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Carpe Diem

Carpe Diem Itinerary

Deep South - Addu - Fuvahmulah - Huvadhoo (GAN - GKK)

8 days / 7 nights

About Carpe Diem

  • Cruise the Maldives on an award-winning liveaboard designed by divers
  • A range of scheduled itineraries as well as full and half-charter bookings
  • Certificate of excellence for shark diving operations
  • Discover the world-famous channels and reefs of the Maldives, where sharks and mantas await

The first of its fleet, the Carpe Diem liveaboard offers both scheduled and chartered expeditions around the Maldives with action-packed itineraries. Boasting four beautifully designed decks, superb leisure facilities, and experienced and dedicated staff, Carpe Diem creates dream dive holidays at affordable prices. Divers enjoy a premier dive service based on experience and excellence, complemented by spacious, plush cabins, convenient camera facilities, and up to three dives per day at world-renowned Maldives dive sites with sharks and manta rays.

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Itinerary details

Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 16 - 17
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 100 dives
Insurance Required

Highlights

  • Unique one-way itinerary, diving both above and below the equator
  • Hammerheads, bull sharks, silky sharks, grey reef sharks and silvertips
  • Guaranteed tiger shark encounters at Fuvahmulah Atoll
  • Chance of threshers, oceanic mantas, and whale sharks
  • Dive the largest wreck in the Maldives - the WWII British Loyalty
  • Night dive included in the schedule
Day 1: 
On arrival at Velana International Airport, our friendly representative will accompany you to the domestic terminal. When you reach either Addu or Huvadu, depending on your route choosen our team will be there to assist you onto the vessel.

Check in at 12:30; you'll transition seamlessly to the vessel's comfort. Upon arrival, indulge in a welcome drink and delectable snacks.

Our dedicated team will conduct a comprehensive briefing on essential boat safety protocols, boat regulations, and the necessary diving registration. Following this, we'll assist you in preparing your dive gear for the adventures ahead. Should the majority of guests arrive later due to international flights, the check dive will be rescheduled for the next day. 

Day 2: 
We will conduct 3 dives in Addu Atoll before spending the night at anchor.

Day 3: 
Enjoy 3 more dives in Addu Atoll, spending the night at anchor and crossing to Fuvahmulah for the early morning.

Day 4: 
Awaking at Fuvahmulah, you will have the opportunity to conduct 3 dives at this action-packed island. As anchoring is not possible in Fuvahmulah, we will then be making the 5-hour crossing to Huvadhoo Atoll to spend the night.

Day 5-6: 
We will conduct 3 dives each day in Huvadhoo Atoll, spending each night at anchor.

Day 7: 
Enjoy your last 2 dives of the trip in Huvadhoo Atoll, depending on flight times. Once again, spend the night at anchor.

Day 8:
At 08:00 am, complete the check-out process as our team accompanies you to Huvadhoo Airport. Depart with cherished memories and newfound dive companions, marking a lifetime of unforgettable experiences.

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

12:30pm

Addu

Gan International Airport: GAN

Return

08:00am

Kooddoo

Kooddoo Airport: GKK

Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/carpe-diem/itn-2009050909491-deep-south-addu-fuvahmulah-huvadhoo-gan-gkk-