Aquafanatics@Fares

Baa Atoll, Maldives

The team at Aquafanatics@Fares are exactly the kind of friendly, professional outfit we appreciate in the Maldives. Tucked away on Fares Island, they’re perfectly positioned for exploring the Baa Atoll, especially if you’re keen on manta rays. We’ve found their local knowledge for finding these giants second to none. This isn’t a huge, bustling operation. It feels more personal, which is great when you're looking for focused guiding or a relaxed course progression. We love that they keep group sizes small, meaning you're not jostling for position on a reef or feeling rushed. If you're staying at the Avani+ Fares and want to dive with a crew who know the local currents and cleaning stations inside out, these are your people. They excel at tailoring trips, whether you're after a serene drift along a healthy thila, watching reef sharks cruise below, or want to spend an entire dive spotting tiny nudibranchs. Our advice? Chat to them about the day's conditions and what you're hoping to see; they'll usually make it happen.