Experience the "Magic of the Maldives" on board a luxury liveaboard this March!
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 dives a day are interspersed with excursions to resort islands and simply cruising through one of the most beautiful island landscapes on the planet.
This is not a "dive, dive, dive!" liveaboard. The focus is on quality of dives, not quantity. Our ten-day cruise allows for a leisurely pace and plenty of time to explore islands many of us have always dreamed of visiting. Diving takes place from a 52-foot "dhoni", maximizing space on board the Ocean Dancer, as well as keeping it dry! The feel is more like a luxury yacht than a dive boat.
Peter Hughes Diving and their local partner, Ocean Stripe Pvt Ltd, are conscientious about observing local laws and customs in this moderate Muslim country. To visitors, the most noticeable of these laws are those surrounding alcohol. No tourist may bring alcohol into the country, and alcoholic beverages other than the limited selection of beer and wine served with dinner may only be purchased from the ship's bar at a cost of $5-$10 per drink. Modesty, manners and respect for local customs will help us act as good ambassadors for our community and the West.
This is a fantastic opportunity to explore the Maldives' best diving with a group of gay divers and our friends on board a beautiful vessel. Join us to experience Indian Ocean diving in luxury in 2008!
Our Package Includes:
- 10 nights aboard the Ocean Dancer in air-conditioned double occupancy staterooms with private bath
- Cooked-to-order breakfast, buffet lunch, and plated dinner, plus morning and afternoon snacks
- Beer and wine with dinner
- All non-alcoholic beverages
- 3 dives a day
- Airport transfers on day of cruise arrival and departure
- Tanks, weights and weight belt
Not Included: Airfare, dive gear rental, fuel surcharge (currently $140), tourist taxes, port charges and chamber fees (currently $155), Nitrox, additional alcoholic beverages, spa services, tips, and items of a personal nature.
Flights:
Singapore Airlines flies to Male (MLE), capital of the Maldives, through Singapore. Numerous airlines and charter flights depart from Europe to Male. Contact your Travel Agent for assistance with air travel.
Deposit:
$700 deposit to hold space. Second payment of $1000 due at 180 days. Balance due 120 days prior to departure.
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