10 DAYS DEEP SOUTH
A Maldives dive escape with guided reef dives, channel dives, wreck diving, transfers, accommodation, and local island hospitality.
Package Overview
Explore one of the Maldives' most distinctive diving regions with guided dives around Addu Atoll. Known for its reef walls, channels, coral gardens, marine life, and the historic British Loyalty wreck, Addu offers a memorable dive experience away from the busier central atolls.
This package is designed for certified divers and includes accommodation, full board meals, airport transfers, guided boat dives, and local support throughout the stay.
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Dive Program
Day 1Arrival, Check-In & Dive Briefing
Arrive at Gan International Airport, meet our team, and transfer to Meedhoo by a 15 min scenic speedboat ride. Check-in to Sansara Maldives. After check-in, the dive team will assist with orientation, paperwork, equipment checks, and the general dive plan for the trip.
Dive sites are planned according to tides, currents, weather, diver certification level, recent dive experience, and safety conditions.
Days 2-109-Day Dive Program - 3 Dives Per Day
The dive program includes up to 3 dives per day across 9 dive days: 2 dives in the morning and 1 dive in the afternoon. Exact dive sites are selected daily by the dive team based on tides, currents, weather, visibility, diver certification level, and safety conditions.
The usual dive day begins with early breakfast around 7:00 AM, followed by departure for the first morning dive. Between morning dives, light refreshments such as tea, coffee, fruits, or sandwiches are available on the boat.
After the second morning dive, return to the hotel for lunch and rest. After lunch, depart again for one afternoon dive. Return in the afternoon, enjoy an evening snack, and spend the evening at leisure.
Evenings are free to relax, visit local cafes, enjoy beachside huts, or experience the local Addu community atmosphere.
Dive SitesFlexible Site Selection
Possible dive experiences may include exploring healthy hard coral gardens, wall drop-offs with deep caves, thrilling channel drifts, and historic wreck diving at the 134-meter British Loyalty. Divers can look forward to regular turtle encounters, year-round manta ray cleaning stations, and pelagic sightings like resident grey reef sharks, with advanced sites available when conditions and diver certifications allow.
No specific dive site—including Mudakan or the Shark Hotel—is guaranteed on a specific day. The final dive plan is confirmed locally to provide the safest and best possible diving experience based on daily weather and current conditions.
Day 11Departure
Check out from the hotel and transfer to Gan International Airport for departure.
The final diving schedule will be arranged with safe flying-after-diving guidelines in mind.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- 10 nights accommodation in Sansara Maldives
- Daily breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Return airport transfers from Gan International Airport
- Meet and greet assistance on arrival
- Guided boat dives as per selected package
- Dive guide and boat support
- Tanks and weights
- Local assistance throughout the stay
Not Included
- International flights
- Travel insurance and dive insurance
- Dive equipment rental unless specified
- Nitrox unless specified
- Larger capacity cylinders (15l)
- Surcharges for excess baggage and additonal pieces of luggage
- Additional Dives or Dive courses or certification fees
- Optional excursions and personal expenses
Practical Information
Diver Requirements
Guests must hold a valid diving certification. Some dive sites may require Advanced Open Water certification or recent dive experience.
Equipment
Tanks and weights are included. Full equipment rental, dive computer, wetsuit, and Nitrox can be arranged if requested in advance.
Flying After Diving
Divers should follow safe no-fly time guidelines after diving. The final itinerary may be adjusted depending on flight timing.
Transfer Information
Airport Transfers
Return airport transfers are arranged from Gan International Airport with meet and greet assistance on arrival.
Dive Transfers
Dive boat departures and local dive transfers are arranged according to the selected dive operator, weather conditions, and confirmed dive schedule.