7 Atolls Route – South Hemisphere (Deep South Down)

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We propose a mixed diving cruise with the traditional diving routes in the central atolls of the Maldives and some wild and different diving spots on the way to the South Hemisphere. Choose 7 Atolls Route if you want to live this experience!

The highlight of 7 Atolls Route (Down)

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 sharks at night, mantas, mola mola, sailfish …) everything is possible going to the south.

This is a nice choice if you want to mix the traditional routes with something “wilder”.

If you would like to do this route upwards visit this link.

Objectives: Mantas in the cleaning stations, nurse sharks at night, pelagic and sharks in Meemu and Laamu channels and whale sharks at night in Thaa and Gaafu Alifu.

 

Day 1 Saturday: MALE – EMBARKING ATOLL – “7 ATOLLS” DIVING CRUISE: Arrival at Male airport. Immigration procedures. One of our staff members will be waiting for you at the airport.Transfer to MALDIVES BLUE FORCE ONE or 3 by Dhoni. Check-in, briefing of the liveaboard, diving and plan itinerary. Dinner onboard.

Day 2 to 7 Sunday to Friday: “7 ATOLLS” DIVING CRUISE: Dive in North Male, South Male, Vaavu, Meemu, Thaa, Laamu & Gaafu Alifu. 3 dives a day in the week. Depending on the diving conditions, the number of daily dives can be modified, guaranteeing a total amount of 18 dives per week. If the weather and logistic allow, we will have a BBQ lunch on a desert island and will visit a fisherman village..

Day 8 Saturday: DISEMBARKING ATOLL – MALE: Disembarking early morning. Domestic flight to Male (Schedule to be determined). If the return flight leaves in the afternoon there is an day hotel option near the airport, and even free time to optionally visit Male until the time of the return flight.

 

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
  • Domestic flights in the Maldives (Kooddoo or Gan / Male)
  • Payments upon arrival onboard: Cruise taxes $195, Green tax $84, Service tax $160
  • Nitrox: 80$ per person per week
  • 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)
  • Internet connection

 

Program is subject to GENERAL CONDITIONS and COVERS OF THE INSURANCE published in www.blueforcefleet.com
Rates and descriptions 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.