Deep South Gan to Male

About this route

A 9-night transit from Gan (Addu Atoll) northwards back to Male. The journey starts with the deep southern dive sites of Addu and Fuvahmulah and progresses through Huvadhoo, Laamu, Thaa, Meemu, Vaavu, Ari and the central Male atolls. Three to four dives per day. Final dive concludes around 11:00 to respect the 24-hour no-fly window. Route is at the captain's discretion and may change with weather and currents.

Day-by-day plan

1. Day 1: Embarkation in Gan & Check Dive

   Addu Atoll

   Guests board the Felicity in the afternoon at Gan (Addu). Welcome briefing, equipment set-up and a check dive in Addu Atoll.

2. Day 2: Addu Atoll

   Addu Atoll

   British Loyalty WWII wreck, Maa Kandu manta cleaning station and Addu channel dives with grey reef sharks and eagle rays.

3. Day 3: Fuvahmulah

   Fuvahmulah

   Day dives around the isolated island of Fuvahmulah, famous for tiger sharks (seasonal), thresher sharks, hammerheads and oceanic mantas.

4. Day 4: Huvadhoo Atoll

   Huvadhoo Atoll

   Drift diving the wide southern channels: Mareehaa Kandu, Vilingilli Kandu and surrounding thilas with grey reef sharks and schools of jacks.

5. Day 5: Laamu Atoll

   Laamu Atoll

   Remote channel dives on the eastern side. Chances of hammerheads at dawn, pelagic action and healthy hard coral.

6. Day 6: Thaa & Meemu Atolls

   Thaa / Meemu

   Quieter atolls with strong-current channel dives. Grey reef sharks, eagle rays and turtles are common.

7. Day 7: Vaavu Atoll

   Vaavu Atoll

   Drift diving Fotteyo Kandu and Miyaru Kandu, plus the famous Alimatha night dive with nurse sharks and stingrays.

8. Day 8: Ari Atoll

   Ari Atoll

   Dives at Maamigili Beyru with year-round whale shark chances, Kudhimaa Wreck and Maaya Thila.

9. Day 9: North & South Male & Final Dives

   North/South Male

   Final dives on the central Male atolls. Possible sites include Kandooma Thila, Cocoa Corner or Lankan Beyru manta cleaning station. Last dive concludes around 11:00.

10. Day 10: Disembarkation

    Male

    Breakfast on board and check-out by 09:00, followed by airport transfer to Male International for onward flights.

Upcoming departures

• 2027-03-16 – 2027-03-25from 5,136 USDBook

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