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# Dive Cruise in the Maldives – Manta Rays near Cocos Island

> A liveaboard dive cruise in the Maldives aboard the Blue Horizon II, highlighted by a close encounter with manta rays near Cocos Island in excellent shallow-water lighting conditions.

## What to see
- **Manta Rays near Cocos Island** — Spotted just beneath the water surface, offering ideal natural lighting for underwater photography.

## What to do
- **Liveaboard Diving** — Multi-day dive cruise aboard the Blue Horizon II with a guided crew led by Lisa and Hervé.