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Maldives Master

Maldives Master Itinerary

Far South (GAN - GKK)

8 days / 7 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 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 17
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 50 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
  • Near-guaranteed tiger shark encounters at Fuvahmulah Atoll
  • Chance of threshers, oceanic mantas, and whale sharks
  • Likely dive the largest wreck in the Maldives—the WWII British Loyalty
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 time is dependent on domestic flight schedules. Our crew will be waiting to meet guests at the domestic airport (Kooddoo or Gan, depending on the itinerary route) for transfer to Maldives Master on our dhoni. Embarkation is followed by introductions, boat and safety briefings, and dinner. There is no diving on embarkation day.

Days 2-6:
We will typically offer 3 dives a day, scheduled as follows, unless travelling distances or other circumstances dictate otherwise:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive
- 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 7:
Typically we will offer two morning dives for the final day's diving, although this is dependent on flight departure times to ensure a minimum of 24 hours between the final dive and flying.
- Wake-up call and light breakfast
- Briefing and Dive 1
- Full breakfast
- Briefing and Dive 2
- Lunch
In the afternoon, sit back and relax while Maldives Master cruises to the port, where she will remain at anchor overnight.

Day 8:
Early breakfast on board is followed by disembarkation at 07:30 and transfer by dhoni to the airport for your return flight to Malé.

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

01:30pm

Gan

Gan International Airport: GAN

Return

08:00am

Kooddoo

Kooddoo Airport: GKK

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25

Jan

2027

Far South (GAN - GKK)

8 days / 7 nights
•
17 dives
from $3,374 /guest

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25Jan 27

Far South (GAN - GKK)

8D / 7N
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17 dives
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10

Feb

2027

Far South (GAN - GKK)

8 days / 7 nights
•
17 dives
from $3,374 /guest

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10Feb 27

Far South (GAN - GKK)

8D / 7N
•
17 dives
from $3,374 /guest
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26

Feb

2027

Far South (GAN - GKK)

8 days / 7 nights
•
17 dives
from $3,374 /guest

Sold out

26Feb 27

Far South (GAN - GKK)

8D / 7N
•
17 dives
from $3,374 /guest
Sold out

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