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DUNE Theia

Maldives · Liveaboard★ 5

from USD 2,595 / person

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Type
Liveaboard
Built / renovated
2009 / 2023
Length × width
32 m × 10 m
Cabins
10
Capacity
20 guests
Nitrox
FREE
Wi-Fi
FREE
Rental gear
YES ($)

Highlights

  • Explore the Maldives from North to South with manta rays, whale sharks, reef sharks, turtles, and vibrant coral reefs across some of the country’s most iconic dive sites
  • Spacious social areas including a panoramic indoor salon, sun deck, outdoor dining area, and sky bar for relaxing between dives and enjoying Maldivian sunsets
  • Dedicated dhoni diving operations, experienced crew, and free Nitrox for certified divers ensure smooth and comfortable diving throughout the trip
  • Environmentally conscious liveaboard supporting reef and shark conservation initiatives while promoting sustainable diving and responsible ocean practices

About DUNE Theia

Welcome aboard the DUNE Theia, a luxurious liveaboard that invites you to explore the breathtaking reefs of the Maldives. This vessel sails through iconic regions, including the Central Atolls and the Deep South, providing an unforgettable diving experience with opportunities to encounter majestic manta rays, whale sharks, and vibrant coral reefs. With itineraries designed to accommodate your wishes, you can dive into the depths of these rich waters while enjoying the comfort of a well-appointed boat.

Onboard, you'll find spacious social areas, including a panoramic indoor salon, a sun deck, and an outdoor dining area, perfect for unwinding after a day of diving. The experienced crew prioritizes your safety and comfort, offering free Nitrox for certified divers and ensuring smooth diving operations with dedicated dhoni support. Enjoy freshly-prepared seafood and a selection of beverages as you relax and take in the stunning Maldivian sunsets. The DUNE Theia is not just a diving trip; it's a journey that combines adventure with relaxation in one of the most beautiful marine environments on Earth.

Routes & departures

Central Atolls, The Best of Maldives7 nights · 15 dives · 47 Departures
  1. 1
    Day 1

    Malé Arrival, airport transfer, welcome briefing, dinner onboard, and overnight at Hulhumalé marina.

  2. 2
    Day 2

    South Malé to Vaavu Atoll Reef and manta point dives in North and South Malé Atolls followed by a night dive with nurse sharks, stingrays, and jacks in Vaavu Atoll.

  3. 3
    Day 3

    Vaavu to South Ari Atoll Channel dives, caves, overhangs, and coral-covered reefs with reef sharks, barracudas, and pelagic fish before continuing to South Ari Atoll.

  4. 4
    Day 4

    South Ari Atoll Whale shark search and dives in the marine protected area, plus thilas, wrecks, and possible local island visit.

  5. 5
    Day 5

    South Ari to North Ari Atoll Final whale shark opportunity before continuing north for shark dives, pelagic action, and beach BBQ or Maldivian evening.

  6. 6
    Day 6

    North Ari Atoll Manta cleaning stations, thilas, wreck dives, and manta night dive with abundant reef and pelagic marine life.

  7. 7
    Day 7

    North Ari to North Malé Atoll Final reef dives among colorful corals, caves, macro life, and schooling fish before returning to Hulhumalé marina.

  8. 8
    Day 8

    Malé Breakfast onboard followed by airport transfer and disembarkation. Please Note: This is a sample itinerary and the number of dives, dive sites, marine life encounters, and routing may vary depending on weather conditions, currents, and other operational factors.

Good to know

Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date you plan to return home from your trip It is your responsibility to review and meet the vaccination requirements and visa/immigration requirements for the countries you're visiting Dive accident insurance (to include medical evacuation) is mandatory for everyone who dives: it's your responsibility to have adequate cover in place and to bring your certificate as proof All diving passengers must provide their dive certification card and their logbook: you will be unable to dive unless you can prove you meet the boat's minimum certification level Dive computers are mandatory: please bring your own or arrange with us in advance to rent one Please remember it is your responsibility to ensure you are fit to dive: some liveaboards require you to produce a medical certificate, often dated under two years or under a year, proving you can dive safely Itinerary and number of dives are indicative and subject to weather conditions and may change in advance, and during, your trip - safety will always come first. Itinerary changes do not give you the right to cancel your trip Taxes, levies, or surcharges, if applicable, are indicated in the Online Booking System during the checkout process for informational purposes. Supplements, government taxes, marine park fees, fuel surcharges, harbour fees, rental equipment and other upgrades or surcharges are subject to change at any time pre-booking or post-booking. These changes can be driven by local conditions, extreme weather, changes to government policy, operator decisions, oil prices, or other factors. Changes are outside PADI Travel's control and travelers are responsible to pay any increases. A change in these fees or surcharges does not grant travelers the right to cancel a reservation or dispute the surcharges. We recommend you buy travel and trip cancellation insurance (to include storm coverage where appropriate) Ensure you bring suitable electrical adaptors for the country or countries you are visiting In case of a rescheduled booking or a rebooking to a new dive operator, any payments made for the original booking are non-refundable. Beyond that the cancellation terms apply. In the Maldives, seaplanes are commonly used to transport you from Malé International Airport (where your international flight lands) to your resort. Seaplanes are strictly limited to flying during daylight hours and we advise you to arrive in Malé as early as possible to ensure that any potential delays to your international flight do not put your seaplane transfer at risk. If you miss the last seaplane transfer, you will need to book an overnight stay in Malé (at your own cost) and take your seaplane transfer the next day The maximum depth for diving in the Maldives is 30m Decompression diving is not allowed in the Maldives Diving within 24 hours of flying is strictly prohibited Diving with gloves is not allowed in the Maldives You will need to dive with both a dive computer and a surface marker buoy - both are mandatory and required by law First dive will be an orientation dive (if you have not dived in the Maldives in the last three months) due to legal requirements Travelers are responsible to be aware of covid travel guidelines, local rules, and procedures for the country they are travelling to and to maintain up to date knowledge of any changes regarding entry requirements or local guidelines. Changes with regard to entry requirements to a country are outside of the control of PADI Travel. As such, customers do not have the right to cancel or seek reimbursement if unable to travel due to any updates to a country's entry requirement, airline flights, or other similar situations. PADI Travel Packages do not include travel insurance. PADI Travel strongly recommends that travelers purchase travel insurance. The Service Provider has the right to operate outside of the standard terms and conditions set out in the booking for rescheduled trips. Standard cancellation policies will not apply to rescheduled trips. The Service Provider reserves the right to make any amendments to booked packages prior to trip dates or during trip dates due to, but not limited to, covid related issues or changing restrictions.

Getting there

Airport Pick Up Passengers are greeted at the airport by a DUNE Maldives correspondent, holding up a "DUNE" sign or a sign indicating the name of the chartered DUNE ship. This local correspondent will generally be waiting just outside the arrival hall after the baggage claim and customs clearance area.  Transfers For cruises arriving and departing from Malé, passengers are transferred to the DUNE Maldives chartered boats via the diving Dhoni leaving from the marina of Malé International Airport (duration: approximately 20 minutes). The Maldives cruise services begin on Saturday at the evening meal (7pm), and last until breakfast the following Saturday morning (8am). Guests arriving and departing on international flights, therefore, must book their airplane tickets on the two Saturdays before and after the cruise. The marina departure takes place on Sunday morning. Boats return to the marina on the penultimate day of the trip during the early afternoon. Disembarking from the boat can be done anywhere between the penultimate evening and the last trip morning at 8am.

Departures · 47

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Central & South, A Taste of The South10 nights · 22 dives
  1. 1
    Day 1

    Malé Arrival, airport transfer, welcome briefing, dinner onboard, and overnight at Hulhumalé marina.

  2. 2
    Day 2

    North Malé to Vaavu Atoll Check dive in North Malé followed by channel dives with reef sharks and pelagics. Night dive with nurse sharks.

  3. 3
    Day 3

    Vaavu Atoll Full day of channel diving including Fotteyo Reef with strong currents, colorful reefs, and abundant marine life.

  4. 4
    Day 4

    Vaavu to Meemu Atoll Early morning dive at Fotteyo with possible hammerhead sightings before continuing to Meemu for channel and thila dives.

  5. 5
    Day 5

    Meemu to Faafu Atoll Manta hotspot dive in Meemu followed by soft coral-covered thilas in Faafu with turtles, rays, and schooling fish.

  6. 6
    Day 6

    Faafu to South Ari Atoll Morning dive in Faafu before cruising to South Ari Atoll for reef dives and possible whale shark encounters. Evening beach BBQ.

  7. 7
    Day 7

    South Ari to Central Ari Atoll Manta cleaning stations, pelagic action, and relaxed reef dives near sandbanks.

  8. 8
    Day 8

    Central Ari to North Ari Atoll Cave dives, wreck dive, and unforgettable night dive with manta rays.

  9. 9
    Day 9

    North Ari to Rasdhoo Atoll Shark dives in Ari Atoll followed by channel diving in Rasdhoo and visit to a local island.

  10. 10
    Day 10

    Rasdhoo to North Malé Atoll Final channel and reef dives before returning to Malé. Equipment rinsing and logbook completion.

  11. 11
    Day 11

    Malé Breakfast onboard followed by airport transfer and disembarkation. Please Note: This is a sample itinerary and the number of dives, dive sites, marine life encounters, and routing may vary depending on weather conditions, currents, and other operational factors.

Good to know

Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date you plan to return home from your trip It is your responsibility to review and meet the vaccination requirements and visa/immigration requirements for the countries you're visiting Dive accident insurance (to include medical evacuation) is mandatory for everyone who dives: it's your responsibility to have adequate cover in place and to bring your certificate as proof All diving passengers must provide their dive certification card and their logbook: you will be unable to dive unless you can prove you meet the boat's minimum certification level Dive computers are mandatory: please bring your own or arrange with us in advance to rent one Please remember it is your responsibility to ensure you are fit to dive: some liveaboards require you to produce a medical certificate, often dated under two years or under a year, proving you can dive safely Itinerary and number of dives are indicative and subject to weather conditions and may change in advance, and during, your trip - safety will always come first. Itinerary changes do not give you the right to cancel your trip Taxes, levies, or surcharges, if applicable, are indicated in the Online Booking System during the checkout process for informational purposes. Supplements, government taxes, marine park fees, fuel surcharges, harbour fees, rental equipment and other upgrades or surcharges are subject to change at any time pre-booking or post-booking. These changes can be driven by local conditions, extreme weather, changes to government policy, operator decisions, oil prices, or other factors. Changes are outside PADI Travel's control and travelers are responsible to pay any increases. A change in these fees or surcharges does not grant travelers the right to cancel a reservation or dispute the surcharges. We recommend you buy travel and trip cancellation insurance (to include storm coverage where appropriate) Ensure you bring suitable electrical adaptors for the country or countries you are visiting In case of a rescheduled booking or a rebooking to a new dive operator, any payments made for the original booking are non-refundable. Beyond that the cancellation terms apply. In the Maldives, seaplanes are commonly used to transport you from Malé International Airport (where your international flight lands) to your resort. Seaplanes are strictly limited to flying during daylight hours and we advise you to arrive in Malé as early as possible to ensure that any potential delays to your international flight do not put your seaplane transfer at risk. If you miss the last seaplane transfer, you will need to book an overnight stay in Malé (at your own cost) and take your seaplane transfer the next day The maximum depth for diving in the Maldives is 30m Decompression diving is not allowed in the Maldives Diving within 24 hours of flying is strictly prohibited Diving with gloves is not allowed in the Maldives You will need to dive with both a dive computer and a surface marker buoy - both are mandatory and required by law First dive will be an orientation dive (if you have not dived in the Maldives in the last three months) due to legal requirements Travelers are responsible to be aware of covid travel guidelines, local rules, and procedures for the country they are travelling to and to maintain up to date knowledge of any changes regarding entry requirements or local guidelines. Changes with regard to entry requirements to a country are outside of the control of PADI Travel. As such, customers do not have the right to cancel or seek reimbursement if unable to travel due to any updates to a country's entry requirement, airline flights, or other similar situations. PADI Travel Packages do not include travel insurance. PADI Travel strongly recommends that travelers purchase travel insurance. The Service Provider has the right to operate outside of the standard terms and conditions set out in the booking for rescheduled trips. Standard cancellation policies will not apply to rescheduled trips. The Service Provider reserves the right to make any amendments to booked packages prior to trip dates or during trip dates due to, but not limited to, covid related issues or changing restrictions.

Getting there

Airport Pick Up Passengers are greeted at the airport by a DUNE Maldives correspondent, holding up a "DUNE" sign or a sign indicating the name of the chartered DUNE ship. This local correspondent will generally be waiting just outside the arrival hall after the baggage claim and customs clearance area.  Transfers For cruises arriving and departing from Malé, passengers are transferred to the DUNE Maldives chartered boats via the diving Dhoni leaving from the marina of Malé International Airport (duration: approximately 20 minutes). The Maldives cruise services begin on Saturday at the evening meal (7pm), and last until breakfast the following Saturday morning (8am). Guests arriving and departing on international flights, therefore, must book their airplane tickets on the two Saturdays before and after the cruise. The marina departure takes place on Sunday morning. Boats return to the marina on the penultimate day of the trip during the early afternoon. Disembarking from the boat can be done anywhere between the penultimate evening and the last trip morning at 8am.

Deep South, All The Way to The Equator10 nights · 22 dives
  1. 1
    Day 1

    Malé Arrival, airport transfer, welcome briefing, dinner onboard, and overnight at Hulhumalé marina.

  2. 2
    Day 2

    North Malé to Vaavu Atoll Reef dives in North and South Malé followed by exciting shark and pelagic action in Vaavu Atoll.

  3. 3
    Day 3

    Vaavu to Meemu Atoll Channel dives with steep walls, soft corals, hammerhead opportunities, sharks, eagle rays, turtles, and napoleon wrasse.

  4. 4
    Day 4

    Meemu to Thaa Atoll Drift dives through channels and thilas with reef sharks, jacks, eagle rays, and colorful coral formations.

  5. 5
    Day 5

    Thaa to Laamu to North Gaafu Atoll Deep channel and drift dives in Laamu Atoll with sharks, tunas, rays, turtles, caves, and coral drop-offs.

  6. 6
    Day 6

    North Gaafu Atoll Shark-focused diving in famous channels such as Viligili Kandu and Khoodoo Kandu with grey, blacktip, white tip, and silver tip sharks.

  7. 7
    Day 7

    North to South Gaafu Atoll Additional drift dives through Gaafu’s channels and coral gardens while continuing south.

  8. 8
    Day 8

    South Gaafu Atoll Channel dives with rich coral life and chances to encounter dolphins and sailfish before overnight navigation to Fuvahmulah.

  9. 9
    Day 9

    Fuvahmulah Atoll Full day of diving with opportunities to encounter tiger sharks, oceanic manta rays, and large pelagic species.

  10. 10
    Day 10

    Addu Atoll Final dives including manta points and wreck dives before arriving in Gan.

  11. 11
    Day 11

    Gan Breakfast onboard followed by airport transfer and disembarkation. Please Note: This is a sample itinerary and the number of dives, dive sites, marine life encounters, and routing may vary depending on weather conditions, currents, and other operational factors.

Good to know

Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date you plan to return home from your trip It is your responsibility to review and meet the vaccination requirements and visa/immigration requirements for the countries you're visiting Dive accident insurance (to include medical evacuation) is mandatory for everyone who dives: it's your responsibility to have adequate cover in place and to bring your certificate as proof All diving passengers must provide their dive certification card and their logbook: you will be unable to dive unless you can prove you meet the boat's minimum certification level Dive computers are mandatory: please bring your own or arrange with us in advance to rent one Please remember it is your responsibility to ensure you are fit to dive: some liveaboards require you to produce a medical certificate, often dated under two years or under a year, proving you can dive safely Itinerary and number of dives are indicative and subject to weather conditions and may change in advance, and during, your trip - safety will always come first. Itinerary changes do not give you the right to cancel your trip Taxes, levies, or surcharges, if applicable, are indicated in the Online Booking System during the checkout process for informational purposes. Supplements, government taxes, marine park fees, fuel surcharges, harbour fees, rental equipment and other upgrades or surcharges are subject to change at any time pre-booking or post-booking. These changes can be driven by local conditions, extreme weather, changes to government policy, operator decisions, oil prices, or other factors. Changes are outside PADI Travel's control and travelers are responsible to pay any increases. A change in these fees or surcharges does not grant travelers the right to cancel a reservation or dispute the surcharges. We recommend you buy travel and trip cancellation insurance (to include storm coverage where appropriate) Ensure you bring suitable electrical adaptors for the country or countries you are visiting In case of a rescheduled booking or a rebooking to a new dive operator, any payments made for the original booking are non-refundable. Beyond that the cancellation terms apply. In the Maldives, seaplanes are commonly used to transport you from Malé International Airport (where your international flight lands) to your resort. Seaplanes are strictly limited to flying during daylight hours and we advise you to arrive in Malé as early as possible to ensure that any potential delays to your international flight do not put your seaplane transfer at risk. If you miss the last seaplane transfer, you will need to book an overnight stay in Malé (at your own cost) and take your seaplane transfer the next day The maximum depth for diving in the Maldives is 30m Decompression diving is not allowed in the Maldives Diving within 24 hours of flying is strictly prohibited Diving with gloves is not allowed in the Maldives You will need to dive with both a dive computer and a surface marker buoy - both are mandatory and required by law First dive will be an orientation dive (if you have not dived in the Maldives in the last three months) due to legal requirements Travelers are responsible to be aware of covid travel guidelines, local rules, and procedures for the country they are travelling to and to maintain up to date knowledge of any changes regarding entry requirements or local guidelines. Changes with regard to entry requirements to a country are outside of the control of PADI Travel. As such, customers do not have the right to cancel or seek reimbursement if unable to travel due to any updates to a country's entry requirement, airline flights, or other similar situations. PADI Travel Packages do not include travel insurance. PADI Travel strongly recommends that travelers purchase travel insurance. The Service Provider has the right to operate outside of the standard terms and conditions set out in the booking for rescheduled trips. Standard cancellation policies will not apply to rescheduled trips. The Service Provider reserves the right to make any amendments to booked packages prior to trip dates or during trip dates due to, but not limited to, covid related issues or changing restrictions.

Getting there

Airport Pick Up Passengers are greeted at the airport by a DUNE Maldives correspondent, holding up a "DUNE" sign or a sign indicating the name of the chartered DUNE ship. This local correspondent will generally be waiting just outside the arrival hall after the baggage claim and customs clearance area.  Transfers For cruises arriving and departing from Malé, passengers are transferred to the DUNE Maldives chartered boats via the diving Dhoni leaving from the marina of Malé International Airport (duration: approximately 20 minutes). The Maldives cruise services begin on Saturday at the evening meal (7pm), and last until breakfast the following Saturday morning (8am). Guests arriving and departing on international flights, therefore, must book their airplane tickets on the two Saturdays before and after the cruise. The marina departure takes place on Sunday morning. Boats return to the marina on the penultimate day of the trip during the early afternoon. Disembarking from the boat can be done anywhere between the penultimate evening and the last trip morning at 8am.

Deep South, All The Way to The Equator 10N10 nights · 22 dives
  1. 1
    Day 1

    Gan (Addu Atoll) Arrival at Gan Domestic Airport, airport transfer, welcome briefing, dinner onboard, and overnight in Addu Atoll.

  2. 2
    Day 2

    Addu Atoll Check dive followed by drift dives, reef exploration, manta encounters, and wreck diving opportunities.

  3. 3
    Day 3

    Fuvahmulah to South Gaafu Atoll Three dives around Fuvahmulah with opportunities to encounter tiger sharks and large pelagics before continuing toward Gaafu Atoll.

  4. 4
    Day 4

    South Gaafu Atoll Channel dives with shark encounters, eagle rays, schools of jackfish, and dogtooth tuna.

  5. 5
    Day 5

    South to North Gaafu Atoll Additional shark and pelagic dives through Gaafu’s channels with possible whale shark encounters during the evening.

  6. 6
    Day 6

    Gaafu to Laamu Atoll Channel dives in Gaafu followed by overnight crossing toward Laamu Atoll.

  7. 7
    Day 7

    Laamu to Thaa Atoll Dives among vibrant coral reefs, manta rays, bumphead parrotfish, and hard coral-covered thilas before overnight whale shark hotspot positioning.

  8. 8
    Day 8

    Thaa to Meemu Atoll Channel dive in Thaa followed by manta point and shark dives in Meemu Atoll.

  9. 9
    Day 9

    Meemu to Vaavu Atoll Channel and reef dives with pelagics and schools of fish before famous nurse shark night dive in Vaavu.

  10. 10
    Day 10

    Vaavu to South/North Malé Atoll Final channel and reef dives before returning to Malé and preparing equipment for disembarkation.

  11. 11
    Day 11

    Malé Breakfast onboard followed by airport transfer and disembarkation.

Good to know

Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date you plan to return home from your trip It is your responsibility to review and meet the vaccination requirements and visa/immigration requirements for the countries you're visiting Dive accident insurance (to include medical evacuation) is mandatory for everyone who dives: it's your responsibility to have adequate cover in place and to bring your certificate as proof All diving passengers must provide their dive certification card and their logbook: you will be unable to dive unless you can prove you meet the boat's minimum certification level Dive computers are mandatory: please bring your own or arrange with us in advance to rent one Please remember it is your responsibility to ensure you are fit to dive: some liveaboards require you to produce a medical certificate, often dated under two years or under a year, proving you can dive safely Itinerary and number of dives are indicative and subject to weather conditions and may change in advance, and during, your trip - safety will always come first. Itinerary changes do not give you the right to cancel your trip Taxes, levies, or surcharges, if applicable, are indicated in the Online Booking System during the checkout process for informational purposes. Supplements, government taxes, marine park fees, fuel surcharges, harbour fees, rental equipment and other upgrades or surcharges are subject to change at any time pre-booking or post-booking. These changes can be driven by local conditions, extreme weather, changes to government policy, operator decisions, oil prices, or other factors. Changes are outside PADI Travel's control and travelers are responsible to pay any increases. A change in these fees or surcharges does not grant travelers the right to cancel a reservation or dispute the surcharges. We recommend you buy travel and trip cancellation insurance (to include storm coverage where appropriate) Ensure you bring suitable electrical adaptors for the country or countries you are visiting In case of a rescheduled booking or a rebooking to a new dive operator, any payments made for the original booking are non-refundable. Beyond that the cancellation terms apply. In the Maldives, seaplanes are commonly used to transport you from Malé International Airport (where your international flight lands) to your resort. Seaplanes are strictly limited to flying during daylight hours and we advise you to arrive in Malé as early as possible to ensure that any potential delays to your international flight do not put your seaplane transfer at risk. If you miss the last seaplane transfer, you will need to book an overnight stay in Malé (at your own cost) and take your seaplane transfer the next day The maximum depth for diving in the Maldives is 30m Decompression diving is not allowed in the Maldives Diving within 24 hours of flying is strictly prohibited Diving with gloves is not allowed in the Maldives You will need to dive with both a dive computer and a surface marker buoy - both are mandatory and required by law First dive will be an orientation dive (if you have not dived in the Maldives in the last three months) due to legal requirements Travelers are responsible to be aware of covid travel guidelines, local rules, and procedures for the country they are travelling to and to maintain up to date knowledge of any changes regarding entry requirements or local guidelines. Changes with regard to entry requirements to a country are outside of the control of PADI Travel. As such, customers do not have the right to cancel or seek reimbursement if unable to travel due to any updates to a country's entry requirement, airline flights, or other similar situations. PADI Travel Packages do not include travel insurance. PADI Travel strongly recommends that travelers purchase travel insurance. The Service Provider has the right to operate outside of the standard terms and conditions set out in the booking for rescheduled trips. Standard cancellation policies will not apply to rescheduled trips. The Service Provider reserves the right to make any amendments to booked packages prior to trip dates or during trip dates due to, but not limited to, covid related issues or changing restrictions.

Getting there

Airport Pick Up Passengers are greeted at the airport by a DUNE Maldives correspondent, holding up a "DUNE" sign or a sign indicating the name of the chartered DUNE ship. This local correspondent will generally be waiting just outside the arrival hall after the baggage claim and customs clearance area.  Transfers For cruises arriving and departing from Malé, passengers are transferred to the DUNE Maldives chartered boats via the diving Dhoni leaving from the marina of Malé International Airport (duration: approximately 20 minutes). The Maldives cruise services begin on Saturday at the evening meal (7pm), and last until breakfast the following Saturday morning (8am). Guests arriving and departing on international flights, therefore, must book their airplane tickets on the two Saturdays before and after the cruise. The marina departure takes place on Sunday morning. Boats return to the marina on the penultimate day of the trip during the early afternoon. Disembarking from the boat can be done anywhere between the penultimate evening and the last trip morning at 8am.

What's included

  • ✓ Transfers from the airport to the boat and to and from the marina.
  • ✓ 2 to 3 on-board guides (a dive master and instructors) accredited by government authorities.
  • ✓ 12 liter aluminum cylinders + DIN/Int, and diving weights.
  • ✓ 8 to 10 experienced professional crew members on-board, taking good care of their passengers.
  • ✓ Three meals a day. Unlimited tea, coffe and water
  • ✓ Sheets and blanket (depending on the boat).
  • ✓ Bath towels are changed at least once during the trip, depending on the duration of the cruise.
  • ✓ One evening dedicated to celebrating birthdays, newlyweds or dive anniversaries.
  • ✓ The selected sea route will take into consideration the passengers' wishes.
  • ✓ A map to note down the route taken.
  • ✓ Maldivian Government Tourist Tax.
  • ✓ Free dive insurance from Diviac
  • ✓ Free 1 year Premium membership for diviac's logbook (Value of USD 15)
  • ✕ International flights to and from Malé.
  • ✕ Cancellation and repatriation insurance.
  • ✕ The Green Tax (as of 11/01/2015) $6 USD per person per night.
  • ✕ Beverages such as soft drinks, beer, wine, etc.
  • ✕ Transfers by speed boat, airplane or seaplane depending on special routes or unscheduled arrivals and departures. (If a passenger wants to take a particular international flight, any extra cost related to the latter will be at the customer's expense).
  • ✕ Training, optional dives, rentals and on-board services.
  • ✕ Nitrox (package and fillings per unit).
  • ✕ Tips for the crew, recommended at $10 per person per day spent on board, could be given at the end of the stay before leaving.
  • ✕ The supplement for a single cabin.

Marine life

Whale sharkGuitar sharkEagle rayManta rayHawksbill turtleNudibranch

Facilities & amenities

Wi-Fi (free)Nitrox (FREE)Rental Equipment ($)

Reviews · 1

★ 51 guest reviews

★ 5 · werner gerntrup · 2023-05-26

Großartige Zeit mit tollen Tauchgängen besonders beide Night dives waren spectacular. Thanks to Fareit and Paul and to the team

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