Laamu / Male
Conte Max · Maldives · 7 nights
About this route
This 7-night liveaboard itinerary takes you through the beautiful Maldivian waters, starting from Laamu and ending in Male. The route explores key regions such as Male Atoll and Laamu, offering a diverse array of dive experiences suitable for advanced divers. Guests can anticipate multiple daily dives, including potential night dives, with opportunities to explore rich marine ecosystems. The trip balances thrilling underwater exploration with comfortable onboard living, culminating in a transfer back to the airport from Male.
Regions on this route
Highlights
Laamu
Laamu Atoll is a less-explored gem in the Maldives, offering pristine dive sites with healthy coral ecosystems. It is known for its strong currents which bring in nutrient-rich waters, supporting a diverse range of marine life including various shark species and manta rays. The atoll provides a more secluded and untouched diving experience.
- Pristine coral reefs
- Strong current dives
- Shark encounters
- Secluded dive sites
Male Atoll
The Male Atoll region is renowned for its diverse underwater topography, featuring vibrant coral reefs, channels, and thilas (underwater pinnacles). Currents can be strong, attracting a wide array of pelagic species. The area is a hotspot for large fish congregations and offers stunning reef dives.
- Channel dives
- Thila formations
- Pelagic fish schools
- Vibrant coral reefs
Requirements
- CertificationAdvanced Open Water
- Minimum logged dives50
- ExperienceDivers must have an Advanced Open Water certification and a minimum of 50 logged dives.
Good to know
- A minimum of 50 logged dives and an Advanced Open Water certification are required for this trip.
- Divers are recommended to wait for 24 hours after their last dive before flying.
- Exact routes and dive sites are subject to change based on local regulations, guest experience, weather, and logistics at the Captain's discretion.
Day-by-day plan
Day 1: Embarkation – Laamu, Maldives
Upon arrival in Laamu, guests will be transferred from the airport to the liveaboard. The day begins with a welcome briefing from the Cruise Director, followed by cabin allocation and ship orientation. Guests will have time to settle into their accommodations, familiarize themselves with the vessel, and prepare their diving equipment for the exciting days ahead.
Day 2: Diving the Male Atoll and Laamu
Days 2 through 6 are dedicated to exploring the vibrant dive sites of the Male Atoll and Laamu regions. Daily activities typically include 2-3 dives, with the possibility of a night dive, allowing for diverse underwater experiences. The areas are known for their rich coral formations and diverse marine life, often featuring strong currents that attract pelagic species.
Day 3: Diving the Male Atoll and Laamu
Days 2 through 6 are dedicated to exploring the vibrant dive sites of the Male Atoll and Laamu regions. Daily activities typically include 2-3 dives, with the possibility of a night dive, allowing for diverse underwater experiences. The areas are known for their rich coral formations and diverse marine life, often featuring strong currents that attract pelagic species.
Day 4: Diving the Male Atoll and Laamu
Days 2 through 6 are dedicated to exploring the vibrant dive sites of the Male Atoll and Laamu regions. Daily activities typically include 2-3 dives, with the possibility of a night dive, allowing for diverse underwater experiences. The areas are known for their rich coral formations and diverse marine life, often featuring strong currents that attract pelagic species.
Day 5: Diving the Male Atoll and Laamu
Days 2 through 6 are dedicated to exploring the vibrant dive sites of the Male Atoll and Laamu regions. Daily activities typically include 2-3 dives, with the possibility of a night dive, allowing for diverse underwater experiences. The areas are known for their rich coral formations and diverse marine life, often featuring strong currents that attract pelagic species.
Day 6: Diving the Male Atoll and Laamu
Days 2 through 6 are dedicated to exploring the vibrant dive sites of the Male Atoll and Laamu regions. Daily activities typically include 2-3 dives, with the possibility of a night dive, allowing for diverse underwater experiences. The areas are known for their rich coral formations and diverse marine life, often featuring strong currents that attract pelagic species.
Day 7: Final Day of Diving – Return to Harbor
The penultimate day of the trip features 1-2 scheduled dives, offering a final opportunity to experience the underwater wonders of the Maldives. After the diving activities, the vessel will begin its cruise back to the harbor in preparation for disembarkation. This day wraps up the diving portion of the journey.
Day 8: Disembarkation – Male, Maldives
Guests will check out from the liveaboard in the early morning after breakfast. The crew will assist with transfers to the airport, marking the end of the journey. Divers are reminded to observe the recommended 24-hour no-fly period after their last dive.
Upcoming departures
All routes of this liveaboard
- Central Atolls (Male - Male) · 7 nights
- Male - Baa - Male · 7 nights
- Central Atolls (Male - Male) · 10 nights
- Huvadhoo / Fuvahmulah · 7 nights
- Male - Baa - Male · 7 nights
- Central Atolls (Malé – Malé) — 11 Nights · 12 Days / 11 Nights
- Central Atolls (Malé – Malé) — 3 Nights · 4 Days / 3 Nights
- Huvadhoo - Laamu · 7 nights
- Male/Baa/ Male (Male - Male) · 9 nights
- Male - Baa - Male · 10 nights
- Fuvahmulah / Huvadhoo (Fuvahmulah - Huvadhoo) · 8 Days / 7 Nights
- Central Atolls (Male - Male) · 8 Days / 7 Nights
- Male/Baa/ Male · 7 nights
- Baa - Male (Male - Male) · 5 nights
- Male / Laamu · 7 nights
- Laamu/Huvadhoo · 7 nights
- Huvadhoo - Laamu · 7 nights
- Huvadhoo / Fuvahmulah · 7 nights
- EXTREME SOUTHERN ATOLLS · 7 nights
- EXTREME SOUTHERN ATOLLS · 7 nights
- Laamu / Male · 7 nights
- Laamu/Huvadhoo · 7 nights
- Central Atolls (Male - Male) · 7 nights
About the vessel
Conte MaxMaldives