Routh South Atolls

HUVADHOO, FOVAHMULAH, ADDU OR VICE VERSA – 8 NIGHTS

Maa Kandu
British Loyalty
Coral Garden
South Plateau Fuvahmulah

Tiger Wall
North Plateau
Toondoo
West Wall Fuvahmulah

Lonuduttha
Mareha Kandu
Gemanafushi Beyru
Kondey Kandu

Mahedhoo Etere
Viligili Kandu
Koodhoo Kandu
Nilandhoo Kandu

The route South Atolls Maldives liveaboard cruise 8-nights is an unforgettable journey that begins in Addu Atoll or in North Huvadoo Atoll. This itinerary is characterized by crystal-clear waters of the channels, home to an abundance of grey reef sharks and gentle green turtles. Dive into this underwater wonderland and be amazed by the vibrant coral gardens, schools of sharks and eagle rays, the rare presence of leopard sharks and guitar rays.

– Addu Atoll The itinerary begins in the southern atoll of the Maldivian Archipelago, Addu Atoll, where, between January and April, it is possible to meet Reef Manta Rays getting a SPA treatment at one the cleaning stations. On the west side of this atoll there is the famous II World War British Wreck, the British Loyalty, which is a must in this area.

– Fuvahmulah: The Ultimate Dive Destination. Fovhamula: Next, we set course for Fuvahmulah, one of the most extraordinary diving destinations in the Maldives. Surrounded by the open Indian Ocean, its deep waters and oceanic currents create opportunities for encounters with some of the ocean’s most impressive pelagic species, including tiger sharks and thresher sharks.

Keep your eyes peeled, as Fuvahmulah is famous for its unpredictability: whale sharks, oceanic manta rays, hammerheads and other pelagic species may also surprise us along the way.

A special note about the “Tiger Zoo” dive

The well-known “Tiger Zoo” dive involves shark feeding/provisioning. Top Class Cruising does not conduct shark-feeding dives, and our guides do not conduct dives at sites where shark feeding is taking place.

Guests who wish to participate in the Tiger Zoo experience may do so separately with a local Fuvahmulah dive operator, using the local operator’s boat and guides. As requested locally, this experience is not included in the Top Class Cruising package and must be paid separately to the local operator.

While this activity takes place, Top Class Cruising will continue its regular diving programme, offering an alternative dive for guests who prefer to dive with us. Our dive will take place at a different site, away from any ongoing shark-feeding activity, allowing us to search for sharks and other pelagic wildlife through natural encounters without baiting or provisioning. As with all genuine wildlife experiences, sightings can never be guaranteed. We believe this unpredictability is an essential part of encountering wild animals in their natural environment.

– South Huvadhoo – Dancing with Hammerheads and Eagle Rays. Venturing north, we reach the southern part of Huvadhoo Atoll, where spectacular dive spots await. Drift along the oceanic reef and revel in the company of awe-inspiring hammerhead sharks. As we explore the channel’s depths, schools of elegant eagle rays may bless us with their presence.

– North Huvadhoo: Enjoy the most beautiful dive spots or venture into new, uncharted waters. The route touches the its northern spots in Viligili, where schools of grey reef sharks are always ready to take care of our divers.

The route will be covered in the opposite direction if your trip starts in Koodhoo, Huvadhoo Atoll.

Route SOUTH ATOLLS

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How to enjoy this itinerary

Love, care and professionalism

The Route South Atolls includes 3 dives per day with 1 night dive during the week. We always have, at least, 4 guides onboard. We aim to have a maximum of 6 divers per guide, but we usually try to make smaller groups, especially when our guests are not very experienced in the submerged environment. Some dives are relaxing and meditative, some others can be challenging for some of us due to the currents or the rough seas.

Our guides respect the seas and its conditions.

For us safety always comes first: we say it and we mean it!

The first dive happens in the early morning, when the sun comes up suddenly at about 6:00 am. We will wake you up with a big smile, some dry biscuits in the coffee area and the map of the dive spot ready on the screen.

Don’t trust us. Trust 5-star divers who keep coming back 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

The morning routine

After the briefing, we will jump on the diving dhoni where we will assist you getting ready for the first dive of the day. The wake up call we like the most is the one that happens when our faces get in contact with the salt water: you are not dreaming, that’s your reality!

The first dive culminates with a full and rich breakfast: eggs the way you like, jam, fruit juice, hazelnut cream, honey, pancakes, cakes, yogurt, fresh cut tropical fruit and vegetables. If you are a coffee lover, we can make you happy with our wide variety of mocktails.

More than one hour of relaxation or a visit to a desert island are possible choices before the second dive, which will occur between 10:00 am and 11:30 am.

It is already time for lunch. Our buffets usually satisfy all tastes: healthy and tasty are the right objective to describe our cuisine.

Afternoon and beyond

A little power nap on the sundeck, or the quiet of your cabin, is a mandatory step to recharge your batteries before the third dive of the day and the activities prepared for you by our crew during the evening.

You must be curious about the activities we organize during the week to fill your time with unforgettable memories: well, we look forward to them, too! During the Route South Atolls we usually organize happy hours onboard or at a paradisiac location during sunset, marine biology lessons taught by one of our experts, a visit to a local island to explore the way locals live in the “land without land”. And a BBQ dinner on the beach with tasty food and music entertainment, fishing trip at sunset, karaoke or cinema night, and so much more…the limit is your creativity!

Since dives are never enough for some of us, we offer hard core divers the opportunity to make extra dives, as a fourth dive of the day. Participation in the extra dive involves an extra cost which varies according to the number of participants.

Small moments of great emotion

Come for the dives. 🐢
Return for the crew.😉

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