WITNESS THE MALDIVES' MARINE BIODIVERSITY

Dive into thriving coral reefs that host a kaleidoscope of marine life, including vibrant reef fish, graceful manta rays, and turtles. It’s a chance to explore some of the healthiest ecosystems in the world, renowned for their breathtaking biodiversity and crystal-clear waters.

Encounter Iconic Shark Species

The far south is a global hotspot for shark lovers. Dive Fuvahmulah’s famous waters, where tiger sharks patrol year-round. Experience thrilling encounters with hammerheads, thresher sharks, and oceanic whitetips in one of the best locations for up-close interactions with these magnificent predators.

Explore Varied Dive Sites

From tranquil coral gardens to dramatic, current-swept channels, every dive site offers something unique. Highlights include manta cleaning stations, steep drop-offs, and nutrient-rich waters that attract pelagic species in large numbers.

Luxurious Liveaboard Experience

Travel aboard the Maldives Master, designed for comfort and adventure. Enjoy cosy cabins, gourmet meals, and expert dive guides who ensure safe, rewarding dives. Relax between dives with sun-soaked decks and stunning ocean views - every moment as indulgent as it is exciting.

ITINERARY

DAY 1 | EMBARKATION

Embarkation time is dependent on domestic flight schedules. The crew will be waiting to meet guests at the domestic airport (Kooddoo or Gan, depending on itinerary route) for transfer to Maldives Master on the dhoni. Embarkation is followed by introductions, boat and safety briefings and dinner. There is no diving on embarkation day.

DAY 2-6

We will typically offer 3 dives a day.

PLEASE NOTE: Most of the dives are in and around channels and along the outside reefs of the atolls where strong currents are the norm. Therefore, the diving may be challenging or unsuitable for inexperienced divers or those uncomfortable with negative entries and fast drifts.

The crew reserve the right to deny participation in some or all dives if they deem any person unfit or not experienced enough to cope with the diving conditions.

DAY 7

Typically we will offer two morning dives for the final day's diving, although this is dependent on flight departure times to ensure a minimum of 24 hours between the final dive and flying.

- Wake-up call and light breakfast

- Briefing and Dive 1

- Full breakfast

- Briefing and Dive 2

- Lunch

In the afternoon, sit back and relax while Maldives Master cruises to the port where she will remain at anchor overnight.

DAY 8 | DISEMBARKATION

Early breakfast on board is followed by disembarkation at 07:30 and transfer by dhoni to the airport for your return flight to Malé.

The itinerary is subject to change based on weather and dive conditions, with final decisions made by the cruise manager to ensure safety and the best possible experience.

dive sites

KOODDOO - TURTLE POINT

A gentle reef dive ideal for check dives or final dives, known for frequent hawksbill and green turtles amid colourful schooling reef fish.

KOODDOO - SHARK POINT

A current-influenced site in front of the harbour where spinner, grey reef, and whitetip sharks are common, with occasional bull sharks and passing mantas.

VILLINGILI KANDU

A dramatic, large-scale channel famous for strong currents and reliable encounters with grey reef sharks, silver tips, and turtles.

KUREDHDHO KANDU

A scenic drift combining a coral-covered wall and sloping garden, offering relaxed conditions with reef sharks, eagle rays, and dense reef life.

MAAREHAA KANDU

A protected channel rich in marine life, where divers observe pelagic action at the mouth before drifting through coral clusters and sandy terraces.

GEMANAFUSHI BLUE

A blue-water drift away from the reef, best known for the possibility of scalloped hammerheads and other pelagic shark encounters.

FUNADHOO KANDU

A wide channel with coral-covered ridges along the inside wall, attracting sharks, eagle rays, turtles, and large schools of pelagic fish.

VODAMULAA KANDU

A deep, wide channel where strong currents draw in grey, whitetip, and silver-tip sharks, with turtles and eagle rays along the inside wall.

FUVAHMULAH TIGER HARBOUR

A stationary, guide-led dive offering close encounters with resident tiger sharks in a controlled and exhilarating setting.

FUVAHMULAH NORTHSIDE

A coral-rich slope and reef top known for dense reef fish life, reef sharks, and the occasional thresher shark.

FUVAHMULAH SHARK PLATEAU

A deep blue-water dive above a submerged plateau where multiple shark species patrol, including threshers, tigers, and scalloped hammerheads.

KUDA KANDU

A collection of outer-wall and corner dives featuring excellent coral cover, pelagic fish, reef sharks, eagle rays, and occasional nurse sharks.

KUDA HOHOLHA

A striking wall dive with caverns and overhangs filled with gorgonians, sponges, and rich reef life.

BODU HOLHOLHA

A larger, equally dramatic wall draped in soft corals and black coral bushes, offering leisurely drifts or stronger current action near corners.

MEEDHOO WALL

A steep ocean-facing wall carpeted with sponges and gorgonians, with reef sharks and hunting trevallies along the deeper sections.

BANANA REEF

An iconic coral dive with amphitheatre-like formations, rich fish life, turtles, and mild currents suitable for all levels.

GAN INSIDE

A sheltered lagoon dive with coral terraces, abundant reef fish, and minimal current, perfect for relaxed exploration.

vessel

Maldives Master welcomes 26 divers on board with spacious modern comfort, providing the best Maldivian diving experience.

Maldives Master is a 42m liveaboard vessel that boasts two roomy fixed double-bed cabins, ten convertible twin/double cabins and two single cabins. She features an indoor dining area, a bar, an indoor air-conditioned lounge and an outdoor jacuzzi. A shaded outdoor lounge area can be found on the mid-deck, plus four different sun decks: a viewing deck located at the front of both the mid-deck and upper deck, an open-air deck on the top deck, and an ocean deck at the stern of the boat, all providing comfortable seating and loungers.

The ocean deck is a unique feature allowing guests to relax in the open air while close to the water. On many evenings the floodlights will illuminate the water just off the ocean deck to attract plankton which draws the manta rays and whale sharks. There have been many close sightings of feeding mantas and whale sharks. Have your camera ready.

additonal info

EMBARKATION / DISEMBARKATION

• Kooddoo Airport (Gaafu Alifu / North Huvadhoo Atoll) and/or Gan International Airport (Addu City)

• Embarkation early afternoon, disembarkation morning (subject to domestic flight schedules)

• Airport transfers to the vessel provided; hotel pick-ups not available

DOMESTIC FLIGHTS

• Flights to/from Kooddoo (GKK) or Gan (GAN) not included, but can be arranged on request

• Guests should arrive the day before, or by 13:00 (Kooddoo) / 14:00 (Gan) on embarkation day

DIVE REQUIREMENTS

• Advanced Open Water (or equivalent) + 50 logged dives minimum

• Experience diving in currents and drift dives

• Comfortable with SMB deployment, negative entries, and independent buddy diving

• Dive computer, SMB, and reel mandatory

• Nitrox certification strongly recommended (available onboard)

CONDITIONS & SAFETY

• Dives in deep channels and walls with strong, sometimes unpredictable currents

• No recompression chambers in the southern atolls; emergency evacuation may be required

• Mandatory dive insurance covering evacuation and recompression chamber costs

WATER TEMPERATURE & GEAR

• 26–29°C (may drop to 24°C)

• 3–5mm full wetsuit recommended; optional thermal layers for cold-prone divers

RATES

Prices are quoted in USD per person on twin sharing basis. Prices subject to change without prior notice.

USD 3750 Upper Deck

USD 3950 Upper Deck Single Cabin

USD 3415 Lower Deck Cabin

Maldives Government Green Tax, currently 12 USD per person, per night, is mandatory and will be added to your bill to be paid on board.

For diving at Tiger Harbour in Fuvamulah Atoll, there is a fee of 30 USD per diver for each dive, which needs to be paid on board in USD cash only and is subject to change without notice. All USD banknotes MUST be in PRISTINE CONDITION, i.e. without creases, stains, tears or any other kind of damage.

INCLUDED

VAT, airport transfer, drinking water, tea & coffee, full-board meals, snacks, diving package, snorkel gear, complimentary toiletries.

NOT INCLUDED

Local flights, alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, Wifi internet (11-21 USD), tips.

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