8 Nights Southern Atolls; Male… (trip)

8 Nights Southern Atolls; Male To Down South

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from $2,995* per person9 DaysYear-round
Luxury accommodations Exertion level: 3
Operator: Maldives Boat Club Pvt Ltd 21 people max
The trip begins in Male and ends in Addu 
  • 8 Nights
  • 19 Dives

Expect to see :

- Channels
- Reef plateaus,
- Walls and drop-offs.
- Moray Eels
- Lionfish
- Squirrelfish
- Soft corals
- Schooling trevallies and sharks
- Napoleon and Eagle Rays
- Mackerel
- Trevally and Schools of Triggerfish
- Whitetip reef sharks and grey reef sharks
- Leopard sharks
- Gray reef sharks
- Silky Sharks
- Groups of eagle rays
- big schools of jacks

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Special information

  • Family oriented trip.

Itinerary

DESCRIPTION
The trip begins in Male and ends in Addu
The closest airport is Male Intl (MLE)
Pickup time at the airport is according to your flights.
Give yourself enough time to go through immigration and pick up your bags
Check-in on the boat is according to your flights.
The boat departs as soon as everybody is on board and after check dive

DAY 1
Fish tank, North Male (check dive)

DAY 2
Vadhoo caves, South Male, will let you see small caves
Guraidhoo kandu, South Male:
- Dive at Guraidhoo Kandu South Male Atoll a Protected Marine Area which has a large underwater region with a variety of channels, reef plateaus, walls and drop-offs. Expect to see:
moray eels, lion fish, squirrel fish, soft corals, schooling trevallies and sharks
Miyaru kandu, Vaavu :
- Dive at Devana kandu in Vaavu which is a narrow channel with a reef in the middle.
Expect to see big fish like sharks, napoleon and eagle rays

Alimatha House Reef (night dive) / Vaavu :
- There will be a night dive at Alimatha
- Vaavu Atoll which has been one of the favorites among guests.
Huge nurse sharks, stingrays & travallys can be spotted throughout this experience

DAY 3
Vahhuravalhi kandu, Meemu
Kurali manta point, Meemu
Cruising to Thaa Atoll , Anchorage near Fahal ( night whale shark)

DAY 4
Dhiya Migili Kandu, Thaa. Expect to see Hammerhead Sharks
Fushi Kandu, Laamu:
located in a northern channel on the eastern reef of the Laamu atoll, hosting a large variety of species
Cruising to Huvadhoo.

DAY 5
- Villigili kandu, Gaafu Alif : a channel located south of Villingili Island, expect to see many grey reef sharks.
- Koodoo kandu, Gaafu Alif
- Nilandhoo Kandu, Gaafu Alif expect to see Leopard sharks, gray reef sharks, silky

BBQ

DAY 6
- Gema Out (blue water), Gaafu Alif
- Maareha kandu , Gaafu Alif, - home to grey reef sharks and eagle rays.
- Maareha, Gaafu Alif

DAY 7
- Foahmulah South / Foamulah, which houses the famuous Tiger sharks
- Foamulah Tiger horbour ( may cost additional )
- British Royalty / Addu

DAY 8
Makadu Manta Point

DAY 9
The guest onboard take a domestic or internal flight to from Gan
The itinerary is best North East Monsoon (Dec to April)
The route may vary depending on weather and current.

WHAT'S INCLUDED
Airport “meet-and-greet”, transfers to and from the airport before noon on arrival and departure days only
Accommodation in air-conditioned cabins with outside window, en-suite bathroom (hot water), towels and room service
Full board meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner served as a buffet
Water, tea and coffee available 24h
25 dives per week (including 1 night dive); note: dive restriction applies for flying time
Diving equipment: 12 lit Aluminum DIN/INT, lead belts, escorting diving boat, instructor and experienced, local dive guide (Padi)
Free Nitrox (only for certified divers)
Other additions include
Excursions and city visit to Malé capital or Hulhumalé
Use of fishing gear— local-style including hook, fishing line, weight and baits
1 island visit + 1 beach Barbecue depending on availability and weather conditions
Note: All listed prices are per person

MANDATORY SURCHARGES
To be paid in advance

Green tax: USD6 per person per night included in published price
Fuel Surcharge USD6 per person per night included in published price
One way Local Flight USD250 per person included in published price
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
Bookable and ; payable in advance

Domestic flights: if applicable
Payable on board

Individual usage 2 GB data package
Tips for the crew (recommended)
Dive equipment rentals (BCD, regulator, dive computer, buoy, etc)
Courses
Soft drinks, alcohol, bottled

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