Maldives Scuba Diving Liveaboard Expeditions

A Maldives Scuba Diving Liveaboard Expedition is a 14-day dive safari in the magnificent underwater world of this tropical paradise. Liveaboards have developed strategic itineraries for marine enthusiasts to discover the spectacular waters of Maldives in such a brief period.

Maldives Liveaboard

This scuba diving cruise will allow you to explore the 7 different atolls of Maldives, at the comfort and luxury of a liveaboard. If you want have the best and complete scuba diving experience in this country, then going on a Maldives liveaboard expedition is the way to go. These high-tech vessels are capable of carrying out even the most difficult and challenging dives that Maldives has to offer.

Maldives Liveaboard Deck

Maldives Scuba Diving Liveaboard Expedition Sample Itinerary

A typical Maldives liveaboard expedition begins with a check dive, before heading out to the South Male Atoll for some basic cave diving. Here you will experience a variety of overhangs and caverns, as well as encounter a bunch of colorful species particularly found in Vaadhoo and Vellasaru.

Maldives Grey Reef Shark

The scuba diving liveaboard expedition will then head out to the North Ari Atoll of Maldives to explore the exotic underwater world of Ellaidhoo and Fesdhoo, taking short breaks to visit some uninhabited islands along the way for some extra curricular leisure activities. Next stop for this Maldives liveaboard diving expedition is the South Ari Atoll, which also has a couple of must-dives, where sightings of eagle rays and octopus are quite common.

Maldives School of Fish

After completing these Ari Atoll dives, the Maldives scuba diving liveaboard expedition will take you to the lesser dived atolls like Wataru, Mulaku and Felidhoo. Diving these tiny atolls are excellent for more advanced and expert divers. This will be one of the memorable highlights of your Maldives liveaboard expedition, before the final leg of your scuba diving trip back at the South Male Atoll.

There are numerous liveaboards in Maldives offering scuba diving expedition packages like this. To see a more comprehensive list of available liveaboards in Maldives where you can spend the most memorable holiday of your life, visit www.maldivesdivetravel.com.

Stingray Liveaboard

Stingray Liveaboard

MS Stingray is one of the Maldives most popular liveaboards. Its two level gives the feel of a true exploration vessel at the same time offering comfort and convenience while sailing.

MS Stingray Liveaboard Diving

It is our pleasure to show you the most beautiful dive sites of the Maldives. Guests aboard MS Stingray have two to three dives per day and a one night dive. This tour is perfect for those who want to experience and visit the many expectacular dive sites around Maldives.

MS Stingray Liveaboard Service

MS Stingray offers excellent service and comfort. Guests can mingle and enjoy the sights outside in the expansive sundeck, with a fully-equipped bar, DVD player and stereo system. The all-inclusive package of MS Stingray includes three meals a day, a combination of Maldivian cuisine and international favourites. Afternoon snacks and all non-alcoholic beverages are also provided.

MS Stingray Liveaboard Accomodation

MS Stingray can accommodate 18 people with its nine comfortable en-suite twin and double cabins. All cabins are air-conditioned with outside window and cleaning daily on the cabin.

Dream Catcher II Liveaboard

Dream Catcher II Liveaboard

The Dream Catcher II is your ultimate dream safari, beautifully decorated with a large wood paneled salon and equipped with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment. You are assured of ease and comfort while traveling to destinations around Maldives. The boat offers seven luxury suites with a capacity of up to 17 guests.

Dream Catcher II Liveaboard Diving

Safaris on board Dream Catcher II incorporate visits to several of the Maldives Atolls and a sightseeing excursion in Male. This is the perfect adventure for any group, avid scuba divers or not. It is our goal to show you the most beautiful dive sites of the Maldives.

Dream Catcher II Liveaboard Service

Full board is offered in Dream Catcher II. This includes three delightful meals per day, afternoon snacks and non-alcoholic drinks. A bar is located on the bridge of the ship where guests can enjoy sundowners while appreciating the breathtaking scenery. We will make your diving holiday on Dream Catcher II a memorable experience.

Dream Catcher II Liveaboard Accommodation

The Dream Catcher II Liveaboard has seven luxurious suites all equipped with TV, DVD and audio systems. All suites have a safe, air-conditioning, sea-facing windows and en-suite shower and WC. The suites are cleaned daily and towels and bathrobes are available.

Adventurer 2 Liveaboard

Adventurer 2 Liveaboard in the Maldives

The Adventurer 2 is a stylish, full-service liveaboard scuba dive boat, with accommodation for up to 20 people in 8 rooms. The ship is air-conditioned throughout and all rooms have en-suite, hot water bathrooms.

With first-class service from a crew of 12, guests on Adventurer 2 can expect resort-style living. Each room sleeps 2 people, either in double beds or two singles and all have capacity for a third bed, if required. Accommodation on the Adventurer 2 is on an all-inclusive basis. Guests enjoy three meals each day plus an afternoon snack, all prepared on the boat by an excellent chef, whose specialties are Asian and Mediterranean food. All coffee, water and non-alcoholic beverages are also included. There is an onboard bar serving alcoholic drinks, including wine, imported spirits and beer, at very fair prices (a beer costs around US$4.) Drinks and meals can be enjoyed either on the deck or inside in the living room.

During a stay on the Adventurer 2, the aim is to visit the finest dive sites in the Maldives. Seasonal changes mean that the best sites vary with the time of the year, so our routes are always different. The Adventurer 2 crew is extremely familiar with all Maldivian dive sites and their aim is to ensure guests enjoy the liveaboard diving experience. Maps and briefings are provided for all dives. Scuba divers aboard the Adventurer 2 enjoy 3 dives each day, all led by PADI Instructors and experienced divemasters with all the equipment necessary for a safe and professional dive. For those wishing to learn to scuba for the first time, PADI certification courses (Open Water and Advanced) can be held on board but must be booked in advance. Divers can either bring their own equipment or rent from the safari boat, but again, this should be arranged in advance.

All dives are taken from the 60 foot Dhoni, a separate dive boat that travels with the Adventurer 2. Equipment is also kept on board the Dhoni, making time aboard the Adventurer 2 more comfortable, since guests don’t have to move their equipment from one boat to another. The Dhoni is also equipped with all the emergency supplies necessary.

Liveaboards in the Maldives

Maldives Liveaboard Blue Lagoon

Maldives Liveaboards or Live Aboards, as they are sometimes known, are medium sized power boats that cruise around the Maldives, embarking on a series of water sports, principally scuba diving.  The Liveaboards have a number of rooms or cabins and provide all-inclusive accommodation to guests on board.  Most Maldives Liveaboards offer one- or two-week trips.

Maldives Liveaboard Season

The Maldives Liveaboard season is technically a year-round season.  While there are climatic changes in the Maldives, the islands’ proximity to the equator means that water and air temperatures are always warm and scuba diving is always possible.  However, depending on the time of year, the Liveaboards tend to visit different dive sites in different areas of the archipelago. 

You will hear two seasons mentioned when looking into liveaboard holidays in the Maldives: the Northeast Monsoon and Southwest Monsoon Seasons.  The NE Monsoon runs from December to April and the SW Monsoon from May to November.  The NE Monsoon is the dryer of the two seasons.  However, all marine life can be found throughout both seasons, just in different parts of the Maldives.

Maldives Liveaboard Activities

Traditionally, Maldives Liveaboard holidays are scuba diving holidays.  However, other activities can be enjoyed aboard the liveaboards, including snorkeling, water skiing and banana boating.  Guests aboard liveaboards also partake in dry-land activities including cultural visits to traditional Maldives villages, picnics on desert islands and shopping trips in Male.  Now that surfing and fishing are become more popular in the Maldives, there are also liveaboards that offer surfing and fishing holidays.

Maldives Liveaboard Facilities

Maldives liveaboards range in comfort level from quite basic to absolutely luxurious, depending on the travelers’ budgets.  There are some boats that offer in-room Jacuzzis and on-board spas, while others offer simple en-suite bathrooms.  All the liveaboards offer three meals a day and a couple of snacks and have full bars, although drinks prices are not usually included in the price of the accommodation.  They also have all the diving equipment, including first aid supplies and divers’ oxygen.  Most liveaboards travel with another, smaller boat called a Dhoni, from which all the dives are taken and where all the diving equipment is stowed.

Maldives Liveaboard Prices

The price of a liveaboard holiday in the Maldives varies tremendously.   Trips last 7 or 14 nights and depending on the boat and the season, the trip costs from around USD$1,000 to USD$1,800 per person per week, based on double occupancy.  Single occupancy supplements apply.  On top of this, you need to pay for your flights to the Maldives.  While this may seem like an expensive trip, it is one of the most economical ways to see the Maldives.  Many resorts in the archipelago charge upward of USD$500 per night and that doesn’t include the scuba diving or any activities, so a liveaboard holiday is really good value!

For more information about Maldives Liveaboards, or to book your Maldives Liveaboard Holiday, visit www.MaldivesDiveTravel.com.