Solitude Gaia Madlvies: Deep South

Route: Gan (Addu) / Kooddoo (Gaafu) – Addu – Fuvahmulah – Gaafu Alifu – Gaafu Dhaalu – Laamu – Thaa – Meemu – Vaavu – South Malé – Malé
Embarkation: (Addu) or Kooddoo (Gaafu)
Disembarkation: Malé (Velana International Airport, MLE)

Dive into the Maldives’ wild southern waters on a long-range journey through Addu (Seenu), Fuvahmulah (Gnaviyani), and Gaafu before curving north through Laamu, Thaa, Meemu, and Vaavu. Over eleven nights, Solitude Gaia Maldives follows the pelagic routes where strong currents and deep channels shape some of the country’s most exhilarating dives.

From briefing-led tiger-shark encounters in Fuvahmulah to the dramatic channels of Gaafu, each day blends adrenaline with thoughtful planning and exceptional care. As the voyage moves north, the scenery softens into coral gardens, colourful thilas, and manta cleaning stations.

Between dives, unwind aboard Solitude Gaia Maldives, easing into the Jacuzzi or taking in the open horizon as the southern atolls drift by.

Created for confident divers who love current, exploration, and large marine life, this itinerary captures the south’s raw energy — untamed, unforgettable, and deeply Solitude.

Day 1: Gan (Addu) or Kooddoo (Gaafu) – Embarkation (No Diving)
Embark aboard Solitude Gaia Maldives, settle into your cabin, complete orientation and diver registration, and enjoy a welcome dinner as preparations begin for your Deep South adventure.

Day 2: Addu Atoll (Up to 3 Dives)
Begin your journey exploring the southernmost atoll of the Maldives. Discover healthy coral reefs, WWII relics and vibrant marine life, with opportunities to encounter reef sharks, turtles and schooling fish.

Day 3: Fuvahmulah (Up to 3 Dives)
Experience one of the Maldives’ most iconic dive destinations. Dive the island’s deep blue waters, renowned for tiger sharks, thresher sharks, oceanic manta rays and other pelagic encounters.

Day 4: Gaafu Atoll (Up to 4 Dives)
Explore the spectacular channels and reefs of Gaafu Atoll. Expect exhilarating drift dives, thriving coral formations and encounters with grey reef sharks, silvertips, barracuda and tuna.

Day 5: Gaafu Atoll (Up to 4 Dives)
Continue diving Gaafu’s renowned kandus and outer reefs, where strong currents attract abundant marine life and create unforgettable underwater experiences.

Day 6: Gaafu Atoll (Up to 4 Dives)
Enjoy a final full day exploring Gaafu’s diverse dive sites before continuing north through the central atolls.

Day 7: Laamu Atoll (Up to 3 Dives)
Discover sweeping channels, coral terraces and healthy reef systems, with opportunities to encounter eagle rays, turtles, reef sharks and schooling fish.

Day 8: Thaa Atoll (Up to 3 Dives)
Experience exciting drift dives through colourful reefs shaped by ocean currents, where sharks, pelagic species and vibrant coral formations await.

Day 9: Meemu Atoll (Up to 4 Dives)
Explore wide channels and coral pinnacles teeming with reef sharks, stingrays, schooling fish and healthy coral gardens.

Day 10: Vaavu Atoll (Up to 4 Dives, including Night Dive)
Dive Vaavu’s dramatic channels and vibrant reefs before experiencing the famous Alimatha night dive, where nurse sharks, stingrays and giant trevally gather after sunset.

Day 11: South Malé Atoll (Up to 3 Dives)
Conclude your southern expedition with relaxed dives among reef sharks, turtles and colourful schools of reef fish before returning towards Malé.

Day 12: Malé – Disembarkation (No Diving)
After breakfast, bid farewell to the crew before your transfer to Velana International Airport (MLE) or your onward accommodation.

Please Note: All itineraries are weather, current, and marine-life dependent, and may be adjusted by the Cruise Director to maximise safety and enjoyment. Manta and whale shark sightings are natural encounters and cannot be guaranteed.