Maldives Liveaboard Group Trip

Name: Maldives Liveaboard Group Trip
Start: 2028-02-05T00:00:00-05:00
End: 2028-02-12T23:59:59-05:00

February 5, 2028 – February 12, 2028

We have planned another fantastic liveaboard trip to the Maldives aboard Master Liveaboards’ new Maldives Master aka the Maldive Queen. After our first trip was concluded, everyone agreed that this boat is amazing! Join us for this 7-night liveaboard exploring some of the best dive sites of the Maldives “deep south” in the Indian Ocean!

Where are we going?

This island country is located south of India in the middle of the Indian Ocean. A bucket-list destination for many divers, including us, the Maldives combines 1,192 stunning tropical islands with an underwater paradise.

Our 7-nights Deep South itinerary takes us to some of the best dive sites and the pelagic’s around the southern Atolls of the Maldives.

Even by Maldives standards, the Deep South liveaboard itinerary is something special. Cruising across the three southernmost atolls of the Maldives, you will dive on both sides of the Equator. Huvadhoo Atoll is the largest atoll in the Maldives and boasts beautiful coral reefs, exhilarating walls and channels, and vibrant marine life. Fuvahmulah Atoll is a UNSESCO designated biosphere reserve comprising just one island, and is renowned for silver-tip and tiger shark encounters. As far south as you can go within the Maldives, Addu Atoll harbours one of the archipelago’s best manta points and the largest shipwreck – The British Loyalty. Strong currents are to be expected on the majority of dives throughout the Deep South itinerary, but the rewards are worth it!

Why The Maldives?

Diving by liveaboard in the Maldives offer divers with the rare opportunity to see a huge range of beautiful hard and soft corals as well as to come face to face with Reef Manta Rays, Whale Sharks, Reef Sharks, Turtles, Barracudas, Jacks and Tuna. On this particular tour we are going to see also Tigersharks and we’ll try to find giant Oceanic Mantas, Thresher Sharks and even Mola Mola’s. You never know in the Far South of the Maldives!

When are we going?

We’ll embark the boat on February 5th and will disembark on the 12th. One week of amazing diving at the best time of the year to visit the southern atolls including world famous Fuvahmulah. The Maldive Queen only stays for two month in the Deep South, we were lucky to get one of the trips exclusively for our group!

The Liveaboard

Maldives Master welcomes 26 divers on board with spacious modern comfort, providing the best Maldivian diving experience. She was built in 2024 – a brand new boat!

Maldives Master is 140ft long liveaboard vessel that boasts two roomy fixed double-bed cabins, ten convertible twin/double cabins and two single cabins. She features an indoor dining area, a bar, an indoor air-conditioned lounge and an outdoor jacuzzi. A shaded outdoor lounge area can be found on the mid-deck, plus four different sun decks; a viewing deck located at the front of both the mid-deck and upper deck; an open-air deck on the top deck; and an ocean deck at the stern of the boat…all providing comfortable seating and loungers.

The ocean deck is a unique feature allowing guests to relax in the open air while close to the water. On many evenings the floodlights will illuminate the water just off the ocean deck to attract plankton which draws the manta rays and whale sharks. There have been many close sightings of feeding mantas and whale sharks. Have your camera ready!

One of the most outstanding features of Maldives Master is the custom-built dhoni (diving support vessel) Blue Shadow. This 62ft dhoni is spacious, fast, and equipped with all the modern conveniences that divers want. Each diver has their own station with plenty of space to store their gear and kit-up, and the dhoni crew is ready to assist. During the journeys to and from the dive sites, you can ascend the small stairs to the top deck to enjoy the sun and stunning views. There is a toilet with a shower located inside the main deck plus two handheld showers on the back deck, and separate camera and equipment rinse tanks.

Our trip includes full board that consists of breakfast, lunch, an afternoon snack, dinner and all drinks except alcohol and soft drinks. Nitrox is available (not included) on the boat and the use of it is very much encouraged!

The diving

Huvadhoo

Huvadhoo Atoll, the world’s second-largest 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, offering exceptional pelagic encounters and exciting drift dives.

Fuvahmulah Atoll

Situated within the Equatorial Channel between Huvadhoo and Addu, Fuvahmulah Atoll stands as a unique diving destination, best known for frequent sightings of tiger sharks and silvertips.

Addu Atoll

Known for year-round manta ray sightings, Addu Atoll is also home to various sharks, turtles, and abundant marine life. Inside the atoll, divers can explore the 140 metre long British Loyalty wreck, a WWII fuel tanker scuttled by the British Navy in 1946.

Your cruise director will schedule up to three dives per day. This means up to 17 dives over 7 nights. The diving day is typically scheduled as follows:

Light Breakfast followed by a briefing and Dive 1
Full Breakfast, relaxation period, briefing and Dive 2
Lunch, relaxation period, briefing and Dive 3*
Snack relaxation period
Dinner

*If we offer a sunset or night dive, the schedule will be slightly amended.

DATES AND FLIGHTS

The liveaboard trip will take place from February 5th – 12th, 2028. As usual we won’t include any airfare in the trip.

Several airlines offer reasonable flights to Male from all major US airports with one layover typically in Istanbul, Doha, Dubai or Abu Dhabi. More information will follow on flight options. Etihad Airways was a great option out of Atlanta on our last trip.

This Trip will require an in-land flight from Male to the southern Maldives and back.

Staff flights are as follows: TBD

TRIP COSTS

Premium Single: Diver Single per person – $3675

Premium Twin: Diver Double per person – $3,350

Superior Twin: Diver Double per person – $3,850

Superior Double: Diver Double per person- $3,850

What’s included?

7 nights full board accommodation includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks
Up to 3 dives daily – up to 17 total
Unlimited, complimentary tea, coffee, and drinking water
Single 12 Litre (80 cu ft) cylinder with air fills
Weights and weight belts
Embarkation and disembarkation transfers to/from the Kooddoo or Gan airport and port on the day of embark/debark

What’s NOT included?

International flights
In-land Flights to Kooddoo or Gan
Additional or private transfers
Equipment rental
Nitrox – Standard Package : 105 USD per trip, to be paid in advance, on board
On board merchandise
Alcoholic drinks
Soft Drinks (Coke, Sprite, Fanta are included when poured)
Crew and dive guide gratuities
17% GST (applicable to onboard payment for equipment, nitrox, courses, drinks and merchandise)
Maldives Green Tax : 12 USD per night, to be paid on board
$150 Service charge, which counts toward the tip
Tiger Harbor Fees (payable in USD CASH ONLY): 30 USD per item, to be paid on board

PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY PRE- OR POST- LIVEABOARD LAND EXTENSIONS WE MAY OFFER AT A LATER DATE.

Per our terms and conditions, payments made after the due date are NON-REFUNDABLE. All deposits required at booking are NON-REFUNDABLE.

Payment Due Dates:

Deposit- Due when booking, approximately 25%

Intermediate Payment – 1 year before trip, approximately 25%

Final Payment- November 1st 2027, approximately 50%

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Trip pricing is based on current rates and is subject to adjustment in the event of significant increases in fuel costs, transportation expenses, government-imposed fees, or other unforeseen circumstances beyond our control. Any necessary price adjustments will be communicated as soon as practicable.

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