Maldives Liveaboards Holidays


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This parade of awesome marine life combines with exquisite coral covered backdrops to create many of what is surely some of the world's most extraordinary dives.

Dive sites in the Maldives are widely scattered while hotel based clients only have access to a limited number of good diving spots; a far greater number can be reached on a live-aboard, making it the ideal holiday for experienced divers.

The Maldives compromise of 7000 low-lying coral islands in a 1200-mile chain Southeast of India. About 200 of the islands are inhabited (although visitors have very little interaction with the 175,000 predominantly-Muslim residents), and several are devoted entirely to small resorts that offer average to excellent tropical reef diving with big fish action if the resort has a knowledgeable staff that knows where and when to find it. However, the Maldives are best dived from live-aboards to get to the pristine dive sites in the more remote locations

The Maldives themselves fit the archetypal image of tropical desert islands, white sandy beaches backed by abundant palm and breadfruit trees, azure blue skies and lagoons filled with the crystal clear waters that this part of the Indian Ocean is famed for. Above and below the water the Maldives are truly a tropical paradise that few places on earth can match and one which has fascinated both divers and snorkellers since the islands were discovery as a diving destination. On the remote dive sites this diversity of life is further aided by the currents that can at certain times and places be quite strong and as such require divers to be qualified to at least the advanced level.

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No Experience Required

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Itinerary & Highlights

Due to the vast expanse of the Maldivian atolls and 100s of dive sites the very best way from a diving perspective must be on a liveaboard. There are a very large number of liveaboard operators in the area but we work with a handfull of what we feel offers the best levels of service and value for UK clients.

There are however some really beautiful island resorts on offer here. We can combine a liveaboard holiday with an island based holiday if you wish to have a relaxing beach stay before or after your liveaboard cruise. There are many islands to choose from to suit all pockets and dive requirements, just ask when inquiring about your Maldive diving holiday or see our recommended resort on the hotels page.

The climate of the Maldives is warm year round, determined by the monsoons. However, being on the equator, the monsoons are mild and not as defined as in neighbouring countries. Of the two monsoons, the Southwest monsoon from May to October brings some rain and wind. The Northeast monsoon, from November to April, is the dry season with very little wind.

The temperature varies little with an annual average daily maximum of 32 degrees Celsius and the minimum at 26 degrees Celsius. The water temperature is between 28 - 30 C, a 3mm wet suit is usually ideal!

Maldives is best visited between August and April with the most popular time being November to March.

Accommodation & Centre Details

Sea Queen
3 metre liveaboard vessel for 12 divers in 6 fully en-suite cabins. The Sea Queen runs both 7 and 13 night trips throughout the year.

Sea Spirit Old
A recently refurbished 24 metre vessel for 12 divers in 6 fully en-suite cabins. She runs both 7 and 12 night trips as with the Sea Queen

Manthiri
25 metre modern good standard liveaboard vessel with 6 fully en-suite cabins (both twin and doubles). This liveaboard is one the most luxurious liveaboards offering something a little more modern that traditional style

Monsoon
Monsoon launched in April 2007 is the most advanced Maldives Liveaboard around. Her 36.5m steel construction gives a large and stable platform from which to explore the whole of the divers paradise that is the Maldives

NAUTILUS 2
This 43 metre boat offers a comfortable and luxurious cruise with large rooms, en-suite bathrooms fitted with power showers, expansive sun decks equipped with a bubbling warm jaccuzzis and a salon area fit for kings. This palatial liveaboard built in a classic Maldivian style does not disappoint and is well suited for the area in which she works.

SEA SPIRIT
A recently refurbished 24 metre vessel for 12 divers in 6 fully en-suite cabins. She runs both 7 and 12 night trips as with the Sea Queen

DREAMCATCHER II
Dream Catcher II is the ultimate dream safari that will ensure you travel in comfort and ease to your many destinations throughout this marvelous country.