--- title: "Packages & Trips" date: 2025-01-16 author: "Milan" --- # Packages & Trips # Your Maldivian adventure – packages and trips itinerary ## What is included in the package price? ### MAAFUSHI & DHANGETHI – 9 NIGHTS #### Package includes 9 nights with breakfast 3 nights on the local island Maafushi 6 nights on the local island Dhangethi Rooms with the island view Airport transfer Transfer from Maafushi to Dhangethi 3 trips included in the package (turtles and corals; shipwrecks, nurse sharks and stingrays; whale shark and mantas) Local islands visits Wild, uninhabited islands visits Sandbank visit Exploring the local life GoPro underwater photo/video content Snorkeling equipment Lunch on the trips Service and dedication of the guide / host throughout the entire stay #### Package does not include Flight tickets 2 extra trips (stingrays & Gulhi; scuba diving) Lunch and dinner at the hotel Underwater photo/video content with a professional camera (edited content) Drone photo/video content #### Notes Realization of the complete offer is possible if the group is formed from a minimum of 8 guests (if the number of guests is less than 8, excursions are conducted with local partners) Flight tickets are not included, but we are offering a booking option for you ## Excursions ![Turtle](https://cruizera.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/velishka-1024x819.jpg "velishka") ### Turtles and corals Starting the day with a morning boat ride to a snorkeling point among the beautiful corals near our island of Maafushi. Next on the menu: new snorkeling point, searching for turtles. At the end of the excursion, a beautiful sandy beach at the local island Guraidhoo awaits you, with free time for enjoyment and an organized lunch. Return to Maafushi in the early afternoon. ### Stingrays and Gulhi To start the day, we introduce you to stingrays. We are taking you to the snorkeling spot well known as the “fish tank” with a lot of stingrays and many different types of fish. Our team will give you the breafing about the rules of behavior and during snorkeling you will be accompanied by our guides. Our last spot of the day is the local island Gulhi visit, including free time to enjoy the beach and an organized lunch. Return to Maafushi in the early afternoon. **Note: this excursion is an additional option and is not included in our package price.** [![](https://cruizera.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/DSC08887-2-819x1024.jpg "DSC08887")](https://www.factoryrolex.com) ### Whale shark and mantas In the early morning, after checking out from your hotel in Maafushi, we head out in search of the largest fish in the ocean – the whale shark. Our journey takes us across the stunning Ari Atoll, a protected area known as a natural haven for whale sharks and manta rays. After scanning the area and, with a bit of luck, snorkeling alongside a whale shark, we continue to another spot where there’s also a possibility of encountering graceful manta rays. Please note: encounters with whale sharks and manta rays are not guaranteed – the chances are always 50 – 50. To complete the experience, we’ll visit a beautiful uninhabited island where you’ll have free time to enjoy the beach, swim and relax, followed by an organized lunch. After the excursion, we continue our journey to the local island of Dhangethi, where the next 6 nights of your Maldives adventure begin. **Note:** if weather conditions do not allow excursions to be organized from Maafushi island, the transfer to Dhangethi island will be arranged via the capital, Malé. **In this case, guests are required to cover the inter-island transfer costs.** The whale shark excursion remains included in the package price and will be organized from Dhangethi island. ![](https://cruizera.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/DCBC0603-BF3B-45AA-9E38-BC252ECEA117-1-576x1024.jpg "DCBC0603-BF3B-45AA-9E38-BC252ECEA117") ![](https://cruizera.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/dji_fly_20250703_152255_0171_1751559525925_photo-1-576x1024.jpg "DCIM\103MEDIA\DJI_0171.JPG") ### PIRATES OF THE MALDIVES In the morning hours, we head to a spot located just 15 – 20 minutes by boat from the island of Dhangethi. An adventure awaits us – a close encounter with shipwrecks that will make you feel like you’re in Pirates of the Caribbean! After taking photos and videos, we jump right into the water next to the wrecks to swim alongside nurse sharks and stingrays! The excursion ends on one of the beautiful uninhabited islands of the Ari Atoll, where we have free time to relax and enjoy an organized lunch surrounded by stunning nature – endless powdery white beaches and palm trees. Return to Dhangethi in the afternoon. ### Scuba diving Scuba diving can be joined by both: licensed divers and all guests who have no experience and would like to dive for the first time. In the early morning hours we get ready for the first dive lasting about 45 minutes. We return back to the boat for the surface interval and have some fresh fruits while we prepare for the next dive. Another 45 minutes of our adventure will be planned for the second dive. Diving is led by our great instructors, who will introduce you to all the beauties of the underwater world: corals, various types of fish, turtles, manta rays, reef sharks, eagle rays. Return to Maafushi in the early afternoon. **Note: this excursion is an additional option and is not included in our package price.** ![Scuba diving](https://cruizera.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/scuba-diving-819x1024.jpeg "scuba diving") ![](https://cruizera.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/DSC09071-819x1024.jpg "DSC09071") ### Dolphins Whenever we have the opportunity to spot dolphins on excursions, we also take you for snorkeling with them. ## Have questions or need more information? Check out our frequently asked questions page or contact us – we’re here to help! [frequently asked questions](/faq) [Contact](/contact) Ready for adventure?## Experience your dream vacation Join us on an unforgettable journey! [Book Your Paradise](/reservation)