Deep South (Huvadhoo - Malé) - DUNE Liveaboard

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Maldives

Deep South (Huvadhoo – Malé)

11 Days 10 Nights

Trip itinerary

Day 1 :
Hulhumalé - Kooddoo
A Dune agent will meet you at Male International Airport and transfer you to the domestic terminal for your domestic flight to Kooddoo located on Gaafu Atoll where your guides will be waiting to welcome you and guide you aboard the boat Check-in at 3 PM. *Free airport pick up at 3 pm, no hotel pick-up. We can arrange early check-in with an extra fee of 48 USD/person and pick-up time at 10 am at Kooddoo airport.
Day 2 :
Gaafu Atoll South - Fuvamulah
Gaaf dhall is also made up of very beautiful canals with intact corals and also very frequented by pelagics. Depending on current and wind conditions we will then head to the mythical site of Fuvamulah. Located below the equator, it is renowned for the presence of many sharks, in particular tiger sharks, and very often reserves beautiful surprise encounters!
Day 3 :
Fuvamulah
We will spend the day on this mythical atoll searching for large pelagic fish for special encounters. In addition to the beautiful underwater scenery, there are also new chances to encounter napoleons and other shoals of coral fish. Depending on the weather conditions, we will anchor at night.
Day 4 :
Fuvamulah - Gaafu
A last dive on Fuvamulah atoll and then we will go back up to Gaafu to enjoy the multitude of canals that this atoll offers. Afterwards we will anchor at night with the possibility to observe whale sharks at the back of the boat.
Day 5 :
Gaafu - Laamu
Return from the deep south. In general the crossing is done at night and we arrive on Laamu atoll at first daylight where we visit other dive sites, especially colourful reefs with many beautiful surprises.
Day 6 :
Laamu - Thaa
We will leave for Thaa Atoll where we will put the boat in a night anchorage that is famous for its whale shark encounters, and then we will do more dives in the rich canals while waiting for nightfall.
Day 7 :
Thaa - Meemu
On the way up to the north, we will go to Meemu to dive other sites with a variety of colours and fauna, and why not enjoy another session with manta rays.
Day 8 :
Meemu Atoll - Vaavu Atoll
A stop at Fotteyo, one of the richest and most famous dives in the Maldives with unrivalled colour, but also very famous for the possibility of encountering hammerhead sharks. In addition, the environment around the anchorage offers a splendid sunset over the sandbank.
Day 9 :
Vaavu Atoll - Malé South
Return to Guraidhoo with the opportunity to visit the fisherman's island and dive two legendary and unmissable canals.
Day 10 :
South Malé - North Malé
Back to the starting point with a last dive surrounded by stingrays and giant moray eels and sometimes even a guitar shark who will come to see us every now and again; then rinsing of the equipment, sunset and last evening on board.
Day 11 :
Hulhumale
Departure from the boat to Male airport for your international flight. Check-out at 8 AM. *Route is given as an example and is submitted to weather conditions and can be modified

Trip & Price Details

Overview

Embark on a thrilling 11-day dive expedition with Dune Maldives Liveaboard, as we navigate the deep southern atolls from Huvadhoo to Malé. This meticulously designed itinerary promises a seamless blend of luxurious liveaboard accommodations and unparalleled underwater exploration in the pristine waters of the Maldives.
  • Dune Theia Liveaboard
  • Huvadhoo - Malé
  • 22 Max
11 Days 10 Nights
From USD 3995
/ Adult
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Price Inclusion

Included in the price

  • Transfers from the airport to the boat and from the marina.
  • Double/twin shared cabin accommodation.
  • Guides.
  • 12 liter aluminum cylinders + DIN/Int, and diving weights.
  • Professional and experienced crew.
  • Meals and all soft drinks on board (excluding beer, spirits, wine, espresso coffee).
  • Minimum 24 dives, with additional dives possible depending on weather conditions and flight schedules.
  • Bath towels are changed at least once during the trip, depending on the duration of the cruise.
  • The selected sea route will take into consideration the passengers' wishes.
  • Dune reserves the right to limit dives frequency due to : weather conditions, dive level and physical conditions of passengers, and no refund would be applied.
  • Nitrox.
  • Wifi : the speed is limited to emails and messages such as whatsapp or viber.
  • Maldivian Government Tourist Tax.
  • Service Charge.
  • Jacuzzi (On board of Black Manta only).

Excluded in the price

  • International flights to and from Malé.
  • The supplement for a superior or sea view cabin.
  • The supplement for a single cabin.
  • Drinks such as beer, wine, etc
  • Transfers by speed boat, airplane, or seaplane depending on special routes or unscheduled
  • arrivals and departures.
  • Diving courses, rental equipment
  • Dive insurance (mandatory)
  • Massage Service (On board of Black Manta only)

Diver's Level

Level 2* CMAS or AOWD with 50 dives required.
Open Water Divers must obtain AOWD at the trip’s start.

Food

On board, both local cuisine and
international menus will be served.

VISA & TRANSFERS

A DUNE Maldives representative will meet
passengers at the airport with a “DUNE” sign,
just outside the arrival hall. For Malé cruises,
transfers to the boat are via Dhoni from the
airport marina (20 minutes). The first
transfer is at 2 pm, and the return transfer is
after breakfast on the last day.

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