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Conte Max

Conte Max Itinerary

500 Miles (Addu-Fuvahmulah-Huvadhoo-Laamu)

15 days / 14 nights

About Conte Max

  • Pioneers of diving and wellness cruises in the Maldives
  • Facilities ideal for both divers and non-divers
  • Photography, freediving, wellness, rebreather cruises

Conte Max liveaboard is a superb 33-metre motor yacht with around two decades of experience in the country. This trend-setting liveaboard was one of the first in the Maldives to weave wellness concepts into every cruise, delivering one-of-a-kind experiences for divers and non-divers alike. To this day, Conte Max remains an ideal choice for guests wishing to mix relaxing ocean escapes with explorative underwater adventures. Guests can expect premium dive facilities, including nitrox and rebreather support, during expertly-organised itineraries packed full of exploration and other activities.

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Itinerary details

Length of trip 15 days / 14 nights
Number of dives 39
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Required

Highlights

  • Visit 11 of the 26 Maldivian atolls and experience the best diving the country has to offer on a journey of over 500 miles!
  • Timed this expedition to coincide with the arrival of the  giant oceanic mantas in Fuvahmulah
  • Chances of encountering over 10 different species of sharks in a single trip!
  • Dive in some of the most shark-populated channels
  • Swim with whale sharks by night
  • Encounter cleaning reef manta rays at a number of different central Maldives sites
Day 1:
The team will welcome you at airport upon arrival
Transfer to the vessel from 2pm
Vessel & Safety briefing 
Depending on guest arrival times, check-dive

Days 2-14:
2-3 dives daily. Workshops & presentations by onboard Manta Expert.
On this manta expedition we will visit 11 of the 26 Maldivian atolls, experiencing the best diving the country has to offer on a journey of well over 500 miles! Starting in the southernmost point of the Maldives, we timed this expedition to coincide with the arrival of the giant oceanic mantas in Fuvahmulah, a small island that acts as a magnet to many other large pelagic species such as whale sharks, tiger sharks, thresher sharks and more!
 
The far south of the Maldives is shark territory, and here we will have the opportunity to dive in some of the most shark-populated channels, where schools of dozens of grey reef sharks are typical! Tiger sharks, whale sharks by night, the occasional thresher and hammerhead shark, schooling eagle rays and resting turtles are just some of the many other attractions we are likely to encounter on this unique expedition.
 
As we move north into Huvadhoo atoll we will have the unique opportunity to swim with whale sharks by night, a magical experience that will leave you breathless! Huvadhoo and the other southern atolls are also renowned for their stunning channel dives...where we will encounter large schools of patrolling grey reef sharks, eagle rays, resting turtles and maybe the occasional hammerhead too!
 
Moving further north into Laamu, Meemu and Ari atolls, we will also get the chance to encounter cleaning reef manta rays at a number of different sites. Vaavu atoll will offer us some spectacular dives on reefs covered in colorful soft corals, further chances to encounter hammerhead sharks, and an amazing night dive with dozens of nurse sharks and stingrays. Ari and South Male atolls will finally provide a more diverse diving experience, as we will dive some famous sites with breathtaking landscapes and high fish diversity.
 
With this 14 nights expedition, we have put together a trip that will offer us the chance of encountering both species of manta rays and experiencing some of the most spectacular dive sites the Maldives has to offer.
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Day 15:
Check-out (8am latest). Transfer to the airport.

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

Gan

Gan International Airport: GAN

Return

08:00am

Laamu

Kadhdhoo Airport: KDO

Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/conte-max/itn-2603200500021-500-miles-addu-fuvahmulah-huvadhoo-laamu-