Liveaboard The Top Destination - Maldives
- Departure Date: October 1st, 2009 (Thu)
- Return Date: October 8th, 2009 (Fri)
An exposed tip of underwater mountain ranges, a magical collection of 1200 enchanting islets located in Indian Ocean south-west from India - Maldives has one of the most spectacular diving environments in the world. During millions of years, sea-level variations have created caves, over-hangs, thilas, drop-offs and sloping reef profiles. Today there are many hundreds of exciting dive sites spread over the country and together with a healthy coral growth, thousands of fish species, mammals and turtles.
Maldives is one of the absolute top dive destinations in the world. Many dive sites are also easy to reach from resort but the best way to get an access to as many dive sites as possible is to join our liveaboard diving trip in Maldives.
Schedule and Program
- Day 1 ( October 1st. ) Departure
Fly to Kuala Lumpur from Shanghai and transfer to Male, boarding and start the diving journey. - Day 2 ( October 2nd ) 3 Dives
Lankan Faru ( 2 dives including a checkout dive )
Madivaru Kandu - Day 3 ( October 3rd ) 4 Dives
Madivaru Kandu (Hammerhead Point)
Bathala Thila
Kan Thila (Gray Reef Shark)
Mayaa Thila (Night Dive) - Day 4 ( October 4th ) 3 Dives
Fish Head
Kudran Thila
Maamegli Reef (Whale Shark) - Day 5 ( October 5th ) 2 Dives
Sun Island (Whale Shark)
Maamegli Reek (Whale Shark)
Sailing to South Mal Atoll
BBQ on the Beach - Day 6 ( October 6th ) 3 Dives
Grutdhoo Kandu
Kadumaa Thila
Medhu Faru - Day 7 ( October 7th ) 2 Dives
Kuda Giry
Ebudhoo Kandh - Day 8 ( October 8th ) Departure
Check out after a breakfast, visit Male and take the flight back to Shanghai in the evening with 1 transfers in Kuala Lumpur. - Day 9 ( October 9th ) Back to Shanghai
Get in Shanghai around 14:20 in the afternoon.
* Dive sites could change due to weather conditions.
** AOW students will finish the course in the trip.
Boat Information - Princess Lara
Princess Lara can accommodate a maximum of 20 pax. Total of 10 cabins all rooms are fully air conditioned with attached toilet, hot & cold water and all the rooms are spacious.
Restaurant, Salon, Kitchen and Bar are on the main deck. TV, DVD, CD, tape player, telephone, games, library and charging station for your batteries (24 hrs. 110 to 220 Vat power). The bar is located at the main salon and has draft beer along with a wide variety of chilled drinks.
One Jacuzzi which is for 6 people is available on the sun deck.
- Length: 35.62 meter
- Width: 10.2 meter
- Cruising Speed: 12 knot
- Engine: 450 HP Engin
Cost
Dive trip for Maldives
- Diver: 9,960 RMB / Per Person (Book before July 1st only)
- Diver: 11,460 RMB / Per Person
- Non-diver: 9,960 RMB / Per Person
Optional Extras:
- Shanghai - Male flight ticket: 6,000 RMB / Per Person (this is our estimated price)
- Advanced Open Water Course: 2,000 RMB / Per Person (for this trip only)
- DAN Insurance - 1YR membership 195AUD (CC) or 850RMB (cash)
- Dive Computer: € 10 / per day
- Regulator: € 12 / per day
- BCD：€ 10 / per day
- Wet Suit (either Shortie or full length): € 6 / per day
- Under Water Light: € 7 / per day
- Mask and Fins: € 7 / per day
Cost Included
- Travel Insurance
- Transfer between the airport and dive site
- Twin shared room on Princess Lara
- 3 meals a day
- Coffee, tea and water
- One bottle of mineralized water(1.5L) per day
- 17 dives altogether
- Fishing gear – Local style, including hook, fishing line, weight and baits
- Tanks, Weight and divemaster services
Cost Excluded
- Flight Ticket
- Dive Equipment
- Beer, soft drink and any alcohol
- Anything not listed in the costs included
Leader and Instructors
- Paul Adams - PADI IDC Staff (#481827)
- Leigh Chan - NAUI Instructor (#47829)
Requirements
- Non-divers
- Proof of certification
Seat Limitation
We have 20 seats for this trip, but due to the trip during October holiday, the flight tickets are short we advise not to wait, sign up today!
Remarks & General information
- Free 30 days Visa upon arrival for all visitors
- The passport must be valid for more than 6 months.
- You'll need your Passport and Dive certification
- The water temperature is around 28c, 3mm shorty or full wet suit, thin Wetsuit or rash vest is suggested.
- Dive sites could change due to weather conditions.
- NO SPEAR FISHING.
- You will be responsible to follow Safe Diving Practices and diving within your limits.
- Indicate that you should wait a minimum of 18 hours and sometimes up to 24 hours after diving before you fly.
- Rufiyaa and USD is acceptable in Maldives,
- the rate for USD is 1 USD for 12.8 - 13 Rufiyaa. - The power supply in Maldives is 230volt, the power adapter is British style plug.
( http://big-blue.cn/cn/faq_details.php?faq_id=2008040919254834 ) - Maldives standard time is 5 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time ( GMT+5 ), 3 hours after China.
- Please note we need a Minimum 12 guests for departure.
Reservation & cancellation
Please email or call before August 1st, 2009 to check availability.
50% deposit is necessary to secure your seat, the remaining balance must be paid 45 days before departure.
For cancellations less than 30 days before the trip we are not able to give refunds.
If you need a reservation or have any question, please contact us by sending email to info@big-blue.cn or
call 86-21-6291 2110.
Big Blue is looking forward to hearing from you.
Thank you very much.
