Sea Pleasure (Maldives Legend) · 8 days / 7 nights (customisable to 6D/4N or 5D/6N)
Maldives Manta Ray Liveaboard
A week aboard the Sea Pleasure, timed for the Hanifaru Bay manta and whale shark season. 17 dives across Baa and North Ari for certified divers, a snorkelling and island-hopping programme for non-divers, and the world's largest manta feeding aggregation on the doorstep. Double and twin cabins, full-board dining, handline fishing and a deserted-island BBQ, built for couples, dive buddies and groups. Up to 30% off selected summer 2026 weeks.
Included
- — Hanifaru Bay manta & whale shark season (peak Jul–Oct)
- — 17 dives a week across Baa and North Ari
- — Divers and non-divers on the same trip
- — Island hopping, handline fishing & deserted-island BBQ
- — Up to 30% off, selected summer 2026 weeks
- — Double / twin cabins, full-board (3 meals daily)
- — Total of 17 dives per week across Baa and North Ari
- — 2–3 PADI-certified dive guides
- — Guided Hanifaru Bay manta & whale shark snorkel excursions (divers and non-divers)
- — Island-hopping experience
About this trip
Why enquire for this package
Best for
- • Certified divers wanting manta & whale shark season
- • Non-divers who snorkel, Hanifaru Bay is snorkel-only, so you don't miss the mantas
- • Dive clubs and groups booking cabins together
- • Underwater photographers chasing big-animal aggregations
Why enquire with IM
- • Up to 30% off selected weeks, we confirm the live cabin price for your date
- • We allocate double / twin cabins to your group
- • Divers and non-divers travel on the same trip
- • Customisable to 6D/4N or 5D/6N if 8 days doesn't fit
What IM checks before quoting
- • Live cabin availability on your chosen departure
- • Certification level, logged dives and dive insurance
- • Nitrox and equipment-rental needs
- • Group cabin allocation, dietary and non-diver numbers
May not suit you if
- • You want a land-based resort with a spa, pool and fixed room
- • A week living aboard a boat isn't for you
- • You need guaranteed manta sightings, aggregations are seasonal and never guaranteed
Booking & Terms
- Travel period
- Five summer 2026 departures: 27 Jun–04 Jul (Best of Maldives) · 08–15 Aug · 22–29 Aug · 29 Aug–05 Sep · 05–12 Sep (Hanifaru + North Ari)
- Booking deposit
- 20% to confirm · balance due 60 days before arrival
- Cancellation
- Free changes up to 45 days before arrival. Resort cancellation policy applies thereafter — full schedule shared with your quote.
- Transfer windows
- Seaplane operates approx. 06:00–15:30 daily. Arrive Malé before 15:00 for same-day transfer.
- Maldives taxes
- Green tax and applicable fees confirmed on your quote. Diving requires proof of certification and (for some dates) recent dive experience.
- Availability
- Double / twin cabins, limited per departure, enquire early, especially for groups and full-boat dates.
Before you enquire
For the fastest accurate quote, send your dates, travellers, child ages, nationality, preferred villa type, meal plan, flight time if known, and any quote you already received.
Common questions
What does Maldives Manta Ray Liveaboard cost all-in? +
This package is tailored to your dates and group — pricing is provided on enquiry. The final number depends on your nationality, travel dates, and the current offers we have with the resort — different passports get different rates, and we usually have a layered offer running (early-bird, honeymoon credit, or stay-longer-save-more). Send us your dates and we'll come back within 24 hours with the lowest current price and a fully itemised quote.
Can I change my dates after booking? +
Date changes depend on resort availability and the cancellation schedule attached to the confirmed rate. We'll check the exact policy with the resort before taking payment, so you know the change and cancellation window in writing.
What should I send IM before asking for this package? +
Send your exact travel dates, number of adults and children, child ages, nationality, preferred villa type, meal plan, arrival flight time if you have it, and any quote you already received. That lets us check the correct resort rate, transfer timing, taxes, cancellation terms and payment schedule in one pass.
Can IM check if this package is the right fit? +
Yes. We check fit privately based on dates, budget, who is travelling, transfer timing, room type and the current resort terms. If this package is not the best match, we explain why in the quote conversation and suggest a better route without publishing resort comparisons.
What's not included? +
Maldives 17% TGST + 10% service charge, international flights, travel insurance, and any optional add-ons aren't bundled — but we can arrange flights for you, and we'll quote anything else on request.
How do I book? +
Send us an enquiry with your dates and travellers. We come back within 24 hours with a tailored quote, hold the rooms while you decide, and confirm the booking under the payment terms shown above: 20% to confirm · balance due 60 days before arrival.
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