Whale Sharks
Year-round at Maamigili Beyru, South Ari Atoll.
Flash Sale · Limited Availability
Best Liveaboard
in Comfort Class
Best Price on the Market
Ari Queen · Maldives Dive Safari · 7 nights
From $1,490 per person + $84 Green Tax
🤿17 dives per week
🛏️12 cabins · max 24 guests
✅Best price guaranteed
Departures 2026
Available Departures
7 nights · Saturday to Saturday · Departing from Malé
5 of 12 dates already sold out for 2026. Secure your cabin before the season fills up.
| Departure | Return | Availability | Starting from | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jul 2026 | 11 Jul 2026 | Sold out | $1,490 / person | |
| 11 Jul 2026 | 18 Jul 2026 | Sold out | $1,490 / person | |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 25 Jul 2026 | Available | $1,490 / person | |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 1 Aug 2026 | Available | $1,490 / person | |
| 1 Aug 2026 | 8 Aug 2026 | Available | $1,490 / person | |
| 8 Aug 2026 | 15 Aug 2026 | Available | $1,490 / person | |
| 15 Aug 2026 | 22 Aug 2026 | Last spaces | $1,490 / person | |
| 22 Aug 2026 | 29 Aug 2026 | Last spaces | $1,350 / person | |
| 12 Sep 2026 | 19 Sep 2026 | Sold out | $1,490 / person | |
| 19 Sep 2026 | 26 Sep 2026 | Available | $1,490 / person | |
| 26 Sep 2026 | 3 Oct 2026 | Available | $1,490 / person | |
| 3 Oct 2026 | 10 Oct 2026 | Sold out | $1,490 / person |
$1,490 = Standard cabin per person / week. Other cabin types below. +$84 Green Tax. Airport transfer included.
Cabin Types
Standard Mini
$1,350
per person / week
Bunk bed · En-suite · A/C
Standard Twin
$1,480
per person / week
Bunk bed · En-suite · A/C
Deluxe
$1,627
per person / week
Twin beds · En-suite · A/C
Suite
$1,774
per person / week
Double bed · Sea view · TV · Fridge
What You'll See
Underwater Highlights
The Maldives is one of the top 5 dive destinations on Earth. Here's why.
Manta Rays
Cleaning stations at Moofushi & Fesdhoo.
Reef Sharks & Turtles
Daily encounters across Ari & Vaavu.
Night Dives
Maaya Thila feeding frenzy after sunset.
Pristine Coral
Five Rocks, Kudarah Thila, Vilamendhoo.
17 Dives a Week
Including 1 night dive. Nitrox available.
The Boat
Meet Ari Queen
Your home for 7 nights on the Indian Ocean.
35-meter luxury liveaboard built specifically for divers. 12 air-conditioned en-suite cabins. Max 24 guests — intimate by design. Operating from Malé every Saturday.
24 Guests Max
12 En-suite Cabins
17 Dives Weekly
PADI 5-Star
Gourmet Dining
Expert Dive Masters
Dedicated Dive Dhoni
Modern Safety & Nav
Best of Maldives
Your 7-Night Itinerary
Central Atolls · 17 dive sites · Whale sharks, mantas, reef sharks.
Main route — 7 nightsMalé → North Malé → North & South Ari → Vaavu → return
Day 1 · Sat
2 stops
Welcome aboard
- Airport pickup
- Briefing & welcome dinner
Day 2 · Sun
3 stops
South Malé & Vaavu
- Fish Tank or Manta Point
- Kuda Giri Wreck or Kandooma Thila
- Alimatha Jetty (Night)
Day 3 · Mon
3 stops
Vaavu to South Ari
- Miyaru Kandu / Vilamendhoo Thila
- Five Rock or Dhigurah Beyru
- Dhigurah Archies
Day 4 · Tue
4 stops
South Ari — Whale Sharks
- Kudarah Thila
- Maamigili Beyru (Whale Shark)
- Raiy Dhigga Thila
- BBQ night
Day 5 · Wed
3 stops
Central Ari — Mantas
- Moofushi Manta Point
- Dhegaa Thila
- Fesdhoo (Manta)
Day 6 · Thu
4 stops
North Ari
- Maalhos Thila or Fish Head
- Fesdhoo Wreck
- Maaya Thila
- Maaya Thila (Night)
Day 7 · Fri
2 stops
Return to Malé
- Kanthila or Hafsa Thila
- Sail back & farewell
What's Included
Everything You Need Is Included
Included
- Accommodation in en-suite cabin with A/C
- All meals: breakfast, lunch, snack, dinner
- Unlimited water, tea, coffee
- 17 dives per week (incl. 1 night dive)
- Dedicated dive dhoni (support boat)
- Tanks, weights, and weight belts
- Beach & island visits
- Local-style fishing
- Airport transfer (Malé)
- All taxes & service charges
Not Included
- International flights to Malé
- Diving equipment rental
- Alcoholic beverages
- Nitrox (available, $100/week)
- Travel insurance
- $84 Green Tax (paid on arrival)
Optional Add-ons
Make It Even Better
Optional extras you can add to your booking
🤿
Nitrox certification
$100 / week
📸
Underwater photo package
from $150
🍷
Premium drinks package
from $80
🧘
Spa & massage on board
on request
Lock in your price before the rates go up
Why book with us
Maldivian Charter Club
23 years in dive travel
Organising dive trips since 2004. We know these waters and this fleet personally.
Direct contracts, no middlemen
We work directly with Ari Queen — same price you'd get, or less.
Best price guaranteed
We've checked every platform. This is the lowest available price for these dates.
Personal inspection
Our team has been on board. We only recommend what we've seen ourselves.
24/7 support during your trip
If something goes wrong at sea, we're reachable. Always.
Limited cabins · 2026
Only 5 cabins left for 2026 season
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