Unlike many specialized agencies, Abyssworld has chosen for many years to charter the Manta Cruise throughout the diving season in the Maldives. He therefore does not limit himself to reselling a cabin on a boat that he does not really know, but masters it from start to finish. In addition, before being the boss of a travel agency, Christophe Paul was a diving instructor… this allows him to have a more precise vision of the profession.
We, therefore, embarked on the Manta Cruise for ten days for a cruise north-center.
BEST OF DIVES ON THE MANTA CRUISE
In order to get to the heart of the matter, we offer you a best of dives carried out by Thomas Demesmaeker, the cruise director. This best of is a summary of the first four cruises of the season.
During these ten days, we made twenty-two dives. Regarding our cruise, apart from the whale shark, we were able to get as close as possible to the Maldivian bestiary as a whole and particularly the manta rays, as you can see in the video below.
DIVING WITH THE MANTAS ... AT NIGHT ...
It is now one of the essentials in the Maldives. When night falls, the boat lights huge lamps that it positions on the surface of the water, the objective being to attract everything that may be around the boat and in particular the plankton ... when it is present , mantas, even whale sharks in season, come running to gorge on them… all you have to do is put on your fins and put on your mask to enjoy a unique dazzling spectacle.
(If you have the necessary connection and the correct monitor, choose the 4K version?)
During this evening, we had the chance to admire two mantas rays that evolved for four hours under the boat. What an exceptional memory!
VISIT TO MANTA CRUISE
Let Thomas give you a guided tour of the Manta Cruise in pictures, 33 meters long by 9 wide, 9 cabins for 18 passengers maximum.
LIFE ON BOARD MANTA CRUISE
This paragraph really concerns life on board and in particular a subject that is close to our hearts, food… Bon appétit !!!
During the cruise, if you are interested, you can also attend conferences, one on mantas and another on the Maldives, masterfully led by Thomas, who has lived there for ten years.
THE DIVING DHONI
It has become one of the symbols of diving in the Maldives. Without it, no diving… it is really a traveling diving center that follows your cruise ship. A pure happiness not to have to hear the compressors which howl a good part of the day and the night ...
DIVING IN THE MALDIVES
And yes… the essential night dive… but in this case, it was different from traditional night dives. Indeed, the predators were very awake, very lively, and we were able to discover how the jacks play the opportunists by letting the moray eels flush out the fish for them from their hole.
Maldives in a few questions
Thomas demesmaeker is no stranger to those who follow Le Mag regularly, we have already introduced him to you since he is the creator of the fish identification application What Fish. He has been living in the Maldives for 10 years and is dedicated full-time to his passion, scuba diving. We asked him the questions everyone has about diving in the Maldives and you give his answers in the videos below.
WHAT ARE THE CIRCUITS OF CRUISING DIVES ON THE MANTA CRUISE?
AND THE SOUTH CRUISE?
Are there seasons to dive in the Maldives?
KNOW THE MALDIVES
WHY CHOOSE MANTA CRUISE OVER ANOTHER?
En conclusion
Abyssworld has chosen to stand out from the seven-day cruises and only offers two this season. It's really their strategy, not to do the same thing as the others and to offer great flexibility to their passengers. When you embark, you know the area you are going to discover but the dives change according to the information that falls daily. If a whale shark is reported, the itinerary is changed to try to see the beast, and too bad if you have to spend a little more gas oil ...
A very nice cruise, an attentive crew, passionate instructors… what more could you ask for? Oh yes, on a very personal basis ... a little more fish at meals 🙂
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