Deep South Maldives 2024

DEEP SOUTH MALDIVES:

Ideal for the Adventurous Experienced Divers.

If you are looking for numerous pelagic life, the Deep South is one of the best routes to experience in Maldives.

It has been our constant favourite and every year we repeat this action packed adventure for all our enthusiastic divers.

The Maldives is one of the top diving spots with rich sea life and biodiversity.

You can dive with various shark species such as Tigers, Black & White tips, Reef sharks & Whale sharks.

Furthermore, spot different species of rays, scorpion fish, glassfish, Napoleon wrasse, green turtles, beautiful corals, dolphins, and more.

Total dives on trip 17 Dives Including - 1/2 Night Dives

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Information

We can never get enough of this destination..

Upper Deck: USD 2440 + 5% GST pp
Lower Deck: USD 2220 + 5% GST pp

23rd to 30th March, 2024

Route

Day 1 :

14:00 – Check In & Boat Briefing followed by Lunch

16:00 - Check Dive

19:30 – Dinner

Day 2 :

06:30 – Dive 2 Villingili Kandu

08:30 – Breakfast

10:30 – Dive 3 Kooddoo Kandu

12:00 – Lunch

18:30 – Dive 4 Whale Shark Night Dive

19:30 – Dinner

Day 3 :

06:30 – Dive 5 Kuredhoo Kandu

08:30 – Breakfast

10:30 – Dive 6 Nilandhoo Kandu

12:00 – Lunch

14:30: – Dive 7 Dhandhoo Kandu

19:30 – Dinner

Day 4 :

06:30 – Dive 8 Mareha Kandu

08:30 – Breakfast

10:30 – Dive 9 Kondey Kandu

12:00 – Lunch

14:30 – Dive 10 Kondey Goral Gardens

19:30 – BBQ Dinner

Day 5 :

07:00 – Dive 11 Gemanafushi Canyon

08:30 – Breakfast

10:30 – Dive 12 Gemanafushi Kandu

12:00 – Lunch

14:30 – Dive 13 Gemanafushi Coral Garden

19:30 – Dinner

Day 6 :

07:30 - Dive 14 at Fuvahmulah South Corner

08:30 – Breakfast

10:00 – Dive 15 at Tiger Zoo

12:00 – Lunch

13:30 – Dive 16 at North End for Mantas

15:00 – Cruise to Addu

19:30 – Dinner & Anchor at Addu

Day 7 :

07:00– Last Dive at Maakandu Manta Point or British Loyalty

08:30– Breakfast

12:00 - Lunch Onboard

14:00 - Visit to local island or option to visit Footrest / bring therapists onboard

19:30 – Dinner

Day 8 :

07:30 - Breakfast

10:00 - Checkout from Boat

10:30 - Dropoff to airport

Inclusions

Accommodation on twin sharing basis
Maldivian Government Tax + Green Tax of USD 6 per person per night
Fuel Tax of USD 175 per person for the Deep South Route
Full board (3 meals) , Unlimited Mineralized Water
3 dives per day (depending on the weather conditions)
Coffee and Tea, with snacks after dives.
Tanks and weights
Island Hopping
Handline Fishing
1 Dive Instructor and 1 Dive Guide
BBQ dinner on sandy beach OR, on a deserted Island, depending on weather conditions.
Free airport guide upon arrival & departure
Free WiFi
ORCA team members
Orca trip t shirt
Trip after movie

Exclusions

Return Domestic Flight for Deep South - 425 USD per person
Nitrox for the week USD 70 per person
Service Charge - USD 135 to be paid directly onboard
Alcoholic Drinks & Soft Drinks
Equipment Rental
Indian Taxes
DIVE and Travel Insurance
Any courses onboard

Additionals

Internal Flight Ticket
Equipment Rental @ USD 170 per week for a full set
Diving and Travel Insurance
Feeding frenzy dives at Tiger zoo will be conducted by external dive centre at an additional fee

Payment & Cancellation Policy

50% (+ Taxes) of trip amount to book your spot.
Balance amount (+Taxes) + internal flight on/before 10th February, 2023.
30% of the trip amount is non-refundable.
Cancellation within 1 month of departure - no refund.
No shows & Early departures: 100% of the full invoice.

Good to know

Maldives is opening up its borders for tourism from 15th July, 2020.
Tourists will be granted a 30-days Visa
Tourists need not submit any medical statement or tests to enter Maldives and tourists showing signs of covid 19 will be tested upon arrival at the travellers expense. A health declaration card will be required as a part of the procedure.
Testing services are available in the Maldives for passengers who require to show test results to go back to their country.

Disclaimer

Orca Dive Club will not be responsible for no diving due to weather conditions, for civil unrest, terrorism, strikes, illness, epidemics, accidents, injuries, damage, loss and theft, quarantine, customs regulations, changes in flight itinerary, delays, deportation or refusal of entry by immigration authorities and in case of any cancellation or changes to itinerary by the Local Government. For qualified divers, you are expected to be able to dive to a standard as per the certification and experience requirements outlined. You are responsible for your own and your buddy’s safety during the dive.