Theia Dune Itinerary
Full on South, All About Sharks (GAN-GKK)8 days / 7 nights
About Theia Dune
- Dive the Maldives’ reefs and channels with manta rays and sharks
- Exciting seven and 14-night itineraries all across the Maldives
- All the luxuries and comforts of a five star hotel
- Five star dive service with nitrox, a large dive dhoni and experienced guides
Experience modern luxury, and amazing diving itineraries to the northern, central and southern atolls onboard the beautiful Theia Dune liveaboard. Well suited to divers and non-divers, the luxurious vessel provides the comforts of a five star hotel with its multiple relaxing lounges, sumptuous sun deck and sky bar, and uninterrupted ocean views. The passionate crew offer outstanding, yet unpretentious hospitality and welcome you like family. From the large dive tender with the highly experienced dive team, divers enjoy a luxury service exploring the Maldives’ iconic underwater world. Expect stunning reefs and epic channels with manta rays and sharks - an unforgettable liveaboard adventure.
Itinerary details
Highlights
- Exciting one-way trip visiting a total of seven atolls
- Snorkel or dive with whale sharks, possibly at night
- Hammerheads, bull sharks, silky sharks, grey reef sharks and silvertips
- Chance of threshers, oceanic mantas, tiger sharks and more
Arrive at the international airport, proceed with transfer via domestic flight to Gan, and board the ship. And there we will have a briefing on board, document processing, and dinner.
Begin with a check dive at Kooddoo Corner, where you’ll encounter green turtles, Napoleons, and plenty of small reef fish. Continue to Vilingili Kandu, a renowned dive site featuring a stunning wall of grey reef sharks and eagle rays, finishing with a drift along a turtle house reef. Conclude the day at Kooddoo Kandu, where schools of grey reef sharks and dogtooth tunas create an unforgettable diving experience.
Begin your adventure at Vilingili Kandu, a dive site full of excitement and marine life. Next, Nilandoo Kandu, where you’ll encounter grey reef sharks, eagle rays, barracudas, and impressive schools of jackfish, making it a truly unforgettable experience. Wrap up at Kondey Out with a spectacular drift dive along the outer reef of Kondey Island. Here, you’ll glide past vibrant marine life, including turtles, jackfish, and batfish, while soaking in the beauty of the underwater world.
In Kondey Kandu, various pelagic fish can be spotted, with dogtooth tunas hunting in the channel. Then Marea Kandu, a small, shallow channel, is rich with pelagic and reef fish. Finally at Gemanafushi Corner, enjoy a drift dive with jackfish and eagle rays.
Fuvamulah House Reef offers an incredible diving experience, renowned as one of the best spots in the Maldives to encounter a variety of large sharks. From tiger sharks to hammerheads and other majestic species, this dive site promises unforgettable encounters with some of the ocean’s most impressive predators, making it a must-visit location for any diving enthusiast.
Kuda Kandu is a small channel bustling with marine life, featuring schools of jackfish, snappers, and barracudas for a lively dive. Next, head to Maa Kandu, a famous manta cleaning station with excellent visibility, perfect for capturing these majestic creatures on video. Lastly, visit Koatey Faru, a marine protected area with stunning coral life and large fish schools, offering a colorful and unforgettable diving experience.
As the trip ends, enjoy breakfast on board before our crew arranges your airport transfer. We're happy to assist with plans or accommodation bookings. Time to come back home with fantastic memories!
Transfer details
Departure
03:00pm
Gan
Gan International Airport: GAN
Return
08:00am
Kooddoo
Kooddoo Airport: GKK
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