Non-diver: $3,735 pp

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19 Sep - 27 Sep 2027

9 days, 8 nights

Escape to South Ari Atoll for nine nights of incredible diving and island luxury. Stay at five-star Villa Park, surrounded by turquoise lagoons, white-sand beaches and lush tropical gardens, with 10 dives across five days to explore colourful reefs and the chance to encounter turtles, rays and the famous whale sharks of South Ari. With full-board dining, return airport transfers and plenty of time to relax between dives, this is the perfect balance of bucket-list diving and a luxury Maldives escape.

Experience Level: Beginner/Intermediate (Open Water+)

Expedition Type: Resort, 10 boat dives

What's included on your trip

7 Nights Beach Villa - Twin Share Based
Full Board - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Return Airport Transfers
Meet and Greet service upon arrival at airport
Welcome refreshments upon arrival
Drinking Water 1LT per person per day in room
Tea/coffee facilities in room and at meal times
Free Wi-Fi
Gymnasium / fitness centre access
1x Whale Shark, Manta Ray and Turtle Snorkel Trip
Unlimited house reef snorkelling
Land Sports: Badminton, Snooker/ Billiards, Table Tennis, Dart, Beach Volleyball, Squash, Daylight Tennis, Basketball
Green Tax

What's excluded on your trip

International Flights - please enquire if you would like us to arrange
Alcohol, juices, smoothies, snacks payable locally
Staff gratuity
Optional diving package ADD $925 and includes 10 dives over 5 diving days, full equipment rental, Nitrox, short-term DAN insurance and a free orientation dive

Travel plans at a glance

Overnight at stopover hotel Male

Meet the group in Male and enjoy an overnight hotel, twin share with transfers included

Villa Park Snorkel or Dive Block

Stay 7 nights at Villa Park with 1x Whale Shark, Manta Ray and Turtle Snorkel trip per snorkeler!
Optional upgrade to our dive package which includes 10 dives over 5 diving days, full equipment rental and Nitrox for all certified divers.

Depart and head home

After 7 wonderful nights and many dives with salty smiles, say goodbye to the group and begin the journey home!

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Why you'll love diving here

Whale Sharks, Mantas, Turtles Year Round

Dive and snorkel South Ari’s colourful reefs, with the chance to encounter whale sharks, manta rays and turtles alongside plenty of reef life and thrilling thilas.

Luxury Resort Base

Stay at five-star Villa Park, with a beachfront villa, full-board dining, turquoise lagoons, white-sand beaches and tropical gardens.

Explore South Ari’s Reefs

Snorkel or dive colourful reefs, explore the house reef and experience the incredible marine life that makes the Maldives so special.

Whale Sharks, Mantas, Turtles Year Round

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