

LOVE
MANTAS WEEK
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Location Central & North
Duration 10 nights
Vessel ScubaSpa Fleet
Level from Open Water
Manta Expert Tiana Wu
Frances Budd
HIGHLIGHTS​​
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Exclusive third annual edition of “Love Mantas Week” with ScubaSpa
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Seven-day voyage through the pristine Maldivian atolls (South/North Ari, South Male, Vaavu)
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Mesmerizing encounters with mantas at renowned cleaning stations and feeding grounds​
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Opportunity to spot whale sharks in South Ari Atoll​
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Insightful talks and workshops by the onboard Manta Trust scientist​
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Luxurious cabins, gourmet dining & extensive spa facilities onboard​​​​​​
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.


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
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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
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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.
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The enthusiasm and flexibility of the
crew, the knowledge from Niv and the camaraderie of participants
made this trip magnificent.
Tracey Dennis, Manta Passion 8
YOUR IMPACT

