MALDIVES LIVEABOARD
7 - 14 November, 2027

Overview:

Beneath the sapphire surface of the Maldives’ enchanting waters lies a realm of wonders waiting to be explored. In this aquatic paradise, our guests are greeted by vibrant coral gardens, a kaleidoscope of marine life, and a sense of weightlessness that transports them to a world unlike any other. Join us on an exhilarating liveaboard journey as we dive deep into the Maldives, uncovering the secrets and marvels that these enchanting islands have to offer.

 

A typical bucket-list destination for many divers, the Maldives combines 1,192 stunning tropical islands with an underwater paradise. Brimming with marine wildlife, the pelagic sightings in the Maldives are spectacular. Adrenaline-filled channel drift dives can have you encounter mantas, eagle rays and various sharks such as whitetip, blacktip, oceanic silvertip, nurse and lemon shark, just to name a few.

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Aside from the channel dives, diving the reefs and thilas – seamounts that host manta cleaning stations – are equally exciting. The abundance of marine life in the Maldives can be attributed to the ideal growing conditions, the turquoise waters provide plenty of nutrients for the coral reef while manta rays and whale sharks feed from the plankton as well.

 

26 max people, 30+ dives recommended, AOWD or equivalent + Deep Specialty

Departure: Male 12.30 pm 

Return: Male 7.30 am - 8.30 am

Price Details:

• 7 nights full board accommodation

• Unlimited, complimentary tea, coffee and water

• 6 days diving - up to 3 dives per day

• Single 11.1 litre cylinder with air fills

• Weights, weight belt and SMB

• Disembarkation transfer

• Embarkation transfer

​Obligatory Charges:

• 17% GST (applicable to onboard payment for equipment, nitrox, courses, drinks and merchandise)

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Extra costs:

• Flights

• Insurance

• Soft drinks

• Alcoholic drinks

• Courses

• Equipment rental

• Gases

• Goods & Services Tax applies to payments made on board for equipment rental, nitrox, courses, alcohol, soft drinks and merchandise.

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Marine Park and Port Fees:

Maldives Green Tax : 12 USD per night, to be paid on board

All surcharges, including local taxes, are subject to change at any time, and without notice.

PLEASE NOTE: 17% Maldivian GST applies to all services and extras paid for on board. 

Credit card payments are subject to a 3.5% surcharge.

Cash payments on board can only be accepted in USD. All USD banknotes must be in good condition, without damage, creases, tears, pen marks, stains or discolouration. We can not accept old versions of USD banknotes: $100 banknotes should have a blue security strip (issued after 2013); $20 and $50 banknotes should not be dated older than 2006.

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Schedule:

Day 1 - Embarkation

PLEASE NOTE: Pick-up and and transfer for embarkation is from Male Airport at 12:30 pm only.  Male pickup is from the Airport and the Boat picks you up right out of the arrivals terminal, short walk to be waterside.  

 

Our crew will be waiting to meet guests at the airport for transfer to Maldives Master on our dhoni.

 

Embarkation is followed by introductions, boat and safety briefings and dinner. Based on all guests embarking at the designated time, there will usually be an early afternoon check dive close to Hulhumale.

 

Maldives Master will usually depart from the harbour in the evening and cruise north in preparation for the following day's first dive.

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Days 2 - 6

Up to 3 dives a day, typically scheduled as follows:

- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1

- Full Breakfast, relaxation period, briefing & Dive 2

- Lunch, relaxation period, briefing & Dive 3*

- Snack, relaxation period

- Dinner

* if we offer a sunset or night dive, the schedule will be slightly

amended

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Day 7

Two morning dives only, dependent on guests' flight

departure times.

- Wake-up call and light breakfast

- Briefing and Dive 1

- Full breakfast

- Briefing and Dive 2

- Lunch

 

In the afternoon, sit back and relax while Maldives Master cruises to the port where she will remain at anchor overnight.

 

Day 8 - Disembarkation

Early breakfast on board is followed by disembarkation at 07:30 and transfer by dhoni to the airport, which takes approximately 30 minutes.

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PLEASE NOTE: Some of the dives on this itinerary may be challenging or unsuitable for inexperienced divers due to depths and strong currents.  Our crew reserve the right to deny participation in some or all dives if they deem any person unfit or not experienced enough to cope with the diving conditions.

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Your cruise director will schedule up to three dives per day. This means up to 16 dives over 7 nights or up to 25 dives during the 10 night cruise. The diving day is typically scheduled as follows:

• Light Breakfast followed by a briefing and Dive 1

• Full Breakfast, relaxation period, briefing and Dive 2

• Lunch, relaxation period, briefing and Dive 3*

• Snack relaxation period

• Dinner

*If we offer a sunset or night dive, the schedule will be slightly amended.