Spirit of Maldives Itinerary
Deep South to Male (GAN - MLE) 12N13 days / 12 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.
Itinerary details
Highlights
- Unique one-way itinerary, diving both above and below the equator
- 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
- Dive the current-swept channels of Laamu Atoll
- Explore the remote and rarely visited Thaa Atoll
- Meet the many manta rays of Meemu Atoll
- Experience some of the best channel diving in the Maldives at Vaavu
- Night dive with the feeding Nurse sharks of Alimatha
Guests will arrive in Gan 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 2-12:
Dive sites: North Male Atoll - South Male Atoll - Felidhu Atoll - Meemu Atoll - Thaa Atoll - Laamu Atoll - Huvadhoo Atoll - Fuvahmulah Atoll - Addu Atoll.
Divers looking for an absolute exploration of the Maldives should look to these epic voyages that take you from Male, through the central atolls, south to the Equatorial region, or vice versa. Take a look at the itineraries for Heart of the Maldives, Deep South, and the Equatorial Atolls above to get an idea of the type of diving to expect en route. This is a spectacular smorgasbord of stunning, exhilarating diving of all types. A one-way domestic flight to or from either Kooddoo or Gan is required for this trip; flights are with Maldivian Aero.
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
Gan
Gan International Airport: GAN
Return
07:00am
Male
Male Velana International Airport: MLE
Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/spirit-of-maldives/itn-2508150558341-deep-south-to-male-gan-mle-12n