Maldives
Two paradise islands. Two extraordinary atolls. Diving among sharks, manta rays and colorful reefs, and New Year’s Eve under palm trees. Welcome the New Year in the Maldives in a place that is like paradise on Earth. Experience this unique adventure with Chill&Dive.
Chill & Dive in the Maldives!
The Maldives is a destination for divers who want to see the Indian Ocean at its most spectacular. Two different atolls, two paradise islands and diving among sharks, manta rays, turtles and huge schools of colorful fish make every day bring completely new emotions.
We dive at carefully selected sites and tailor the program to ocean conditions and the level of the group. Chill&Dive is responsible for the plan, logistics and safety, so you can fully focus on diving, adventure and discovering the underwater world of the Maldives.
White sand, turquoise lagoons, palm trees and the calm rhythm of local islands await you on the surface. This is an expedition during which intense diving is combined with tropical relaxation, the authentic atmosphere of the Maldives and a unique New Year’s Eve in paradise.
28.12.2026-08.01.2027
Departure dates
Diving in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean
Manta rays and whale sharks at your fingertips
Maldives
An exotic adventure available all year round
Why is this expedition special?
Two paradise islands, two different atolls and two completely different faces of the Maldives. Nilandhoo delights with its local atmosphere and intimacy, and Dhigurah offers access to spectacular diving sites and some of the most beautiful beaches in the Indian Ocean.
This is an excellent alternative to the classic diving safari on a boat. Instead of spending the entire trip on board, we live on local islands, enjoy the comfort of land and sail out to the best diving spots every day. After diving, there are beaches, walks, snorkeling, boat trips, sandbanks and the peaceful rhythm of tropical life.
Thanks to this, non-divers can also participate in the expedition. While divers discover reefs, channels and walls full of life, companions can enjoy the charms of the islands, swimming in the lagoon, snorkeling and local attractions.
We adjust the program to the conditions, visibility and activity of animals. Chill&Dive is responsible for organization, logistics and safety, and participants can fully focus on adventure, rest and experiencing the Maldives together.
It is a combination of intense diving, comfort on land, freedom and New Year’s Eve atmosphere in a real paradise on Earth.
What awaits you during your trip?
Two atolls and the most beautiful underwater faces of the Maldives
During the expedition we will discover two different regions of the Maldives: the quiet and intimate Faafu Atoll and the legendary South Ari Atoll. Each of them offers different underwater landscapes, conditions and encounters with the inhabitants of the Indian Ocean.
Faafu Atoll wild reefs and diving away from the crowds
The first base of the expedition will be the local island of Nilandhoo. Faafu Atoll delights with its naturalness, fewer diving boats and places where the ocean still shows its wild face.
Filitheyo Kandu is a spectacular channel known for its reef sharks, eagle rays and huge schools of fish. Currents bring life here and create conditions for exciting dives.
Manta Point a cleaning station where manta rays appear in the appropriate season. Observing these majestic animals is one of the most unique experiences in the Maldives.
Jumping Jack is a system of underwater peaks and reefs, between which we can encounter tunas, sharks, rays and large schools of fish.
The reefs and channels of Faafu Atoll are colorful coral gardens, walls, overhangs and places full of turtles, moray eels, lionfish and small reef life.
South Ari Atoll, the kingdom of the whale shark
The second stage of the expedition will be Dhigurah, located in one of the most famous diving regions of the Maldives. South Ari Atoll is famous for encounters with large ocean animals, dynamic diving and an extraordinary variety of places.
Dhigurah Beyru is an outer reef along the island, patrolled by reef sharks, tuna, eagle rays and schools of predatory fish.
Dhigurah South and Maamigili Beyru area known for the presence of whale sharks. It is here that we have the chance to meet the largest fish in the world while diving or snorkeling.
Kudarah Thila one of the most famous underwater peaks of South Ari Atoll. Steep walls, overhangs and schools of fish create a real underwater spectacle.
Manta Point and cleaning stations are places where manta rays circle over the reef, allowing you to observe them up close in their natural habitat.
The wrecks and underwater formations of South Ari Atoll include submerged vessels, rock arches, caves and thiles covered with coral, inhabited by stingrays, moray eels, nudibranchs and schools of batfish.
Each day can bring completely different experiences, from peaceful dives on reefs, through drifting in ocean channels, to encounters with manta rays, sharks and whale sharks.
The program remains flexible. We choose dive sites based on current conditions, currents, visibility and information about animal activity to make the most of each day of the trip.
Diving courses at every level
During a trip to the Maldives, you can combine extraordinary diving with the development of your skills in the PADI system. Two different atolls, rich reefs and meetings with the largest inhabitants of the Indian Ocean create unique conditions for learning through real experience.
During the trip, we offer the opportunity to complete selected courses and specializations:
PADI Whale Shark Awareness – learn about the biology, behavior and principles of responsible observation of the world’s largest fish.
AWARE Shark & Ray Conservation – learn more about sharks, manta rays and rays and their role in the ocean ecosystem.
PADI Fish Identification – learn to recognize the most important fish families and discover the reef from a completely new perspective.
PADI Underwater Naturalist – learn about the relationships between reef organisms and better understand the extraordinary world beneath the ocean’s surface.
We also provide PADI courses at various levels of advancement, tailored to the participants’ experience and local conditions.
Trainings are conducted by experienced Chill&Dive instructors, with an emphasis on quality, safety and practical skills. This is a unique opportunity to return from the Maldives not only with memories, but also with new knowledge and another PADI certificate.
Offer of a New Year's Eve diving trip to the Maldives
Accommodation, transport and trip atmosphere
During the trip, accommodation is provided on two local islands located on two different atolls of the Maldives. We will spend the first 5 nights on Nilandhoo and the next 5 nights on Dhigurah. Accommodation is planned in comfortable double rooms, in intimate facilities allowing you to relax after days full of diving, snorkeling and ocean adventures.
Participants are provided with two meals each day. The trip allows you to get to know the Maldives from a completely different perspective than during your stay in a closed resort. The local climate, white sand, turquoise lagoons, quiet pace of life and proximity to the ocean create the atmosphere of a true tropical paradise.
The price of the trip includes all transfers in the Maldives: from the airport to the first island, between Nilandhoo and Dhigurah and from the second island to the airport. Thanks to this, all on-site logistics remain with the organizer, and participants can focus on resting, diving and experiencing the expedition together.
Divers receive a package of 16 dives carried out on two different atolls. We also provide a proven set of diving equipment imported from Poland and the care of a Polish Chill&Dive instructor. Non-divers can enjoy paradise beaches, swimming in the lagoon, snorkeling, boat trips and local attractions.
The highlight of the trip will be a New Year’s Eve party under the palm trees. It’s a journey in which diving, tropical relaxation and the New Year’s Eve atmosphere naturally combine into one unique adventure.
Duration
11 days / 10 nights
Price
Price for a non-diver: from EUR 1,299
Price for a diver: from EUR 2,399
Flight costs additionally: approximately PLN 5,500 round trip
The price includes:
- 10 nights in double rooms
- 5 nights on Nilandhoo
- 5 nights on Dhigurah
- Two meals a day
- Local taxes and fees
- Transfer from the airport to the first island
- Transfer between islands
- Transfer from the other island to the airport
- Package of 16 dives for divers
- Renting a proven set of diving equipment imported from Poland
- Care of a Polish Chill&Dive instructor
- New Year’s Eve party
- Comprehensive organizational support for the trip
- Insurance of the tour operator in accordance with applicable regulations
The price does not include:
- International flight to the Maldives and back
- Additional excursions and optional attractions
- Additional dives outside the package
- Meals and drinks beyond the offer
- Tips and personal expenses
Important information
Due to the global fuel crisis and possible increase in fuel prices, the organizer informs about the possibility of introducing fuel surcharges by local operators. The organizer has no influence on the amount or moment of introducing such a fee.
If charged, the surcharge will be paid on site directly to the local contractor, boat owner or diving center.
Additional attractions
The Maldives is much more than diving. In your free time you can:
Go snorkeling in turquoise lagoons and discover colorful reefs full of turtles, rays and tropical fish.
Spend a day on a paradise sandbank or desert island, surrounded by white sand and crystal clear water.
Take part in an expedition to meet dolphins, manta rays or a whale shark, also in a formula available to non-divers.
Start the day with light stretching or a short meditation session on the beach, with the sound of the ocean and the first rays of sunlight.
Discover the local islands, their culture, the everyday life of the inhabitants and the authentic face of the Maldives.
Relax on the beach, kayak or SUP and admire the sunsets over the Indian Ocean.
Try night or traditional Maldivian fishing, ending with a shared barbecue.
Discover local cuisine, fresh fish, seafood, coconut curry and tropical fruits served in an intimate, island atmosphere.
It’s a trip full of choice – you can dive into the ocean, explore the islands or just slow down and enjoy paradise.