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7-11 nights

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MALDIVES

Southern Atolls – From North Male to Laamu

Best Time to Travel: January to April
Recommended for:Advanced Divers & Shark Lovers

Overview

This special adventure from North Male to Laamu Atoll takes you deep into the less-traveled south, where channel diving, untouched reefs, and exhilarating pelagic encounters await. It’s a journey through Felidhoo, Meemu, Thaa, and Laamu, with each atoll offering its own character and challenges – ideal for experienced divers seeking thrilling dives far from the crowds.

IDEAL FOR:

Experienced divers looking for a southbound adventure filled with high-voltage channel dives, shark action, and a true sense of discovery. The Southern Atolls route is where the Maldives gets wild.

Diving Highlights:

✔ Channel dives in Felidhoo, Meemu & Thaa – home to grey reef sharks, eagle rays, and tunas

✔ Laamu Atoll – cleaner, quieter reefs with schools of snapper, reef sharks, and large groupers

✔ Night dives with nurse sharks and hunting trevallies

✔ Colorful thilas and walls with strong currents and rich coral cover

✔ Occasional sightings of silvertips, hammerheads, and manta rays

For Snorkelers:

This route is not ideal for beginner snorkelers due to deeper reefs and strong currents. However, some calm lagoon stops and surface encounters with mantas may be possible during the journey. We recommend this safari primarily for certified divers.

Beyond Diving:

✔ Visit to local islands and traditional Maldivian villages

✔Sunset cocktails on a remote beach

✔ Stargazing on deck in tranquil southern anchorages

✔ Kayaking and Stand Up Paddling

Maldives Liveaboards

Explore the wonders of the ocean with our exclusive liveaboards in two of the world’s most breathtaking diving destinations—the Maldives and Komodo, Indonesia.

Step aboard our two unique liveaboards for an unforgettable journey through the Maldives.

EcoPro Seascape offers the highest level of comfort with state-of-the-art facilities, creating a luxurious haven at sea.

For a more intimate experience, EcoPro Mariana welcomes a maximum of just 16 guests, combining modern amenities with a warm, personal home-from-home feeling. Whichever you choose, expect exceptional service, breathtaking dive sites, and the ultimate Maldivian adventure.

EcoPro Seascape

A New Era in Quality And Comfort

Designed to accommodate up to 28 guests, it features 14 luxurious cabins, state-of-the-art facilities, and a comfortable, spacious outdoor area. Guests can enjoy a jacuzzi and the convenience of diving from a dedicated dhoni.

BOAT DETAILS

TRIP DATES

EcoPro Mariana

Your Home Away From Home

The Mariana is a 27-meter liveaboard with 9 cabins, each with a private bathroom and air conditioning. It accommodates up to 16 guests in a cozy, family-friendly atmosphere. Diving is done from a Dhoni, and non-divers and snorkelers are welcome.

BOAT DETAILS

TRIP DATES

PRICE INCLUDES:

17% TGST
1/2 cabin booked category
full board(breakfast, lunch, dinner)
drinking water from dispenser
Nescafe, tea, snacks
3 dives per day (tanks, weights)
Diveguide service
Airport transfers

7 nights: 16-17 dives, 8 nights: 19-20 dives, 10 nights: 24-26 dives, 14 nights: 33+ dives

Price excludes:

12 US$ p.d. Green tax
alcohol and soft drinks
Lavazza coffee
rental equipment
Nitrox

OTHER NOTES:

Cabin single occupancy on request, standard +50% surcharge (depends on availibility and season!)

Tiger shark dive 30 US$ extra (operated by local dive centre)

GROUP SPECIALS + FULL CHARTER ON REQUEST

Can’t Find Dates That Work for You?

No problem — we offer flexible options! If you don’t see a trip that fits your schedule, get in touch with us. We’re happy to help arrange a custom trip or private charter.

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FAQ Maldives

All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months from the date of arrival. 30- day tourist visas are issued on arrival at the immigration desk at Maldives International Airport for all nationalities and are free of charge. All visitors must have a return/onward flight ticket. 96 hours before entry, complete the Maldives online Traveller Declaration form - https://imuga.immigration.gov.mv/traveller. Photograph the QR code and show it upon request.
Upon arrival on the day of the safari start, guests will be met by an Eco Pro Divers staff member no earlier than 9.00 am in front of the arrival exit door, after baggage claim, at the international airport - easily recognizable by a sign reading "Eco Pro Divers" and boat name.

The earliest transfer to the boats is around 12 pm noon.

Later arrivals will be received at the same place according to the flight time. Waiting times may occur as group transfers are prioritized. There will be another group transfer around 4 pm depending on guest arrivals.

Extra transfers are chargeable (15$US per person).

ATTENTION: For special routes with a different arrival port than Male, guests will be met at the respective domestic airport (Gan or Kooddoo) and not in Male. We ask you to independently walk to the domestic airport and check in for your onward flight.

In case of need, we can be reached at the following phone numbers:

Anna (Guestcare Manager) +960 7644995

Djoana (Reservations) +960 7533615
You can book them directly at the website https://maldivian.aero/ or email cc@iasl.aero.
We do require all divers to have valid insurance that covers diving accidents. Proof of this have to be presented to the dive guides at check-in.

We assume no liability and take over e.g. pressure chamber and transport costs.

On the day of arrival and departure, there are no dives, per week, there are about 16-17 dives (2-3 per day). On the day before departure, there will be one dive in the morning.

At approximately 12 noon that day, the boat returns to the harbour.

Divers must ensure the 24-hour interval between their last dive and their flight departure (or going to altitude). For all diving sites visited en route, our dive guides will give you a detailed and comprehensive dive briefing before you enter the water. All divers must dive in buddy teams - individual divers will be assigned a buddy on board. As qualified divers, our guests are responsible for their own safety and that of their buddy during the dive, as well as dive planning and execution. Each diver must have their own dive computer. Dives must begin, execute and end with the dive buddy. You are expected to be able to dive to a standard as per the certification and experience requirements outlined for each itinerary and, as such, able to complete the dive with your buddy or by following the dive guide.

The guides may decide, based on each diver's ability, not to enter the water for every dive and will remain onboard, providing surface support only.

The maximum depth for diving in the Maldives is 30 metres with an equally qualified buddy. Your maximum diving depth will be dependent on your certification and the experience of both buddies. It is your responsibility to check what depths your insurance policy covers you before your arrival.

Decompression diving, solo diving and technical diving are strictly prohibited.
We offer a range of courses on board, from beginner to a range of specialty courses. Courses are subject to availability and itinerary and include course materials (where required) and certification fee. If arranged on board, a 10% service tax will be added. Courses have to be requested before the trip starts.
We recommend the following diving equipment: Mask, snorkel, fins, boots, wetsuit, regulator, BCD, SMB (with a minimum of 5 metres of line to deploy during the safety stop), reef hook and a dive computer with spare batteries and a torch for any night dives.

The average water temperature is 29°C, and we recommend a 3mm wetsuit.

Rental equipment is available on a limited basis. Rental equipment must be requested before the trip, and we require information on suit size, weight, height and shoe size to prepare the correctly sized equipment for you.

All divers are required to use a dive computer and SMB and carry reef hooks for every dive and a torch for night dives throughout their safari experience for safety reasons. Please bring your own or ask us what is available on board. You are not allowed to use gloves!
We have 12l DIN tanks and INT adapters available on board. 15l Tanks are available for rent with a rental fee and only on request.

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Südtour zum Addu-Atoll: Das ultimative Tauchabenteuer

Haie

SCHNORCHELN

WALHAIE & MANTAS

Tauchlevel

STRÖMUNGEN

Erlebe das Beste, was das Tauchen auf den Malediven zu bieten hat, auf der „Deep-South-Route“ zum Addu-Atoll, die für ihre spektakulären Hai-Begegnungen berühmt ist. Freu dich darauf, bis zu 10 verschiedene Haiarten zu beobachten, darunter Graue Riffhaie, Weißspitzen-Riffhaie, Ammenhaie, Tigerhaie, Walhaie und mehr. Beachte bitte, dass über 90 % der Tauchgänge auf dieser Route Kanaltauchgänge sind, bei denen häufig starke Strömungen vorkommen.

ZU DEN SAFARITERMINEN

Tourinfos

Start-/Zielort: Male / Addu Atoll (Inlandsflug erforderlich, nicht inbegriffen)

Tauchgänge pro Tag: 3 Tauchgänge

Enthaltene Atolle: Süd-Male, Vaavu, Meemu, Thaa, Laamu, Huvadhu, Fuvahmulah, Addu-Atoll

Tigerhai-Tauchgang: 30 $ extra, geführt von einem örtlichen Tauchzentrum

Zielgruppe: Fortgeschrittene Taucher mit über 75 Tauchgängen, erfahren in Strömungs- und Kanaltauchgängen

Taucharten: Hauptsächlich Kanaltauchgänge mit pelagischen Arten wie Tigerhaien, Riffhaien und Walhaien

Hinweis: Diese Route ist für fortgeschrittene Taucher mit Erfahrung in starken Strömungen und tiefen Tauchgängen geeignet. Der Einsatz von Riffhaken ist unumgänglich, um Schäden an den sensiblen Korallen zu vermeiden.

Tauchplatz Highlights

Diese Tauchplätze sind sorgfältig ausgewählt, um dir die spektakulärsten Unterwassererlebnisse auf den Malediven zu bieten. Jeder Ort zeigt die Vielfalt des Ozeans und die einzigartigen Unterwasserlandschaften der Region, von aufregenden Begegnungen mit Haien bis hin zu lebendigen Korallengärten. Ganz gleich, ob du ein erfahrener Taucher bist, der den Nervenkitzel der Kanaltauchgänge sucht, oder ein Fotograf, der die Schönheit des Riffs einfangen möchte, diese Orte bieten unvergessliche Abenteuer, die das Beste des Tauchens auf den Malediven zeigen.