Program
Summary

The southern atolls are the perfect choice for thrill-seeking scuba divers eager for more challenging yet rewarding channel dives. Many dive sites here are often exposed to very strong currents, so the itineraries are recommended for experienced divers holding advanced certifications with at least 100 logged dives. Deep South channels are famous for encounters with hammerheads, bull sharks, silky sharks, large schools of grey reef sharks, and silver tips.

A highlight of this trip, available during specific weeks, is Fuvahmulah, known for its unbeatable conditions to encounter tiger sharks, thresher sharks, oceanic mantas, whale sharks, and other pelagic fauna.

Day 1 through 7: Average 3 dives a day & 1 or 2 night dives during the course. Typically, the schedule for the day is as follows, however, the timings/schedule can be different depending on filling tanks, cruising hours, and weather conditions:

Recommendation on Diver’s Qualifications

Please note that this itinerary will involve diving in currents. We recommend that our guests have:

● A minimum of 50 logged dives

● Nitrox certification

● Experience with diving in currents

Disclaimer

We wish to show you the best diving possible; however, a number of factors determine which route the Cruise Director and Captain will choose and which dive sites we visit. Weather conditions, tides, currents and the number of other dive vessels at a particular site all play a part in where the boat is heading to. While we attempt to ensure the number of dives we have scheduled is fulfilled, bad weather can hinder the yacht’s ability to reach a specific dive site in our scheduled time. The safety of all on board is paramount and we always do our best to offer diving at alternative sites, should we be unable to visit the sites listed below.

A Typical Day

The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:

06:00 Wake-up call

06:30 - 07:00 Light breakfast followed by a briefing and Dive 1

08:30 Full breakfast , relaxation period

10:30 Briefing and Dive 2

12:30 Lunch, relaxation period

14:30 Briefing and Dive 3

16:00 Snack, relaxation period

19:00 Dinner

Guests board the vessel according to the flights; Introductions and briefings, equipment preparation, and set up.

Day 1

Arrival (From 12 pm)

Welcoming cocktail, Crew Introduction, and General Briefing

Day 2 - 7:

Suggested dive sites:

Manta Point.

Maakandu.

Tiger Zoo Dive (Entrance fee Chargeable).

Fuvamulah Corner.

Gemanafushi Thila.

Gemanafushi Kandu.

Gemanafushi Canyon.

Kondey Coral Gardens.

Kondey Kandu.

Maarehaa Kandu.

Dhaandhoo Kandu.

Nilandhoo Kandu.

Kerendhoo Kandu.

Kooddoo Spinner Point.

Kooddoo Kandu.

Villingili Kandu.

*A Night Dive can be arranged on the day when conditions allow.

Other Activities:

Water sports

BBQ Dinner on the island.

Day 8

Departure (7:30 am)

The last dive will be on the penultimate day of the trip. Divers are recommended to wait for 24 hours before flying after the last dive.

Highlights

From December to March, you can have the best diving experience in the southern Maldivian atolls, where you can witness thrilling shark action in secluded dive sites between Huvadhu and Addu (Seenu) Atolls. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city and spend a week exploring Addu, Fuvahmulah and Huvadhu, while keeping an eye out for the impressive inhabitants of the Indian Ocean, such as tiger sharks, spinner sharks, silver tips, grey reef sharks, and whale sharks.

Huvadhu boasts one of the deepest lagoons in the Maldives, where the currents and channels are perfect for spotting a diverse range of sharks, including whale sharks, silkies, spinner sharks, grey reef sharks and an occasional hammerhead shark if we are lucky.

You will have the opportunity to dive in some of the world's best channels (kandus) here, including Vilingilli, Koodoo, Nilandhoo and Mareehaa. In Fuvahmulah, you can encounter tiger, silky, silver tip and thresher sharks on the south plateaux.

Addu Atoll is home to the WWII wreck, HMS British Loyalty, as well as the popular majestic Manta

Cleaning station Maa Kandu, and a more relaxing drift dive at Demon corner, which is a great way to start or end your trip.

Deluxe Double/Twin Upper Deck

1 cabin (1 spot) available

$3,438