8th of May to the 16th of May 2026
Price £2600
Deposit £300
In May of 2026, we will be flying out to the Maldives for some of the best scuba diving on the planet. Taking flights from Stansted via Dubai to Male, where we will be getting the liveaboard ship Carpe Diem to start our adventure around the central atolls, looking for the big pelagic fish, including tiger shark, manta rays, and whale sharks. If the big fish aren’t your thing, there are plenty of amazing coral reefs with plenty of life on them, doing up to 17 dives, you will get the chance to see it all.
We will be diving in currents and below 18 metres so you will need to be an PADI advanced open water diver to join this trip and I would suggest a reasonable amount of diving experience beforehand so that you can get the most out of this trip so if you are not a member of the Underwater adventures dive club, join now and enjoy some Uk diving to build up your skills and confidence before going on this trip of a lifetime. With free Nitrox included, you may also want to make sure your Nitrox certificate is up to date.
The dive boat
This 35-metre wooden-hulled liveaboard has been cruising the central atolls of the Maldives since 2008. She accommodates up to 20 passengers in ten cabins, spread across three decks.
The spacious suite and deluxe cabin are found on the upper deck, furnished with a double bed and a TV offering fantastic ocean views. Two double cabins are located on the main deck, also featuring a TV and a great ocean view. The lower deck is home to six standard cabins, four of which feature a double bed and bunk, two of which have twin beds; all have a porthole window. All cabins are air-conditioned and have an en-suite shower/bathroom.
On board facilities include a comfortable lounge on the main deck (where the dive briefings occur), an open-air dining and bar area at the rear of the upper deck and a partially shaded sun deck at the top of the boat. The majority of the dedicated crew have been working on the boat since its launch, including the local team of three to help with all your diving requirements.

What's included in the price
Return flights from Stansted
Airport transfers
Maldives liveaboard as per the itinerary
Twin / double cabin unless stated
Full board meals(3 meals a day & afternoon snacks)
5.5 days diving (up to 17 dives, including 1 night dive)
Tanks & weights
Nitrox
Government taxes

FAQ’s
Is my money 100% secure?
We are travelling with Regal Dive Travel Agents, who are members of ATOL, so should anything go wrong, we are protected by them and will get either our money back or an option to do another similar trip.
Is the dive boat safe?
It's as safe as it can be. The Carpe Diem is a large wooden-hulled modern with all the safe features you would expect, and the fleet has an amazing reputation in the diving industry with no major incidents in its over 20 years of running dive trips.
How much luggage can I take?
The normal for a dive trip is 25 kgs, but we have an upgraded 30 kgs just because we are awesome.
Do I need my own scuba equipment?
Tanks and weights are included in the price, but other than that, you will need your own equipment. You can hire the equipment on the boat or you can hire it from Underwater Adventures for just £79 for the full trip, around half the price of hiring it on the boat, and you already have 30kgs of luggage allowance so you might as well use it.
Can I charge my phone/camera on board?
The boat uses 22v, 3 pin UK sockets on the boat, so you don’t need to get a travel plug.
Can I upgrade my flights?
Yes, you can upgrade to business class for an extra £2705
Can I get air miles for this flight?
Yes, you can get air miles or other loyalty points for these flights if your program includes Emirates Airways, but you can’t redeem them to lower the cost for this flight, unfortunately.
Can I extend my stay in Mali after the trip?
Yes, you can, just let me know when booking. You can also stop off for a few days in Dubai on the way back if you like. Although if you do that, you will need to arrange your own accommodation in Dubai for the length of your stay.