Theia Dune Itinerary
Deep South (MLE-GAN) 10N11 days / 10 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
Length of trip 11 days / 10 nights
Number of dives 24
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 50 dives
Insurance Required
Highlights
- Exciting one-way trip visiting a total of seven atolls
- Hammerheads, bull sharks, silky sharks, grey reef sharks and silvertips
- Chance of threshers, oceanic mantas, tiger sharks and more
- Night dive included in the schedule
Day 1:
A Dune representative will meet you at the airport and will transport you to the boat. Once you arrive, you will be offered refreshments while the cruise manager will provide you with all the necessary information about the ship's organisation and the details of your cruise. Dinner will be served in the evening, and the first night will be spent in the Hulhumalé marina. Check-in 3 PM.
A Dune representative will meet you at the airport and will transport you to the boat. Once you arrive, you will be offered refreshments while the cruise manager will provide you with all the necessary information about the ship's organisation and the details of your cruise. Dinner will be served in the evening, and the first night will be spent in the Hulhumalé marina. Check-in 3 PM.
Day 2:
The trip will start by exploring the long reefs of North Male Atoll. Corals are abundant here, providing an exceptional home for many fish and smaller creatures. After the first dive, we will sail to Vaavu Atoll to get straight into the heart of the action. There is nothing more exciting than watching sharks, rays, and jacks crevalles searching for food.
The trip will start by exploring the long reefs of North Male Atoll. Corals are abundant here, providing an exceptional home for many fish and smaller creatures. After the first dive, we will sail to Vaavu Atoll to get straight into the heart of the action. There is nothing more exciting than watching sharks, rays, and jacks crevalles searching for food.
Day 3:
In addition to the exceptional topography and marine life, you will also visit the virgin reefs of Meemu Atoll. The excellent channel is covered with steep walls and overhangs covered in soft corals. A great chance to encounter hammerheads with grey sharks, white tip sharks, eagle rays, napoleons and turtles.
In addition to the exceptional topography and marine life, you will also visit the virgin reefs of Meemu Atoll. The excellent channel is covered with steep walls and overhangs covered in soft corals. A great chance to encounter hammerheads with grey sharks, white tip sharks, eagle rays, napoleons and turtles.
Day 4:
Travelling south, you will discover a varied topography of channels and thilas with coral gardens and overhangs. You will also encounter reef sharks, schools of jack fishes, and eagle rays. We will anchor at Thaa Atoll for the night, with the possibility of encountering a whale shark during the night.
Travelling south, you will discover a varied topography of channels and thilas with coral gardens and overhangs. You will also encounter reef sharks, schools of jack fishes, and eagle rays. We will anchor at Thaa Atoll for the night, with the possibility of encountering a whale shark during the night.
Day 5:
Laamu Atoll is characterised by drift dives and deep canals that attract sharks, rays, jack crevials, and tuna. You will also discover intact caves and drop-offs. The central lagoon hosts large shoals of parrotfish, triggerfish and turtles.
Laamu Atoll is characterised by drift dives and deep canals that attract sharks, rays, jack crevials, and tuna. You will also discover intact caves and drop-offs. The central lagoon hosts large shoals of parrotfish, triggerfish and turtles.
Day 6:
The largest atoll in the south of the Maldives is a paradise for sharks. You will encounter grey reef sharks, white tip sharks, silver tip sharks, and black tip sharks, especially in Viligili Kandu and Khoodoo Kandu—some of the most famous channels in this atoll.
The largest atoll in the south of the Maldives is a paradise for sharks. You will encounter grey reef sharks, white tip sharks, silver tip sharks, and black tip sharks, especially in Viligili Kandu and Khoodoo Kandu—some of the most famous channels in this atoll.
Day 7:
After a last dive in Vilingili Kandu, we will continue heading south, exploring the different channels of Gaafu Atoll, which offer exciting drift dives and beautiful coral gardens.
Day 8:
The south of Gaafu offers a wide choice of channels and rich coral life inside the atoll, with strong chances of encountering dolphins and sailfish during a drift dive in Mareeha Channel. After the last dive of the day, we will position the boat near the atoll exit to allow for overnight navigation to Fuvahmulah.
Day 9:
Fuvahmulah is literally an island in the middle of the Indian Ocean and offers the possibility of encountering large pelagic species such as tiger sharks, oceanic manta rays, and more. We will spend a full day there, enjoying three unforgettable dives.
Day 10:
Depending on your return flights, we will make 2 to 3 dives in Addu Atoll, including a manta point and a wreck located in this atoll.
Day 11:
The trip is coming to an end. After breakfast on board, our crew will arrange your transfer to the airport. Guests will disembark between 08:00 and 08:30. Time to head home with unforgettable memories!
After a last dive in Vilingili Kandu, we will continue heading south, exploring the different channels of Gaafu Atoll, which offer exciting drift dives and beautiful coral gardens.
Day 8:
The south of Gaafu offers a wide choice of channels and rich coral life inside the atoll, with strong chances of encountering dolphins and sailfish during a drift dive in Mareeha Channel. After the last dive of the day, we will position the boat near the atoll exit to allow for overnight navigation to Fuvahmulah.
Day 9:
Fuvahmulah is literally an island in the middle of the Indian Ocean and offers the possibility of encountering large pelagic species such as tiger sharks, oceanic manta rays, and more. We will spend a full day there, enjoying three unforgettable dives.
Day 10:
Depending on your return flights, we will make 2 to 3 dives in Addu Atoll, including a manta point and a wreck located in this atoll.
Day 11:
The trip is coming to an end. After breakfast on board, our crew will arrange your transfer to the airport. Guests will disembark between 08:00 and 08:30. Time to head home with unforgettable memories!
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
03:00pm
Male
Male Velana International Airport; MLE
Return
08:00am
Gan
Gan International Airport; GAN
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