Carpe Vita Itinerary
Southern Sharks (MLE - GAN)13 days / 12 nights
About Carpe Vita
- Award-winning service based on experience, excellence and attention to detail
- Choose from a number of unique itineraries across the Maldives
- A modern, stylish and comfortable vessel designed by divers, for divers
- Dive the world-famous channels and reefs, where sharks and mantas await
Carpe Vita liveaboard offers world-class dive itineraries exploring the best of the Maldives. 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 dive sites. Every part of the vessel and its itineraries are about luxury, comfort and superb diving, assuring guests a memorable liveaboard holiday with an expert team - one that has rightfully earned its award-winning status.
Itinerary details
Length of trip 13 days / 12 nights
Number of dives 32 - 33
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
- Chance of threshers, oceanic mantas, tiger sharks and whale sharks
- Dive the largest wreck in the Maldives - the WWII British Loyalty
- Meet the many manta rays of Meemu Atoll
- Dive the current swept channels of Laamu Atoll
- Explore the remote and rarely visited Thaa Atoll
- Night dive included in the schedule
Day 1:
For all Southern Sharks Trips you required to purchase a domestic flight either to Addu (GAN) on arrival day or departure day, depending on your route. The Carpe Diem team can book on your behalf at extra cost, or you can book directly via the airline. On arrival at Velena International Airport, our friendly representative will accompany you to the domestic terminal. When you reach either Addu or Male', depending on your route chosen, our team will be there to assist you onto the Vessel..
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.
The window for the check dive, scheduled between 15:30 and 16:30, allows you to acclimate and fine-tune your equipment. A sumptuous dinner awaits you around 18:45 to 19:00, offering a chance to relish mouthwatering cuisine and socialize with fellow participants. The following day's diving schedule, including dive sites, will be thoughtfully planned by the Captain and Dive Team leader, taking into account factors such as weather conditions, currents, and visibility. Please note that this schedule is subject to potential changes, ensuring the best and safest experiences for all.
Days 2 - 11:
Embark on three exhilarating dives every day. Your diving adventure is complemented by a satisfying spread including Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Snacks, and Dinner. One Beach BBQ and Night dive are included in the trip.
Dives sites: North Male, South Male, Vaavu, Meemu, Thaa, Laamu, Huvadhoo, Foammulah, Addu
Day 12:
Taking into account your domestic flight schedule and the cumulative dives completed during the week, the dive team will organize either one or two morning dives. Enjoy your last lunch and dinner with your new dive buddies.
Day 13:
At 08:00 am, complete the check-out process as our team accompanies you to either Velana International or GAN International Airport, depending on the route chosen. 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.
For all Southern Sharks Trips you required to purchase a domestic flight either to Addu (GAN) on arrival day or departure day, depending on your route. The Carpe Diem team can book on your behalf at extra cost, or you can book directly via the airline. On arrival at Velena International Airport, our friendly representative will accompany you to the domestic terminal. When you reach either Addu or Male', depending on your route chosen, our team will be there to assist you onto the Vessel..
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.
The window for the check dive, scheduled between 15:30 and 16:30, allows you to acclimate and fine-tune your equipment. A sumptuous dinner awaits you around 18:45 to 19:00, offering a chance to relish mouthwatering cuisine and socialize with fellow participants. The following day's diving schedule, including dive sites, will be thoughtfully planned by the Captain and Dive Team leader, taking into account factors such as weather conditions, currents, and visibility. Please note that this schedule is subject to potential changes, ensuring the best and safest experiences for all.
Days 2 - 11:
Embark on three exhilarating dives every day. Your diving adventure is complemented by a satisfying spread including Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Snacks, and Dinner. One Beach BBQ and Night dive are included in the trip.
Dives sites: North Male, South Male, Vaavu, Meemu, Thaa, Laamu, Huvadhoo, Foammulah, Addu
Day 12:
Taking into account your domestic flight schedule and the cumulative dives completed during the week, the dive team will organize either one or two morning dives. Enjoy your last lunch and dinner with your new dive buddies.
Day 13:
At 08:00 am, complete the check-out process as our team accompanies you to either Velana International or GAN International Airport, depending on the route chosen. 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
02:00pm
Male
Male Velana International Airport: MLE
Return
08:00am
Gan
Gan International Airport: GAN
Choose your trip
26
Jan
2027
Southern Sharks (MLE - GAN)
13 days / 12 nights
•
32 - 33 dives
from $4,900 /guest
3 spaces left
26Jan 27
Southern Sharks (MLE - GAN)
13D / 12N
•
32 - 33 dives
from $4,900 /guest
3 spaces left
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