Seafari Explorer 2 Itinerary
Special South (MLE-GKK)8 days / 7 nights
About Seafari Explorer 2
- Exciting week long itineraries through the Maldives’ central and southern atolls
- Recently renovated interiors with plenty of room to relax between dives
- Seasonal encounters with whale sharks and mantas, shark and turtles
- Excellent facilities for divers with a dhoni, shaded dive deck, and free nitrox
Completely redesigned with divers in mind, the Seafari Explorer 2 liveaboard is one of the Maldives’ most modern and spacious vessels. Whether you're brand new to liveaboard diving or a seasoned pro, you'll love this boat's oversized cabins, generous common areas including an on-deck hot tub, delicious chef-prepared buffet meals, and world-class customer service. Plus, make the most of diver friendly details including a shaded deck, custom dhoni, free nitrox, above deck showers and fresh towels at the end of every dive. Maximise your time in the Maldives with this liveaboard's exciting itineraries exploring the very best of the atolls.
Itinerary details
Highlights
- Unique one-way itinerary diving both relaxed and colourful pinnacle and wall dives of the central atolls and the pelagic fauna and channel diving of the south
- Having no set itinerary enables your captain and cruise director to choose the very best conditions for your dives
- Whale shark searches with a chance to snorkel or dive with the gentle giants
- Channel dive with the hammerheads of Thaa atoll
- Meet the mantas of Meemu
- Enjoy a BBQ on a deserted island
- One or two night dives included
Group transfer from the airport to the ship. After a nice welcome briefing by the cruise director, cabin allocation and ship orientation will take place. Guests can familiarize themselves with the vessel, set up equipment, and get comfortable.
Days 2-7:
An itinerary designed by our regional experts to offer a superb 7-night crossing from central to southern Maldives, with a strong focus on channels and shark diving. During this cruise, you will dive in North Malé, South Malé, Vaavu, Meemu, Thaa, Laamu, and Gaafu Alifu Atolls. The route links some of the most renowned kandus in the archipelago, intense drift dives, cleaning stations, and vibrant reefs, with excellent chances of encountering grey reef sharks, whitetip reef sharks, eagle rays, schools of jacks, tuna, and other pelagics. A dynamic, fast-paced, and spectacular cruise, ideal for divers drawn to action, current, and the finest channels in the Maldives.
8.30 am: Continental & local breakfast
9.30-10.30 am: Navigation
10.30 am: Some days the first or second dive
12.30 pm: Lunch with fresh fish, vegetables, rice, fruit, and local or international food
2 pm: Navigation or second dive
4 pm: island hopping or well-deserved rest Sunset: Night Dive (1 per week)
6:30 pm: Relaxing. Bar opening!
8 pm: Dinner: usually fresh fish and traditional Maldivian cooking and international cuisine
Day 8:
Check-out and group 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
10:00am
Male
Male Velana International Airport: MLE
Return
07:00am
Kooddoo
Kooddoo Airport: GKK
Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/seafari-explorer-2/itn-2608030136321-special-south-mle-gkk-