I have just received this link my email which may of some use to you :oD
http://www.maldivesdivetravel.com/newspage/black-pearl-offer-two-manta-madness-and-whale-shark-action-in-hanifaru-bay.html
I have 27 days, 9 hours and 12 minutes until I set off to the MV Carpe Diem... Not excited at all... ok, 11 minutes...
Happy holidays!