Just 30 minutes away from the island of Maafushi is the famous Alimatha Thila of Vaavu Atoll. This Thila displays incredible species of fauna from nurse sharks to eagle rays. Enjoy a wide range of marine diversity, snorkeling the unadulterated waters of Vaavu Atoll as you explore the bountiful surroundings to your hearts content.
Fulidhoo Island
The untouched island of Fulidhoo is a destination you can visit on this excursion, famous for its stunning turquoise lagoon is home to stingrays. Swirling elegantly along the floor of the shallow lagoons, stingray watching is a unique thrilling experience that you can indulge in. In the island you get to take a lunch break (lunch is provided for you) before continuing your journey at Vaavu Atoll
Shipwreck
The main highlight of the Vaavu Atoll Adventure would be the “Real Break”, a semi submerged shipwreck! It’s not every day you can snorkel near a shipwreck. With the water being crystal clear you can see the enterity of the ship from the surface of the water. While conveying pieces of history the abandon shipwreck is also a hotspot for tropical faunas as artificial reefs is formed around the shipwreck. Certainly, a moment straight from a story book.
How to book a trip to Vaavu Atoll?
Vaavu atoll adventure is provided by the guesthouses and tour guides in Maafushi at different price points depending on the itineraries provided by them. Exploring Vaavu atoll with shipwreck is in about the range of $90 while it costs about $50 without the shipwreck with gears provided to you.
The adventure trip commences when the minimum number of people (usually 6 pax) have been met and has a maximum occupancy of 20 pax. A full refund or reschedule is managed if minimum number of people is not met.
The trip usually lasts 8 hours from morning 8 to 4 in the evening, ensuring plenty of time to explore the wonders of Vaavu Atoll.