Dune Black Manta Itinerary

Deep South (MLE - GAN)

Day 1: 
A Dune representative will meet you at the airport and will transport you to the boat. Once you arrive, you will be offered refreshments while the Cruise Manager will provide you with all the necessary information about the ship's organization and the details of your cruise. Dinner will be served in the evening, and the first night will be spent in the Hulhumalé marina.

Day 2: 
The trip will start by exploring the long reefs of North Male Atoll. Corals are abundant here, providing an exceptional home for many fish and smaller creatures. After the first dive, we will sail to Vaavu Atoll to get straight into the heart of the action. There is nothing more exciting than watching sharks, rays, and jacks crevalle searching for food.

Day 3: 
In addition to the exceptional topography and marine life, you will also visit the virgin reefs of Meemu Atoll. The excellent channel was covered with steep walls and overhangs covered in soft corals. A great chance to encounter hammerheads with grey sharks, white tip sharks, eagle rays, napoleons and turtles.

Day 4: 
Traveling south, you will discover a varied topography of channels and thilas with coral gardens and overhangs. You will also encounter reef sharks, schools of jackfish, and eagle rays. We will anchor at Thaa Atoll for the night, with the possibility of encountering a whale shark during the night.

Day 5: 
Laamu Atoll is characterized by drift dives and deep canals that attract sharks, rays, jack crevalles, and tunas. You will also discover intact caves and drop-offs. The central lagoon hosts large shoals of parrotfish, triggerfish and turtles.

Day 6: 
The largest atoll in the south of the Maldives is a paradise for sharks. You will encounter grey reef sharks, white tip sharks, silver tip sharks, and black tip sharks, especially in Viligili Kandu and Khoodoo Kandu—some of the most famous channels in this atoll.

Day 7:
After a last dive in Vilingili Kandu, we will continue heading south, exploring the different channels of Gaafu Atoll, which offer exciting drift dives and beautiful coral gardens.

Day 8:
The south of Gaafu offers a wide choice of channels and rich coral life inside the atoll, with strong chances of encountering dolphins and sailfish during a drift dive in Mareeha Channel. After the last dive of the day, we will position the boat near the atoll exit to allow for overnight navigation to Fuvahmulah.

Day 9:
Fuvahmulah is literally an island in the middle of the Indian Ocean and offers the possibility of encountering large pelagic species such as tiger sharks, oceanic manta rays, and more. We will spend a full day there, enjoying three unforgettable dives.

Day 10:

Depending on your return flights, we will make 2 to 3 dives in the Addu atoll including a manta point and a wreck located in this atoll.

Day 11:
The trip is arriving at the end. Our crew will arrange the transfer to the airport according to your flight schedule once you have had your breakfast on board. Time to come back home with fantastic memories!

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