Event Dates: April 9 - 16, 2024
Experience different shades of blue in the Indian Ocean. Known for its clear emerald waters and beautiful beaches that stretch as far as the eye can see, which consist of a chain of about 1,200 small coral islands and sandbanks—The Republic of Maldives.
Azul Experience will take you to one of the best diving spots in the world, with sightings of the friendliest Nurse Sharks, Sea Turtle, Dolphins, Sting Rays, and so much more.
Stay in a Standard Room or Sea View Hotel on Maafushi Island during our freediving activities for Vaavu Atoll, South Atoll, and South Male Atoll. You can choose a package from 5 or 7 Nights, giving you the best experience of the Maldives.
Azul Week: Maldives Freediving Retreat is open to beginner, advanced, and professional freedivers.
- The 7 Nights Retreat includes 2 training days with a fun dive on the nearest islands and 3 highlight diving days exploring the abundant marine life of the Indian Ocean. This package is recommended for beginners with or without freediving experience.
- The 5 Nights Adventure includes 3 highlight diving days in the same locations. This package is recommended for experienced freedivers only.
♦♦♦ Couple/Duo Room Rates are only applicable for more than 1 participant joining together. For solo travelers, you are automatically availing of the Solo Room Rate. If you wish to avail of the Couple/Duo Room Rate, please advise us, and we will try to look for a roommate for you, but this is not guaranteed.
Itinerary:
- Day 0: Apr 9, Arrival at the Airport
- Day 1: Apr 10, Freedive Training (halfday, Maafushi)
- Day 2: Apr 11, Freedive Training (halfday, Maafushi)
- Day 3: Apr 12, Highlight Dive 1: 2-3 Divesites Vaavu Atoll and Shipwreck (Full Day, Open Water Dive) Shark, Shipwreck, Dolphin
- Day 4: Apr 13, Highlight Dive 2: 2-3 Divesites South Male Atoll (Full Day, Open Water Dive) Stingray, Shipwreck, Stingshark, Dolphin
- Day 5: Apr 14, Highlight Dive 3: 2-3 Divesites South Atoll (halfday, Open Water Dive) Coral Garden, Dolphin
- Day 6: Apr 15, FREE DAY (Add On of 5* Resort Day Tour with Buffet Lunch or Extra Day for diving in case of bad weather)
- Day 7: April 16, Departure to Airport
Other Inclusions:
- ✔️ Speedboat Service from Velana Airport to Maafushi Island, Arrival & Departure
- ✔️ Everyday Hotel Breakfast: (except your day of arrival)
- ✔️ Maldivian Boat Lunch: During the 3 Days Highlight Dive
- ✔️ Buffet Dinner/Beach Dinner: April 14
- ✔️ Travel Insurance by AXA (To all guests not coming from the Philippines, please get your own travel insurance with diving coverage. Send us a copy of your insurance 2 weeks before the day of the retreat. NO INSURANCE NO TRAVEL POLICY) You may purchase the World Nomads Extreme Package
- ✔️ Transfer from the Airport (7AM-830PM Only) Flights arriving after 9PM onwards will need to pay for private boat service, 250USD
- ✔️ Underwater Videos and Pictures, Drone shots if weather permits Good times
- ✔️ New Freediving Family and Friends
Exclusions:
- ✔️ Airfare
- ✔️ Other Meals
- ✔️ Local Gratitude
- ✔️ Freediving Gear
- ✔️ Perfect Weather
Travel Requirements:
- ✔️ Valid ID
- ✔️ Valid Passport
- ✔️ Health Declaration form through IMUGA portal
- ✔️ USD is widely used in Maldives. PHP to MVR money is optional
Other Instructions:
- ✔️ Please complete the registration form.
- ✔️ We will contact you via social media accounts (Email, FB, IG, Viber, or Whatsapp)
- ✔️ Guests coming from the Philippines suggested flights via Air Asia Manila-Malaysia/Singapore-Maldives (contact us for suggestions)
Payment Terms:
- ✔️ STRICTLY NON-REFUNDABLE but transferable to another person (should be used on the exact dates only)
- ✔️ Prioritize your airfare to avoid expensive flights
Thank you, and hope to dive with you soon!
- Azul Freediving
