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Beyond the Blue route – 7 nights
€1550+€230 taxes

Routes

Beyond the Blue

Beyond the Blue is not just a trip — it’s a transformative experience at sea through the most authentic atolls of the Maldives.
During 8 days and 7 nights, we sail across three iconic atolls aboard a ship that becomes your floating home — your refuge and your starting point to explore the other side of the Maldives: deserted beaches, sandbanks, local islands, cuisine, culture, and unique marine encounters.
Unlike classic liveaboard routes focused solely on diving, Beyond the Blue offers a balance between adventure, exploration, and personal connection.
You can dive, snorkel, or simply swim while gazing at the horizon — discovering places unreachable by land or tourist excursions.
Each sunrise brings a new way to see the ocean, life, and yourself.
Beyond the Blue is for those who seek not only to travel, but to reconnect —
for those who desire genuine experiences, contact with nature, emotional depth, and unforgettable moments.
It doesn’t matter if you travel solo, as a couple, or with friends — we all arrive with one story, and return with a new version of ourselves.

While most travelers stay on resort islands, this journey takes you to inhabited local islands, where you’ll discover real Maldivian life — customs, tranquil rhythms, and warm hospitality.

 

One of the trip’s most memorable experiences — a local family prepares a traditional dinner by the sea, featuring fresh fish, coconut, and local spices. A genuine cultural exchange of stories, flavors, and laughter.

Imagine a tongue of white sand surrounded by turquoise waters — just for you. Perfect for relaxing, swimming, or simply gazing at the horizon. Occasionally, small sharks and stingrays may glide near the shore — completing the perfect postcard scene.

Swim alongside dolphins, grey and nurse sharks, turtles, stingrays, and countless tropical fish. Each day brings a new encounter — a new chance to marvel at the wild, free ocean life of the Maldives.

Complexity
Amenties

What makes this route special

Airport Pickup & Drop-off

Jacuzzi

En-suite bathroom

Full Board Meals

BBQ on a Picnic

Handline Fishing

Beyond the Blue

Programme

Note: The itinerary can be changed by the guides during the cruise or due to climate events

Day 1

Arrival at Malé Airport

Buy SIM card, exchange currency

Transfer to the SeaOra boat

Welcome briefing, safety instructions, meet the crew

Payment of onboard fees

Cabin allocation

Day 2

Snorkeling and diving with manta rays

Sailing

Shark dives or snorkeling baptism

Sunset at a sandbank

Day 3

Snorkeling and diving with nurse sharks (second location)

Dolphin and leopard shark snorkeling

Sandbank visit (possible stingray sightings)

Sunset snorkel and night dive with nurse sharks

Day 4

Diving and snorkeling at a wreck

Reef snorkeling and diving

Beach BBQ dinner + white party

Day 5

New reef dive/snorkel

Local island visit

Manta ray presentation

Dinner with a Maldivian family

Day 6

New dive/snorkel spot

Dolphin and leopard shark search (snorkel)

Plastic awareness talk and beach cleanup (optional)

Outdoor movie night on deck

Day 7

Dive/snorkel with manta rays

“Shark Tank” dive/snorkel

Guided visit to Malé

Special farewell dinner

Day 8
Departure day

Breakfast

Transfer to airport (checkout 9:00 a.m.)

Included

  • All necessary transfers within the Maldives

  • 7 nights aboard SeaOra (standard double cabin)

  • Full board (includes water, coffee, and tea)

  • 14 dives (including one night dive)

  • 12L tanks and diving weights

  • Local Maldivian dive guides

  • Dinner on private islands (weather permitting)

  • Free Nitrox*

Nitrox is a free service. If unavailable due to unforeseen circumstances, no compensation applies.

Excluded

  • Airfare

  • 15L tanks

  • Diving/snorkeling equipment

  • Medical and diving insurance (mandatory)

  • Soft drinks and alcohol

  • Government taxes

  • Tips (€100 per person)

  • Anything not listed under “included”

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