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Maldives Master

Maldives Master Itinerary

Central and Southern Atolls (GKK - MLE)

11 days / 10 nights

About Maldives Master

  • Accommodates 26 guests in ensuite spacious cabins
  • Spacious ocean deck ideal for spotting manta rays and whale sharks
  • Custom-built 19m diving dhoni, “Blue Shadow”
  • Multiple sun decks, outdoor jacuzzi, and indoor gourmet dining

The Maldives Master is a 42-meter liveaboard offering unparalleled diving experiences across the Maldivian atolls. Accommodating up to 26 guests, it boasts modern amenities, spacious cabins, and multiple relaxation areas, including an outdoor jacuzzi and unique ocean deck. The Maldives Master’s custom-built 19-meter diving dhoni, “Blue Shadow,” ensures easy dive operations, while onboard, guests are treated to exceptional service and gourmet dining - making this liveaboard a standout choice for discerning scuba divers.

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Itinerary details

Length of trip 11 days / 10 nights
Number of dives 25
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 50 dives
Insurance Required

Highlights

  • Unique one-way itinerary, diving both above and below the equator
  • Snorkel with whale sharks at night in Huvadhoo Atoll
  • Experience some of the best channel diving in the Maldives at Vaavu
  • Visit the remote atoll of Thaa and meet the many manta rays of Meemu
  • Dive the current-swept channels of Laamu Atoll
  • Chance of threshers, oceanic mantas, tiger sharks and more
  • Hammerheads, bull sharks, silky sharks, grey reef sharks and silvertips
  • Chance to dive the largest wreck in the Maldives—the WWII British Loyalty 
This itinerary involves diving in and around channels and along the outside reefs of the atolls, where strong currents are the norm. Therefore, it is unsuitable for inexperienced divers or those uncomfortable with negative entries and fast drifts.  Our crew reserves the right to deny participation in some or all dives if they deem any person unfit or not experienced enough to cope with the diving conditions. 
Day 1:
Embarkation is followed by introductions, boat and safety briefings, and dinner. There is no diving on embarkation day.

Days 2-9:
Up to 3 dives a day, typically scheduled as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation period, briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation period, briefing & Dive 3*
- Snack, relaxation period
- Dinner
*if we offer a sunset or night dive, the schedule will be slightly amended

Day 10:
Two morning dives (dependent on flight departure times)

Day 11:
Breakfast on board followed by disembarkation and 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

12:30pm

Kooddoo

Kooddoo Airport: GKK

Return

08:00am

Male

Male Velana International Airport: MLE

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06

Mar

2027

Central and Southern Atolls (GKK - MLE)

11 days / 10 nights
•
25 dives
from $4,820 /guest

Limited availability

06Mar 27

Central and Southern Atolls (GKK - MLE)

11D / 10N
•
25 dives
from $4,820 /guest
Limited availability

Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/maldives-master/itn-2503060206381-central-and-southern-atolls-gkk-mle-