With a well-known reputation, the Southern Maldives itinerary brims with pelagic fishes nobody ever gets tired of.

This physically demanding safari with lots of technical dives in channels is an open door to legendary encounters in splendid landscapes. 

The itinerary description of the liveaboard safari is only informative as these itineraries shall be adapted to weather conditions, currents, and the divers' wishes and levels.

Day 1: Hulhumalé

Dune’s staff will pick you up at Malé International Airport and bring you to the boat for boarding. Refreshments are offered while getting the information you need from our Cruise Director. Dinner will be served in the evening and you spend your first night at Hulhumalé marina.

Day 2: North Malé Atoll > Vaavu Atoll

The trip will start with discovering the dazzling long reefs or manta point (during season May to Nov only) in North Malé Atoll. Corals are abundant here, giving a home to plenty of reef fish and macro species. After the day, we will cruise to Vaavu Atoll for the action-packed night dive you cannot miss. There is no other experience alike as to join the nurse sharks, stingrays, and jacks in their feeding frenzy.

Day 3: Vaavu Atoll > South Ari Atoll

Small caves, large overhangs, drop-off walls, and sloping reefs covered with corals can be found in Vaavu Atoll. Titan triggerfish are common. Larger marine life such as grey reef sharks, white tip reef sharks, tunas, and barracudas are also found here. Moving west to the South Ari Atoll, you will encounter beautiful pinnacles and bigger marine life. Dive into the aquarium of mother nature, meeting the stars of the trip.

Day 4: South Ari Atoll

In the marine protected areas, our first star, the mighty whale sharks regularly show their appearances. Our crew will search for their presence and allow you a chance to snorkel or even scuba with them. There are also many thilas and some wrecks in South Ari Atoll. Grey reef sharks, napoleon wrasse, moray eels, and scorpionfish can be found here. Our crew will lead a visit to the nearby local island just before dinner.

Day 5: South Ari Atoll > North Ari Atoll

Cruising never stops, moving up to the North Ari Atoll while taking the last chance to get up close easily with whale sharks. In the north, channels are wider and water is deeper, we will meet some more of the stars here. The current attracts many grey reef sharks, white tip reef sharks, and even other large pelagic fish. When night falls, you will be invited to go ashore again and indulge yourself in the barbecue dinner on a nearby desert island prepared by our crew.

Day 6: North Ari Atoll

Multiple manta cleaning stations, extraordinary thilas and wreck with rich marine life are what you will see here. Apart from the above-mentioned, you will also find eagle rays, hawksbill turtles, napoleon wrasse, school of blue-stripe snapper, batfish, and fusiliers here. The day will end with a manta night dive. Spectating the enormous manta rays feeding right in front of your torch.

Day 7: North Ari Atoll > North Malé Atoll

Dive in once more in North Ari Atoll with the pelagic life and the cruise will head back to North Malé Atoll. Here you will find stunning long reefs, small caves, colourful corals with prolific marine and reef life. Take a closer look at the squirrelfish, bannerfish, oriental sweetlips, frogfish, and nudibranchs. In the afternoon you will come back to Hulhumale marina to spend your last night on board.

Day 8: Hulhumalé

The trip is coming to an end. Our crew will arrange transfers to the airport according to your flight schedule once you have had your breakfast on board. We are also glad to help you plan for the day if you have a late flight. Various options are available ranging from snorkeling excursions and booking accommodations. 

Time to come back home with fantastic memories!

The sites and atolls visited are defined according to your preferences, while also taking into account the weather conditions and tides.