Central Atolls and South (Male - Kooddoo)

White Pearl · Maldives · 8D/7N

Duration
8D/7N
Embarkation
Male, Maldives
Disembarkation
Koodoo, Maldives
Dives
Approximately 18 dives in total

About this route

This trip invites seasoned divers to explore new sites across the Maldives, from North Male to Huvadhoo. The itinerary features channel dives teeming with sharks and vibrant soft corals, alongside stunning cleaning stations where manta rays converge. Opportunities to encounter manta rays and whale sharks feeding on plankton at night are highlights, culminating in breathtaking pelagic encounters. This journey promises a comprehensive Maldivian diving experience.

Day-by-day plan

  1. Day 1: Embarkation – Male

    Arrival in Male from 12:00 PM marks the beginning of the trip. Guests will be welcomed with a cocktail, followed by crew introductions and a general briefing to prepare for the exciting diving adventure ahead.

  2. Day 2: Central Atolls and South – Daily Diving

    Days 2 through 6 focus on exploring the vibrant dive sites of the Central and Southern Atolls. Divers can expect a full day of diving with a structured schedule including briefings, multiple dives, and relaxation periods. The region is known for its diverse underwater landscapes, including channels, cleaning stations, and areas frequented by schooling reef sharks and colorful reef fish. Water conditions generally offer good visibility with moderate currents, providing opportunities for thrilling drift dives.

  3. Day 3: Central Atolls and South – Daily Diving

    Days 2 through 6 focus on exploring the vibrant dive sites of the Central and Southern Atolls. Divers can expect a full day of diving with a structured schedule including briefings, multiple dives, and relaxation periods. The region is known for its diverse underwater landscapes, including channels, cleaning stations, and areas frequented by schooling reef sharks and colorful reef fish. Water conditions generally offer good visibility with moderate currents, providing opportunities for thrilling drift dives.

  4. Day 4: Central Atolls and South – Daily Diving

    Days 2 through 6 focus on exploring the vibrant dive sites of the Central and Southern Atolls. Divers can expect a full day of diving with a structured schedule including briefings, multiple dives, and relaxation periods. The region is known for its diverse underwater landscapes, including channels, cleaning stations, and areas frequented by schooling reef sharks and colorful reef fish. Water conditions generally offer good visibility with moderate currents, providing opportunities for thrilling drift dives.

  5. Day 5: Central Atolls and South – Daily Diving

    Days 2 through 6 focus on exploring the vibrant dive sites of the Central and Southern Atolls. Divers can expect a full day of diving with a structured schedule including briefings, multiple dives, and relaxation periods. The region is known for its diverse underwater landscapes, including channels, cleaning stations, and areas frequented by schooling reef sharks and colorful reef fish. Water conditions generally offer good visibility with moderate currents, providing opportunities for thrilling drift dives.

  6. Day 6: Central Atolls and South – Daily Diving

    Days 2 through 6 focus on exploring the vibrant dive sites of the Central and Southern Atolls. Divers can expect a full day of diving with a structured schedule including briefings, multiple dives, and relaxation periods. The region is known for its diverse underwater landscapes, including channels, cleaning stations, and areas frequented by schooling reef sharks and colorful reef fish. Water conditions generally offer good visibility with moderate currents, providing opportunities for thrilling drift dives.

  7. Day 7: Kooddoo – Final Day

    The penultimate day of the trip typically involves settling any outstanding bills in the evening. There may be an opportunity for a night dive if conditions are favorable and arranged with the crew. This day allows for final reflections on the week's diving before preparing for departure.

  8. Day 8: Disembarkation – Kooddoo

    Departure day from Kooddoo with check-out scheduled between 7:00 AM and 7:30 AM. Guests will say their farewells and transfer to their onward travel arrangements, concluding the liveaboard journey.

Upcoming departures

  • 2027-01-31 – 2027-02-07from 4,010 USDBook
  • 2028-01-13 – 2028-01-20from 4,210 USDBook
  • 2029-02-02 – 2029-02-09from 4,480 USDBook

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