These special voyages explore the tropical ocean wilderness of the Deep Southern atolls of the Maldives. Here you will dive around uninhabited islands, explore remote sites that few others visit; and hope to enjoy encounters with a stunning variety of marine life throughout the lagoons, channels and outer reefs.
Heading south from Laamu and Huvadhoo atoll, we are quite likely to be the only divers enjoying remote and unnamed dive sites. On average, coral reefs in the deep south of the Maldives are amongst the healthiest. We also find exciting fish-filled channel dives where we can hope for excellent chances for pelagic encounters including reef sharks and manta rays.
As we cross the Equator between Fuvahmulah and Addu Atolls, our chances of encountering larger species of predatory shark increases. Regular visitors and residents here include tiger sharks, hammerheads, leopard sharks and even thresher sharks. Addu is the most southerly atoll in the Maldives and is known as one of the few places where manta rays can usually be found year-round. Other highlights of the atoll include the 'shark hotel', named for the steady population of grey reef sharks that can normally be found here. We also find the wreck of the ship, British Loyalty - the largest wreck in the Maldives; home now to sharks, turtles, rays and some dense schools of reef fish.
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Atolls visited: |
Laamu - Huvadhoo - Fuvahmulah - Addu |
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Experience needed: |
Minimum 100 logged dives with Deep Diver/Advanced Open Water qualification. Must be comfortable in strong currents and drift dives. |
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8 Day Voyages: up to 18 (6 diving days) Night dives may not be offered on your trip for safety reasons |
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Notes: |
Two one-way domestic flights needed between Malé and Laamu/Addu. Some international flights are available to Addu |
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Dates: |
Northeast Monsoon (January - March) |
Itinerary
Sample 8 Day Itinerary
Day 1: Embark in Laamu / Addu
You will embark this afternoon in Laamu or Addu.
You will need to take a domestic flight to your embarkation point from Malé today - or consider extending your time in the south at one of our carefully chosen island resorts before your liveaboard. There are now some international flights directly to Addu (Gan).
Days 2 - 7: Diving
You will spend these days diving around the remote atolls of Laamu, Huvadhoo, Fuvahmulah and Addu, crossing the equator as you head north or south as you explore some of the least visited dive sites in the Maldives.
You can expect to make up to 18 dives on a 7 night voyage.
Day 8: Disembark in Laamu / Addu
You will disembark in Laamu / Addu this morning.
From your disembarkation point, you will need to take a domestic flight back to Malé. From here you will make your way to the airport for your international flight or onward arrangements.
Why not consider extending your time in the Maldives at one of our carefully selected island resorts for more diving and snorkelling.
Please note: Every liveaboard voyage will be different, with actual islands and dive sites determined according to wind force and direction, ocean currents, visibility, reports of recent marine life sightings, safety and boat considerations taken by the captain and crew. Nothing can be guaranteed, including the number of dives you conduct or the species you might see, but rest assured that the captain and crew have everyone's diving interests in mind and will try to make your experience a very rewarding one amongst these stunning tropical atolls.
Sample 11 Day Itinerary
Day 1: Embark in Laamu / Addu
You will embark this afternoon in Laamu or Addu.
You will need to take a domestic flight to your embarkation point from Malé today - or consider extending your time in the south at one of our carefully chosen island resorts before your liveaboard. There are now some international flights directly to Addu (Gan).
Days 2 - 10: Diving
You will spend these days diving around the remote atolls of Laamu, Huvadhoo, Fuvahmulah and Addu, crossing the equator as you head north or south as you explore some of the least visited dive sites in the Maldives.
You can expect to make up to 24 dives on a 10 night voyage.
Day 11: Disembark in Laamu / Addu
You will disembark in Laamu / Addu this morning.
From your disembarkation point, you will need to take a domestic flight back to Malé. From here you will make your way to the airport for your international flight or onward arrangements.
Why not consider extending your time in the Maldives at one of our carefully selected island resorts for more diving and snorkelling.
Please note: Every liveaboard voyage will be different, with actual islands and dive sites determined according to wind force and direction, ocean currents, visibility, reports of recent marine life sightings, safety and boat considerations taken by the captain and crew. Nothing can be guaranteed, including the number of dives you conduct or the species you might see, but rest assured that the captain and crew have everyone's diving interests in mind and will try to make your experience a very rewarding one amongst these stunning tropical atolls.
Dates
Please click on the ship's photo for vessel details
Notes
Maldives Aggressor II
Prices relate to Standard Twin cabins (lower deck). Upgrades to Deluxe and Suite cabins are available. Please contact us for details.
Prices include: all meals and snacks onboard, standard beverages (tea, coffee, soft drinks, fruit juices, water, local beers and wines with dinner), tanks, weights and weight belt, standard airport transfers
Not included: international and domestic flights, insurance, dive kit rental, dive courses, NITROX, bar drinks, tips, dinner onshore on the final night of your voyage, non-standard airport transfers, Port & Park Fee of $340 (7 nights) or $425 (10 nights), fuel surcharge of $270 (7 nights) or $360 (10 nights)
Please note: a 12% GST will be charged on onboard purchases. An additional 3.5% transaction fee will be applied to credit card payments onboard. Taxes and fees may be subject to change without notice.
Maldives Explorer, Virgo & Leo
Prices relate to lower deck cabins. Upgrades to Upper Deck Cabin, Main Deck Suite & Upper Deck Suite are available. Please contact us for details.
Prices include: three meals per day onboard, afternoon snacks, BBQ on a local island (weather permitting), drinking water, tea, coffee, glass of wine with dinner, diving, tanks, weights, NITROX for qualified divers, standard return airport transfers, government taxes and bed tax
Not included: international and domestic flights, insurance, dive kit rental, dive courses, tips, alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, juices, spa treatments, non-standard airport transfers, fuel surcharge (if applicable)
Please note: a 12% GST will be charged on onboard purchases. This can be avoided on dive rental gear and courses by booking in advance. An additional 4% transaction fee will be applied to credit card payments onboard.
