Wonders of the Deeper South (Kooddoo - Gan)

White Pearl · Maldives · 7 nights

Duration
7 nights
Embarkation
Kooddoo, Maldives
Disembarkation
Gan, Maldives
Dives
Approximately 18 dives in total

About this route

Explore the wonders of the Maldives' deeper south on this liveaboard adventure, journeying from Kooddoo to Gan. This itinerary focuses on the vibrant atolls of Addu, Fuvahmulah, and Huvadhu, renowned for incredible pelagic encounters. Divers can anticipate exhilarating underwater exploration, discovering diverse marine ecosystems and the chance to spot majestic manta rays, various shark species, and historical wrecks like the HMS British Loyalty.

Day-by-day plan

  1. Day 1: Embarkation Day – Kooddoo, Maldives

    Guests arrive at Kooddoo (from 12:00 pm) and board the White Pearl. After settling into cabins, a welcoming cocktail is served, followed by a crew introduction and a general briefing about the trip and safety procedures. The evening allows for preparation and relaxation as the journey begins.

  2. Day 2: Southern Atolls – Pelagic Encounters

    Spend the day diving across the Huvadhu, Fuvahmulah, and Addu atolls, known for their incredible pelagic action. These areas feature strong currents and channels, attracting a wide variety of sharks, including whale sharks, silkies, spinner sharks, and grey reef sharks. Majestic manta rays are also commonly sighted here, offering thrilling encounters in the clear Maldivian waters.

  3. Day 3: Southern Atolls – Pelagic Encounters

    Spend the day diving across the Huvadhu, Fuvahmulah, and Addu atolls, known for their incredible pelagic action. These areas feature strong currents and channels, attracting a wide variety of sharks, including whale sharks, silkies, spinner sharks, and grey reef sharks. Majestic manta rays are also commonly sighted here, offering thrilling encounters in the clear Maldivian waters.

  4. Day 4: Southern Atolls – Pelagic Encounters

    Spend the day diving across the Huvadhu, Fuvahmulah, and Addu atolls, known for their incredible pelagic action. These areas feature strong currents and channels, attracting a wide variety of sharks, including whale sharks, silkies, spinner sharks, and grey reef sharks. Majestic manta rays are also commonly sighted here, offering thrilling encounters in the clear Maldivian waters.

  5. Day 5: Southern Atolls – Pelagic Encounters

    Spend the day diving across the Huvadhu, Fuvahmulah, and Addu atolls, known for their incredible pelagic action. These areas feature strong currents and channels, attracting a wide variety of sharks, including whale sharks, silkies, spinner sharks, and grey reef sharks. Majestic manta rays are also commonly sighted here, offering thrilling encounters in the clear Maldivian waters.

  6. Day 6: Southern Atolls – Pelagic Encounters

    Spend the day diving across the Huvadhu, Fuvahmulah, and Addu atolls, known for their incredible pelagic action. These areas feature strong currents and channels, attracting a wide variety of sharks, including whale sharks, silkies, spinner sharks, and grey reef sharks. Majestic manta rays are also commonly sighted here, offering thrilling encounters in the clear Maldivian waters.

  7. Day 7: Addu Atoll – Wreck Dive and Farewell

    Today's dives focus on the Addu Atoll, including the historical HMS British Loyalty wreck, offering a unique opportunity for wreck exploration. The area is also known for its majestic manta ray cleaning station, Maa Kandu, and drift dives at Demon Corner. In the evening, the liveaboard hosts a bill settlement before final preparations for disembarkation.

    Dive sites: HMS British Loyalty, Maa Kandu, Demon Corner

  8. Day 8: Disembarkation – Gan, Maldives

    After breakfast, guests prepare to leave the vessel in Gan, Maldives with disembarkation 07:00 - 7:30 AM. The crew assists with departure arrangements and onward airport transfers where applicable.

Upcoming departures

  • 2027-02-07 – 2027-02-14from 4,010 USDBook
  • 2027-03-07 – 2027-03-14from 4,010 USDBook
  • 2028-01-21 – 2028-01-28from 4,210 USDBook
  • 2028-02-04 – 2028-02-11from 4,210 USDBook
  • 2028-02-19 – 2028-02-26from 4,210 USDBook
  • 2028-03-04 – 2028-03-11from 4,210 USDBook
  • 2029-02-09 – 2029-02-16from 4,480 USDBook
  • 2029-02-24 – 2029-03-03from 4,480 USDBook
  • 2029-03-10 – 2029-03-17from 4,480 USDBook

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