Duke of York Itinerary

Manta Trust - North Atoll (Male - Ari - Raa - Baa)

11 days / 10 nights

About Duke of York

  • Meticulously designed to deliver comfortable adventure in the Maldives
  • Itineraries and facilities suited to both divers and non-divers
  • Theme cruises for photography, freediving, wellness, rebreathers, and more
  • Discover the art of relaxation with yoga, meditation and Ayurvedic massage

The Duke of York is a world-class motor yacht designed and built to cater to discerning divers and their non-diving companions, combining meticulous attention to detail with sophisticated, first-class comfort. As a result, this vessel is an ideal choice for guests wishing to mix relaxing ocean escapes with explorative underwater adventures, coming equipped with a diverse range of premium extras including nitrox, rebreather support, and Ayurvedic treatments. And, with a choice of expertly-organised itineraries, including themed cruises, the Duke of York delivers one-of-a-kind experiences full of diving, snorkelling, fishing, and enriching land activities.

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Itinerary details

11 days / 10 nights
Up to 24
Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Required

Highlights

  • Observe manta cleaning stations
  • Dive Baa atoll, a UNESCO biosphere reserve
  • Experience hundreds of feeding mantas at Hanifaru Bay
  • Explore the plunging walls of Raa Atoll
  • Visit the manta cleaning stations of Rasdhoo
  • Opportunity to interact and learn from a leading manta expert
  • Participate in cutting-edge conservation research

On this expedition we will visit four atolls and experience the wonderful marine diversity the Maldives has to offer!

Starting in Rasdhoo Atoll where we will dive some beautiful channels teeming with life, sharks, eagle rays and Napoleons to name a few!

Baa Atoll is off the main route for the majority of dive liveaboard and we will venture into this more northern atoll specifically to seek out the feeding mantas of Hanifaru Bay and hopefully a few whale sharks as well. To see several of the world`s largest fish feeding amongst dozens of the world's largest rays is something most people will never forget.

Just north of Baa we will venture into Raa Atoll, a region regularly visited by mantas and hosting some stunning dive sites. Vertical walls covered in soft corals, gardens of anemones and mantas gliding above our heads are only a few of the marvels of this atoll.

While the weather in the Maldives at this time of the year is likely to be more changeable, these monsoonal conditions are exactly what create the planktonic blooms upon which the mantas and whale sharks aggregate to feed. Furthermore, we can never guarantee these natural events, but we have put together a trip, which maximises our chances of being in the right place at the right time, guided by the expertise of a Manta Trust scientist.

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.

Transfer details

Departure

03:00pm

Male

Male International Airport: MLE

Return

08:00am

Male

Male International Airport: MLE

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