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Every ship is accompanied by a Dhoni, a separate diving vessel, from which all dives are carried out. The dive gear and compressors are kept on the Dhoni for the entire safari, meaning that guests dont have to carry their gear back and forth between dives and there is no noise on the mother ship, which makes the dive experience extremely comfortable. A DAN emergency case, GPS and oxygen are also on the Dhoni. 12l Aluminium tanks with DIN/INT valves, lead and belt are included in the package price. Should you wish to rent diving equipment, please book it in advance.
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| Diving: |
| Guided Dives: Yes |
| PADI Instructor: Yes |
| PADI Courses: Yes |
| Dives per Day: 2-3 |
| Enos System: Yes |
| Dive Dhoni: Yes |
| Equipment Rental: Yes |
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Important Information for diving guests:
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Please remember to bring your logbook and diving certificate.
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A medical diving fitness check is recommended, but not compulsory.
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The first dive is always a so-called check-dive, which is compulsory for all divers.
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Dives are guided by an experienced PADI instructor and a dive master.
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Experienced divers can dive independently after the check dive.
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PADI courses can be held (please pre-book)
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Diving equipment is kept on the accompanying dive vessel (Dhoni)
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Oxygen, a DAN emergency case and a mobile phone are available on the Dhoni in case of emergency.
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Compressors are stored on the Dhoni, meaning that there is no noise pollution for guests on the liveaboard while bottles are re-filled between dives.
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All divers must adhere to the Maldivian diving regulations: no decompression dives, always stay with your dive buddy, never dive deeper than 30m if you are a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (or equivalent) and never dive deeper than 18m if you are a PADI Open Water Diver (or equivalent).
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The last dive will be offered 24hrs before the end of the cruise.
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The use of a diving computer is compulsory.
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English is the official language on board.
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DAN diving insurance policy can be obtained on board
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During a 7-night cruise 16 dives are scheduled
Route:
day one is the arrival+ relaxing day. Depending on your arrival, you will have the chance for swimming and snorkelling, the rest of the day is pure relaxation after your flight. The diving schedule will start on the following day and continue until 24h before check out. 16 dives are scheduled for a week of diving.
Our aim is to show you the most beautiful dive spots in the Maldives. In order to do this, it is necessary to adapt our routes according to the season, available time and current weather reports. That is why our ships do not follow fixed routes, but rather tailor each safari route to make the best possible dive trip. Please trust our experienced crews to choose the right route; every ship’s crew has years of experience in diving in the Maldives and they know how to make the most out of each cruise. At the start of each safari, a rough route will be confirmed, followed by daily briefings on what specific dive sites will be visited. Before each dive, you will be thoroughly briefed and shown a map of the dive site.
Required dive certification:
The minimum requirement is a PADI Open Water Diver certificate or equivalent, which will allow you to dive to a maximum of 18m. This is the depth when a lot of the best dive sites begin to be really interesting, which is why we encourage our guests to obtain a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certificate or equivalent before or during the cruise. This will allow you to dive to a maximum of 30m and fully explore the Maldives’ best dive spots.
The initial check dive does not only serve as an opportunity to check your gear, but also for the dive guides to assess everybody’s abilities. Divers who have not dived for a while can do a PADI Scuba Review course to refresh their skills.
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