SCUBA Diving in the Maldives
This August 19th to 25th 2016
Come aboard the Maldives Blue Force One
A luxury dive yacht (awarded as the Best Boat Built in Maldives 2014) that has
everything you can ask for on a boat! This will be our vessel of choice.
Maldives is considered to be one of the most beautiful diving destinations in the
world. With its pristine coral reefs and abundant fish life there’s so much to
explore and no time to waste! Experience some amazing diving, visit
uninhabited islands, pristine beaches, fishing, snorkeling, dive courses,
massages and the two Jacuzzis on board.
The trip will be led by our very own dive experts who will be there to guide you
every step of the way, along with the experienced Maldives Blue Force Dive
Team.
Write to us at [email protected]
Day 1: Arrive in Male Board Maldives Blue Force One
On touch down in the Maldives, the Blue Force staff will greet you at the airport and guide you to a dhoni water taxi that will take you to LiveAboard Maldives Blue Force One. Once on-board, enjoy your welcome drink and enjoy a presentation by the crew on the LiveAboard route. Then settle into your cabins and prepare for dinner onboard as we set sail!
On Maldives Blue Force One (winner of the Best Boat Built In Maldives - 2014 award), you have the opportunity to visit 5 different atolls aweek. You can dive at the best dive sites of each atoll plus enjoy anactivity programme suitable for divers, non-divers, and young childrentoo, which makes for an unforgettable holiday.
Day 2: South Male Atoll
The scuba diving at South Male Atoll features varied large schools of fish, big pelagic fish, plenty of soft coral and caves as well as a old wreck, and is considered to be one of the best LiveAboard diving areas in the Maldives.
Take advantage of dives planned for experienced divers, combined with activities for non-divers like snorkeling (guided dives for children), fishing, paddle boarding and visiting pristine beaches and islands, You could also watch a children’s films (3D) or enjoy the two jacuzzis on board.
Open-water divers will begin their confined water training in shallow water, followed by evening theory sessions. Certified divers will do a check dive in calm shallow waters and continue to explore the atoll. (2 dives).
At night, the yacht will be anchored next to a deserted island, which can be visited with guides (weather and logistics permitting).
Itinerary
Day 3: North Male Atoll
Known for the abundance of marine life and amazing reef, North Male is a great place to venture out to on our second day of diving.
Open-water divers continue with their course (open-water dive 1 and 2) followed by theory sessions in the evening.
Meanwhile, certified divers can explore some deeper dives and try to get a glimpse of a whale shark or other pelagic life. (2 dives) The yacht will put down its anchors next to an uninhabited island, which can be explored with guides (weather and logistics permitting).
Day 4: Ari Atoll
Although there are many Maldivian atolls where you can encounter pelagic life and big schools of fish, Ari Atoll may be the place with the greatest variety of marine life. Majestic manta rays and eagle rays are frequently seen here, along with large schools of beautiful barracuda and batfish.
Today, open-water divers will complete their open-water course (open-water dive 3 and 4), followed by evening theory sessions. Certified divers get the chance to explore all that Ari Atoll has to offer (2 dives).
Discover the secrets of yet another remote island with guides for company as the yacht pauses for the night. (tour dependent on weather and logistics).
Day 5: Ari Atoll
We continue to explore the lush reefs of Ari Atoll. By now since everyone on board is an experienced diver, we will all be doing fun dives!
Advanced divers can opt for a dawn dive at Rassdhoo Atoll for a chance to glimpse some hammerheads, eagle rays, manta rays and other pelagic fish (2 dives + optional night dive).
As the yacht anchors itself for the night, step out for a sumptuous dinner on an uninhabited island. If the weather and logistics allow, enjoy a guided exploration of the island.
Day 6: Vavoo
Vavoo is known to have some of the best dive sites in the Maldives, with its many swim-throughs, caves and overhangs. Expect to see tuna, trevallies, unicorn fish, snappers, triggerfish, eagle rays, mantas and groupers on your dives (2 dives + optional night dive).
The yacht will stop at an uninhabited island, which can be explored with the help of guides (weather and logistics permitting).
Day 7: Depart Maldives Today disembark and enjoy a day of leisure and independent activities, before being transferred to the airport for your flight back home. Freshen up at the optional ‘pool-side’ day hotel (shower, pool and food possible; NO rooms provided).
We trust you will enjoy your Cox & Kings Mesmerizing Maldives tour. For more details write to us at [email protected] or call us on 1800 123 6898
If you have any feedback or suggestions you can contact us at [email protected].
Price Includes: • Airfare • Airport-Boat-Airport transfer• 12 dives for certified divers • 8 dives for beginners
+ • Accomodation on the Blue Force • One on twin sharingbasis • All Meals
+ Mineral water, tea and snacks • Travel Insurance • Dive Insurance • All taxes
*This itinerary is subject to changes in weather and logistics
Price Per Person with Dive course: INR 1,45,000
MORE ABOUT THE BOAT
On board you have:
Spa complete with massage rooms, sauna andsteam bath
(additional cost)
Two Jacuzzis
3 solariums with sun beds and mattresses
A bar on the upper deck
Living room with sofas, 65’ TV with in housechannels, satellite navigation, and a movie
system.
Music equipment including a Disco room withKaraoke
Each room is equipped with an en-suite bathroom, hair dryer, remote control for central AC and lights,
TV, in boat phone circuit, safebox and towels.
Come explore the blue!
For information and bookings write to [email protected] or call us on 1800 123 6898
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