Maldives Master

PLEASE NOTE: This itinerary is not suitable for entry-level or inexperienced divers. The majority of the dives are in channels and along deep, open-ocean-facing walls where strong currents are to be expected. 

PADI Advanced Open Water, or equivalent, with at least 50 logged dives are mandatory requirements. Divers should also have experience and be comfortable with negative entries, drift diving, and SMB deployment.

Our 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.

Highlights:

Huvadhoo Atoll

Huvadhoo Atoll features a circular expanse with a deep central lagoon enclosed by reefs and coral islets. Its 40 reef segments create a diverse diving environment, teeming with marine life and vibrant corals affording exciting encounters and exhilarating drift dives.

Laamu Atoll – Fushi Kandu 

Often described as ‘Fish Soup’, Fushi Kandu is one of the most popular dive sites in the region. Relatively shallow at a depth of 12-15 metres, the channel stretches almost 250 metres and is frequented by numerous sharks and other pelagics to excite and delight divers as they drift along with the current.

Thaa Atoll – Olhugiri Kandu

On the South side of Thaa Atoll, large numbers of schooling fish draw reef sharks and tuna from the blue beyond along the walls and channel opening on the hunt for an easy meal. Eagle rays can often be seen foraging for crustaceans amongst the sand and corals, or scooping up discarded fish morsels.

Meemu Atoll – Mulaku Kandu

The northeast is peppered with submerged pinnacles covered predominantly in soft corals, whilst the west will see you surrounded by jacks and snappers. Keep an eye open for sharks and rays along the wall at 30 metres.

Vaavu Atoll – Fotteyo Kandu

Considered by many as one of the best dive areas in the Maldives, Vaavu offers pristine reefs on the eastern side and thrilling shark dives. Fotteyo is one of the more challenging dive sites which is best suited to experienced divers; reef hooks are recommended as currents are usually very strong.

South Male Atoll – Guraidhoo Kandu

Since the eastern side of Guraidhoo channel is open ocean, large predatory fish can regularly be spotted here. This site is famous for sightings of sharks, schools of eagle rays and the occasional sailfish and hammerhead.

Fuvamulah Atoll

Undoubtedly, one of the highlights of diving at Fuvahmulah is Tiger Harbour (previously called Tiger Zoo), so called for its large number of ever-present tiger sharks. The shark encounters are very close making this an exhilarating, must-do dive for adventurous thrill seekers.

PLEASE NOTE: A 30 USD charge applies for diving at Tiger Harbour, payable on board, in USD cash only.