Central & Southern Atolls (Kooddoo - Male)

Maldives Master · Maldives · 10 nights

Duration
10 nights
Embarkation
Kooddoo, Maldives
Disembarkation
Male, Maldives
Dives
Approximately 25 dives in total

About this route

Explore the central and southern atolls of the Maldives on this 10-night liveaboard adventure. This itinerary is known for its diverse diving environments, from vibrant coral reefs and exciting current-fed channels to encounters with large pelagics. Divers can anticipate exhilarating drift dives and opportunities to spot a wide array of marine life, including various shark species, manta rays, and abundant reef fish. The route offers a comprehensive Maldivian dive experience, catering to those comfortable with dynamic underwater conditions.

Day-by-day plan

  1. Day 1: Embarkation – Kooddoo

    Upon arrival at Kooddoo, guests will embark on the Maldives Master. After settling into cabins, the crew will conduct introductions, a boat briefing, and a safety briefing. The evening concludes with dinner, with no diving scheduled for the day as guests prepare for the underwater adventures ahead.

  2. Day 2: Southern Atolls – Dynamic Reefs and Channels

    Today begins a series of dives across the southern atolls, known for their dynamic channels and vibrant reefs. Divers should prepare for exhilarating drift dives through areas where currents are typically strong. These conditions often attract a variety of pelagic species, making for exciting encounters.

  3. Day 3: Southern Atolls – Dynamic Reefs and Channels

    Today begins a series of dives across the southern atolls, known for their dynamic channels and vibrant reefs. Divers should prepare for exhilarating drift dives through areas where currents are typically strong. These conditions often attract a variety of pelagic species, making for exciting encounters.

  4. Day 4: Southern Atolls – Dynamic Reefs and Channels

    Today begins a series of dives across the southern atolls, known for their dynamic channels and vibrant reefs. Divers should prepare for exhilarating drift dives through areas where currents are typically strong. These conditions often attract a variety of pelagic species, making for exciting encounters.

  5. Day 5: Southern Atolls – Dynamic Reefs and Channels

    Today begins a series of dives across the southern atolls, known for their dynamic channels and vibrant reefs. Divers should prepare for exhilarating drift dives through areas where currents are typically strong. These conditions often attract a variety of pelagic species, making for exciting encounters.

  6. Day 6: Southern Atolls – Dynamic Reefs and Channels

    Today begins a series of dives across the southern atolls, known for their dynamic channels and vibrant reefs. Divers should prepare for exhilarating drift dives through areas where currents are typically strong. These conditions often attract a variety of pelagic species, making for exciting encounters.

  7. Day 7: Southern Atolls – Dynamic Reefs and Channels

    Today begins a series of dives across the southern atolls, known for their dynamic channels and vibrant reefs. Divers should prepare for exhilarating drift dives through areas where currents are typically strong. These conditions often attract a variety of pelagic species, making for exciting encounters.

  8. Day 8: Southern Atolls – Dynamic Reefs and Channels

    Today begins a series of dives across the southern atolls, known for their dynamic channels and vibrant reefs. Divers should prepare for exhilarating drift dives through areas where currents are typically strong. These conditions often attract a variety of pelagic species, making for exciting encounters.

  9. Day 9: Southern Atolls – Dynamic Reefs and Channels

    Today begins a series of dives across the southern atolls, known for their dynamic channels and vibrant reefs. Divers should prepare for exhilarating drift dives through areas where currents are typically strong. These conditions often attract a variety of pelagic species, making for exciting encounters.

  10. Day 10: Departure – Malé

    On the final day, guests will enjoy breakfast on board before disembarkation. Transfers will be arranged to Malé Airport, marking the end of the liveaboard journey. There are two morning dives planned, dependent on flight departure times.

  11. Day 11: Disembarkation – Male, Maldives

    After breakfast, guests prepare to leave the vessel in Male, Maldives with disembarkation Check-out by 08:00. The crew assists with departure arrangements and onward airport transfers where applicable.

Upcoming departures

  • 2027-03-06 – 2027-03-16from 4,500 USDBook
  • 2028-03-08 – 2028-03-18from 3,150 USDBook
  • 2029-03-23 – 2029-04-02from 4,750 USDBook

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