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December 2024, Maldives Central Atolls route
Explore the underwater wonders of the Maldives Central Atolls route, Dive into crystal-clear waters, vibrant reefs, and unforgettable marine life, check our last video
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Blue Force Maldives
Central Atolls Route – Liveaboard Blue Force One, September 2024
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My Top 7 Dive Sites in the Deep South of the Maldives
By Kadu Pinheiro I’ve had the opportunity to dive in the central part of the Maldives on a past trip aboard the Blue Force One in 2019. At that time, I had heard about the southern route and its wonders, which instantly became a desire in my plans. Undoubtedly, diving with the tiger sharks of Fuvahmulah remains in my memory until today, but many other surprises awaited me on the southern route. And now, aboard of the Blue force 3, after an 11 days trip, I have compiled a list of my 7 favorite dive spots on this route, including “the Shark Island”. Fuvahmulah: One of the highlights of the…
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The Giant Guitarfish: An Underwater Marvel of Maldives.
In the marvelous waters of the Maldives, where the Indian Ocean displays its majesty, divers aboard Blue Force boats have the privilege of encountering a unique and fascinating creature: the Giant Guitarfish, also known as the Guitar Shark, scientifically identified as Rhynchobatus djiddensis, one of the many underwater gems that make Maldives an unparalleled diving destination. The name in Divehi, the language spoken in the Maldives, is Madimiyaru, where Madi means Stingray and Miyaru means shark. Characteristics of the Guitarfish The Rhynchobatus djiddensis is characterized by its distinctive flattened body shape, resembling a guitar, hence commonly known as the Guitar Shark. It is often confused with the White spotted wedgefish…
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The USS Thistlegorm
The USS Thistlegorm was a British cargo ship built during World War II, intended to transport vital supplies to the Allied forces. In September 1941, the ship departed from Britain bound for Alexandria, Egypt, carrying a variety of military equipment and supplies for British troops in North Africa. The cargo included trucks, motorcycles, weapons, ammunition, locomotives, and spare parts. After a lengthy voyage, due to the need to take safer routes, the Thistlegorm anchored in the Gubal Strait, north of the Red Sea, awaiting clearance to continue its journey. On the night of October 5, 1941, German Heinkel HE 111 planes spotted the Thistlegorm while searching for military targets. The…
