A new reef is growing on the house reef at Bali Villa Dive Resort. We built it in cooperation with Reefvillage.org, a non-profit initiative dedicated to protecting and restoring marine ecosystems worldwide through the construction of artificial coral reefs, ocean cleanups, and educational school programs. This is coral restoration you can watch on a single dive, right off our own beach. The first structure is fully stocked and the corals are taking hold. A second one goes int

There are trips where the ocean makes you work for it. And then there are trips where it just opens up from the first bubble. This final trip of the season led us through the Central Atolls and started with manta rays on the check dive and never really let up. The crew and guests of EcoPro Seascape after the last Central Atolls departure of the season. Manta Rays from the First Dive: Central Atolls Gets Off to a Flying Start A check dive is usually exactly that: a quick syste

Some trips have one or two standout moments. This one had them almost every single day. Over eleven days, the EcoPro Seascape worked her way through the atolls of South Male, Vaavu, Meemu and Ari on our Best of Maldives route, that mean dozens of dive sites and marine life that refused to play it safe. Here is what happened. Mantas gliding through the lights in slow and unhurried loops Eagle Rays, Nurse Sharks and an Aquarium Called Alimatha The May ocean has a personality of

What truly makes a diving trip unforgettable? There are places you know from photographs. And then there are places you only truly understand when you're hovering 20 metres below the surface, watching a manta ray glide silently towards you. The Maldives belongs to the second category. We could tell you what makes our liveaboards special. But honestly, our guests do it better. They're the ones who've seen with their own eyes what we promise and who can tell you whether the exp

Where the Currents Meet: Life in the Best Of Maldives Do you know how it feels when you pull your mask off after a great dive? You feel the salt on your skin, the adrenaline still pumping, and the immediate need to tell your buddy exactly what you just saw. This past April, our Best of Maldives tours with our two vessels, EcoPro Seascape and EcoPro Mariana, were full of those moments. Dancing with Giants of the Ocean The highlight for many was undoubtedly Gangehi Manta Point.

Imagine whe n you step off a plane, go onto a luxurious boat, and you look at the turquoise waters of the Maldives. This past week on the EcoPro Seascape , our flagship Maldives liveaboard, we welcomed 15 guests ready to explore the deep blue. While travel occasionally has its hiccups, like a couple of pieces of delayed luggage, our team ensured everyone was settled and ready for the Maldives Central Atolls in time. The turquoise waters of the Maldives never disappoint Chasi

Happy divers after manta ray drifts & seahorse hunts also make our team happy Forget the polished, robotic “paradise found” narratives you usually see in travel brochures. Real adventure is about the small, perfectly timed moments: the sunset migration of thousands of flying foxes at Kalong Island, arriving just as the sky turns a deep, bruised orange. This March, an international group of divers joined us aboard the EcoPro Duyung Baru for a six-day trip that reminded us exa

Welcome to the heart of the Maldives Deep South . Our latest journey through the Huvadhoo and Fuvahmulah atolls was a masterclass in big fish encounters. From the moment our 15 guests stepped onto the modern decks of the EcoPro Seascape , the ocean delivered a spectacle of apex predators and graceful rays that few places on Earth can match. Your safety is our highest priority. No compromises At EcoProDivers, your peace of mind is our priority. We are all aware of the sobering

Embarking on a Maldives liveaboard adventure is about more than just checking dive sites off a list; it’s about immersing yourself in the raw, pulsing energy of the Indian Ocean while enjoying the comfort of a home away from home. Our recent journey through the Maldives Deep South , crossing the equator aboard the magnificent EcoPro Seascape , proved once again why this region is a magnet for those seeking big fish encounters and pristine coral gardens. From the majestic Man

So, the bags are packed, the fins are ready, and you’re about to head to paradise! We can’t wait to welcome you aboard. To make sure your transition from the airplane seat to the dive deck is as smooth as a calm sea, we’ve put together this little EcoProDivers Maldives arrival and departure guide. Approaching the Maldives already feels like Paradise Landing in Paradise: Getting to the Boat Your adventure starts at Velana International Airport (MLE). Before you touch down, mak