Looking for a once-in-a-lifetime trip? The Maldives has some of the most equisite diving in the world. This particular trip is a 7-day liveaboard on Maldives Master, a 42m vessel that takes 26 divers. She has an indoor air conditioned lounge, bar, outdoor jacuzzi, and four sun decks. The ocean deck at the stern is a highlight. On many evenings they run floodlights off the stern to attract plankton, which draws in feeding mantas and whale sharks right off the boat.

Route: Central Atolls route, November 5 to 12, 2028. We depart and return from Male and cover North and South Male, Vaavu/Felidhu (Alimathaa), the Ari atolls (Maamigili, Rashdhoo Madivaru), and Guraidhoo Corner.

What's included: shared airport transfers on embarkation and disembarkation days, full board accommodation (shared occupancy), tea, instant coffee, soft drinks and drinking water, up to 3 dives daily, 11 liter cylinder with air fills, and weights, weight belt, and SMB.

Not included: flights, hotels before or after, additional or private transfers, equipment rental, onboard merchandise, alcoholic drinks, and crew and dive guide gratuities (typically 10% of trip).

Obligatory onboard surcharges: Maldives Green Tax (currently $84), Maldives Service Charge (currently $150), and the 17% Goods and Services Tax.

Prerequisites: Advanced Open Water/ Advanced Adventure Diver (or equivalent), Nitrox, and proof of 40+ dives.