M/V Orion Schedule

MV Orion runs trips every week from August - May.

Trips start in Male and usually last for 8 Days 7 Nights.

MV Orion does not follow a fixed route or itinerary, as the Cruise Director and Dive Guides will change the route to best fit the prevailing weather conditions, to maximise your diving experience.

Routes:

The areas covered at different times of year and the highlights of those areas are listed below:

August - October, "Manta Madness":

• Baa Atoll, Hanifaru Bay Manta Feeding Frenzy
• Rasdhoo Atoll, Hammerhead Dive, Beautiful Reef with Pelagics
• North Ari Atoll, Whalesharks, Grey Reef Sharks, Maaya Thila Night Dive
• South Male Atoll, Grey Reef Sharks, Beautiful Macro Wreck
• North Male Atoll, Paradise Manta Point Cleaning Station

November - May, "Best of Maldives":

• Rasdhoo Atoll, Hammerhead Dive, Beautiful Reef with Pelagics
• North Ari Atoll, Grey Reef Sharks, Maaya Thila Night Dive, Multiple Manta Cleaning Stations
• South Ari Atoll, Whalesharks, Beautiful Pinnacles
• South Male Atoll, Grey Reef Sharks, Eagle Rays, Other Pelagics, Beautiful Macro Wreck
• Vaavu Atoll, Grey Reef Sharks, Eagle Rays, Other Pelagics, Traditional Maldivian Channel Diving
• North Male Atoll, Beautiful Pinnacles

Itinerary

Day 1: Airport Pick Up, Transfer to Boat, Introductions and Briefings, Equipment Preparation and Set Up. No Diving
Day 2 - 6: 2 - 4 Dives per day
Day 7: 2 Dives, Male City Tour
Day 8: Check Out, Transfer to Airport @ 0800hrs. No Diving