Deep South (Gan - Male)

EcoPro Mariana · Maldives · 15 Days / 14 Nights

Duration
15 Days / 14 Nights
Embarkation
Gan
Disembarkation
Male
Dives
Approximately 36 dives in total

About this route

This 15-day, one-way voyage travels from Gan to Male, focusing on the pelagic-rich waters of the Maldives' southern atolls. The trip is designed for advanced divers, requiring a minimum of 80 logged dives to handle the challenging conditions. With approximately 36 dives included, the itinerary offers opportunities to see various sharks, rays, and other large marine life across atolls like Vaavu, Meemu, Thaa, and Fuvahmulah. Max guests on this trip: 16.

Day-by-day plan

  1. Day 1: Embarkation in Gan

    Gan

    Your journey begins with an airport pickup in Gan starting from midday. You will be transferred to the port to board the vessel. After settling in, you will meet the crew and receive a comprehensive trip briefing.

    Good to know: Airport pickup|Group transfer|Onboarding|Crew meeting|Briefing

  2. Day 2: Diving the Southern Atolls

    South Male, Vaavu, Meemu, Thaa & Fuvahmulah Atolls

    The diving portion of the trip begins, exploring the southern atolls with two to three dives per day. The itinerary may include South Male Atoll's Kandooma Thila, a channel dive known for sharks and rays in strong currents. In Vaavu Atoll, sites like Miyaru Kandu offer encounters with grey reef sharks, while Alimatha House Reef provides a famous night dive with numerous nurse sharks. Other potential stops include Meemu Atoll for Muli Corner's manta cleaning station, Thaa Atoll for a chance to snorkel with whale sharks, and Fuvahmulah for its resident tiger sharks.

    Dive sites: Kandooma Thila, Miyaru Kandu, Alimatha House Reef, Muli Corner, Whaleshark point, Tigershark city

    Good to know: Night dive|Snorkeling with whale sharks

  3. Day 3: Diving the Southern Atolls

    South Male, Vaavu, Meemu, Thaa & Fuvahmulah Atolls

    The diving portion of the trip continues, exploring the southern atolls with two to three dives per day. The itinerary may include South Male Atoll's Kandooma Thila, a channel dive known for sharks and rays in strong currents. In Vaavu Atoll, sites like Miyaru Kandu offer encounters with grey reef sharks, while Alimatha House Reef provides a famous night dive with numerous nurse sharks. Other potential stops include Meemu Atoll for Muli Corner's manta cleaning station, Thaa Atoll for a chance to snorkel with whale sharks, and Fuvahmulah for its resident tiger sharks.

    Dive sites: Kandooma Thila, Miyaru Kandu, Alimatha House Reef, Muli Corner, Whaleshark point, Tigershark city

    Good to know: Night dive|Snorkeling with whale sharks

  4. Day 4: Diving the Southern Atolls

    South Male, Vaavu, Meemu, Thaa & Fuvahmulah Atolls

    Day 4 includes 2-3 dives exploring the Southern Atolls, including sites like Kandooma Thila and Alimatha House Reef. An optional night dive is available. Guests can also choose to snorkel with whale sharks. The itinerary also explores Tigershark City.

    Dive sites: Kandooma Thila, Miyaru Kandu, Alimatha House Reef, Muli Corner, Whaleshark point, Tigershark city

    Good to know: Night dive|Snorkeling with whale sharks

  5. Day 5: Diving the Southern Atolls

    South Male, Vaavu, Meemu, Thaa & Fuvahmulah Atolls

    Today EcoPro Mariana visits the South Male, Vaavu, Meemu, Thaa & Fuvahmulah Atolls for 2-3 dives exploring sites like Miyaru Kandu and Tigershark City. The day might also include a night dive or snorkeling with whale sharks.

    Dive sites: Kandooma Thila, Miyaru Kandu, Alimatha House Reef, Muli Corner, Whaleshark point, Tigershark city

    Good to know: Night dive|Snorkeling with whale sharks

  6. Day 6: Diving the Southern Atolls

    South Male, Vaavu, Meemu, Thaa & Fuvahmulah Atolls

    Day 6 brings 2-3 dives in the Southern Atolls, including Kandooma Thila and Muli Corner. An optional night dive is available. Guests can also snorkel with whale sharks and tigersharks.

    Dive sites: Kandooma Thila, Miyaru Kandu, Alimatha House Reef, Muli Corner, Whaleshark point, Tigershark city

    Good to know: Night dive|Snorkeling with whale sharks

  7. Day 7: Diving the Southern Atolls

    South Male, Vaavu, Meemu, Thaa & Fuvahmulah Atolls

    Day 7 includes two to three dives at sites like Kandooma Thila and Tigershark City. Divers can also enjoy an optional night dive or snorkel with whale sharks. The itinerary explores the South Male, Vaavu, Meemu, Thaa & Fuvahmulah Atolls.

    Dive sites: Kandooma Thila, Miyaru Kandu, Alimatha House Reef, Muli Corner, Whaleshark point, Tigershark city

    Good to know: Night dive|Snorkeling with whale sharks

  8. Day 8: Diving the Southern Atolls

    South Male, Vaavu, Meemu, Thaa & Fuvahmulah Atolls

    Day 8 includes 2-3 dives in the South Male, Vaavu, Meemu, Thaa & Fuvahmulah Atolls, including sites like Kandooma Thila and Tigershark City. Guests also experience a night dive and snorkel with whale sharks.

    Dive sites: Kandooma Thila, Miyaru Kandu, Alimatha House Reef, Muli Corner, Whaleshark point, Tigershark city

    Good to know: Night dive|Snorkeling with whale sharks

  9. Day 9: Diving the Southern Atolls

    South Male, Vaavu, Meemu, Thaa & Fuvahmulah Atolls

    Day 9 offers 2-3 exhilarating dives at stunning sites like Kandooma Thila and Tigershark City. The itinerary explores the Southern Atolls, specifically South Male, Vaavu, Meemu, Thaa & Fuvahmulah. Guests also enjoy a night dive and snorkeling with whale sharks.

    Dive sites: Kandooma Thila, Miyaru Kandu, Alimatha House Reef, Muli Corner, Whaleshark point, Tigershark city

    Good to know: Night dive|Snorkeling with whale sharks

  10. Day 10: Diving the Southern Atolls

    South Male, Vaavu, Meemu, Thaa & Fuvahmulah Atolls

    Day 10 offers 2-3 dives in the Southern Atolls, including Kandooma Thila and Tigershark City. Guests enjoy a night dive or snorkel with whale sharks at Whaleshark Point. The itinerary explores locations such as Vaavu and Fuvahmulah Atolls.

    Dive sites: Kandooma Thila, Miyaru Kandu, Alimatha House Reef, Muli Corner, Whaleshark point, Tigershark city

    Good to know: Night dive|Snorkeling with whale sharks

  11. Day 11: Diving the Southern Atolls

    South Male, Vaavu, Meemu, Thaa & Fuvahmulah Atolls

    Day 11's diving explores the beautiful South Male, Vaavu, Meemu, Thaa & Fuvahmulah Atolls, including sites like Kandooma Thila and Tigershark City. Guests enjoy 2-3 dives, with an optional night dive. There is also a chance to snorkel with whale sharks.

    Dive sites: Kandooma Thila, Miyaru Kandu, Alimatha House Reef, Muli Corner, Whaleshark point, Tigershark city

    Good to know: Night dive|Snorkeling with whale sharks

  12. Day 12: Diving the Southern Atolls

    South Male, Vaavu, Meemu, Thaa & Fuvahmulah Atolls

    Day 12 brings more diving in the Southern Atolls, with 2-3 dives exploring sites like Kandooma Thila and Tigershark City. Guests can look forward to an optional night dive and snorkeling with whale sharks.

    Dive sites: Kandooma Thila, Miyaru Kandu, Alimatha House Reef, Muli Corner, Whaleshark point, Tigershark city

    Good to know: Night dive|Snorkeling with whale sharks

  13. Day 13: Diving the Southern Atolls

    South Male, Vaavu, Meemu, Thaa & Fuvahmulah Atolls

    Day 13 offers 2-3 dives exploring the Southern Atolls at sites like Kandooma Thila and Tigershark City. Guests also enjoy a memorable night dive and snorkeling with whale sharks.

    Dive sites: Kandooma Thila, Miyaru Kandu, Alimatha House Reef, Muli Corner, Whaleshark point, Tigershark city

    Good to know: Night dive|Snorkeling with whale sharks

  14. Day 14: Diving the Southern Atolls

    South Male, Vaavu, Meemu, Thaa & Fuvahmulah Atolls

    Day 14 explores the Southern Atolls with 2-3 dives at sites like Kandooma Thila and Tigershark City. Guests also enjoy a night dive and snorkeling with whale sharks.

    Dive sites: Kandooma Thila, Miyaru Kandu, Alimatha House Reef, Muli Corner, Whaleshark point, Tigershark city

    Good to know: Night dive|Snorkeling with whale sharks

  15. Day 15: Disembarkation in Male

    Male

    On the final day of the cruise, you will check out from the yacht between 7:00 and 8:00 AM. A transfer to the airport in Male will be provided for your departure.

    Good to know: Airport transfer

Upcoming departures

  • 2027-01-24 – 2027-02-07from 5,040 USDBook

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