CRUISE INTO A SUMMER OF MANTAS IN THE MALDIVES
Join us for our Summer of Mantas cruises from June 27 to October 30, 2022 aboard Four Seasons Explorer. Follow the world’s largest known population of oceanic ballerinas and their whale shark friends around the plankton-rich waters of Baa and Ari Atolls alongside experts from The Manta Trust. Dive and snorkel along remote reefs and untouched coral-rich thilas, savour sandbank barbecues, indulge in spa treatments on uninhabited islands, and engage in sunset fishing and water sports. Retire to the sleek, spacious en-suite cabins of our private three-deck catamaran equipped with Four Seasons comfort. Cruising after October 30, 2022? Explore our Winter of Wonders itineraries below.
Onboard Living
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DetailsLounge, Bars & Dining
Relax in the air-conditioned lounge and library. Reflect on the day’s adventures in our two bars – adjacent to the lounge or on the lower sundeck. Laze on vast wooden sundecks. And dine, indoors or out, on exceptional international cuisine and specialty dinners![Light pours in from the window of a Four Seasons Explorer – State Room]()
DetailsState Room
Curl up on the sofa with a drink from your private bar to enjoy a movie after an exciting day, or lie back on the bed and watch the stars twinkle over the ocean from the large port windows in our bright and airy en-suite State Rooms.![Seating area inside yacht with row of curved windows, dresser with TV, bench]()
DetailsExplorer Suite
Wake to sunshine and panoramic ocean views from the wall of windows in this elegant, upper-deck suite – complete with private sundeck – outfitted with contemporary teak furnishings and our signature Four Seasons bed.
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Summer of Mantas Cruises starting June 27, 2022
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Maldivian Mantas – Three Nights
From June 27 to October 30, 2022, embark on our three-night Summer of Mantas cruise departing from Landaa Giraavaru each Monday. Follow the world’s largest known population of oceanic ballerinas around the plankton-rich waters of Baa, Rasdhoo and North Ari Atolls, taking in colourful thilas (underwater islands) and aquarium-like reefs along the way, before returning to Landaa Giraavaru on Thursday.1 / 3
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Mantas and Whale Sharks – Four Nights
Embark on our four-night Summer of Mantas cruise departing from Landaa Giraavaru every Thursday. Get up close and personal with magical mantas and their whale shark friends across Baa, Rasdhoo, North and South Ari Atolls, diving and snorkelling some of the regions finest thilas and pelagic-packed channels, before returning to Landaa Giraavaru on Monday.2 / 3
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See Everything – Seven Nights
Embark on our ultimate seven-night Summer of Mantas cruise departing from Landaa Giraavaru every Monday. Follow the world’s largest known population of oceanic ballerinas around the plankton-rich waters and aquarium-like reefs of four atolls accompanied by experts from The Manta Trust, before returning to Landaa Giraavaru the following Monday.3 / 3
Summer of Mantas Offers
Winter of Wonders Cruises Starting October 31, 2022
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Aquariums and Caves – Three Nights
Embark on our three-night Winter of Wonders cruise departing from Kuda Huraa to Landaa Giraavaru on Mondays, stopping at dive sites such as the Fares Caves with their soft coral ceilings, the stingray and nudibranch haven of Eboodhoo Cove and the colourful canyons of Muthaafushi Thila along the way.1 / 3
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Sharks and a Shipwreck – Four Nights
Explore the grey-reef-shark hot spot of Rasdhoo Madivaru, the whitetip shark and octopus refuge of Maaya Thila, the whlae shark haven of Maamigili Beyru and the cargo hull of the Machafushi Wreck on our four-night Winter of Wonders cruise. The boat sails Thursdays from Landaa Giraavaru to Kuda Huraa.2 / 3
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See it All – Seven Nights
Who says you can’t have it all? Our seven-night Winter of Wonders adventure combines the three- and four-night itineraries so you can experience the caves, thilas, whale shark hot spots, swim-through tunnels of Kuda Rah Thila and the cultural lure of Dhangethi Island all in one trip. The boat departs Mondays from Kuda Huraa and Thursdays from Landaa Giraavaru.3 / 3
Winter of Wonders Offers
The thing I like best about the cruise is seeing snorkellers as well as divers get the chance to be inspired by the underwater world through amazing encounters with manta rays, whale sharks and huge pods of dolphins and pilot whales.
Abdul “Abo” Latheef Cruise Director