South Hemisphere Special (Addu - Kooddoo)

Maldives Blue Force 3 · Maldives · 10 nights

Duration
10 nights
Embarkation
Addu, Maldives
Disembarkation
Kooddoo, Maldives
Dives
Approximately 27 dives in total

About this route

Embark on an exceptional journey aboard Maldives Blue Force 3, exploring one of the most remote and untouched regions of the Maldives — the Southern Hemisphere. This unique itinerary delves into the Addu and Fuvahmulah atolls, cruising north through the equatorial atolls. It promises exhilarating dives and unparalleled underwater encounters, finishing in Kooddoo.

Day-by-day plan

  1. Day 1: Embarkation – Addu Atoll

    Upon arrival at Malé Airport, guests will proceed with emigration and baggage claim before connecting to a domestic flight to Addu. A transfer to Maldives Blue Force 3 by dhoni (traditional Maldivian boat) is arranged. The day includes cabin allocation, a briefing about the boat and the dive itinerary, followed by settling in for the start of the cruise.

  2. Day 2: Southern Hemisphere Special – Gaafu Alifu & Gaafu Dhaalu

    The expedition continues into the Southern Hemisphere, focusing on the pristine waters of Gaafu Alifu and Gaafu Dhaalu atolls. These atolls are renowned for their incredible marine life and vibrant reef systems, offering a diverse array of dive experiences tailored to daily conditions. The area is known for strong currents that bring in pelagic species, making each dive an exciting encounter with the ocean's larger inhabitants. Today's diving further explores the spectacular atolls of Gaafu Alifu and Gaafu Dhaalu, which are celebrated for their extraordinary marine life and healthy coral ecosystems. Divers can expect to witness vibrant corals covering historical remains, creating a rich tapestry of marine habitats. The strong currents often found here provide thrilling drift dives, attracting a variety of pelagic species that patrol the channels.

  3. Day 3: Southern Hemisphere Special – Gaafu Alifu & Gaafu Dhaalu

    The expedition continues into the Southern Hemisphere, focusing on the pristine waters of Gaafu Alifu and Gaafu Dhaalu atolls. These atolls are renowned for their incredible marine life and vibrant reef systems, offering a diverse array of dive experiences tailored to daily conditions. The area is known for strong currents that bring in pelagic species, making each dive an exciting encounter with the ocean's larger inhabitants. Today's diving further explores the spectacular atolls of Gaafu Alifu and Gaafu Dhaalu, which are celebrated for their extraordinary marine life and healthy coral ecosystems. Divers can expect to witness vibrant corals covering historical remains, creating a rich tapestry of marine habitats. The strong currents often found here provide thrilling drift dives, attracting a variety of pelagic species that patrol the channels.

  4. Day 4: Southern Hemisphere Special – Gaafu Alifu & Gaafu Dhaalu

    The expedition continues into the Southern Hemisphere, focusing on the pristine waters of Gaafu Alifu and Gaafu Dhaalu atolls. These atolls are renowned for their incredible marine life and vibrant reef systems, offering a diverse array of dive experiences tailored to daily conditions. The area is known for strong currents that bring in pelagic species, making each dive an exciting encounter with the ocean's larger inhabitants. Today's diving further explores the spectacular atolls of Gaafu Alifu and Gaafu Dhaalu, which are celebrated for their extraordinary marine life and healthy coral ecosystems. Divers can expect to witness vibrant corals covering historical remains, creating a rich tapestry of marine habitats. The strong currents often found here provide thrilling drift dives, attracting a variety of pelagic species that patrol the channels.

  5. Day 5: Southern Hemisphere Special – Gaafu Alifu & Gaafu Dhaalu

    The expedition continues into the Southern Hemisphere, focusing on the pristine waters of Gaafu Alifu and Gaafu Dhaalu atolls. These atolls are renowned for their incredible marine life and vibrant reef systems, offering a diverse array of dive experiences tailored to daily conditions. The area is known for strong currents that bring in pelagic species, making each dive an exciting encounter with the ocean's larger inhabitants. Today's diving further explores the spectacular atolls of Gaafu Alifu and Gaafu Dhaalu, which are celebrated for their extraordinary marine life and healthy coral ecosystems. Divers can expect to witness vibrant corals covering historical remains, creating a rich tapestry of marine habitats. The strong currents often found here provide thrilling drift dives, attracting a variety of pelagic species that patrol the channels.

  6. Day 6: Southern Hemisphere Special – Gaafu Alifu & Gaafu Dhaalu

    The expedition continues into the Southern Hemisphere, focusing on the pristine waters of Gaafu Alifu and Gaafu Dhaalu atolls. These atolls are renowned for their incredible marine life and vibrant reef systems, offering a diverse array of dive experiences tailored to daily conditions. The area is known for strong currents that bring in pelagic species, making each dive an exciting encounter with the ocean's larger inhabitants. Today's diving further explores the spectacular atolls of Gaafu Alifu and Gaafu Dhaalu, which are celebrated for their extraordinary marine life and healthy coral ecosystems. Divers can expect to witness vibrant corals covering historical remains, creating a rich tapestry of marine habitats. The strong currents often found here provide thrilling drift dives, attracting a variety of pelagic species that patrol the channels.

  7. Day 7: Southern Hemisphere Special – Gaafu Alifu & Gaafu Dhaalu

    The expedition continues into the Southern Hemisphere, focusing on the pristine waters of Gaafu Alifu and Gaafu Dhaalu atolls. These atolls are renowned for their incredible marine life and vibrant reef systems, offering a diverse array of dive experiences tailored to daily conditions. The area is known for strong currents that bring in pelagic species, making each dive an exciting encounter with the ocean's larger inhabitants. Today's diving further explores the spectacular atolls of Gaafu Alifu and Gaafu Dhaalu, which are celebrated for their extraordinary marine life and healthy coral ecosystems. Divers can expect to witness vibrant corals covering historical remains, creating a rich tapestry of marine habitats. The strong currents often found here provide thrilling drift dives, attracting a variety of pelagic species that patrol the channels.

  8. Day 8: Southern Hemisphere Special – Fuvahmulah

    The voyage reaches Fuvahmulah, an island known for its exceptional pelagic encounters. This area is a hotspot for various shark species, including tiger, thresher, and grey reef sharks, due to the unique oceanic currents and deep waters surrounding the atoll. Divers can anticipate thrilling dives focusing on these magnificent predators, along with opportunities to spot other large marine life that frequent the area. Today is dedicated to further exploring the renowned dive sites around Fuvahmulah. This island is celebrated for its deep-water channels and strong currents, creating ideal conditions for powerful pelagic marine life. Visibility is often excellent, providing clear views of large schools of fish and various shark species, making it a prime location for advanced divers seeking thrilling encounters with marine predators.

  9. Day 9: Southern Hemisphere Special – Fuvahmulah

    The voyage reaches Fuvahmulah, an island known for its exceptional pelagic encounters. This area is a hotspot for various shark species, including tiger, thresher, and grey reef sharks, due to the unique oceanic currents and deep waters surrounding the atoll. Divers can anticipate thrilling dives focusing on these magnificent predators, along with opportunities to spot other large marine life that frequent the area. Today is dedicated to further exploring the renowned dive sites around Fuvahmulah. This island is celebrated for its deep-water channels and strong currents, creating ideal conditions for powerful pelagic marine life. Visibility is often excellent, providing clear views of large schools of fish and various shark species, making it a prime location for advanced divers seeking thrilling encounters with marine predators.

  10. Day 10: Southern Hemisphere Special – Gaafu Alifu & Gaafu Dhaalu

    The final full day of diving offers more opportunities to experience the incredible biodiversity of the Gaafu regions. Day and night dives are planned, with activities adjusted based on local conditions to maximize encounters with marine life. The area is known for its diverse topography and currents, which attract a wide range of species from small reef inhabitants to large pelagics. This day ensures a rich and memorable conclusion to the dive itinerary.

  11. Day 11: Disembarkation – Kooddoo, Maldives

    On the final day, guests will disembark in Kooddoo. Depending on the flight timetable, there may be time to visit Malé, the capital, and enjoy some last-minute shopping before departing from Malé International Airport.

Upcoming departures

  • 2028-02-09 – 2028-02-19from 4,390 USDBook

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