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Blue Force 3

Blue Force 3 Itinerary

The Best of the Maldives Route (GAN - MLE) 11N

12 days / 11 nights

About Blue Force 3

  • Modern vessel boasting attention to detail throughout
  • Cruises throughout the Maldives, including the deep south
  • Perfect for all divers from beginners to pros and tec divers
  • Highly experienced team, delivering high standards of service

Effortlessly combining function and style, Blue Force 3 liveaboard delivers unsurpassed relaxation during every adventurous dive voyage. Boasting attention to detail throughout its design, this vessel guarantees guest comfort, while each meticulously-planned itinerary ensures every diver a stress-free holiday - so all you’ll have to do is eat, sleep, and dive. And, with specialist tec facilities, Blue Force 3 is the ultimate choice for your dream Maldives dive holiday.

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Itinerary details

Length of trip 12 days / 11 nights
Number of dives 30
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 100 dives
Insurance Required

Highlights

  • Unique one-way itinerary, diving both above and below the equator
  • Silky sharks, grey reef sharks and silvertips
  • Chance of threshers, oceanic mantas, and whale sharks
  • Guaranteed tiger shark encounters at Fuvahmulah Atoll
  • Dive the current swept channels of Laamu Atoll
  • Explore the remote and rarely visited Thaa Atoll
  • Witness manta rays queuing up at cleaning stations
  • Experience some of the best channel diving in the Maldives at Vaavu
  • Swim with whale sharks at Maamigili, one of South Ari Atoll’s best sites
  • Kayaking, paddleboarding, and island visits
Day 1:
After arrival in Gan, you will then be transferred by dhoni to Blue Force Three, offered a welcome cocktail, and shown your accommodation for the cruise. You will then be given a presentation on the vessel, cruise operations, and the trip itinerary.

Days 2-11:
Diving on the Atolls of Ari, Vaavu, Meemu, Thaa, Laamu, Gaafu Alifu, Gaafu Dhaalu, Fuvahmulah & Addu with an average of 3 dives per day, including night dives. Depending on the diving conditions, the number of daily dives can vary, but we guarantee a total of 30 dives for this route. We will combine diving with visits to the islands, sunset chillouts, kayaking, paddleboarding, and relaxation time. Last day arriving at Male, rinsing dive gear and relaxing on board. 

Day 12:
Disembarking in the Male airport. Depending on the flight times, visiting Male to see the city and do some last-minute shopping might be possible. 

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics, and local regulations.


Transfer details

Departure

12:00pm

Gan

Gan International Airport: GAN

Return

07:00am

Male

Male Velana International Airport: MLE

    What's included
    • Meals and snacks
    • Water, tea and coffee
    • Towels and toiletries 
    • Tanks and weights 
    • Night dives
    • Airport transfers 
    • Travel, diving, and cancellation insurance (conditions apply)

    To be paid in advance or onboard
    • Maldives taxes - US$305 per trip
    • Green tax - US$12 per night, per person
    • Service tax - US$250 per trip
    • Fuvahmulah dive fee - US$30 per person
    • Fuel surcharge - US$20 per night, per person
    • Domestic flights

    To be booked in advance or paid onboard
    • Single supplement - 100% 
    • Soft drinks
    • Alcoholic drinks
    • Nitrox - US$135 per trip
    • S100 tanks - US$135 per trip 
    • Equipment rental - US$325 per trip
    • Dive computer - US$110 per trip
    • Diving courses
    • Internet 

    Payment policy
    • 12 months (or more) to 6 months prior to the departure date: 30% of the cruise rate
    • 6 to 2 months prior to the departure date: 70% of the cruise rate
    • 2 months or less prior to the departure date: 100% of the cruise rate
    Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
    Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
    Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
    Cancellation policy
    30% deposit - required to secure reservation.
    40% - 6 months prior to departure.
    30% balance - due 2 months prior to departure.
    Bookings received less than 2 months before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.

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19

Jan

2027

The Best of the Maldives Route (GAN - MLE) 11N

12 days / 11 nights
•
30 dives
from $4,490 /guest

Sold out

19Jan 27

The Best of the Maldives Route (GAN - MLE) 11N

12D / 11N
•
30 dives
from $4,490 /guest
Sold out

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