LOVE
MANTAS WEEK

Location Central & North

Duration 10 nights

Vessel ScubaSpa Fleet

Level from Open Water

Manta Expert Tiana Wu
Frances Budd

Dates

Vessel

ScubaSpa Yang

18 - 25 October 2025

ScubaSpa Yin

Manta Expert

Tiana Wu

Frances Budd

from $2,950

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UPCOMING DEPARTURES

19 - 26 July 2025

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HIGHLIGHTS

Exclusive third annual edition of “Love Mantas Week” with ScubaSpa

Seven-day voyage through the pristine Maldivian atolls (South/North Ari, South Male, Vaavu)

Mesmerizing encounters with mantas at renowned cleaning stations and feeding grounds

Opportunity to spot whale sharks in South Ari Atoll

Insightful talks and workshops by the onboard Manta Trust scientist

Luxurious cabins, gourmet dining & extensive spa facilities onboard

Reef Manta Ray_Mobula alfredi_Angafaru Falhu_Baa Atoll_Maldives © Guy Stevens_Manta Trust_

Feeding Mantas

Whale Shark_Rhincodon typus_Bodufinolhu Beyru_Ari Atoll_Maldives © Guy Stevens_Manta Trust

Whale Sharks

Cleaning Mantas

For the third year running, we’ve partnered with ScubaSpa to bring you the unforgettable Love Mantas Week—a soul-stirring journey where luxury, marine exploration, and conservation unite.

Set sail aboard the ScubaSpa fleet, stunning floating resorts designed for divers and non-divers alike. With its spacious decks, full-service spa, fine dining, and panoramic suites, the fleet redefines liveaboard comfort. But what truly sets this journey apart lies beneath the surface.

Over seven days, you’ll cruise through the shimmering waters of South and North Ari, South Malé, and Vaavu Atolls, diving some of the Maldives' most iconic dive sites as well as some hidden gems. In South Ari Atoll, expect exhilarating dives with the possibility of encountering whale sharks, as well as lush coral thilas teeming with reef life. North Ari offers dramatic topography, including pinnacles and channels where mantas glide effortlessly on cleaning stations. Vaavu Atoll, known for its thrilling channel dives, promises encounters with grey reef sharks, nurse sharks, stingrays, and turtles. In South Malé, strong currents draw in pelagic life, while vibrant reefs and overhangs shelter colorful reef fish and macro life. This expedition is tailored to maximize your chances of manta encounters, while showcasing the Maldives’ rich biodiversity.

Glide alongside these graceful giants at cleaning stations and feeding sites, witness their mesmerizing underwater ballet, and deepen your understanding of their behaviour through educational talks, workshops, led by a Manta Trust scientist and PADI AWARE Specialty courses led by the instructors onboard.

Between dives, indulge in spa treatments, sunrise yoga, and gourmet meals under the stars. You may also have the chance to spot whale sharks, explore breath-taking coral reefs, and enjoy themed evenings that celebrate the beauty of the ocean and its charismatic creatures.

A journey of connection, awareness, and impact. By the end of the week, you won’t just have memories of awe-inspiring encounters; you’ll leave knowing you’ve contributed to the protection of one a vulnerable species.

Your package includes:

Accommodation with three meals a day
Choice between scuba package (up to 17 dives), spa package (8 spa treatments) or scuba&spa package (6 dives and 4 spa treatments)
Transfer to and from the airport (on regular arrival and departure days only)
Welcome drink
Unlimited drinking water
Coffee and tea
Yoga classes every morning
Snorkeling (equipment included)
BBQ on a deserted island
Complimentary 5 GB Wi-Fi per cabin

Cabin Costs per person:

Sea Star Suite: USD 2950

Cowrie Suite: USD 3250

Dolphin Suite: USD 3650

Manta Suite: USD 3950

Single Occupancy Supplement: +25% of cabin cost

Good to know:

Credit card payments are subject to a 4% surcharge.

Onboard cash is accepted in € Euro and USD dollars.

ALL PAYMENTS and SERVICES ON BOARD are subject to a 10% Service Charge +17% GST tax

ScubaSpa Fleet - Yang & Yin

Step aboard the ScubaSpa Yang or ScubaSpa Yin—twin 50-meter luxury yachts crafted to offer the comfort and elegance of a boutique resort, set adrift in the heart of the Indian Ocean.

Each vessel features spacious sun decks, a 300 m² spa with multiple treatment rooms, a jacuzzi, and daily yoga sessions—creating a serene sanctuary at sea. Enjoy gourmet cuisine prepared by internationally trained chefs in a stylish al fresco restaurant, complemented by a fully stocked bar and open-air cinema under the stars.

Accommodations include a selection of elegantly designed cabins and suites, all with en-suite bathrooms, premium bedding, and ocean views. Whether you're relaxing in the spa lounge, sipping cocktails at sunset, or soaking in the tranquility of the Maldives, every detail is designed for wellness, comfort, and refined leisure.

Thanks to the yachts’ high staff-to-guest ratio, you can feel confident you’ll get unparalleled personal service throughout your stay. A crew of 30, including spa therapists, a yoga master, and highly skilled chefs in addition to the dive crew, cater to your every need at any time.

A TYPICAL ITINERARY

Day 1:

Embarkation followed by introductions, boat and safety briefings and dinner. There is no diving/activities on embarkation day.

Day 2-6:

- Up to 3 dives per day

- Workshops & presentations by onboard Manta Expert

- Yoga classes

The itinerary of the cruise is kept flexible to adapt to best conditions and manta sightings

Day 7:

Two morning dives

Day 8:

Disembarkation and transfer to the airport

"

One of my best expeditions in 40 years of diving the oceans.
Just great, wonderful !

Marcus Koch, Manta Passion 8

MEET YOUR MANTA EXPERT

Tiana Wu

Tiana is our current Makunudhoo Project Manager and has been a full-time member of the Manta Trust team since 2021. She has worked in the Maldives for over 6 years, during which she was already collaborating with our organisation. She holds a marine biology degree and has worked as biologist at Four Seasons LG and Gili Lankanfushi before joining the Manta Trust. She is bilingual, speaking both English and Cantonese. Tiana brings unparalleled expertise and passion to our expedition, don’t hesitate to ask her all you always wanted to know about mantas!

Frances Budd

Frances (Frankie) was extremely lucky to see oceanic manta rays during her first ever dives and has loved them ever since. With a goal of working in the marine conservation sector, she studied Ecology and Environmental Science at the University of Edinburgh and gained some field experience working with Operation Wallacea teaching scientific survey techniques to young adults. Having interned with the Manta Trust's affiliate project, the Manta Caribbean Project, Frankie went on to be Project Manager in Lhaviyani Atoll for the Manta Trust's flagship project in theMaldives, studying the local subpopulation of manta rays and contributing to other conservation efforts in the area. Now, whilst her role has evolved away from the water, as the charity's Relationship Manager, she makes the most of every opportunity to assist with our research and outreach efforts in the field. Being in the ocean is her favourite place to be.