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If you're an experienced, thrill-seeking diver looking for more challenging yet rewarding dives, venture with us to the deep southern atolls. Where the Maldives meets the equator, this unique part of the Indian Ocean provides exceptional diving, superb visibility, the most vibrant corals, and some of the best marine life encounters.<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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There are plenty of dive sites just waiting to be discovered, with corals virtually untouched by humans. This experience will be full of strong currents, deep caves, and unique coral formations. The temperate water and smaller reef fish attract larger pelagics, from reef to whale sharks. Additionally, the Southern atolls’ manta cleaning stations are hotspots for close encounters. Perfect for divers that hold advanced certificates and at least 100 logged dives, this is a superb way to take your diving experiences to the next level.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Starting within the central atolls, you will embark on an exploration of this tropical paradise. Enjoy relaxed and colorful pinnacle and wall dives.<\/p>

In the evenings, jump into the spectacular world of night dives with the curious nurse sharks and stingrays.<\/p>

Experience a day at Meemu Atoll, where unforgettable encounters await you at the manta cleaning stations.<\/p>

Moving further south, there will be an abundance of channel dives, characterized by strong currents that attract rich pelagic fauna.<\/p>

As night falls, head to the back of the boat for an unforgettable night of snorkeling with whale sharks. There’s a good chance you’ll have multiple visits during the evening, and if you’re up late, you might even get a one-on-one encounter.<\/p>

The itinerary includes a trip to the Huvadhoo channels, a world-renowned diving location. Exciting encounters await you here, from silvertip and hammerhead sharks to bull sharks and large schools of grey reef sharks.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Kooddoo to Gan
(23.01 - 30.01.2027; 06.02 - 13.02.2027)

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Enjoy a week of breathtaking channel and drift dives, riding the currents alongside pelagic life. Experience not only sightings but also a front-row look into their behaviors.<\/p>

As part of the itinerary, you\u2019ll visit the Huvadhoo channels, a diving hotspot famous worldwide for thrilling encounters, including silvertip and hammerhead sharks, bull sharks, and massive schools of grey reef sharks.<\/p>

Moving on to Fuvahmulah Atoll, you\u2019ll be immersed in oceanic depths with unbeatable conditions, leading to a high probability of encountering tiger, whale, and thresher sharks, black oceanic mantas, and many other pelagic species. This dive is renowned as many divers’ most memorable logbook entry.<\/p>

As the evening falls, take a stroll to the back of the boat for a unique snorkeling experience with whale sharks. You\u2019ll likely encounter more than one during the evening, and if you’re still awake, you could even have a private moment with one.<\/p>

The itinerary includes a trip to Addu Atoll, a dive site blessed with the best hard corals for sightings of giant manta rays in their cleaning stations. Additionally, this site is home to the biggest shipwreck in the Maldives, The British Loyalty, offering a chance for exploration.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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This week will kick off with adventurous channel dives, featuring currents rich in pelagic fauna.<\/p>

The itinerary includes a trip to the Huvadhoo channels, a world-renowned diving location where exciting encounters await, from silvertip and hammerhead sharks to bull sharks and large schools of grey reef sharks.<\/p>

As the night sets in, make your way to the back of the boat for a chance to snorkel with whale sharks under the stars. With a bit of luck, you might have a few visitors, and staying up late could give you a rare one-on-one experience.<\/p>

A day in Meemu Atoll awaits, offering unforgettable encounters at the manta cleaning stations.<\/p>

The journey continues to the Vaavu Atoll, where you’ll spend the evening diving with nurse sharks and stingrays through stunning crystal-clear lagoons.<\/p>

The week concludes in the central atolls, providing a final exploration of this tropical paradise with more relaxed and colorful pinnacle and wall dives.<\/p>

From shark-filled channels to the world’s most fruitful manta cleaning stations, to once-in-a-lifetime night dives, we welcome experienced divers to explore this underwater wonderland in all its glory alongside us.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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