Most liveaboard diving trips in the Maldives typically start and end in Male, where the main international airport, Male Velana International Airport (MLE), is located. Since Male is the capital city and a major transport hub, it serves as the primary departure point for many liveaboard trips.
For certain itineraries, especially those covering Southern and Deep South Atolls, or Northern and Far North Atolls, divers may need to take domestic flights to reach the starting point of their liveaboard journey. These domestic flights are necessary to access more remote and distant atolls that are not directly accessible from Male.
In some cases, the cost of the domestic flight may be included in the overall price of the liveaboard package. However, for other trips, divers may need to pay for the domestic flight separately. While the domestic flights might add to the overall expenses, they offer the opportunity to explore more remote and pristine diving sites that are less frequented by tourists. These remote atolls often boast untouched marine ecosystems and the chance to encounter unique marine species, making them worthwhile destinations for avid divers seeking extraordinary underwater experiences in the Maldives