Emperor Virgo Itinerary
Deep South (GAN - GKK)8 days / 7 nights
About Emperor Virgo
- Dive the Maldives’ world-famous manta ray sites and healthy reefs
- Affordable luxury and comfort with excellent onboard facilities
- Great for non-diving partners with snorkeling, excursions and beach BBQs
- Free nitrox and a large, well-equipped dive dhoni for convenience
Emperor Virgo liveaboard was built for comfortable cruising and ease of diving, promising affordable luxury with its cosy cabins, chic lounges and a stunning sun deck. Exploring the Maldives’ vibrant reefs and manta ray sites has never been so affordable. Plus fantastic excursions and special experiences on every trip make for very happy non-divers. So look no further for an epic - yet affordable - Maldives liveaboard holiday.
Itinerary details
Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 17
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 100 dives
Insurance Required
Highlights
- One-way itinerary, diving both above and below the equator
- Chance of threshers, oceanic mantas, tiger sharks and more
- Snorkel with whale sharks in Huvadhoo Atoll
- Hammerheads, bull sharks, silky sharks, grey reef sharks and silvertips
- Dive into the Maldives' largest wreck, the WWII British Loyalty
Day 1:
Once on board there will be a safety briefing, crew introduction, complete and check dive paperwork, cabin allocation and boat orientation. The boat moors in port on arrival day and departs early the next morning. The first dive is a check dive near the port.
Days 2-6
December to March are the best times to dive the southerly Maldivian atolls and experience the shark action in these out-of-the-way dive sites between Huvadhu and Addu (Seenu) Atolls. Spend a week away from the madding crowds and dive Addu, Fuvahmulah and Huvadhu on the lookout for the Indian Ocean’s larger residents: tiger sharks, silver tips, grey reef sharks, whale sharks and many, many more.
At Huvadhu, one of the deepest lagoons in the Maldives, the currents and channels are ideal for even more shark sightings, including, hopefully, whale sharks and silkies, hammerheads and grey sharks spotted most of the time.
You will dive into many of the world-class channels (kandus) here, including Vilingilli, Koodoo, Nilandhoo and Mareehaa. In Fuvahmulah you can expect to meet tiger, silky, silver tip and thresher sharks on the south plateaux.
Addu Atoll hosts the WWII wreck, HMS British Loyalty, as well as the popular majestic Manta Cleaning station, Maa Kandu, along with a more relaxing drift dive at Demon Corner to either start or end the trip.
Day 7:
On the last diving day, 1 dive is available in the morning whilst observing the rule of no diving within 18 hours of reaching altitude. We return to port at approximately 1pm and moor here overnight. There is the option of an afternoon land visit to stretch your legs and escape the boat whilst in port.
On the last diving day, 1 dive is available in the morning whilst observing the rule of no diving within 18 hours of reaching altitude. We return to port at approximately 1pm and moor here overnight. There is the option of an afternoon land visit to stretch your legs and escape the boat whilst in port.
Day 8:
Check out after breakfast and depart for 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
01:00pm
Gan
Gan International Airport: GAN
Return
07:00am
Kooddoo
Kooddoo Airport: GKK
Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/emperor-virgo/itn-2502050738051-deep-south-gan-gkk-