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The Maldives

700km south, off of the southwest of Sri Lanka, lies a small archipelagic state called the Maldives. The Maldives has been an iconic dive destination since the 70's and is still one of the biggest bucket list dive destinations in the world!

With gin clear waters, encounters with large marine life such as Whale Sharks, Tiger Sharks, Oceanic White Tips, Thresher Sharks and Mantas, it's easy to see why the Maldives still holds its place on the podium as one of the best places for close encounters with these beautiful animals. With great flight deals from Australia to the Maldives and very good liveaboard rates, This destination has never been this affordable!

From North to South...

The Maldives is an ocean Atoll, spread over 297.8km2 and there are many things to see both North and South. The best time to visit the Maldives is between April and November, outside of the monsoon season. February to April would be our pick of the year when you will enjoy hot, dry weather and quieter resorts/local islands.

With warm, crystal clear waters, white-sand beaches, and island after island to discover and explore, the Maldives is a scuba lover’s paradise.

This archipelago nation in the Indian Ocean is comprised of 26 atolls and more than 1200 islands, of which only 200 or so are inhabited.

Under the turquoise water’s surface, a wealth of marine biodiversity greets visitors. From large pelagics such as sharks and manta rays to tiny, hidden nudibranchs and shrimp, no matter what your diving passion is, you’re sure to find it here.

Blue Spirit - Maldives

The Tiger Shark or “Sea Tiger” inhabits coastal tropical and sub-tropical waters around the archipelago and is identifiable by the dark stripes on their body. Tiger Sharks have been given the unfortunate sobriquet of “Garbage bins of the ocean” because of their ability to devour almost anything. They are considered the second-most dangerous shark species after the Great White, based on statistics of recorded shark attacks.

In reality, Tiger Sharks frequently spotting them in atolls like southern Huvadhu and Kaafu. For the really serious and professional divers who seek out the Tiger Shark, the best Maldives destination is at Fuvahmulah.

The Fuvahmulah NurseryThe geography of Fuvahmulah is unique in the whole of the Maldives. It is a single island atoll with no other land masses nearby. The unique ocean current patterns

For those who are familiar with marine life, the usual image of the oceans around the Maldives are the colorful reef ecosystems, the clear and turquoise waters, the pearly white sands, and perhaps seeing schools of fish, manta rays, and whale sharks almost up close. These are the images that attract thousands to the Maldives every year.

However, the Maldives offers a far less well-known but more spectacular adventure that is electrifying enough to send chills even though the most experienced diver: Going scuba diving and seeing Tiger Sharks face-to-face.

around the atoll make it a wonderful nursery and cleaning station for a wide variety of pelagic fish such as the Tiger Sharks.

It is estimated that the Tiger Shark population in Fuvahmulah may reach around 200 or more.

For the most experienced or professional divers, it is “both the most frightening and fascinating experience” any diver can ever have when he swims face-to-face or side-by-side with a Tiger Shark. It is the experience of feeling fear while appreciating the beauty of the shark.

While some divers go with diving liveaboard for deeper dive can observe an average of up to four Tiger Sharks in a week-long of dives, some divers can actually observe up to 19 sharks in just a single dive. The average size of a Tiger Shark is around three or four meters in length.

Always Respect the Oceans

While spotting even a single Tiger Shark can be declared as a crowning glory for any diver, all divers must be reminded that all sharks are predators by nature and must never forget to treat all marine life with total respect.

Remember that no creature in the ocean specifically targets humans as prey. When a Tiger Shark – or any shark for that matter – is drawn to a diver, it more because of natural curiosity. So, the best safety precaution is to respect the shark by not intruding into their territory or provoking them.

We offer the following itineraries aboard the Blue 'o' Two fleet in the Maldives:

The Ultimate Expedition (20 Nights)

Far South (10 Nights)

Best of the Southern Atolls (12 Nights)

Best of the Southern Atolls (10 Nights)

Central Atolls (7 Nights)

Best of the Central Atolls (10 Nights)

Baa and the Central Atolls (7 Nights)

Best of the Central Atolls with Baa (10 Nights)

Project Shark Central Atolls (7 Nights)

Project Shark Central Atolls (10 Nights)

Best of the Northen Atolls (10 Nights)

Manta Trust Expedition: Northen Atolls (10 Nights)

Kaafu Central Explorer (7 Nights)

Southern Atolls (7 Nights)

Southern Atolls (10 Nights)

Please use the contact form at the bottom of the page to request any further info of the itineraries above.

In the Blue 'O' Two fleet have two vessels who operate in the Maldives:

M/V Blue Spirit

M/Y Blue Voyager

The M/V Blue Spirit is a Motor Vessel with indoor and outdoor dining, a sundeck, Double and twin cabins.

The M/Y Blue Voyager is our personal pick due to being more luxurious, having a hot tub, sky lounge, indoor dining, outdoor lounging and fly bridge seating. Single and twin rooms are the options of cabin onboard Blue Spirit with adequate room for all your gear.