When we first stumbled upon videos of manta rays in Hanifaru Bay in the Maldives, our bags were practically packed. We aimed for the sweet spot—between June and November—to hopefully catch these magnificent creatures during the southwest monsoon. Table of Contents Our Base We chose the Royal Island Resort to be our base. Their dive […]
The drone photos of the Vaavu shipwreck and those iconic underwater shots with nurse sharks had us hooked. We just had to experience it ourselves. While the wreck was the big attraction, Fulidhoo, a nearby island, seemed like the ideal place to stay. Affordable and promising, it was our gateway to this Maldives adventure. Table […]