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Emperor Virgo
Deep South
02 Jan 2027 · 7 nights · Indian Ocean, Maldives
£2245 *
8+ available
Virgo sleeps only 18 divers over 35m, which has made her popular with those that prefer smaller groups on board. All diving is from the 17m support dhoni. Cruise the heavenly atolls of Male and Ari without it costing the earth, on a liveaboard dedic ...
Virgo sleeps only 18 divers over 35m, which has made her popular with those that prefer smaller groups on board. All diving is from the 17m support dhoni. Cruise the heavenly atolls of Male and Ari without it costing the earth, on a liveaboard dedicated to your diving satisfaction.
Virgo has a total of 9 cabins on board for 18 divers - there are 4 lower deck twin/double cabins and a 5th cabin with a double plus single bed. On the main deck you will find 2 twin/double cabins and 2 sea view upper deck cabins, which can be a twin or double beds. All have en suite bathrooms with shampoo and shower gel. The upper deck cabins have large windows to let all that Maldivian sunshine in.
The light wood decor continues throughout the vessel. On the main deck there is a large air conditioned saloon with welcoming sofas. Meals are served buffet style and seated at a large table. This is a fun, social boat to be on! The upper deck bar on board is fully licensed so you can enjoy your favourite tipple as the sun sinks over the horizon. The upper deck is a hub for most people in between dives, with loungers to relax on and enjoy the Maldives drifting by. Wifi access can be purchased on board and is limited by signal coverage in each area.
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The Deep South itinerary dives Addu Atoll, Fuvahmulah Island, Huvadhu Atoll in the Maldives - a seasonal route from December to March
Our Deep South itinerary will take you to down to the the southerly atolls in the Maldives on a liveaboard holiday that is anything but ordinary. Get in on the shark action of the secluded southern dive sites between Addu, Fuvamulah and Huvadhoo. Spend a week in isolated paradise as you dive these remote south atolls looking for the ocean's larger inhabitants - tiger sharks, silver tips, grey reef sharks and even whalesharks.
The best way to dive the southern atolls is to combine your liveaboard with a domestic flight. Some trips will include 2 domestic flights, please see individual trips for more details. Where trips do not include domestic flights, please speak to your travel consultant who will be able to book these.
On this itinerary you will dive Fuvamulah, Huvadhu and Addu atolls, with opportunities for drift dives, manta cleaning stations, and pelagic action. Prepare to come face to face with sharks. The lagoon inside Huvadhoo is one of the deepest in the Maldives and the shifting currents are ideal for shark sightings, including whalesharks, Silkies, hammerheads and grey sharks are all seen most weeks. Dive into world-class channels likes Vilingilli, Koodoo, Nilandhoo and Mareehaa ad explore the deep waters that house a plethora of marine life including dolphins, turtles, guitar fish and more. Fuvamulah is a predators playground with incredible marine encounters especially with Tiger, silky, silver tip and thresher sharks on the south plateaux. If you're lucky, you may also encounter rare sightings such as sailfish, mola mola (SunFish) and large schools of Tuna. These are the kind of sightings that will make your dive log stand out!
Discover the WW2 wreck, HMS British Loyalty, piece of history in Addu Atoll. Plus visit majestic manta cleaning stations at Maa Kandu and enjoy a relaxing drift dive at Demon corner, a perfect way to begin or end your trip.
There is typically no night diving on the southern itineraries.
Due to the remote nature of the dive sites, the Deep South Southern Sharks itinerary is for experienced divers (100+ dives) and there is a good focus on drift diving. The Deep South Southern Sharks atolls itinerary will suit any diver that has explored the north and central Maldives but not yet ventured this far south. Think you have dived the Maldives? Think again!
A note from Emperor Maldives and Carpe Diem Cruises: we believe in providing as authentic an experience with nature as possible. We do not believe it is appropriate to chum/bait for, nor feed, sharks and therefore will not dive or promote the experience known as Tiger Zoo in Fuvahmulah Atoll. We dive Fuvahmulah and regularly encounter Tiger Sharks there, as well as at other spots on our itineraries, and we believe these offer a far more natural experience.
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Discover the fast paced channel dives in the southern atolls between Huvadhoo and Laamu on board Emperor Virgo. This is a seasonal route for more experienced divers, offering an average of 17 dives (no night dives). You have 7 nights on board on a full board basis (twin/double share cabin) - upper deck cabin upgrades available. All trips are fully guided with expert guides and include 12lt tank and weights, as well as free recreational nitrox. To pay on board are alcoholic drinks, fruit juice, fizzy drinks, additional kit hire and any on board souvenirs. Do let us know if you would like to prebook any courses or kit hire on board, or have any dietary requirements.
Return Male airport transfers and domestic flights between Male and the southern atolls are included in your package. You have booked a holiday excluding international and domestic flights. We are able to add flights with a wide range of airlines, including regional departures. Flights will incur small booking fee. Please ask your consultant for competitive quote for any flight option. Do not book any flights until your boat space is confirmed by Scuba Travel. Transfers operate at fixed times.
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