Southern Atolls

Liveaboard Details

Start/End Location: Male / Addu Atoll (domestic flight required, not included)

Dives per Day: 3 dives

Atolls Covered: South Male, Vaavu, Meemu, Thaa, Laamu, Huvadhu, Fuvahmulah, Addu Atoll

Tigershark Dive: $30 extra, guided by local divecentre

Target Audience: Advanced divers with 75+ dives, experienced in drift and channel dives

Dive Types: Mostly channel dives, featuring pelagic species like tiger sharks, reef sharks, and whale sharks

Note: This route is recommended for advanced divers with experience in strong currents and deep dives. Reef hooks are necessary to prevent damage to delicate coral environments.

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Deep South to Addu Atoll: The Ultimate Maldivian Diving Adventure

SHARKS

SNORKELING

WHALE SHARKS & MANTAS

SCUBA LEVEL

CURRENTS

Experience the pinnacle of Maldivian diving on the Deep South to Addu Atoll route, renowned for its incredible shark encounters. On this journey, you can expect to spot up to 10 different species of sharks, including grey reef sharks, whitetip reef sharks, nurse sharks, tiger sharks, whale sharks, and more. Note that over 90% of the dives on this route are channel dives, where strong currents are common.

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Featured Dive Sites

These dive sites are carefully selected to offer the most spectacular underwater experiences in the Maldives. Each site showcases the region’s diverse marine life and unique underwater landscapes, from thrilling shark encounters to vibrant coral gardens. Whether you're an experienced diver seeking the rush of channel dives or a photographer looking to capture the beauty of the reef, these sites provide unforgettable adventures that highlight the very best of Maldivian diving.

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North Malé Atoll

Fish Tank: Known for large schools of stingrays and occasional sightings of guitar sharks or tiger sharks.

South Male Atoll

Embudu Kandu: A channel dive ideal for experienced divers, offering encounters with sharks, eagle rays, and barracudas.
Kandooma Thila: Known for strong currents and a chance to see grey reef sharks, eagle rays, and more.

Vaavu Atoll

Miyaru Kandu: Strong currents and impressive visibility make this a must-see for shark encounters.
Alimatha House Reef: A popular night dive spot with nurse sharks and stingrays.

Meemu Atoll

Hakuraa Thila: A marine-protected thila rich in diverse marine life and great for underwater photography.
Muli Corner: Known for its shark sightings and manta ray cleaning stations.

Thaa Atoll

Whale Shark Point: Use strong lights to attract plankton and potentially enjoy close encounters with whale sharks while snorkeling.

Gaafu Alifu Atoll

Villingili Kandu: A channel dive famous for grey reef sharks and best during the northeast monsoon.
Kondey Coral Garden: A long coral garden with diverse marine life, ideal for divers with good buoyancy control.

Fuvahmulah

Tiger Zoo: Dive with up to 15 tiger sharks in front of Fuvahmulah’s harbor.
South Plateau: A challenging blue water dive with possibilities of encountering tiger sharks, hammerheads, and whale sharks.

Addu Atoll

Addu Manta Point: A manta ray cleaning station with strong currents, requiring the use of a reef hook.
British Loyalty Wreck: An oil tanker wreck from 1944, now home to soft corals, turtles, and reef fish.
Outer Reef: Explore the pristine coral life and potentially encounter oceanic manta rays.