Big Fish Expedition
Deep South Maldives
LIVEABOARD – PRINCESS MAANI | SEA PLEASURE
Diver Requirements
- AOWD + 25 dives
- Ideal for divers comfortable with drift dives, strong currents, and exploring channels teeming with manta rays, sharks, and vibrant coral walls.
Trip Type: Fun Diving | 18th – 27th February 2026 | 21st – 28th March 2026
Welcome to the Deep South Maldives
The kingdom of pelagics.
Here, the ocean feels raw, wild, and untamed. You’re diving in a realm where tiger sharks patrol, bull sharks rise from the blue, silky sharks glide effortlessly, and giant mantas sweep through the current. Add in pristine reefs and remote atolls, and you’ve got the Maldives at its most adventurous.
Your journey takes you across Addu, Fuvamulah, and Huvadhoo- the holy trinity of shark diving in the Indian Ocean. Each atoll has its own character: Fuvamulah, the “Shark Capital,” Addu with its manta points and WWII wreck, and Huvadhoo with untouched coral walls and thrilling channels.
Where You’ll Be Diving
Sipadan Island
One of the world’s top five dive destinations. Expect adrenaline-pumping drift dives, massive schools of fish, bumphead parrotfish, sharks, and turtle encounters on nearly every dive.
Mabul Island
Welcome to macro heaven. Frogfish, ghost pipefish, flamboyant cuttlefish, and other rare critters make every inch of the reef worth inspecting.
Kapalai Reef
A beautiful blend of sandy slopes and artificial reefs. Perfect for chilled-out dives with surprising marine life and loads of photography opportunities.
Seaventures House Reef
Your personal playground beneath the rig. Dive in at your own pace—day or night—and uncover a world teeming with marine life right under your feet.
Fuvahmulah
Known as the “Shark Capital of the Maldives.” Here you may encounter tiger sharks year-round, plus thresher sharks, hammerheads, and oceanic manta rays. Every dive is adrenaline-packed with true pelagic action.
Addu Atoll
A blend of big-fish diving and WWII history. Explore the largest wreck in the Maldives (the British Loyalty), drift past eagle rays and reef sharks, and enjoy manta cleaning stations that thrive in the atoll’s channels.
Huvadhoo Atoll
One of the world’s biggest atolls and a hotspot for biodiversity. Famous for its shark action, expect grey reef, silver tip, and white tip reef sharks in abundance, along with vibrant coral reefs teeming with schooling fish.
Laamu Atoll
Remote and pristine, Laamu offers dramatic channels and walls where strong currents bring in pelagics—barracuda, trevally, tuna, and occasionally whale sharks cruising by.
Trip Itinerary
Port Ghalib
- Embark onboard M/Y Hero
- Registration & welcome briefing
Check Dives
- Sail out
- 2 dives at local sites
Daedalus Reef
- 3 dives exploring drop-offs & hammerhead hotspots
Fury Shoals
- 4 dives including South Satayeh, Shaab Maksour & Shaab Claudia
- Night dive + snorkeling with dolphins at Dolphin House
Wadi el Gemal
- 3 dives in pristine, remote reefs
Elphinstone & Shona
- 2 dives at Elphinstone (oceanic whitetips)
- 2 dives at Shona
Local Sites
- 2 final dives near Port Ghalib
- Return to marina
Hurghada
- Disembark & airport transfer
Note: Itinerary subject to weather and safety considerations.
What You’ll experience
Accomodation
Liveaboard: Princess Maani (Feb) | Sea Pleasure (Mar)
A comfortable dive safari vessel designed for Red Sea adventures.
Why divers love it
Princess Maani
A luxurious liveaboard blending Maldivian charm with modern comfort for an unforgettable diving adventure.
- 12 spacious cabins with en-suite bathrooms, air-conditioning & minibars
- Comfortable lounge, panoramic sundeck & stylish dining areas for relaxation between dives
- Two high-capacity compressors, Nitrox compressor & sufficient 12L tanks for smooth dive operations
- Fresh, chef-prepared meals served daily with vegetarian and vegan options
- State-of-the-art safety systems and attentive hospitality throughout your journey
- Access to world-class dive sites across the Deep South Maldives—home to mantas, sharks, and pristine coral reefs
Sea Pleasure
A modern liveaboard offering comfort, style, and seamless access to the Maldives’ top diving spots.
- 14 well-appointed cabins with private bathrooms, air-conditioning & minibars
- Spacious lounge, sun deck & indoor dining area for relaxation between dives
- Equipped with high-capacity compressors, Nitrox compressor & multiple 12L tanks for smooth dive operations
- Daily freshly prepared meals with options for vegetarian and special diets
- Advanced safety systems and warm, professional crew service
- Explore the best dive sites in the Deep South Maldives, from manta cleaning stations to vibrant coral gardens
Cost Breakdown
Standard Room (Twin Sharing): INR 1,19,000 + Taxes
Deluxe Room: Available on request. Ask us for upgrade options.
What’s Included
- 4N/5D at Seaventures Dive Rig (A/C Standard Room, twin-sharing)
- 3 meals daily + tea, coffee, and water
- Roundtrip transfers: Tawau – Semporna – Dive Rig
- ~14 dives, including 1 day at Sipadan (subject to permit)
- 1 night dive (certified divers only)
- Unlimited buddy dives on the house reef
- Tanks, weights, and belts
- Complimentary WiFi
What’s Not Included
- International flights & visa
- Dive gear rentals (BCD, fins, wetsuit, etc.)
- Sipadan permit fee (MYR 350 per diver/day)
- Sipadan entrance fee (MYR 100 per person/day)
- Dive computer (mandatory – rent or bring your own)
- Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, snacks
- Personal expenses, souvenirs, and tips
- Dive & travel insurance (mandatory)
Gear Rental
Let us know in advance to reserve gear.
Payment & Cancellation
Payment Terms
- 50% deposit to confirm
- Balance due by 10th May 2025
Cancellation Policy
- No refunds on cancellations or no-shows
- No refunds for missed dives/services
- All payments are non-refundable and non-transferable
Faqs
Yes, recommended. WiFi is available onboard, but limited.
Check-in: 2 PM | Check-out: 12 PM
- Arrival: Land – 7:30 AM | Boat – 10:00 AM
- Departure: Boat – 2:00 PM | Land – 3:00 PM
28°C to 30°C
Limited by the government. Issued first-come, first-served. We’ll do our best to secure yours.
Mumbai → Kuala Lumpur → Tawau → Semporna → Seaventures
Yes, rental gear is available. Check Gear Rental above.
Boat dives at Sipadan, Mabul, Kapalai + night & house reef dives.
Absolutely. Let us know if you’d like to do Advanced or any specialties.
Yes. DAN or equivalent is required.
- Princess Maani: 18th to 27th February, 2026
- Sea Pleasure: 14th to 23rd March, 2026
Fly into Malé International Airport (MLE) and take a domestic flight or speedboat transfer to the embarkation point, depending on your liveaboard.
Multiple dives per day, covering iconic Deep South sites. Exact dive count depends on weather, currents, and daily schedule.
Advanced Open Water certification + minimum 30 logged dives. Comfortable with drift dives, strong currents, and exploring channels full of mantas, sharks, and vibrant reefs.
Yes, high-quality rental gear is available onboard. Advance booking is recommended.
Yes, certified Nitrox divers can enjoy enriched air to maximize bottom time.
A deposit confirms your cabin, with the balance due before embarkation. Detailed instructions are provided at booking.
Cancellations are subject to terms provided during booking and may include partial or full refunds depending on timing.
Yes, all divers must have valid dive insurance covering liveaboard trips, drift dives, and deep dives.
Freshly prepared meals are served daily, including vegetarian, vegan, and special diet options. Amenities include air-conditioned cabins, private bathrooms, minibars, panoramic sun decks, stylish lounges, and world-class diving facilities.