EcoPro Seascape · Maldives · 7 nights
This Maldivian liveaboard itinerary explores the southernmost atolls of the Maldives, from Koodoo to Gan, promising diverse diving experiences. Divers can expect to encounter a rich variety of marine life, including pelagic species such as reef sharks, whale sharks, and mantas. The journey highlights unique dive conditions, with opportunities for both easy reef exploration and challenging channel dives. It's an ideal trip for experienced divers seeking vibrant coral gardens and thrilling pelagic encounters away from typical tourist routes.
Upon arrival at Gan, guests will be transferred to the liveaboard vessel for check-in. Following a welcome briefing from the cruise director, time will be allocated for cabin allocation and boat orientation. Guests can then familiarize themselves with the vessel and prepare their dive equipment.
Exploring the Gaafu Alifu Atoll, today's dives will focus on the region's renowned channel systems, known for their strong currents and vibrant pelagic action. These channels often feature an abundance of grey reef sharks patrolling the reef edges, especially around Villigili Kandu. Visibility can be excellent, offering clear views of the extensive coral gardens and potential for encounter with larger marine life attracted by the currents.
Dive sites: Villigili Kandu, Konodey Coral Garden
Exploration continues within Gaafu Alifu Atoll. Today's dives offer a mix of easy and challenging conditions, focusing on diverse reef systems. The area is known for its beautiful coral formations and is home to numerous hawksbill turtles and small reef fish. Drift dives are common due to prevailing currents, providing dynamic underwater experiences and opportunities for wide-angle photography.
Dive sites: Villigili Kandu, Konodey Coral Garden
Today's diving in Gaafu Alifu Atoll continues to offer a variety of experiences, from dynamic channel dives to more sheltered reef explorations. The region is characterized by strong currents, which can be challenging but also bring in nutrient-rich waters, attracting a high diversity of marine life. Divers can expect to see large schools of fish and potentially encounter pelagic species that move through the channels.
Dive sites: Villigili Kandu, Konodey Coral Garden
The vessel moves to Addu Atoll. Today's highlight is the famous Maa Kandu Point, often specifically dived for oceanic manta rays, which gather here for cleaning. This outstanding dive site has strong currents that bring in the mantas, and a cleaning station is located at 20m. Divers also explore the British Loyalty Wreck, a fascinating historical site adorned with soft corals and home to various reef fish.
Dive sites: Addu Manta Point, British Loyalty Wreck, Outer Reef
Diving continues in Addu Atoll, focusing on its outer reefs, where conditions are often open and dynamic, offering rich opportunities for encountering pelagic life. The intact coral life on these reefs provides a vibrant backdrop for sightings of oceanic manta rays and other large marine species. The area is known for its biodiversity, making every dive a potential encounter with something unique.
Dive sites: Addu Manta Point, British Loyalty Wreck, Outer Reef
Today is dedicated to the unique diving experiences at Fuvahmulah Atoll, famously known for its tiger shark encounters. Divers engage with a local dive center to experience the Tiger Zoo, an area where these magnificent predators are commonly sighted. The deep, crystal-clear waters of Fuvahmulah also attract oceanic whitetip sharks, hammerhead sharks, and other pelagics, providing exhilarating dives.
Dive sites: Tiger Zoo, South Plateau Fuvahmulah, North Plateau Fuvahmulah
Today marks the final day of the trip. After breakfast, guests will check out from the yacht and be transferred to the airport for their onward journeys. Divers are recommended to wait for 24 hours after their last dive before flying.