Sample Itinerary
Ariyal · Maldives · 10 Days / 9 Nights
About this route
This sample itinerary explores the diverse dive sites of the Maldives, offering a blend of thrilling channel dives and vibrant reef encounters. Guests can expect an average of three day dives and one to two night dives, with a daily schedule designed to maximize underwater exploration. The route aims to showcase a variety of marine life, from pelagic species in the channels to colorful reef inhabitants. Flexibility is key, as the schedule adapts to current and weather conditions to ensure the best possible diving experiences.
Day-by-day plan
Day 1: Embarkation – Male
Guests will board the vessel in Male at 12:00 (noon). The day begins with introductions and a briefing, followed by equipment preparation and setup, allowing everyone to settle in before the adventure begins.
Day 2: Southern Atolls Dive Exploration
Today marks the beginning of diving in the Southern Atolls. This region is renowned for its diverse dive sites including thrilling channels, thilas, and coral gardens. Divers can anticipate encountering a variety of pelagic species, reef sharks, and vibrant schooling fish amidst strong currents that characterize many of these sites. The specific dive locations will be chosen daily based on conditions to maximize marine life sightings.
Dive sites: Kooddoo Kandu, Kooddoo Spinner Point, Kerendhoo Kandu, Nilandhoo Kandu, Dhaandhoo Kandu, Maarehaa Kandu, Kondey Kandu, Kondey Coral Gardens, Gemanafushi Canyon, Gemanafushi Kandu, Gemanafushi Thila, Fuvamulah Corner, Tiger Zoo Dive, Maakandu, Manta Point
Day 3: Southern Atolls Dive Exploration
Today marks the beginning of diving in the Southern Atolls. This region is renowned for its diverse dive sites including thrilling channels, thilas, and coral gardens. Divers can anticipate encountering a variety of pelagic species, reef sharks, and vibrant schooling fish amidst strong currents that characterize many of these sites. The specific dive locations will be chosen daily based on conditions to maximize marine life sightings.
Dive sites: Kooddoo Kandu, Kooddoo Spinner Point, Kerendhoo Kandu, Nilandhoo Kandu, Dhaandhoo Kandu, Maarehaa Kandu, Kondey Kandu, Kondey Coral Gardens, Gemanafushi Canyon, Gemanafushi Kandu, Gemanafushi Thila, Fuvamulah Corner, Tiger Zoo Dive, Maakandu, Manta Point
Day 4: Southern Atolls Dive Exploration
Today marks the beginning of diving in the Southern Atolls. This region is renowned for its diverse dive sites including thrilling channels, thilas, and coral gardens. Divers can anticipate encountering a variety of pelagic species, reef sharks, and vibrant schooling fish amidst strong currents that characterize many of these sites. The specific dive locations will be chosen daily based on conditions to maximize marine life sightings.
Dive sites: Kooddoo Kandu, Kooddoo Spinner Point, Kerendhoo Kandu, Nilandhoo Kandu, Dhaandhoo Kandu, Maarehaa Kandu, Kondey Kandu, Kondey Coral Gardens, Gemanafushi Canyon, Gemanafushi Kandu, Gemanafushi Thila, Fuvamulah Corner, Tiger Zoo Dive, Maakandu, Manta Point
Day 5: Southern Atolls Dive Exploration
Today marks the beginning of diving in the Southern Atolls. This region is renowned for its diverse dive sites including thrilling channels, thilas, and coral gardens. Divers can anticipate encountering a variety of pelagic species, reef sharks, and vibrant schooling fish amidst strong currents that characterize many of these sites. The specific dive locations will be chosen daily based on conditions to maximize marine life sightings.
Dive sites: Kooddoo Kandu, Kooddoo Spinner Point, Kerendhoo Kandu, Nilandhoo Kandu, Dhaandhoo Kandu, Maarehaa Kandu, Kondey Kandu, Kondey Coral Gardens, Gemanafushi Canyon, Gemanafushi Kandu, Gemanafushi Thila, Fuvamulah Corner, Tiger Zoo Dive, Maakandu, Manta Point
Day 6: Southern Atolls Dive Exploration
Today marks the beginning of diving in the Southern Atolls. This region is renowned for its diverse dive sites including thrilling channels, thilas, and coral gardens. Divers can anticipate encountering a variety of pelagic species, reef sharks, and vibrant schooling fish amidst strong currents that characterize many of these sites. The specific dive locations will be chosen daily based on conditions to maximize marine life sightings.
Dive sites: Kooddoo Kandu, Kooddoo Spinner Point, Kerendhoo Kandu, Nilandhoo Kandu, Dhaandhoo Kandu, Maarehaa Kandu, Kondey Kandu, Kondey Coral Gardens, Gemanafushi Canyon, Gemanafushi Kandu, Gemanafushi Thila, Fuvamulah Corner, Tiger Zoo Dive, Maakandu, Manta Point
Day 7: Southern Atolls Dive Exploration
Today marks the beginning of diving in the Southern Atolls. This region is renowned for its diverse dive sites including thrilling channels, thilas, and coral gardens. Divers can anticipate encountering a variety of pelagic species, reef sharks, and vibrant schooling fish amidst strong currents that characterize many of these sites. The specific dive locations will be chosen daily based on conditions to maximize marine life sightings.
Dive sites: Kooddoo Kandu, Kooddoo Spinner Point, Kerendhoo Kandu, Nilandhoo Kandu, Dhaandhoo Kandu, Maarehaa Kandu, Kondey Kandu, Kondey Coral Gardens, Gemanafushi Canyon, Gemanafushi Kandu, Gemanafushi Thila, Fuvamulah Corner, Tiger Zoo Dive, Maakandu, Manta Point
Day 8: Southern Atolls Dive Exploration
Today marks the beginning of diving in the Southern Atolls. This region is renowned for its diverse dive sites including thrilling channels, thilas, and coral gardens. Divers can anticipate encountering a variety of pelagic species, reef sharks, and vibrant schooling fish amidst strong currents that characterize many of these sites. The specific dive locations will be chosen daily based on conditions to maximize marine life sightings.
Dive sites: Kooddoo Kandu, Kooddoo Spinner Point, Kerendhoo Kandu, Nilandhoo Kandu, Dhaandhoo Kandu, Maarehaa Kandu, Kondey Kandu, Kondey Coral Gardens, Gemanafushi Canyon, Gemanafushi Kandu, Gemanafushi Thila, Fuvamulah Corner, Tiger Zoo Dive, Maakandu, Manta Point
Day 9: Southern Atolls Dive Exploration
Today marks the beginning of diving in the Southern Atolls. This region is renowned for its diverse dive sites including thrilling channels, thilas, and coral gardens. Divers can anticipate encountering a variety of pelagic species, reef sharks, and vibrant schooling fish amidst strong currents that characterize many of these sites. The specific dive locations will be chosen daily based on conditions to maximize marine life sightings.
Dive sites: Kooddoo Kandu, Kooddoo Spinner Point, Kerendhoo Kandu, Nilandhoo Kandu, Dhaandhoo Kandu, Maarehaa Kandu, Kondey Kandu, Kondey Coral Gardens, Gemanafushi Canyon, Gemanafushi Kandu, Gemanafushi Thila, Fuvamulah Corner, Tiger Zoo Dive, Maakandu, Manta Point
Day 10: Disembarkation in Gan
Enjoy a final early breakfast on board before disembarkation. Guests will check out at 9:00 am, with transfers arranged to Gan International Airport (GAN) for onward travel.
Upcoming departures
All routes of this liveaboard
- Baa Atoll Hanifaru - North/South Ari Atoll - South Male Atoll (Male - Male) · 8 Days / 7 Nights
- Deep South (Gan - Kooddoo) · 7 nights
- Deep South (Koodoo - Gan) · 7 nights
- Maldives Deep South · 10 Days / 9 Nights
- Deep South Gan to Male · 9 nights
- Deep South Male to Gan · 9 nights
- Deep South Gan to Male · 9 nights
- Explore Maldives (Male - Male) · 7 nights
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