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• This route is unique and outside all the traditional circuits.

• Exhilarating drift dives, using the strong currents in the channels surrounding the islands and traversing channels to dive in calm waters, these are the profiles which constitute the majority of Southern Atolls liveaboard diving in these Maldive islands.

• You will cruise around Laamu, Gaaf Alifu, Foamulah and Addu atolls where you will encounter large pelagics, most likely mantas, whale sharks, tiger, thresher, oceanic whitetips, silkie sharks and hammerheads.

• The quality of the dives is extraordinary. The amount of life  is amazing ,Thilas with corals as it was Maldives like 25 years ago, channels to enjoy pelagic and sharks, coral reefs and green turtles, mantas and the biggest wreck in Maldives, the British Loyalty.

• This region of the Maldives has become a "best kept secret" for liveaboard divers.

• Whale sharks can be found at Gaafu Atoll ('Huvadhoo') and mantas at Addu Atoll ('Seenu').

• But perhaps the unique attraction lies at Foahmulah (or Fuvahmulah) Island (Gnaviyani Atoll) where thresher sharks, oceanic white tips and tiger sharks can regularly be seen. If weather permits this island will be visited and it's always good for some specials as for example schools of 50 pygmy killer whales around the ship. 

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• Whaleshark Point in Huvadhoo atoll is known for being home to the biggest fish in the world. Just like in Thaa atoll there is now specific place where diving would guarantee an encounter with a whale shark but the common practice is to use a strong light in the evening at the back platform of the boat to attract the zooplanktons which will further attract the whale sharks. Scuba diving while having the shark at the back of the boat is rather discouraged as the bubbles may disperse the mass of the plankton. Sometimes the whale sharks will stay for hours.

• Turtle City is an unique place because of the number of green turtles that can be spotted. Very easy drift dive along the reef, suitable for all levels of experience. These turtles can get scared easily and often swim away as soon as they spot a diver, therefore divers staying in the back of the group may have much fewer encounters. More caution before coming up to the surface is recommended as there are many fishing boats arriving to or leaving the nearby port.

• Foammulah south offers one of the most incredible drift dives in the the archipelago. Unlike other atolls in the Maldives this one has no lagoon. Surrounded by depths in the middle of the Indian Ocean the site offers unique conditions to encounter species like tiger sharks, oceanic mantas, mola mola, thresher sharks, hammerheads, grey reef sharks and other big fish. With good visibility during the northeast monsoon and unpredictable and powerful currents, the biggest challenge might be to keep the maximum depth of 90 feet and not being taken beyond reasonable depths. Divers should watch computers more carefully to make sure they have enough air and time to finish the dive safely. The dive is mostly based on luck and common practice is to try the place two or three times before moving on to another atoll. With a bit of luck this might be the most memorable dive in your logbook.

• The British Loyalty wreck dive will add a new dimension to your Seenu atoll diving. British Royalty, a 140m long ship sank in 1944, lying at 34 meters deep houses varied colorful aquatic life. Gulda Lamago, with brilliant overhangs and caves is a home to green turtles, lobsters, eagle rays, manta rays and sharks.