Horizon III · Maldives · 15D/14N
This cruise is totally for channel dive lovers,possible to see all kinds of sharks known to Maldives waters,eagle rays,green turtles and fantastic hard coral. Can see Tiger Shark, Whale shark and 10 kinds of shark varieties. 14 Nights Itinerary Highlights. (Approx 37 Dives) Fuvahmulah Atoll: Tiger sharks, oceanic manta, and thresher sharks. Oceanic Island with incredible visibility. Huvadhoo Atoll: Whale sharks at night, silver tips, grey reef sharks, and many, many more. Addu Atoll: WWII wreck HMS British Loyalty, majestic manta cleaning stations, and tiger sharks. Laamu Atoll: Beautiful fish-filled channels with great shark encounters. Only on the Male to Addu trips. Thaa Atoll: Grey reef & white tip reef sharks plus the chance of Whale sharks at night Meemu Atoll: Enchanting channels with pelagic action, sharks, Eagle rays, and beautiful soft coral. Manta cleaning station Vaavu Atoll: A sunset/night dive at Alimatha, Vaavu atoll is a must to have a memorable experience with the resident nurse shark South Male Atoll: Grey reef sharks and eagle rays at the famous Kandooma Thila, a highlight on any trip
North Male Atoll
Your trip begins with arrival and embarkation in Male, where you'll receive briefings and get settled in. The afternoon includes a checkout dive near Kurumba to ensure all gear is in order. The vessel anchors for the night in the area before the journey south begins.
Dive sites: Check Dive
Good to know: Mooring near Kurumba for the night.
South Male Atoll, Vaavu Atoll
The day starts with a dive at Spinner Residence before cruising to South Male Atoll for an exploration of Kandooma. Afterwards, the boat travels to Vaavu Atoll for a memorable sunset and night dive with nurse sharks at Alimatha House Reef.
Dive sites: Spinner Residence, Kandooma, Nurse Shark Point, Alimatha House Reef
Good to know: Evening sunset dive is scheduled.
Vaavu Atoll, Meemu Atoll
Diving continues in Vaavu Atoll with plunges at Miyaru Kandu and Rakeedhoo Kandu. Following these dives, the boat navigates towards Meemu Atoll, culminating the day with a dive at Gaahuraa Cave before anchoring for the night.
Dive sites: Miyaru Kandu, Rakeedhoo Kandu, Gaahuraa Cave
Good to know: Afternoon cruise from Vaavu to Meemu Atoll.
Meemu Atoll
The day is dedicated to exploring the dive sites of Meemu Atoll. You will dive the channels of Vanhuravalhi Kandu and Muli Kandu, followed by a dive at Hakuraa Thila. The vessel will moor near Muli overnight.
Dive sites: Vanhuravalhi Kandu, Muli Kandu, Hakuraa Thila
Meemu Atoll, Thaa Atoll
After a morning dive at Muli Corner, the journey continues with a dive at Kolhufushi Kandu, known as the Valley of Rays. The boat then cruises to Thaa Atoll for a dive at Fahala Giri, mooring at a known whale shark point with hopes of a surface encounter.
Dive sites: Muli Corner, Kolhufushi Kandu (Valley of Rays), Fahala Giri
Good to know: Possible whale shark encounter on the surface behind the boat at night.
Thaa Atoll, Laamu Atoll
Today's first dive is at Guraudhoo Kandu in Thaa Atoll before the boat travels to Laamu Atoll. In Laamu, you'll explore the channels of Munnafushi Kandu and Maibaidhoo Kandu.
Dive sites: Guraudhoo Kandu, Munnafushi Kandu, Maibaidhoo Kandu
Laamu Atoll
You will spend the morning diving two prominent channels in Laamu Atoll, Fushi Kandu and Maibaidhoo Kandu. The final dive of the day is at Kunahandhoo Giri, after which the boat prepares for an eight-hour overnight crossing of the 1.5 Degrees Channel to Huvadhoo Atoll.
Dive sites: Fushi Kandu, Maibaidhoo Kandu, Kunahandhoo Giri
Good to know: Prepare for an approximately 8-hour overnight cruise to Huvadhoo Atoll.
Huvadhoo Atoll
Upon arriving in Huvadhoo Atoll, the day's diving includes explorations of Villingili Kandu and Kooddoo Kandu. After a final dive at Mutta Giri, the boat anchors at a whale shark aggregation point, offering a chance for a surface encounter at night.
Dive sites: Villingili Kandu, Kooddoo Kandu, Mutta Giri
Good to know: Possible whale shark encounter on the surface behind the boat in the evening.
Huvadhoo Atoll
The exploration of Huvadhoo Atoll's channels continues with another dive at Villingili Kandu and one at Kuredhoo Kandu. The day's diving concludes at Odegalla Faru before the boat relocates to anchor near Nilandhoo.
Dive sites: Villingili Kandu, Kuredhoo Kandu, Odegalla Faru
Huvadhoo Atoll
Experience more of Huvadhoo's southern channels with dives at Nilandhoo Kandu, Konday Kandu, and Gemanafushi Kandu. If the weather is favorable, the evening is celebrated with a barbecue dinner on the uninhabited island of Bakatta.
Dive sites: Nilandhoo Kandu, Konday Kandu, Gemanafushi Kandu
Good to know: BBQ dinner on an island is subject to weather conditions.
Huvadhoo Atoll
The day begins with a return to Gemanafushi Kandu, followed by a dive at Maareha Kandu and Mafzool Thila. In the evening, the vessel begins its overnight journey across the equator towards the unique oceanic island of Fuvahmulah.
Dive sites: Gemanafushi Kandu, Maareha Kandu, Mafzool Thila
Good to know: Overnight cruise to Fuvahmulah, crossing the equator.
Fuvahmulah Atoll
The day is centered around the special diving opportunities at Fuvahmulah. You'll dive the north and south Muli sites and have a dedicated dive at Tiger Shark Point for potential close encounters. Afterwards, the boat cruises to the final destination, Addu Atoll.
Dive sites: Fuvahmulah South Muli, Tiger Shark Point, Fuvahmulah North Muli
Good to know: Cruise to Addu Atoll after the day's dives.
Addu Atoll
Exploring Addu Atoll, the day's itinerary features channel diving at Maa Kandu and a visit to Manta Point to see the cleaning station. The final dive is a unique historical exploration of the WWII shipwreck, the HMS British Loyalty.
Dive sites: Maa Kandu, Manta Point, British Loyalty
Addu Atoll
The last day of diving includes a final visit to Manta Point in Addu Atoll. After the morning dive, you will begin the required 24-hour surface interval before your flight. A second dive may be possible depending on guests' departure schedules.
Dive sites: Manta Point
Good to know: A second dive may be organized if guest flight schedules permit. Desaturation period begins after the final dive.
Addu Atoll
After a final breakfast on board, it's time to disembark in Addu. This marks the end of your deep south diving expedition.
Good to know: Guests will be transferred to the airport for their departure.