UNESCO Biosphere All Levels

5-Night Resort Diving Package

Baa Atoll - Manta Ray Paradise

Baa Atoll, Maldives 5 Nights / 6 Days 10 Guided Dives

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Experience the magic of Baa Atoll diving

Package Overview

Experience the world-famous manta ray aggregations at Hanifaru Bay with our luxury resort diving package. Stay in a stunning overwater villa while exploring the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve's incredible dive sites.

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Baa Atoll is a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, home to some of the most spectacular marine encounters on Earth. During manta season (May-November), Hanifaru Bay hosts the largest known feeding aggregation of manta rays - sometimes over 100 individuals at once.

What's Included

  • 5 nights luxury accommodation in overwater or beach villa
  • Full board meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
  • 10 guided boat dives at premium dive sites
  • Hanifaru Bay manta snorkeling excursion (permit included)
  • All diving equipment rental
  • Nitrox for certified divers
  • Airport speedboat transfers
  • House reef unlimited access
  • Dive insurance coverage

Daily Itinerary

1

Day 1: Arrival

Airport pickup, speedboat transfer to resort, check-in, orientation dive on house reef, welcome dinner.

2

Day 2: Hanifaru Bay

Morning manta snorkeling at Hanifaru Bay, afternoon 2-tank dive at Dharavandhoo Thila.

3

Day 3: Reef Exploration

Morning 2-tank dive at Dhonfanu Thila and Nelivaru Haa. Afternoon spa or leisure.

4

Day 4: Channel Diving

Full day diving excursion - Hanifaru Out, Muthaafushi Thila. Night dive optional.

5

Day 5: Final Dives

Morning 2-tank dive, afternoon house reef exploration, farewell dinner.

6

Day 6: Departure

Breakfast, checkout, speedboat transfer to airport.

Dive Sites Visited

Hanifaru Bay

World's largest manta feeding aggregation. Snorkeling only (no scuba allowed).

Dharavandhoo Thila

Beautiful pinnacle with soft corals, Napoleon wrasse, and grey reef sharks.

Nelivaru Haa

Cleaning station for mantas. Year-round manta sightings.

Dhonfanu Thila

Stunning overhangs, soft corals, and schooling fish.

Muthaafushi Thila

Large pinnacle with excellent shark and ray encounters.

House Reef

Unlimited diving on the resort's pristine house reef.

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Guest Reviews

4.9 out of 5
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Gabriel F.

Brazil - April 2024

Luxury resort diving in the UNESCO biosphere! Hanifaru Bay manta dive was incredible - 40+ mantas in one session. Resort was perfect blend of relaxation and adventure.

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Anna H.

Germany - March 2024

Five stars across the board! Pristine protected reefs, excellent service, and world-class dive sites. The whole experience was perfection - from diving to spa to dining.

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