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Spirit of Maldives

Spirit of Maldives Itinerary

The Deep South (GKK - GAN) 10N

11 days / 10 nights

About Spirit of Maldives

  • 26 guests accommodated in 13 stylish ensuite cabins including suites
  • Spacious dive dhoni and support boats for easy access to dive sites
  • Hot tub, sun deck, and lounge for relaxation, plus la carte dining

Set sail aboard the Spirit of Maldives liveaboard for an unparalleled scuba diving experience in the Maldives. This luxurious liveaboard offers a blend of world-class diving, top-tier amenities, and personalized service. Whether you’re exploring vibrant coral gardens, swimming alongside majestic manta rays, or relaxing between dives, the Spirit of Maldives ensures a truly exceptional experience. With itineraries that cover the north, central and southern atolls, this vessel is perfect for divers of all levels looking to explore some of the world’s most exciting marine environments.

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Itinerary details

Length of trip 11 days / 10 nights
Number of dives 26
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 100 dives
Insurance Required

Highlights

  • Less crowded dive sites with plenty of action 
  • Hammerheads, bull sharks, silky sharks, grey reef sharks and silvertips
  • Chance of threshers, oceanic mantas, tiger sharks and whale sharks
  • Dive the largest wreck in the Maldives—the WWII British Loyalty
  • Guaranteed tiger shark encounters at Fuvahmulah Atoll
  • Spot many grey reef sharks in Huvadhoo’s Villingili Kandu
Day 1:
Guests will arrive in Kooddoo and be transferred to the vessel for boarding and check-in. Cabins will be assigned, and various welcome and safety briefings will take place.

Days 2-10:
Huvadhoo Atoll is a deep atoll swept by the ocean currents. Here, the channel diving is spectacular and adrenalin filled with huge schools of pelagic fish, sharks, and rays. Reef hook on the corner and watch the show, then drift in with the currents as you are bombarded by the kaleidoscope of colorful reef fish. Enjoy the tranquil shallow reefs inside the atoll with beautiful coral formations and macrolife. At the other end of the extreme, we often have whalesharks coming to the back of the boat at night, attracted by the lights—such a privilege to see these amazing animals.

South of Huvadhoo Atoll lies Fuvahmulah, where the ocean floor rises 2000 meters to meet the atoll reef. Here, at a plateau around 100 feet (30 meters) deep, lies a renowned dive site offering thrilling drift dives. Keep your eyes peeled for hammerheads, threshers, silver tips, gray reefs, and the majestic tiger shark—frequent visitors to these waters.

Further south again is Addu Atoll, which is home to the historic island of Gan. Once a vital bunkering port for the British Navy and later a British airbase during the Maldives' time as a British protectorate, Gan holds a wealth of underwater treasures. Explore the depths to discover the wreckage of the British Loyalty, a poignant reminder of wartime history now transformed into a thriving reef. The eastern channels of Addu offer exhilarating drift dives, while to the north lies a mesmerizing manta cleaning station, where giant mantas glide gracefully as tiny cleaners attend to their needs. 

Day 11:
Check-out: All guests will be transferred to the airport by 7:00 am.
 
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

04:00pm

Kooddoo

Kooddoo Airport: GKK

Return

07:00am

Gan

Gan International Airport: GAN

Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/spirit-of-maldives/itn-2503060337571-the-deep-south-gkk-gan-10n