Southern Sharks (Gan - Male)

Carpe Novo · Maldives · 12 nights

Duration
12 nights
Embarkation
Gan, Maldives
Disembarkation
Male, Maldives
Dives
Approximately 33 dives in total

About this route

Explore the Southern Atolls of the Maldives on this carefully curated 12-night liveaboard trip. Starting from Malé and venturing deep into the equator in Addu, the journey continues with a return to Malé, covering a vast array of dive sites and marine environments. This itinerary offers a diverse range of diving experiences, from vibrant reefs and channels to historical wrecks and encounters with large pelagics. Divers can expect to witness the rich biodiversity of the Maldivian underwater world, with opportunities for both thrilling shark encounters and peaceful reef exploration.

Day-by-day plan

  1. Day 1: Embarkation – Gan

    Board the liveaboard vessel in Gan starting from 1:00 pm. Guests will receive a welcome briefing and an introduction to the vessel's facilities and crew. Cabins will be assigned, and there will be time to settle in before dinner. Dive permits will be checked, and the crew will provide information regarding the diving schedule.

  2. Day 2: Southern Atolls – Diving Exploration

    Diving exploration begins in the Southern Atolls. The area offers a diverse array of sites known for vibrant marine life and channel dives. Strong currents characterize the area, often bringing in a variety of pelagic species. Visibility is generally excellent, providing clear views of extensive coral formations and rich biodiversity. Divers experience a mix of thrilling drift dives and sheltered reef explorations. Exploration of the Southern Atolls continues, with dives focusing on sites renowned for strong currents and abundant pelagic action. The topography includes deep channels, thilas, and vibrant coral gardens, which act as magnets for large schools of fish and various shark species.

    Dive sites: Vaavu, Meemu, Thaa, Laamu, Huvadhoo Atoll, Fuvahmulah, Addu Atoll

  3. Day 3: Southern Atolls – Diving Exploration

    Diving exploration begins in the Southern Atolls. The area offers a diverse array of sites known for vibrant marine life and channel dives. Strong currents characterize the area, often bringing in a variety of pelagic species. Visibility is generally excellent, providing clear views of extensive coral formations and rich biodiversity. Divers experience a mix of thrilling drift dives and sheltered reef explorations. Exploration of the Southern Atolls continues, with dives focusing on sites renowned for strong currents and abundant pelagic action. The topography includes deep channels, thilas, and vibrant coral gardens, which act as magnets for large schools of fish and various shark species.

    Dive sites: Vaavu, Meemu, Thaa, Laamu, Huvadhoo Atoll, Fuvahmulah, Addu Atoll

  4. Day 4: Southern Atolls – Diving Exploration

    Diving exploration begins in the Southern Atolls. The area offers a diverse array of sites known for vibrant marine life and channel dives. Strong currents characterize the area, often bringing in a variety of pelagic species. Visibility is generally excellent, providing clear views of extensive coral formations and rich biodiversity. Divers experience a mix of thrilling drift dives and sheltered reef explorations. Exploration of the Southern Atolls continues, with dives focusing on sites renowned for strong currents and abundant pelagic action. The topography includes deep channels, thilas, and vibrant coral gardens, which act as magnets for large schools of fish and various shark species.

    Dive sites: Vaavu, Meemu, Thaa, Laamu, Huvadhoo Atoll, Fuvahmulah, Addu Atoll

  5. Day 5: Southern Atolls – Diving Exploration

    Diving exploration begins in the Southern Atolls. The area offers a diverse array of sites known for vibrant marine life and channel dives. Strong currents characterize the area, often bringing in a variety of pelagic species. Visibility is generally excellent, providing clear views of extensive coral formations and rich biodiversity. Divers experience a mix of thrilling drift dives and sheltered reef explorations. Exploration of the Southern Atolls continues, with dives focusing on sites renowned for strong currents and abundant pelagic action. The topography includes deep channels, thilas, and vibrant coral gardens, which act as magnets for large schools of fish and various shark species.

    Dive sites: Vaavu, Meemu, Thaa, Laamu, Huvadhoo Atoll, Fuvahmulah, Addu Atoll

  6. Day 6: Southern Atolls – Diving Exploration

    Diving exploration begins in the Southern Atolls. The area offers a diverse array of sites known for vibrant marine life and channel dives. Strong currents characterize the area, often bringing in a variety of pelagic species. Visibility is generally excellent, providing clear views of extensive coral formations and rich biodiversity. Divers experience a mix of thrilling drift dives and sheltered reef explorations. Exploration of the Southern Atolls continues, with dives focusing on sites renowned for strong currents and abundant pelagic action. The topography includes deep channels, thilas, and vibrant coral gardens, which act as magnets for large schools of fish and various shark species.

    Dive sites: Vaavu, Meemu, Thaa, Laamu, Huvadhoo Atoll, Fuvahmulah, Addu Atoll

  7. Day 7: Southern Atolls – Diving Exploration

    Diving exploration begins in the Southern Atolls. The area offers a diverse array of sites known for vibrant marine life and channel dives. Strong currents characterize the area, often bringing in a variety of pelagic species. Visibility is generally excellent, providing clear views of extensive coral formations and rich biodiversity. Divers experience a mix of thrilling drift dives and sheltered reef explorations. Exploration of the Southern Atolls continues, with dives focusing on sites renowned for strong currents and abundant pelagic action. The topography includes deep channels, thilas, and vibrant coral gardens, which act as magnets for large schools of fish and various shark species.

    Dive sites: Vaavu, Meemu, Thaa, Laamu, Huvadhoo Atoll, Fuvahmulah, Addu Atoll

  8. Day 8: Southern Atolls – Diving Exploration

    Diving exploration begins in the Southern Atolls. The area offers a diverse array of sites known for vibrant marine life and channel dives. Strong currents characterize the area, often bringing in a variety of pelagic species. Visibility is generally excellent, providing clear views of extensive coral formations and rich biodiversity. Divers experience a mix of thrilling drift dives and sheltered reef explorations. Exploration of the Southern Atolls continues, with dives focusing on sites renowned for strong currents and abundant pelagic action. The topography includes deep channels, thilas, and vibrant coral gardens, which act as magnets for large schools of fish and various shark species.

    Dive sites: Vaavu, Meemu, Thaa, Laamu, Huvadhoo Atoll, Fuvahmulah, Addu Atoll

  9. Day 9: Southern Atolls – Diving Exploration

    Diving exploration begins in the Southern Atolls. The area offers a diverse array of sites known for vibrant marine life and channel dives. Strong currents characterize the area, often bringing in a variety of pelagic species. Visibility is generally excellent, providing clear views of extensive coral formations and rich biodiversity. Divers experience a mix of thrilling drift dives and sheltered reef explorations. Exploration of the Southern Atolls continues, with dives focusing on sites renowned for strong currents and abundant pelagic action. The topography includes deep channels, thilas, and vibrant coral gardens, which act as magnets for large schools of fish and various shark species.

    Dive sites: Vaavu, Meemu, Thaa, Laamu, Huvadhoo Atoll, Fuvahmulah, Addu Atoll

  10. Day 10: Southern Atolls – Diving Exploration

    Diving exploration begins in the Southern Atolls. The area offers a diverse array of sites known for vibrant marine life and channel dives. Strong currents characterize the area, often bringing in a variety of pelagic species. Visibility is generally excellent, providing clear views of extensive coral formations and rich biodiversity. Divers experience a mix of thrilling drift dives and sheltered reef explorations. Exploration of the Southern Atolls continues, with dives focusing on sites renowned for strong currents and abundant pelagic action. The topography includes deep channels, thilas, and vibrant coral gardens, which act as magnets for large schools of fish and various shark species.

    Dive sites: Vaavu, Meemu, Thaa, Laamu, Huvadhoo Atoll, Fuvahmulah, Addu Atoll

  11. Day 11: Southern Atolls – Diving Exploration

    Diving exploration begins in the Southern Atolls. The area offers a diverse array of sites known for vibrant marine life and channel dives. Strong currents characterize the area, often bringing in a variety of pelagic species. Visibility is generally excellent, providing clear views of extensive coral formations and rich biodiversity. Divers experience a mix of thrilling drift dives and sheltered reef explorations. Exploration of the Southern Atolls continues, with dives focusing on sites renowned for strong currents and abundant pelagic action. The topography includes deep channels, thilas, and vibrant coral gardens, which act as magnets for large schools of fish and various shark species.

    Dive sites: Vaavu, Meemu, Thaa, Laamu, Huvadhoo Atoll, Fuvahmulah, Addu Atoll

  12. Day 12: Southern Atolls – Last Dives

    The penultimate day of the trip features the final dives in the Southern Atolls. These dives will focus on maximizing opportunities for memorable encounters and exploring remaining highlights of the region. Sites may include vibrant channels or historic wrecks, depending on conditions. The last dive will be conducted today, with divers advised to observe a 24-hour no-fly period before their departure.

    Dive sites: Vaavu, Meemu, Thaa, Laamu, Huvadhoo Atoll, Fuvahmulah, Addu Atoll

  13. Day 13: Disembarkation – Malé

    Today marks the disembarkation from the vessel in Malé. Guests will enjoy breakfast before preparing for their departure. Check-out time from the vessel is at 8:00 am. Transfers to the airport or onward accommodations will be arranged by the crew.

Upcoming departures

  • 2027-02-04 – 2027-02-16from 5,000 USDBook
  • 2028-02-12 – 2028-02-24from 5,260 USDBook
  • 2028-03-18 – 2028-03-30from 5,260 USDBook

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