December to March are the best times to dive the southerly Maldivian atolls and experience the shark action in these out-of-the-way dive sites between Huvadhu and Addu (Seenu) Atolls. Spend a week away from the madding crowds and dive Addu, Fuvahmulah, and Huvadhu on the lookout for the Indian Ocean’s larger residents; tiger sharks, silver tips, grey reef sharks, whale sharks, and many, many more.

At Huvadhu, one of the deepest lagoons in the Maldives, the currents and channels are ideal for even more shark sightings including, hopefully, whale sharks and silkies, hammerheads, and grey sharks spotted most of the time.

You will dive into many world-class channels (kandus) here including; Vilingilli, Koodoo, Nilandhoo, and Mareehaa. In Fuvahmulah you can expect to meet tiger, silky, silver tip, and thresher sharks on the south plateaux.

Addu Atoll hosts the WWII wreck, HMS British Loyalty, as well as the popular majestic Manta Cleaning station Maa Kandu along with a more relaxing drift dive at Demon Corner to either start or end the trip.

Itinerary Highlights

• Fuvahmulah; Tiger sharks, oceanic manta, and thresher sharks. Oceanic Island with incredible visibility.
• Huvadhu; Whale sharks at night, silver tips, grey reef sharks, and many, many more.
• Addu Atoll; WWII wreck HMS British Loyalty and majestic manta cleaning stations.

Itinerary Sample

Day 1:

• Upon arrival at the airport, guests will be greeted by a representative in uniform holding a sign for the boat trip. 
• Once on the boat, a safety briefing will be held, followed by an introduction to the crew, completion of dive paperwork, cabin assignments, and a boat orientation.
  
  

Day 2 - 14:

• Enjoy 3-4 dives per day. No night dives.
  
  

Day 15:

• Check out.

The last dive will be on the penultimate day of the trip. Divers are recommended to wait for 24 hours before flying after the last dive.

Sample itineraries and maps are for illustrative purposes only. The exact route and sites visited are subject to change based on local regulations, guest experience, weather, and logistics and are at the Captain's discretion.