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February 11-21, 2025
Embark on an Epic Dive Adventure in the Deep South of the Maldives. If you're a passionate diver seeking the ultimate underwater thrill, the Deep South of the Maldives beckons with a promise of unforgettable experiences. From January to April, this remote region between Huvadhu and Addu (Seenu) Atolls comes alive with incredible shark action and mesmerizing marine encounters. Join us and immerse yourself in the wonders of Addu, Fuvahmulah, and Huvadhoo, where you'll have the chance to meet the Indian Ocean's most majestic residents, including tiger sharks, silver tips, grey reef sharks, and even the gentle giants – whale sharks. We'll continue our journey north, diving our way back to Malé in Laamu, Thaa, Vaavu, and Male atolls.
Highlights of the Deep South, February 2024
February 11-21, 2025
Sharks, Sharks, Sharks, Whale Sharks & Manta Rays
Explore the Maldives' southern atolls on a carefully curated 10-night dive trip, starting in Addu, diving our way through the Deep South, Fuvahmluah, Huvadhoo, Lammu, Thaa, and heading north to the Central Atolls, including Meemu, Vaavu, and South Male.
Group Leaders:
Kim Randall has a wealth of travel and underwater experience. Kim is located in the US and has been taking divers to the magical Maldives for the past 8 years. She looks forward to sharing this unforgettable experience with you.
Trip Information:
Trip Information:
We have planned this route to maximize the amount of time spent diving in the Deep South with a focus on sharks (tigers, hammerheads, reef, threshers, etc) and action packed channels. We'll also dive Fuvahmulah which is famous for tiger sharks. Visiting 9 atolls and approximately 27 dives, we'll be covering a lot of ground on our way back to Malé
You are responsible for getting yourself to Malé International Airport (MLE). A one-way domestic flight down to Addu City (GAN International Airport) is included in the package is required in order to meet the liveaboard on Feb 11, 2025. We will board the liveaboard in the afternoon (2pm and later depending on the flight arrival time).
Package Pricing:
Standard Room: $3995.00 USD per person (incl. green tax).
-sleeps 2 pax (one double bed & one twin bed). (2 spots available)
Superior/ Upper Deck: $4560.00 USD per person (incl. green tax) -sleeps 2 pax in a king or two twins. (sold out)
Single Suite: $5255.00 USD per person (incl. green tax) - sleeps 1 pax in a double bed. (sold out)
All costs are in USD for this trip.
An additional $60.00 USD will be added to your invoice due to government green tax increases in Jan 2025.
Note: This trip requires divers to have their Advanced Open Water and a minimum of 100 dives. You will want to be comfortable diving in medium current.
Fuvamulah Add-On:
Start the trip off in Fuvahmulah, Feb 8-11, 2025! We'll be able to take a small group of divers who would like to join us for 3N/4D to explore the island of Fuvahmulah and do some extra diving here!
Package Cost:
Superior Room: $1170.00 per person/double occupancy
Deluxe Room: $1120.00 per person/double occupancy
Single supplements available, ask for details
Inclusions:
Domestic flight to Fuvamluah, Up to 3 dives/day for 2 days including Tiger Zoo, accommodation, meals (B, & L daily), speed boat transfer to GAN, transfers to/from dive center on island, all taxes.
Notes on the Itinerary:
The first part of the trip will have us spending our diving days in the action packed channels of the Deep South. We'll begin our journey in Addu Atoll known for a fantastic manta cleaning station along with a special visit to Fuvahmulah to dive with tiger sharks just outside Tiger Zoo. From here we'll continue north to Huvadhoo Atoll and dive some amazing channels (Vilingilli, Koodoo, Nilandhoo, and Mareehaa), packed with lots of sharks, eagle rays, turtles, as well as attempt a blue water dive for hammerheads. Here we'll also have a chance for whale sharks (diving and at night). In 2024 Kim & the Carpe Novo Dive Team leader, Maazin got to name a new whale shark that visited the boat at night. We'll continue our journey north from Huvadhoo to Laamu Atoll looking for additional shark species, like zebra sharks & silky sharks. Laamu is also a hotspot for mantas. As we dive our way back to Male we'll head to Thaa, Meemu, Vaavu, and South Male Atolls continuing our quest for additional shark, manta and whale shark action along with the famous Alimatha tawny nurse shark nigtht dive before arriving back in Hulhumale.
Package Includes:
Up to 27 dives, which is a great offer!!
10 nights onboard the luxury Carpe Novo
One way domestic scenic flight to GAN
3 great buffet meals daily (breakfast lunch and dinner), plus dive snacks – the food is fantastic.
A refreshing welcome drink upon arrival
Unlimited drinking water, coffee and tea
3 dives daily (excluding the day of arrival and the day before departure)
1 or 2 night dives (dependent on weather conditions & other factors)
Dive instructors – 1 guide to a group of 5-6 pax – very professional and experts on the local dive sites.
Equipment: Nitrox and normal air tanks (11.5 and 13.5 Aluminium DIN / INT), one SMB per diving couple/buddy team, reef hooks, weights and belts
Transfers (pickup and drop off from Airport, GAN and MLE)
Green Tax
Travel with a marine biologist and travel guru who have over 10 years of experience diving and traveling in the Maldives.
Presentations on marine life (sharks, mantas, whale sharks)
A welcoming and inclusive group
The Vessel: Carpe Novo
The MV Carpe Novo is a 42 metre long (138 feet) motor safari yacht with a wooden hull, three decks plus a sun deck. It is the newest boat of the Carpe Diem fleet, starting operation in 2016. With the upper sun deck, bar on the middle deck and rest area on the lower deck – you will be very spoilt for a week.
Superior rooms (upper deck): each have a king size bed which can be divided in two super singles and desk, dresser, hanging closet, large windows, individually controlled air conditioning systems, flat panel TV/HD player, private ensuite bathroom with shower.
Standard rooms (lower deck): each room provides individually controlled air conditioning, one queen bed and one super single bed, desk/chair, dresser, hanging closet, TV/HD player, portholes, private ensuite bathroom with shower.
The electricity voltage onboard is 220V and international outlets are available onboard if required. If joining from the US, check that your chargers are 120V/220V compatible (most electronics- laptops, iPads, GoPros, camera battery chargers are compatible).
For the photographers, the vessel offers a spacious camera room for setting up and charging cameras/batteries, and the crew will assist with carrying cameras to/from the dive dhoni and are trained in careful care of camera gear.
Exclusions:
International Flights to Malé (MLE)
Rental Gear
Dive Insurance
Travel Insurance
Gratuities
Soda, alcoholic beverages and "fancy" coffee drinks onboard the vessel
16% GST & 10% service charge for on board purchases
SIM cards/E-SIM
Wifi on board the vessel ($40 USD per week), repeat guests wifi is complimentary
How to secure your spot:
Please note that this trip has limited spots, so you will need to get in quick to secure your booking. The following payments will be required:
$1000 USD to secure your spot
30% of trip invoice due June 1, 2024
Remaining balance due Jan 11, 2025
Email: info@designedforscuba.com Before booking, please email to check available space/rooms/cabins. You'll be provided an individual invoices and payment instructions. We recommend purchasing your flights into Male (capital) as soon as possible to secure reasonably priced flights, once you receive and invoice.
Note: Bookings less than 100 days prior to a trip require full payment. (This can be spread out by a couple of payments within a few days of each other if needed).
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