Take a diving break in the Maldives

Tuesday, 26 July 2011 9:39 AM

The Maldives is often associated with a luxury holiday or honeymoon with the image of lying on the white sand looking out over the turquoise sea, now visitors can explore the waters properly with a scuba diving break.

Your Maldives are offering driving trips, aboard the four-star Maldives Mystique and Maavhahi boats, where visitors can dive with Manta Rays and Whale Sharks at Hanifaru Bay.

There are five trips available running throughout August and September, with prices of US$1260 per person for a seven night trip, while the 10 night trip costs US$1800 per person.

The price includes sharing accommodation onboard the Maavahi or Maldives Mystique and 17 dives, with three each day and a night dive.

The services of a surf or tour guide is also available, making the packages ideal for both experienced divers and those who are just thinking about learning.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner is also provided every day, along with complimentary tea and coffee. While excursions to local islands are also included along with a variety of activities such as snorkelling, night fishing and a barbecue on a desert island or a sandbank.
 

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