The below itinerary is a sample planned route — but as we want our trip to be unforgettable, we’ll constantly be in search of unique experiences. The exact itinerary is subject to changes due to season, weather conditions and circumstances. And of course, expect a few Wander Women surprises thrown in!

Day 1: Welcome to the Maldives, where the only thing on your to-do list is relax! We’ll scoop you up from Gan International Airport and whisk you straight to the yacht. Drop your bags, kick off your shoes, and ease into vacation mode with a yin yoga massage class to shake off those travel kinks. Later, we’ll gather for a welcome drink and quick safety briefing as we cruise toward the northern tip of Addu Atoll, our dreamy anchor spot for the next day. As the sun sets, we’ll head to the deck for a breezy al fresco dinner crafted by our onboard culinary wizards. You’ve officially arrived – let the good vibes begin!

Day 2: Day two kicks off with your first official dive in the Maldives — and trust us, it’s a jaw-dropper. We’ll explore Addu Atoll’s vibrant outer reefs and coral-laced walls, where eagle rays glide by and reef sharks patrol the blue. If conditions allow, we’ll descend on the famous British Loyalty Wreck, a sunken WWII oil tanker now buzzing with life. Between dives, lounge on the sundeck, get pampered at the spa, or dive into a book while the ocean sparkles around you. In the afternoon, we’ll drop in for a drift dive along a manta cleaning station — keeping your eyes peeled for graceful giants hovering in for their own spa day. As the sky turns gold, we’ll gather on deck for another epic meal and swap first-day dive stories under the stars. After dinner, opt to stargaze or, now that you’ve slipped back into mermaid mode, attend an Underwater Posing Workshop in our freshly glowed up Shutter Squad Photography Track with Alex and Rayna. Later why not check out that rooftop jacuzzi — cheers to us!

Day 3: Rise and shine with a gentle morning yoga session on the deck as the sun peeks over the horizon — the perfect way to stretch out and set your intentions for a day of adventure. Today, we’re exploring the wild blue of Fuvahmulah, one of the Maldives’ most legendary dive spots. First up: Tiger Zoo, where tiger sharks make regular appearances; then, it’s time for a deep blue drift along Fuvahmulah’s dramatic wall, where you might spot thresher sharks, oceanic mantas, or even a hammerhead if luck’s on our side. The sheer unpredictability of Fuvahmulah is part of its thrill — you never know what might cruise by! Cheers to a great third day – we’ll toast to it with happy hour and a sip + stretch yoga class served on a sandbar, followed by a special shark-themed craft night.

Day 4: Another day, another spectacular dive or morning flow! This morning we’re waking up in Huvadhoo where we’ll jump in the channels and cruise alongside the locals and soak up every bit of its magic. Above water, enjoy an Underwater Photography Workshop with Rayna, where she’ll share a wealth of information on how to level up your underwater snaps. After a refreshing morning dip and a leisurely lunch, we’ll return to the water to explore a handful of nearby reefs. Tonight, we’ll gather for a beachside BBQ under the moonlight, feet in the sand and great food on our plates. Back onboard, we’ll wind down the day with a guided meditation beneath the stars — a quiet moment to reflect and reset.

Day 5: After a morning meditation and sunrise slow flow salutations on a secluded beach, we’ll enjoy another day diving Huvadhoo Atoll — one of the largest and least explored atolls in the Maldives. Today’s diving is all about channel action — think thrilling currents, sweeping drifts, and high chances of encountering grey reef sharks, eagle rays, and swirling schools of jacks. Between dives, relax on deck, hit the spa, or soak in some bubbles on the rooftop jacuzzi. Or, head back to class for the final Shutter Squad presentation, an Underwater Editing Workshop with Rayna! As evening rolls in, we’ll anchor in a quiet lagoon and enjoy a relaxed dinner onboard, before gathering on deck for a movie night under the stars.

Day 6: Day six begins with a grounding sunrise yoga session as we prepare for another round of epic diving in Huvadhoo Atoll. Today we’ll explore more of the region’s renowned kandu, or channel sites, where strong currents bring big rewards — schools of snapper, cruising reef sharks, and the occasional eagle ray drifting effortlessly through the blue. Expect fast-paced drifts, vibrant coral walls, and plenty of action. In the afternoon, divers will complete a Project Aware clean up dive while the land-lubbers helm a beach clean up – a Wander Women tradition – on a deserted island (so once we leave, it will be empty of trash, too!). In the evening, add a fresh new certification to your lineup by completing your PADI Aware Shark Conservation Speciality with Rayna and becoming a torch-bearer for oceans everywhere.

Day 7: This morning, we’ll drop into two final kandu dives, making the most of Huvadhoo’s legendary channels one last time! Non-divers can enjoy snorkeling, SUPing, spa treatments, and our daily yoga class, as well as a shark latte art class (and perhaps even an impromptu napkin folding workshop — IYKYN). In the evening we’ll anchor up in a top secret location for a night snorkel session where we’ll (fingers crossed) get up close and personal with some big spotty friends. Finally, we’ll gather for our farewell cocktail and a final dinner at the al fresco restaurant on the yacht and a themed send-off sea feté.

Day 8: We’re not crying, you’re crying! Today we say goodbye to our beautiful floating home. After a final closing circle, we’ll send you off with big hugs and full hearts and photo libraries. Unless you’re joining us for our Overwater Bungalow Extension (coming soon!) and in that case, get ready to continue the fun for another three days!

Where We’ll Stay and Where We’ll Eat

This isn’t your average liveaboard dive vessel! We’ll be seeing the best of the Maldives from a luxury yacht, awarded as a PADI 5 Star Dive Resort, complete with spacious cabin suites, the world’s largest onboard spa, a top deck jacuzzi, and much more. Rooms are spread along two decks and feature panoramic windows or port lights, and all rooms have air conditioning and en suite bathrooms with hot showers. Single and Shared suites are available — read more about room types here!

When you’re not relaxing in your roomy cabin, you’ll be luxuriating and enjoying the yacht’s ample amenities. The nearly thousand square foot spa is the largest of its kind. The spa spans two decks, six treatment rooms, a secluded deck for open-air Thai massage or meditation and a spa lounge for relaxation. And of course, in typical Wander Women style, we’ll get our yoga on! Some days we’ll flow on the shaded deck, while some days we’ll hit a private beach for our asanas. The rest of the day, bathe in the tropical climate on the spacious sun-deck to melt away all your stress. And it wouldn’t be complete without an outdoor jacuzzi, which is the ideal spot from which to sip a glass of fizz while the sun sets on another day across the Indian Ocean.

All of your meals are included and will be prepared by internationally qualified chefs. We’ll dine on varied cuisine at buffet-style meals, complete with live cooking stations served in the spacious al fresco restaurant at the rear of the main deck. Vegetarians and vegans will be easily accommodated. For those looking to indulge further, wine and cocktails are available each meal for purchase (and between meals at the bar – let’s toast to you!)

The Diving + Snorkeling

The Maldives boast world-class dive sites with rich biodiversity, and in the south in particular, stunning untouched coral and bucket list underwater wildlife sightings.

Because diving on the Deep South Route is an active adventure with currents and drifts, we require all scuba divers to have a minimum of fifty logged dives to ensure you get the most out of the experience. We’ll also have onboard the top guides in the Maldives, with private guides available (see F.A.Q’s for more details), and your resident ocean hype gals to ensure you that you got this! Dive log not quite there yet? No problem — you can still hop aboard for all of the snorkeling, spa time, and island-hopping magic your heart desires. There’s more than one way to enjoy this dreamy getaway!

Prepare for temperatures around the mid 80s (30°C), and the water will be balmy and inviting, ranging from low to mid 80s F (28-29°C)

Diving takes place off a luxury dive dhoni which carries our equipment, air compressor and nitrox. This dive dhoni is kitted out with everything you need for a seamless and comfortable dive day and has been awarded PADI 5 Star Dive Resort status! We’ll be diving with experienced, multilingual dive masters, instructors and boat crew throughout the week.

A liveaboard lets us dive deeper — literally — giving us access to a wide range of reefs and hidden dive sites scattered across the Maldives. While the final itinerary will flow with the weather, our custom route through the Deep South is designed to start with less technical dives, and work our way up to the most thrilling of all! The first dive of the trip will be a ‘check-out’ dive to ensure everyone’s gear is comfortable and working correctly, along with selecting dive groups based on experience levels. From there, our dive dhoni will take us far from the beaten path, where untouched reefs and remote islands await!

Snorkelers will be catered to with their own support zodiac, a personal snorkeling guide for the week, and customized snorkeling sites generally twice per day. Our captain will be standing by for radio updates of any nearby wildlife spottings and will zip you there in a mermaids heartbeat (who said divers get to have all the fun?!). Our underwater photographer will also hop between groups making sure she snaps you, too! And bonus: all snorkel gear is included.