With few resorts, a liveaboard may represent the best way to visit the pristine and unexplored atolls of the southern Maldives.
Diving itineraries generally focus on Meemu, Thaa and Laamu atolls where there are plenty of dives sites are still waiting to be discovered. Adventures even further south, where Maldives meets the equator, are increasing in popularity and promise superb diving and conditions throughout the year.
The southern Maldives is known for exceptional drift diving, superb visibility, unspoilt corals and some of the best big fish encounters in the Maldives. Expect thrilling channel dives, mantas and eagle rays, Napoleon wrasse, abundant reef fish and whale sharks.
Many liveaboards include the deep south at the beginning of the year for the best opportunity of shark encounters, however the diving remains outstanding throughout the year. Huvadhoo Atoll is gaining reputation as the Maldives' premier shark diving location. Expect grey reef sharks, white-tip, hammerhead and silky sharks as well as other large pelagic species in this remote area. In addition there's the opportunity to dive Tiger Zoo at Fuvamulah, a dive site where pregnant female tiger sharks are seen in large numbers.
Escape the crowds to the southern Atolls of the Maldives for an exceptional liveaboard experience with an air of discovery and plenty of shark encounters, including grey reef, hammerhead and silky. Find Out More about Southern Maldives Liveaboard
The latest edition to the Carpe Diem fleet, the luxurious Carpe Novo cruises the very best sites of the central and southern atolls of the Maldives throughout the year, offering exceptional service and diving experiences. Find Out More about Carpe Novo
The flagship vessel of its small fleet offers unique itineraries based on the best pelagic migration patterns around the central atolls in the Maldives, accompanied by a custom built diving dhoni. Find Out More about Carpe Vita
This highly respected Maldivian liveaboard accommodates up to 24 divers in comfort and style. She operates itineraries in the central Maldives for much of the year, heading to the south between December and April. Find Out More about Horizon III
Part of the Emperor Fleet, this stylish, modern liveaboard offers weekly itineraries year round to the some of the best diving spots in the Maldives, including the southern atolls in season. Find Out More about M/V Emperor Leo
Operating unique and exclusive itineraries to the far reaches of the Maldives, this comfortable vessel is suited to divers who enjoy extended diving adventures to a variety of spectacular locations. Find Out More about M/Y Amba
Sophisticated and exclusive, the M/Y Duke of York liveaboard cruises the central and southern atolls of the Maldives throughout the year, as well as offering exclusive Manta Trust conservation trips. Find Out More about M/Y Duke of York
Experience both the classic central and seasonal southern atoll itineraries on board the luxurious Maldives Blue Force One liveaboard. The week long trips are suited to divers seeking exceptional pelagic encounters. Find Out More about Maldives Blue Force One
This traditional Maldivian vessel comfortably accommodates 16 guests offering a choice of itineraries in the Central and Southern Atolls, encapsulating the best marine life encounters in season. Find Out More about Mariana
The contemporary MV Emperor Explorer liveaboard is making waves in the Maldives, offering stylish and spacious accommodation for 26 divers on itineraries around the Central and Southern Atolls. Find Out More about MV Emperor Explorer
The Spirit of Maldives is a purpose-built vessel designed with the divers at the forefront. Personal service and exceptional dining makes your Maldivian liveaboard experience exceptional. Find Out More about Spirit of Maldives
