South Maldives Diving – South Hemisphere

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We propose you a diving cruise off the traditional diving routes in the Maldives.

The highlight of south Maldives diving

The route is unique and out of all the usual circuits. The quality of the dives is extraordinary. The amount of life (schools of jacks, schools of sharks and other pelagics, whale shark at night, mantas, tiger shark, mola mola, sailfish …), the quality and exuberance of the reefs, thilas with corals like the Maldives 25 years ago turn the route into the best of Maldives!

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Most interesting spots of the “Southern Hemisphere” route:

GAAFU ALIFU & GAAFU DHAALU:Doing the “Southern Hemisphere” route, you will have the opptunity to go more in depth into one of the most beautiful atolls of the Maldives, Gaafu Alifu and Gaafu Dhaalu, visiting all its marvelous places. The famous Vilingili and Kooddoo channels of are only a part of the many attractions that this huge atoll has to offer. We also find densely coral populated thilas like Bodu Thila, labyrintic Kondey coral garden, blue dives next to the reef like Gemmanafushi Beru where we go out to find hammerhead and silky sharks and more.

We will also have the chance to do nighttime activities like snorkeling with whale shark, mantas, dolphins, and nurse sharks.

During the week, we will find quiet island or sandbank where we will enjoy a barbeque and spend time with activities such as paddleboarding, kayaking and snorkeling. We can enjoy a sunset on the sandbank in the evenings ith music and drinks, or just walk around one of the local islands.

ADDU: Famous for its manta dives at Maa Kandu cleaning station where we can enjoy the presence of these majestic creatures. Addu is also home to the largest wreck in the Maldives, The Bristish Loyalty, 150 meters! But not onl that, in this atoll we also find incredible blue walls where we have the chance to find tiger, silvertip and grey reef sharks.

FUVAHMULAH:One of the main attractions of this route, Fuvahmulah is where we will spend one of our days during the trip. This island south of the equators offers exciting dives such us the southern plateau, with strong currents, we will have the chance to see from hammerhead sharks to thresher and tiger sharks, or the famous Tiger Zoo or Tiger Wall where we will have the opportunity to see tiger sharks up close, with the possibility to choose the “attracting” dives (hiding waste from the fish processing plant under the rocks). Other pelagic animals are common in Fuvahmulah (tunas, jack fish, marlin, etc.)

Find and book your cruise:

Day 1 Saturday: MALE AIRPORT – KOODDOO or GAN – SOUTH HEMISPHERE DIVING CRUISE
Arrival at Male Airport. Connecting flight from Male – Embarking atoll airport Kooddoo or Gan. One of our staff members will be waiting for you at the airport. You will then get onto our auxiliary boat Dhoni for the transfer to MALDIVES BLUE FORCE ONE or 3 for check-in, briefing of the liveaboard, diving and plan itinerary. Dinner onboard.

Day 2 to 7 Sunday to Friday: SOUTH HEMISPHERE DIVING CRUISE
Dive in Addu, Gaafu Alifu, Gaafu Dhaalu & Fuvahmulah. 3 dives a day. Depending on the diving conditions, the number of daily dives can be modified, guaranteeing a total amount of 18 dives per week.

In the weather and logistic allow, we will have a BBQ lunch on a desert island and will visit a fishermen village. Last day arrival at Kooddoo or Gan, cleaning of equipment and relax on board.

Day 8 Saturday: GAN or KOODDOO – MALE
During the morning disembarkation. Domestic flight to Male (Schedule to be determined), Arrival at Male airport.

 

Included

  • Transfers Airport – boat – airport
  • Stay in a double cabin sharing on MALDIVES BLUE FORCE ONE or 3 in full board basis
  •  Water, tea & coffee
  • 18 dives including S80 tank, weights, guides, and diving boat (Dhoni)
  • Travel, diving and cancellation insurance (see covers in www.blueforcefleet.com)

Not included

  • Flights to Male
  • 2 domestic flights in Maldives (Male / Kooddoo or Gan / Male)
  • Payments upon arrival onboard: Maldives taxes $195, Green tax $42, Service tax $150 (starting 2025, the Service tax will be 160$)
  • NITROX: 80$ por persona y semana
  • OPTIONAL:
  • Soft drinks and alcohol
  • Rental equipment (it is possible to rent but it must be booked before the departure)
  • Day hotel option (Direct payment)
  • Possible increases in fuel, taxes, and US dollar fluctuation (if any)
  • Fuvahmulah dive fee: 30$

 

Program is subject to GENERAL CONDITIONS and COVERS OF THE INSURANCE published in www.blueforcefleet.com
Rates and descrptions valid unless typographical errors and subject to possible changes.

Important

These routes are only suitable for experienced divers. Diving sites are known for very strong currents, and dives can be quite challenging. Therefore, we require Advanced and NITROX certification, and at least 100 logged dives.