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Maldives Master

Maldives Master Itinerary

Central and Southern Atolls (MLE - GAN)

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

Male

Male Velana International Airport: MLE

Return

08:00am

Gan

Gan International Airport: GAN

    What's included
    • Meals and snacks
    • Water, tea and coffee
    • Towels and toiletries
    • Tanks and weights
    • Transfers
    To be paid in advance or onboard
    • Dive and travel insurance
    • 17% TGST
    • Green tax - US$12 per night, paid on board
    • Service charge - US$200 per trip, cash only, paid onboard
    • Fuvahmulah Atoll fees - US$30 per dive, cash only, paid onboard
    • Fuel surcharge - US$26 per night, paid in advance
    • Domestic flights
    To be booked in advance or paid onboard
    • Single supplement - 80%
    • Alcoholic drinks
    • Soft drinks
    • Equipment rental - US$405 per trip
    • Nitrox - US$135 per trip
    • 13l tanks - US$117 per trip
    • Dive computer - US$135 per trip
    • Diving courses
    • Internet
    Payment policy
    • More than 18 months: 5% of the total invoice amount (or deposit amount paid, whichever is greater)
    • 12 - 18 months: 15% of the total invoice amount (or deposit amount paid, whichever is greater)
    • 2 - 12 months: 30% of the total invoice amount (or deposit amount paid, whichever is greater)
    • Less than 2 months: 100% of the total invoice amount 
    Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
    Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
    Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
    Cancellation policy
     5% deposit - required to secure reservation.
    10% - 18 months prior to departure.
    15%  - 12 months prior to departure.
    70% balance - due 2 months prior to departure.
    Bookings received less than 2 months before departure require payment in full to secure reservation. 

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14

Jan

2027

Central and Southern Atolls (MLE - GAN)

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

Sold out

14Jan 27

Central and Southern Atolls (MLE - GAN)

11D / 10N
•
25 dives
from $4,820 /guest
Sold out

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