Experience the "Mystique of the Maldives" on board a luxury liveaboard this February!
Cruising through the atolls of the Maldives during the peak season, we'll seek out the best diving this amazing archipelago has to offer. Three daytime dives (with a night dive offered most nights) are interspersed with excursions to resort islands and simply cruising through one of the most beautiful island landscapes on the planet.
Our ten-night cruise allows for a leisurely pace and plenty of time to explore islands you may have always dreamed of visiting. Diving takes place from a separate "dhoni", maximizing space on board the Maldives Aggressor, as well as keeping it dry. The feel is more like a luxury yacht than a dive boat.
Our planned itinerary includes Ari Atoll, where on our last two visits we spotted a whale shark and many mantas. While such encounters are never guaranteed, the possibility of them is part of the "Mystique of the Maldives". The topside scenery and schools of beautiful reef fish unique to the Indian Ocean will offer plenty to enchant you; with hope for icing on the cake.
This is your opportunity to explore the Maldives' best diving in the peak season in the company of gay divers and our friends on board a beautiful sailing yacht. Join us to experience Indian Ocean diving in luxury this winter!
Our Package Includes:
- 10 nights aboard the Maldives Aggressor in air-conditioned double occupancy staterooms with private bath
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, plus morning and afternoon snacks
- Bottled water, soft drinks, tea, coffee, juice as well as a limited selection of beer and wine with dinner
- 4 dives a day
- Airport transfers on day of cruise arrival and departure
- Tanks, weights and weight belt
Not Included: Airfare, dive gear rental if needed, hard liquor, tips (10% recommended), government taxes and fees ($230 Visitor Tax and $80 Bed Tax paid on board), and items of a personal nature.
Maldives is a moderate Muslim country. Visitors who drink alcohol will find it available for tourists, but at a higher cost and more limited selection than most destinations. No tourist may bring alcohol into the country. Scotch, rum, gin and vodka may only be purchased by the bottle from the ship's bar and must be ordered at least seven days in advance, so please plan accordingly if you do care to drink.
Flights:
Plan to arrive on the afternoon of February 20 or earlier. Emirates offers non-stop service to Dubai from San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, Dallas, Houston, New York and Toronto, with continuing service from Dubai on to Male (MLE), capital of the Maldives. Qatar Airways offers good fares as well from gateways such as Washington-Dulles, Boston, JFK, Montreal and Houston Intercontinental.
Singapore Airlines flies to Male through Singapore. This flight arrives late at night, so plan to arrive on February 19 or earlier and stay at the Hulhule Island Hotel next to the airport.
Numerous airlines and charter flights depart from Europe to Male, including British Airways.
Please contact us for assistance and suggestions with air travel and with hotel reservations if arriving early.
Deposit:
$1000 deposit to hold space. Second payment of $1000 due at 180 days. Balance due 120 days prior to departure.
Experience Incredible India on a special post-liveaboard luxury train journey:
http://www.underseax.com/gay-scuba-trips/india.html
How to reserve your space:
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We'll place a space on courtesy hold for you and send you a confirmation e-mail.
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Complete and return the trip application and waiver from the letter with your deposit by check or credit card.
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Make your airline reservations. We're happy to help you find the best flights.
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