Take a virtual tour of the upper and top deck as well as the dive boat of luxury liveaboard Theia in the Maldives.
Maldives diving holidays are a great opportunity to experience diving in the Maldives. If you have any experience in scuba diving holidays, or have spent any time around keen scuba divers, you will most likely have heard that holidays spent diving in Maldives are some of the best diving holidays in the world. There are many reasons that make diving Maldives so great, but the best thing about Maldives scuba diving is the sheer abundance and variety of underwater marine life.
No matter how many times you visit the Maldive,scuba diving you will always find a new scuba diving experience waiting for you. There are many Maldives diving highlights, one of which is Hanifaru Bay diving, where you will have the chance to experience one of the most amazing natural phenomena in the underwater world. If you go Hanifaru diving, at the right time of year, you will see incredible numbers of manta rays that gather in this bay to feed on the massive amounts of plankton. You are almost likely to see several diving maldive whales sharks here, which also thrive on this planton. Diving Hanifaru Bay is just one of the many places where you can enjoy shark diving in Maldives. Maldives shark diving is possible throughout the archipelago, where you will see many different species of sharks, although whale sharks are perhaps the biggest attraction to divers in the diving Maledives, because of their enormous size and docile nature. If you’re keen on shark diving Maldives, you’ll be interested to know that you can also expect to see a variety of reef sharks and zebra sharks while in the Maldives.
The other great thing about diving holidays in the Maldives is that they can be enjoyed year-round. There are several Maldives diving season. The best time to enjoy Maldives scuba diving holidays is between December and March, when the weather is at its driest and the visibility at its best. Diving holidays February is probably the best month of all to enjoy Maldives diving trips, but since most of us don’t have the luxury to enjoy holidays in the month of February, Christmas diving holidays are a great idea and you might even see Santa Claus diving! Imagine enjoying the glorious sunshine and crystalline waters of the Maldives while your friends and family back home are shoveling snow! If you can’t manage a trip at Christmas to visit scuba diving santa and you don’t have a chance to experience the best scuba diving in February, you can enjoy liveaboard diving holidays every month of the year. When you go on a Maldives liveaboard diving safari, the experienced crew will know the best diving sites according to the time of year, and they will make sure you get the Maldives best diving experience possible for the time of year that you visit.
There are many different liveaboards to choose from when you’re looking for a Maldives diving holiday. You will find a liveaboard for every budget and level of comfort. Theia diving liveaboard is one of the most luxurious Maldive diving liveaboards, featuring Jacuzzis, massage tables and gorgeous finishings. Theia diving is quite expensive, however, so if the Maldives diving cost is something that concerns you, you might choose a different liveaboard, like Maldives diving Adventurer 2, that offers cheap diving holidays.
Other alternatives to Theia, Maldives diving include Black Pearl diving, another quality liveaboard that offers more cheap scuba diving trips. One thing is for sure, there is enough variety in the ships available to guarantee that you will be able to find the perfect diving holiday Maldives. And, while the Maldives diving price may vary significantly, last minute scuba diving holidays typically help you find the best diving Maldives price. To give you an idea of the diving prices, you should expect to pay around $180-250 per person per day, which will give you a diving holiday that includes all diving, meals and some excursions.
As well as giving you access to some great scuba diving Maldives, Liveaboard diving modern cruises are a great way to meet new people, and if you’re looking for a single scuba diving holidays, liveaboard diving trips are a great idea. Since you will be on a boat with a large group of other divers, a liveaboard presents a great idea for diving holidays for single travellers. In fact, as far as single diving holidays are concerned, there’s really no better option than a liveaboard diving holiday. Many times, people will go on all inclusive diving holidays in the Maldives without planning to be on a singles scuba diving holidays and because they are surrounded by people with similar interests, they meet a new dive buddy with whom they can then enjoy another scuba diving holiday.
Many divers will be keen to know the planned route for their Maledives diving trip. The exact route for your trip won’t be decided until everyone is on board, because the Maldives diving sites that you will visit depend on the weather conditions, the length of your safari and also the ability and experience levels of all divers on board. Most diving holidays Maldives last between 5 and 14 nights and typically visit two Maldives diving site each day. At the daily briefing, you will see a Maldives diving map
That shows the dive sites you will be visiting that day and tells you what to expect from each site. There are plenty of amazing sites for scuba diving in Maldives, these include Rasdhoo Kandu diving, among many others. At these dive sites, there will be opportunities for diving with manta rays and for enjoying sharks diving holidays. While scuba diving in the Maldives, if you choose to go liveaboard diving, which is the best diving in Maldives, you should know in advance that all dives are taken from a diving dhoni, which is a secondary boat that travels along with the diving liveaboard Maldives. All diving equipment is transported on the dhoni, and you simply travel from the liveaboard to the dive site each day on the dhoni. As these boats are far smaller than the liveaboards, they allow you to get much closer to the dive sites.
When looking to book your trip scuba diving the Maldives, there are plenty of resources. A quick search online will reveal many scuba diving blogs. A good scuba diving blog will be filled with useful information about diving prices in Maldives, travel diving in different destinations around the world and the best diving holidays. You will also find a variety of diving blog that have news about diving in general, the qualifications you need, places where you can buy diving kit and more. There is even a selection of diving screensaver available online. There is one particularly attractive Maldives diving screensaver which has gorgeous photos of underwater scenes in the Maldives.
If you are a really keen scuba diver, you might even have your own scuba diving websites, in which case you might think about joining scuba diving affiliate programs so you can make money from sending your diving traffic around the web. Make sure you take lots of Maldives diving photos, as these are by far the best way to get people interested in diving holidays in Maldives.
If you’re concerned about the cost of scuba diving in Maldives, you don’t need to worry. While it is true that Maldives diving prices can be very high, it is also possible to get a great deal on a diving safari Maldives. The most surefire way of getting cheap scuba diving holidays is to book last minute diving holidays. All of the Maldives diving liveaboards have a certain capacity they need to fill, so if the time comes for the safari to set sail, and the boat is not full, the operators would rather fill the boat with reduced-price passengers than sail a half empty boat, meaning that last minute diving holidays are available. Without getting a special deal on a Maldives diving safari, you will find that Maldives scuba diving prices vary wildly, depending on the length of the safari and the type of ship that you choose to dive from. For the cheapest scuba diving, you should book on one of the more basic liveaboards, which costs about US$180 per person per night, including all Maldives, diving and meals. If you are looking for a more luxurious scuba diving holidays Maldives, you should be aware that luxury liveaboard diving trips cost over US$200 per person per day, but conditions will be far more comfortable and elegant.
As you begin your research into diving holiday destinations, you will find that the marine life and the sheer beauty of the Maldives make diving Maldives one of the best diving destinations in the world. The best diving Maldives can be enjoyed at many times and places, although many people will agree that to enjoy the ultimate Maldives diving experience, you should come scuba diving in February.
That`s exactly what makes scuba diving holidays in Maldives perfect for divers: Whale Sharks, the highlight for Maldives liveaboard diving. Guests on board Theia this week were lucky to see the Whale Shark.
Maldives liveaboard diving at it`s best, seen this week on the Theia liveaboard dive trip.
This year, bring in the New Year in the Maldives on the scuba diving holiday of a lifetime on Theia liveaboard. This unique scuba diving trip will combine world-class scuba diving with a great party atmosphere on the most luxurious and stylish dive vessels in the Maldives.
New Year's Eve Dive Party on Theia
The Theia 12-night “Dive ‘n’ Party” Cruise kicks off on December 27 and lasts until January 8th, giving you the perfect winter getaway and great New Year’s Eve party in paradise. Expect an incredible dive holiday with delicious cocktails at sunset with the best chill music and then, after dark each night, be prepared to party with sounds of Ibiza and best in house music. The provisional schedule of events for the dive safari is as follows: (This is subject to change.)
Enjoy the Island Paradise of the Maldives on the New Years Cruise on Theia
Arrive and check-in on Theia. Theia departs for the North Male Atoll and guests enjoy lunch on-board followed by some snorkeling, a general briefing about the safari and have the opportunity to get to know each other over some sundowner cocktails at Theia’s Sky Bar.
The Skybar on Theia is Great for Sundowners!
Guests begin the day with the orientation dive, which allows the staff to acquaint themselves with everyone’s diving ability and allows guests who have not dived for a while to refresh their skills. The dives will take place at Nassimo Thila and Manta Point dive sites. The evening will play host to a Poker Night on board.
Dives on the third day of the cruise will take place at HP Reef, widely considered to be one of the very best dive sites in the Maldives – a great place for spotting eagle rays and Lankan Manta Point, a cleaning station for many enormous manta rays. After a day of great diving, guests will enjoy some relaxing sundowner cocktails to the sounds of great house music.
Diving with Manta Rays at Lankan Manta Point
On December 30, the New Year Theia liveaboard cruise will move to the South Male Atoll after first completing a dive at the amazing Okobe Thila, where you are likely to see eagle rays, napoleon wrasse, and schools of smaller reef-dwelling fish. Once in the South Male Atoll, divers will enjoy an afternoon dive at Kandooma Thila and then in the evening will play a great Fishing Game, before getting a good nights’ rest before the highlight of the cruise, tomorrow’s New Year’s Eve party!
Theia Liveaboard is the Maldives' Most Luxurious Dive Boat
Before beginning the New Year’s Eve celebration, Theia will stop off for a morning dive at Guraidhoo Corner, a great place for spotting grey reef sharks and eagle rays. Then, the boat heads to Maadhoofinolhu, where the New Year’s Eve celebrations will begin with a beach buffet and relaxing on the beach all afternoon. Later, pre-dinner cocktails and chill-out music before a stunning New Year’s Eve dinner on the beach and beach party. Dress code: white.
Grey Reef Sharks at Guraidhoo Corner Dive Site
Happy New Year! After an amazing New Year’s Eve party under the stars, it’s time to get back to the water. Theia will begin traveling to the South Ari Atoll and along the way will search for whale sharks, one of the prime attractions of the Maldives. The dives today will be held at Kudarah Thila. In the evening, guests will enjoy a Black-themed evening with Sangria and a crab race, a quirky event that is often the highlight of a Maldives’ dive holiday.
Whale Sharks in the Maldives
Great scuba diving continues on January 2 with dives at 5 Rocks, Thinfushi Ethere Thila and the cruise continues for the whale sharks. The next two days will include dives at Broken Rock, Dhigurah Thila, Vilamendhoo Thila and Dhigaa Thila. Guests will also enjoy a unique island visit to a secluded island where there will be a visit with a local community. The evening on January 4 will include a Margarita party and a beach dinner on Raidhigaa Island.
The last few days of the New Year’s Eve 2010 diving holiday on Theia liveaboard include some of the finest dive sites in the Maldives, including Pannettone, a wreck dive at Fesdhu and the legenday night dive at Maaya Thila, where grey reef sharks can be found prowling the reef for their evening meal. A stunning daytime dive at Maaya Thila will also feature among the activities of the last few days as well as several dives at the manta ray cleaning station at Rangali Madivaru dive site. The cruise ends on January 7th in Male with a shopping trip in Male and a visit to the historical sites in the city.
Ocean View Guest Suite on Theia
This amazing New Year 2010 Dive Holiday on Theia includes the following:
All activities, dive sites and routes can change without prior notice.
The total cost for the USD $3,480 per person.
Theia set sail again on Monday, March 15 for another stunning cruise of the Maldives. Weather forecasts for the week were good with an average temperature of 31C, but a few thunderstorms and light winds expected.
Theia Liveaboard Cruising the Maldives
Divers will enjoy two or three dives each day. So far, they have enjoyed some awesome dives, including a dive at Boduhithi Thila in the North Male Atoll, where they saw a variety of sharks and some stingrays.
Grey Reef Shark seen at Rasdhoo Madivaru
The next dive was at Rasdhoo Madivaru in the Rasdhoo Atoll, where they saw three manta rays, white tip, black tip and grey reef sharks and enjoyed excellent visibility. Several dives were held at the Rasdhoo Madivaru since it is such a spectacular dive site, and during a morning dive at the site, the group was lucky enough to see a group of mobular rays.
Theia Liveaboard Manta Ray
After the Rasdhoo Madivaru, Theia moved on to Bathala Maaga Kan Thila where divers were treated to an amazing grey reef shark show!
Theia is definitely one of the most spectacular boats in the Maldives today. These photos show some of her characteristics and amenities.
Sunset from Theia's Deck
Theia, like all liveaboards in the Maldives, is accompanied by an additional dive boat, known as a dive dhoni, from where all the dives are carried out. All equipment is stored on this boat, making the guest experience on board even more comfortable since there is no need to carry dive gear from the main ship on to a secondary boat. The dive dhoni also carries first aid and emergency equipment in case something should go wrong during the dive. The compressor is also kept on the dhoni, so there is never any noise from the compressor on the main boat.
Theia's Additional Dive Boat
Theia is currently running a special introductory price of only $192 per person per night, which includes all dives and meals. Flights to the Maldives are not included and neither is scuba gear, although this can be rented (just let the boat know in advance). There are regular cruise departures on Theia and they usually last for 7 – 10 nights. There are several cruises this year that are scheduled to visit renowned Hanifaru Bay, home to the manta ray “feeding frenzy”. These cruises are scheduled for: July 19 – 26, August 2 – 9, August 9 -16, August 23 – 30 and September 6 – 13.
Luxury liveaboard safari ship, Theia, made her maiden voyage on January 11. The long-awaited super cruiser is a beautiful ship reminiscent of private yachts often seen cruising the Mediterranean or Caribbean.
Theia Liveaboard
Theia has 8 cabins on board, of which 2 are luxurious ocean view suites located on the upper deck and 6 are cabins on the lower deck. In total there is accommodation for 18 people. All rooms have air-conditioning, hot water, en-suite bathrooms and exterior windows. They are all stylishly decorated with dark woods and fresh green and white colours. Internet access is available on board, as well as a TV and Hi-Fi system in the lounge area.
Theia Guest Room
The first diving holidays on Theia are scheduled to begin in February 2010. You can reserve your space here. All diving holidays on Theia are different, but they all promise to show guests the most pristine, untouched areas of the Maldives, finest scuba diving sites and most spectacular scenery.
Whale Sharks are Often Spotted in the Maldives
All diving trips on Theia include three meals a day, snacks and all dives (2 or 3 dives each day). Meals are prepared by well-trained chefs and highlight many of the local, fresh ingredients you can find in the Maldives, including a lot of fresh fish and tropical fruits. The kitchen creates many great meals, combining local flavours with western favourites. There is a full bar on the ship, but alcoholic drinks are charged additionally at the end of the trip.
For more information about Theia, and to reserve your space on this amazing liveaboard, click here.
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Maldives Dive Travel prides itself on our diverse selection of high quality liveaboards, hand picked for their adherance to our strict service and safety standards.
Check out the following Maldives liveaboards offered by Maldives Dive Travel!
The Black Pearl liveaboard, measuring 95 feet long and 26 feet wide, offers guests seven comfortable cabins, each with air conditioner, en-suite bathroom and one double bed plus one single bed. The Black Pearl liveaboard‘s main deck is gorgeous, made entirely out of Balau wood.
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Black Pearl Liveaboard
The Carina liveaboard, under the professional management of long-time diving instructors Shaahina and Gert, attracts many repeat bookings from all over the world – the ultimate reward for any high-quality safari operation. Currently, Carina is the only liveaboard in the Maldives that offers ENOS-diver-location security equipment.
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Carina Liveaboard
The Dream Catcher II liveaboard, built in 2008, has everything: a great atmosphere, lots of space and outstanding scuba diving. Dream Catcher II liveaboard, available for single and group bookings, offers a great combination of luxurious accommodation and modern facilities that will make your scuba diving holiday in the Maldives a most memorable occasion.
Book your Maldives diving holiday in January on the Dream Catcher II now!
Dream Catcher II Maldives Liveaboard
Certified according to the strict guidelines of German Lloyd, the Galileo liveaboard can venture further afield than the usual dive cruise routes. The owner of the Galileo liveaboard is a diving instructor, possessing 20 years diving experience in the Maldives. Choose from 423 dive spots in the on board GPS. Briefings are held in English and German.
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Galileo Liveaboard
Island Safari 2 Royal liveaboard was launched in 2007 and boasts 8 deluxe rooms and 2 suites, offering up to 20 guests plenty of space and comfort for an unforgettable diving holiday! All cruise dates on offer at Maldives Dive Travel are guaranteed to take place – in other words: there is no minimum booking requirement!
Book your Maldives diving holiday in January on the Island Safari 2 Royal now!
Island Safari 2 Royal Liveaboard
The MV Orion is a brand new, luxurious super cruiser eager to chaperone guests to some of the Maldives most alluring dive sites. When on board the MV Orion, guests can enjoy a library, bar, jacuzzi and top of the line massage services.
Book your Maldives diving holiday in January on the MV Orion now!
MV Orion Liveaboard
Measuring 30 metres in length, the Nautilus One liveaboard is much more than just a safari boat. Built entirely from timber in the traditional Maldives shipbuilding style, the Nautilus One liveaboard is a true piece of art!
Book your Maldives diving holiday in January on the Nautilus One now!
Nautilus One Liveaboard
The Nautilus Two, measuring 43 metres in length, was built entirely out of wood, following the traditional Maldivian methods, which are not only visually appealing but have stood the test of time. The Nautilus Two features lots of room, beautiful construction, and the most modern equipment.
Book your Maldives diving holiday in January on the Nautilus Two now!
Nautilus Two Liveaboard
MS Stingray is constructed from wood, combining traditional Maldivian methods and modern enginerring. The 9 comfortable cabins aboard the MS Stingray (4 with double and 5 with twin beds) are equipped with air conditioning and en-suite hot-water showers. All cabins are equipped with outside portholes.
Book your Maldives diving holiday in January on the Stingray now!
MS Stingray Liveaboard
Theia is a stylish 104-foot cruising yacht built in 2009 that offers all the amenities you would expect from a high-class Maldivian liveaboard, as well as the comfort and luxury of a private yacht. There are 8 cabins on Theia, providing accommodation for up to 18 guests. The Theia liveaboard provides scuba diving holidays each month, for either seven or ten nights, during which time guests have the opportunity to travel around the atolls of the Maldives, visiting some of the finest dive sites in the world.
Book your Maldives diving holiday in January on the Theia now!
Theia Liveaboard
January in the Maldives is an ideal time of the year for a diving holiday.
January ushers in the Maldivian dry season, where the average temperature is 81°f (27°c), with an average low temperature of 77°f (25°c) and an average high temperature of 84°f (29°c). The average precipitation in the Maldives in January is 75mm.
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January falls during the North East Monsoon Season in the Maldives, which normally lasts from December to April. The North East Monsoon Season also symbolizes the dry season in the Maldives, with currents running from the North East to the South West.
During this season, rainy days are uncommon and the sun is always shining, making a diving holiday to the Maldives in January a perfect escape from the cold winter weather! Imagine the envy of your colleagues as they are trudging to work in the snow as you sun yourself and scuba dive in the Maldives!
During the month of January in the Maldives, the visibility is excellent on the eastern side of the atolls and the water is warm, approximately 28 degrees Celsius, or 82.4 degrees Fahrenheit.
Although the western side of the atolls offers less visibility during January in the Maldives, this is the place to dive if you are looking for Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, the two most popular marine animals in the Maldives. Most scuba divers return home 100% satisfied with their Maldives diving holiday as soon as they spot a Manta Ray and Whale Shark!
Maldives Dive Travel, in operation for over 20 years in the Maldives, offers guests a diverse selection of liveaboards for a January diving holiday. Also, don’t forget to check out Maldives Dive Travel’s BEST PRICE GUARANTEE!
The Black Pearl liveaboard, measuring 95 feet long and 26 feet wide, offers guests seven comfortable cabins, each with air conditioner, en-suite bathroom and one double bed plus one single bed. The Black Pearl liveaboard‘s main deck is gorgeous, made entirely out of Balau wood.
Book your Maldives diving holiday in January on the Black Pearl now!
The Carina liveaboard, under the professional management of long-time diving instructors Shaahina and Gert, attracts many repeat bookings from all over the world – the ultimate reward for any high-quality safari operation. Currently, Carina is the only liveaboard in the Maldives that offers ENOS-diver-location security equipment.
Book your Maldives diving holiday in January on the Carina now!
Carina Liveaboard
The Dream Catcher II liveaboard, built in 2008, has everything: a great atmosphere, lots of space and outstanding scuba diving. Dream Catcher II liveaboard, available for single and group bookings, offers a great combination of luxurious accommodation and modern facilities that will make your scuba diving holiday in the Maldives a most memorable occasion.
Book your Maldives diving holiday in January on the Dream Catcher II now!
Dream Catcher II Livebaboard
Certified according to the strict guidelines of German Lloyd, the Galileo liveaboard can venture further afield than the usual dive cruise routes. The owner of the Galileo liveaboard is a diving instructor, possessing 20 years diving experience in the Maldives. Choose from 423 dive spots in the on board GPS. Briefings are held in English and German.
Book your Maldives diving holiday in January on the Galileo now!
Galileo Liveaboard
Island Safari 2 Royal liveaboard was launched in 2007 and boasts 8 deluxe rooms and 2 suites, offering up to 20 guests plenty of space and comfort for an unforgettable diving holiday! All cruise dates on offer at Maldives Dive Travel are guaranteed to take place – in other words: there is no minimum booking requirement!
Book your Maldives diving holiday in January on the Island Safari 2 Royal now!
Island Safari 2 Royal Liveaboard
The MV Orion is a brand new, luxurious super cruiser eager to chaperone guests to some of the Maldives most alluring dive sites. When on board the MV Orion, guests can enjoy a library, bar, jacuzzi and top of the line massage services.
Book your Maldives diving holiday in January on the MV Orion now!
MV Orion Liveaboard
Measuring 30 metres in length, the Nautilus One liveaboard is much more than just a safari boat. Built entirely from timber in the traditional Maldives shipbuilding style, the Nautilus One liveaboard is a true piece of art!
Book your Maldives diving holiday in January on the Nautilus One now!
Nautilus One Liveaboard
The Nautilus Two, measuring 43 metres in length, was built entirely out of wood, following the traditional Maldivian methods, which are not only visually appealing but have stood the test of time. The Nautilus Two features lots of room, beautiful construction, and the most modern equipment.
Book your Maldives diving holiday in January on the Nautilus Two now!
Nautilus Two Liveaboard
MS Stingray is constructed from wood, combining traditional Maldivian methods and modern enginerring. The 9 comfortable cabins aboard the MS Stingray (4 with double and 5 with twin beds) are equipped with air conditioning and en-suite hot-water showers. All cabins are equipped with outside portholes.
Book your Maldives diving holiday in January on the Stingray now!
Stingray Liveaboard
Theia is a stylish 104-foot cruising yacht built in 2009 that offers all the amenities you would expect from a high-class Maldivian liveaboard, as well as the comfort and luxury of a private yacht. There are 8 cabins on Theia, providing accommodation for up to 18 guests. The Theia liveaboard provides scuba diving holidays each month, for either seven or ten nights, during which time guests have the opportunity to travel around the atolls of the Maldives, visiting some of the finest dive sites in the world.
Book your Maldives diving holiday in January on the Theia now!
Theia Liveaboard
Liveaboard Maldives holidays are a great experience for scuba divers in the Maldives. In fact, a Maldives Liveaboard is by far the best way to see many of the islands and atolls in the Maldives and experience the best scuba diving in this amazing destination. There are many Liveaboard Maldives to choose from and by simply browsing the internet can make it difficult to choose the best liveaboard in the Maldives. So, here at Scuba Dive Maldives, we have compiled a selection of the best liveaboards Maldives.
Liveaboard Maldives Adventurer 2 is a comfortable powerboat sleeping 16 people through 8 comfortable cabins each with their own hot water bathroom and exterior windows so you can enjoy the beautiful views of the Maldives right from the liveaboard Maldives. Divers aboard the Adventurer 2 Liveaboard Maldives usually enjoy two or three dives each day, plus one night dive. Liveaboard Maldives Adventurer 2 has been in operation since 2006 and is regarded as one of the favourite in the Maldives.
Maldives Liveaboard Adventurer 2
Liveaboard Maldives Black Pearl is a fun, explorer-style boat with accommodation for up to 14 people through 7 comfortable cabins each with their own hot water bathroom and exterior windows. This liveaboard Maldives also offers comfortable sitting areas, a relaxing sundeck and several other activities, as well as scuba diving, which include snorkeling, fishing and sightseeing. The Black Pearl Liveaboard Maldives has been operating since 2002 and many scuba divers return year after year because they enjoy this liveaboard Maldives so much.
Liveaboard Maldives Carina is another explorer-style boat that gives passengers the feeling they are discovering something new each day of their liveaboard Maldives holiday. Carina is currently the only liveaboard Maldives offering ENOS diver-location security, making it a particularly attractive option for safety-conscious scuba divers. Carina has 10 cabins, providing accommodation for around 25 guests, since many of the cabins sleep three people. This makes it a great option for groups and families. Holidays on Liveaboard Maldives Carina are sold on an all-inclusive basis, and include three meals a day, all dives and snacks.
Maldives Liveaboard Carina
Liveaboard Maldives Dream Catcher II is one of the Maldives’ most luxurious liveaboard scuba diving boats in the Maldives, allowing guests to feel like they have chartered their own super yacht for an exotic vacation in the Maldives. At maximum capacity (three guests in some cabins), the Liveaboard Maldives Dream Catcher II can carry up to 17 guests comfortably. Equipped with all the latest safety appliances and modern conveniences, the Dream Catcher II definitely has everything a guest needs to enjoy a wonderful liveaboard Maldives holiday.
Liveaboard Maldives Dream Catcher II
Liveaboard Maldives boat the MV Orion is the newest boat to start operating as a scuba diving safari operator in the Maldives. It is a stunning power boat, offering 5-star accommodation, including Jacuzzi tubs, massage and sheer comfort, to up to 26 guests throughout 13 cabins. Liveaboard Maldives the MV Orion is the largest liveaboard operating in the Maldives today. Of course, the principal activity aboard Liveaboard Maldives MV Orion is scuba diving, but guests are also able to enjoy several excursions to Male and other islands, fishing trips, sunset cruises and snorkeling with whale sharks, whenever possible!
Liveaboard Maldives MV Orion
At the opposite end of the spectrum from Liveaboard Maldives MV Orion, we have the Liveaboard Maldives Pretty Tombilli, a “Bare-Bones” scuba experience in one of the smallest liveaboard cruisers operating in the Maldives. The aim of liveaboard Maldives Pretty Tombilli is to offer superb scuba diving safaris to enthusiastic scuba divers who are really only interested in scuba diving. On the Pretty Tombilli there are no frills and no luxury, just scuba diving, and the boat’s smaller size enables it to travel to much smaller and shallower waters than it’s larger, more luxurious counterparts.
Liveaboard Maldives Pretty Tombilli
The final liveaboard Maldives on our concise list is the Liveaboard Maldives Theia, another of the country’s most luxurious and comfortable scuba diving liveaboard ships. Theia was built in 2009 and has only recently started operations in the Maldives, but all reports say that it is one of the finest liveaboard ships not only in the Maldives, but throughout the world. Liveaboard Maldives Theia has 8 cabins spread out spaciously across the liveaboard’s 104-ft length, making it one of the roomiest liveaboards in the Maldives. Liveaboard Maldives Theia offers a level of luxury suitable for the most discerning traveler, at reasonable prices that are far more affordable than staying in a Maldives resort, and, from a liveaboard Maldives, you have the opportunity of exploring so much more of the country.
Liveaboard Maldives Theia
