Sachika Itinerary

Best of Central Atolls

8 days / 7 nights

About Sachika

  • Unwind in the luxurious sun deck Jacuzzi, with panoramic views
  • Superb 19-metre diving dhoni providing a spacious, stress-free day of diving
  • Elegant Suite cabins with fantastic attention to detail and large ocean views
  • Enriching underwater experiences with an onboard marine biologist

Sachika is an award-winning motor yacht delivering luxury liveaboard voyages to the Maldives’ top-rated dive sites. Providing a foundation of deluxe comfort and warm hospitality, plus plenty of elegant extras, this world-class vessel is a fantastic option for discerning guests. Sachika was specifically built for diving, and with all cruises directed by the onboard marine biologist, and plenty of first-class diving facilities, this vessel delivers the ultimate Maldivian experience.

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Itinerary details

8 days / 7 nights
18
Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Required

Highlights

  • Circular itinerary diving the popular central atolls
  • High chance of snorkelling or diving with whale sharks
  • Witness manta rays queuing up at cleaning stations
  • Experience some of the best channel diving in the Maldives at Vaavu
  • Chance to encounter hammerheads in Rasdhoo Atoll
  • Night dive included in the schedule
  • Enjoy a barbecue on a deserted island
  • Organised land tour to Male, the capital of the Maldives

Day 1: Upon arrival you will be transferred to the vessel by a member of staff. Here you will be assigned a cabin and several safety and operational briefing will be conducted. 

Day 2: The cruise sets out to the south, with the exploration of a trawler which sank three decades ago. We will then head to the Kandooma area to dive around Gurahidoo and Kandooma Thila.

Day 3: Cruising south, we will arrive in Vaavu Atoll, where you can have an unforgettable night dive with nurse sharks below the lights of Alimatha’s jetty.

Day 4: The day after, following a lovely dive in Miyaru Kandu, the boat starts crossing to the South Ari Atoll. This transit is often accompanied by large groups of dolphins. In South Ari, we will explore dive sites such as 5 Rocks and Kuda Rah Thila, while also searching for whale sharks. At certain times of year, we may also encounter lots of manta rays queueing up at cleaning stations.

Day 5: Crossing the border into North Ari, we will dive at sites such as Fish Head and Maaya Thila. A night dive may also be offered.

Day 6: After diving Bathala Thila, we will head to the small atoll of Rasdhoo. Here, in the early morning you will have the opportunity to experience the thrill of swimming in the blue ocean surrounded by bright particles of plankton, waiting to see hammerhead sharks on their return from the morning hunt.

Day 7: A final dive will be offered in North Male. The last afternoon is dedicated to experiencing the vibrant historical and cultural aspects of Male.

Day 8: Disembark the vessel. 

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

11:00am

Male

Male International Airport: MLE

Return

07:30am

Male

Male International Airport: MLE

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