip] on Sep 21, 2023

Hammerheads, turtles, corals in abundance, the cutest puffer fish and even cuter people. This one was yet another GTS trip that left me buzzing more than you'd expect from a 1,5 weeks vacation. Take me back!

By Marina K for Egypt Liveaboard + Cairo Pyramids Add on [Co-ed Trip] on Sep 18, 2023

Incredible experience with amazing like minded ladies went above and beyond my expectations. As usual the GTS network of instructors and guides contributed a deep sense of connection and challenge that I won’t forget. I am grateful for these spaces to grow and be nourished.

By S H for Learn to Freedive Retreats on Sep 07, 2023

I can’t say enough about how truly amazing this trip was. I have been wanting to do this freediving course with GTS for years and finally had my chance. The timing was perfect because the people I met who were once strangers are now people that I wouldn’t hesitate to travel with again. Our host was lovely and kept the energy going throughout our stay. Our instructors were remarkable and took the time to address any issues we might have been experiencing. If you have been considering this trip and we’re just waiting for the perfect time, it’s now!

By Christine C for Learn to Freedive Retreats on Aug 31, 2023

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SOLD OUT Maldives Liveaboard + Manta and Shark madness add-ons

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