Description
Boat
Maldives Legend is a 30 meters long, 8.57 meters wide modern scuba yacht originally built back in 2005, it had a complete renovation in 2019, giving the interiors a Chic makeover. Maldives Legend is suitable for Divers, Surfers and Fun cruise trips.
Maldives Legend has four decks: the lower deck are the cabin deck, the main deck comes with a stylish and spacious indoor lounge with restaurant and bar, toilette, TV-DVD corner. The upper deck are the suites deck, then there is a large sundeck on the top.
The indoor lounge area is well equipped for non-divers and surfers providing different onboard activities such as Indoor Games, Televisions, Videos and a Library. With an extensive lounge area providing Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, snacks and your favorite wine and liquor.
Maldives Legend serve three meals per day, variety of international and Asian cuisine all the meals are served in buffet style. There is a full service bar where you can select from a list of wines, beers, variety of spirits and soft drinks with extra charge.
Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free as well as allergies so let us know upon booking if you require special meals. If you are celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or other special life event, please let us know. Our crew stands ready to assist you in making your special day something to remember.
The large outdoor sundeck has an onboard Jacuzzi as well as 20 sun beds for guests use.
Maldives Legend provides diving from the dive dhoni boat, which provide comfort and function at the same time. All the equipment stay in the dive dhoni (compressors, tanks etc.) in order to keep the noise away from the main boat when filling the tanks.
Cabin
Maldives Legend has 11 air-conditioned guest cabins, it can welcome 22 guests :
All cabins have ensuite bathroom, A/C, storage area, electrical outlets with 220, most of the cabins have hair dryers.
3 Seaview Suites :
Located on the upper deck, each cabin comes a kingsize double bed, large ensuite bathroom comes with shower and bathtub, seaview windows.
6 Deluxe Cabins :
Located on the lower deck, each cabin comes with one double bed and one single bed side by side, bathroom with shower, portholes.
2 Standard Cabins :
Located on the lower deck, each cabin comes with twin bunk beds, bathroom with shower, portholes.
Diving
- 17 dives per week, include 1 night, depends on conditions.
- Only 2 dives will be provided on the day before departure.
- No dive provided on the day of arrival and departure.
- All diving will provide experienced guide to lead the dive.
Other Information
- Nitrox：Available with additional charge
- 15L Tanks：Available with additional charge
- REBREATHER Dive：Not available at the moment
- Technical Dive：Not available yet at the moment
- Dive Equipment Rental：Available with additional charge
- Dive insurance：Divers must have valid dive insurance
- Wi-Fi Internet ：Available with additional charge
- Laundry Service：Not available at the moment
- Massage Service：Not available at the moment
- Payment on board：By cash only (USD/EUR)
- Crew Number：Unknow, with 2 dive guides
Itineraries
Maldives is one of the most popular diving destinations through out the globe with some of the world renown dive sites. With our team of experienced dive guides, well equipped equipments and quality dive tenders, we make sure that all our dive trips are a success. From Best of Maldives to Deep South, to Northern Atolls and Hanifaru Bay, we have dived almost every bit of all the beautiful dive sites, some of them thousands of times.
Best Of Maldives (Ari, Vaavu, Male’ Atoll)
Dive sites: North Male – Rasdhoo – Ari – Vaavu – South Male
Duration: 7 – 10 Nights
Ports: Male – Male
Day 1 : Arrival And Departure Day
Day 2 : North Male > Vaavu Atoll
Day 3 : Vaavu Atoll > Ari Atoll
Day 4 : South Ari Atoll
Day 5 : South Ari To Central Ari Atoll
Day 6 : Central Ari Atoll To North Ari Atoll
Day 7 : Ari Atoll To Kaafu Atoll
Day 8 : Departure
Deep South
Day 1 : Arrival at Male, then take domestic flight to Kooddoo / Kaadehdhoo
Day 2 : Kooddoo & Whale Shark Point
Day 3 : Kurehdhoo, Nilandhoo Kandu And Dhandhoo Kandu
Day 4 : Maareha & Kondey
Day 5 : Gemanafushi
Day 6 : Close To Equator Line & Fuvahmulah
Day 7 : Addu
Day 8 : Departure
Hanifaru Bay
Day 1 : Arrival at Male
Day 2 : North Male’ Atoll and Baa Atolls
Day 3 : Baa Atoll / Hanifaru Bay Area
Day 4 : Baa Atoll / Hanifaru Bay Area, cross to Rasdhoo
Day 5 : Dive Rasdhoo and North Ari Atoll / Grey Reef Sharks and Hammerhead Sharks
Day 6 : North Ari Atoll / Mantas and night dive on the famous Maaya Thila
Day 7 : North Male Atoll / Manta Point / Afternoon tour of Male’ City
Day 8 : Departure
PLEASE NOTE: From January 2012 scuba diving is not permitted in Hanifaru Bay, however you will be able to snorkel in this area for a $20 fee (per person for approx. 45mins).
Other Activities
Fishing
We provide fishing Charter services to our clients upon requests. Line fishing is provided for all fishing charters along with a professionally equipped fishing vessel.
Island Hopping
Island Hopping is included in all types of charters provided by us. From taking our guests to Local Fishing Village, experiencing local island culture and our Maldivian Cuisine such as Maldivian Tea, our guests are ensured to get an all-round Maldivian Style hospitality. During the island hopping, guests are welcomed to visit local souvenir shops in the Island to shop as memento.
Water Sports
Similarly to Island Hopping, various types of watersports are provided to our guests regardless of type of charter. Motorized and Non-Motorized watersports could be provided upon request. Some of the most popular watersports options are: Jet ski, Fly boarding, Wakeboarding, Kite Surfing.
More
| Destinations | Central Maldives, North Maldives, South Maldives |
|---|---|
| Facilities | Nitrox support, Sidemount Friendly, Camera Station, Fishing gear, Jacuzzi, Wi-Fi |
| Languages spoken | English |
Schedules & routes
| Date | Duration | Destination | Departure - Arrival | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27/04/2024 to 04/05/2024 | 7 nights | Central Maldives | Male - Male | From $1,899.00 | Detail |
Prices & conditions
| Destination | Duration | Cabin | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Maldives | 7 nights | Standard | From $1,899.00 |
| Central Maldives | 7 nights | From $1,999.00 |
Included
- Transfers from airport and/or hotel to the yacht
- VAT and local taxes
- Maldivian GST Tax 16%
- Full-board meal plan (including snacks)
- Complimentary beverages (water, tea, coffee)
- Diving activity (incl. tanks, weights, weight belts)
- Dive guide service
- Land excursions and activities throughout the trip
- Boat accident insurance
- Cabin towels and complimentary toiletries
- Cabin cleaning service
Not included
- Domestic flights in destination country
- Fuel surcharge
- Maldives Green Tax - $6 per night
- Alcoholic beverage
- Soft drinks
- Dive equipment rentals
- Larger tank (15 L)
- Nitrox fills
- Dive insurance (mandatory requirement)
- Travel insurance (trip cancellation insurance)
- Wi-Fi
- Crew gratuity
Useful information
Central Maldives
Best time for diving
December to April, Central Maldives is suitable for diving year-round, these months are the Northeast dry season, and it's the time for best visibility and weather condition.
The visibility range between 20 - 40 meters year-round. And the currents are usually mild to intermediate. Diving depth range from 10 - 40 meters.
About temperatures
Air : range between 27°C - 32°C year-round.
Sea : very stable and warm, range from 28°C - 30°C year-round.
Wetsuit Recommendation
We recommend a dive Skin or 3 mm wetsuit throughout the year.
Diver requirement
Suitable for all levels, but to enjoy the best out of it, we recommend an AOW level with 30 dives.
You can find out more informations about diving in Central Maldives here : Central Maldives
Embarkation / Disembarkation
The embarkation / disembarkation for Central Maldives cruise will be in Malé, guests need to fly in/out to Velana International Airport (MLE).
Visa Requirements
A 30 days tourist visa is granted for all nationalities on arrival to Maldives. This period of stay is not for the visitor to claim, but lies at the discretion of the Maldives Immigration to grant any number of days less than or equal to 30. Please refer to Maldives Tourist Visa for details.
Vaccinations
Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for travellers over the age of 9 months arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.
Money Matters
The local currency is the Maldivian Rufiyaa (Rf), all liveaboards accept cash payments in USD or EUR.
Most travel-related costs will be billed in the major global currencies such as USD, EUR, as well as credit cards. The ATMs will only provide cash in Maldivian Rufiyaa.
Drones
Flying a drone is legal in the Maldives, but we recommend being aware of and compliant with the drone regulations. Please check Maldives Civil Aviation Authority for details.
Extending your holiday
We offer a range of hotels/resorts, land-based diving packages, and excursions that can be arranged before or after your liveaboard holiday. Just ask us if you need such service.
North Maldives
Best time for diving
June to November, North Maldives offers great diving all year, especially in the Far North Atolls, you can expect sunny skies most of the year. And in Hanifaru Bay, each year during June to November is the famous cyclone feeding, which is a rare and spectacular event where over 100 manta rays can feed together and create a chain which the head of each manta ray touches the tail of the manta in front. This creates a huge spiral of up to 200 mantas along with their fellow plankton feeders the Whale Shark.
About temperatures
Air : range between 27°C - 32°C year-round.
Sea : very stable and warm, range from 27°C - 29°C year-round.
Wetsuit Recommendation
We recommend a dive Skin or 3 mm wetsuit throughout the year.
Diver requirement
Suitable for all levels, but to enjoy the best out of it, we recommend an AOW level with 30 dives. For the Far North Atolls, currents can be strong with choppy wave action, we recommend only for experienced divers.
You can find out more informations about diving in North Maldives here : North Maldives
Embarkation / Disembarkation
Most of the embarkation / disembarkation for North Maldives cruise (Baa atoll, Raa atoll, Lhaviyani, Noonu atoll) will be in Malé, guests need to fly in/out to Velana International Airport (MLE).
For the Far North Atolls (Shaviyani atoll, Haa Dhaalu atoll, Haa Alifu atoll), domestic flights / seaplane transfers are required for Haa Alif Atoll (HRF) or KHaa Dhaalu Atoll (HDK).
Visa Requirements
A 30 days tourist visa is granted for all nationalities on arrival to Maldives. This period of stay is not for the visitor to claim, but lies at the discretion of the Maldives Immigration to grant any number of days less than or equal to 30. Please refer to Maldives Tourist Visa for details.
Vaccinations
Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for travellers over the age of 9 months arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.
Money Matters
The local currency is the Maldivian Rufiyaa (Rf), all liveaboards accept cash payments in USD or EUR.
Most travel-related costs will be billed in the major global currencies such as USD, EUR, as well as credit cards. The ATMs will only provide cash in Maldivian Rufiyaa.
Drones
Flying a drone is legal in the Maldives, but we recommend being aware of and compliant with the drone regulations. Please check Maldives Civil Aviation Authority for details.
Extending your holiday
We offer a range of hotels/resorts, land-based diving packages, and excursions that can be arranged before or after your liveaboard holiday. Just ask us if you need such service.
South Maldives
Best time for diving
December to April offers the best visibility and sea conditions. Although short spells of heavy rainfall can be experienced during the summer months, but this region do offer good diving all year round.
About temperatures
Air : range between 28°C - 32°C year-round.
Sea : very stable and warm, range from 27°C - 29°C year-round.
Wetsuit Recommendation
We recommend a dive Skin or 3 mm wetsuit throughout the year.
Diver requirement
Suitable for divers have AOW level with good drift diving experience, as there can be strong currents in the channels surrounding the islands.
You can find out more informations about diving in South Maldives here : South Maldives
Embarkation / Disembarkation
Most of the embarkation / disembarkation for South Maldives cruise (Meemu atoll, Thaa atoll, Felidhoo atoll) will be in Malé, guests need to fly in/out to Velana International Airport (MLE).
For the Deep South Atolls (Laamu atoll, Gaafu Alifu atoll, Huvadhoo atoll, Fuvahmulah, Addu atoll), domestic flights are usually required to Addu atoll (GAN), Gaafu Alifu atoll (GKK), Huvadhoo atoll (KDM) or Fuvahmulah (FVM). Longer trips like 2 weeks might depart or return to Male.
Visa Requirements
A 30 days tourist visa is granted for all nationalities on arrival to Maldives. This period of stay is not for the visitor to claim, but lies at the discretion of the Maldives Immigration to grant any number of days less than or equal to 30. Please refer to Maldives Tourist Visa for details.
Vaccinations
Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for travellers over the age of 9 months arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.
Money Matters
The local currency is the Maldivian Rufiyaa (Rf), all liveaboards accept cash payments in USD or EUR.
Most travel-related costs will be billed in the major global currencies such as USD, EUR, as well as credit cards. The ATMs will only provide cash in Maldivian Rufiyaa.
Drones
Flying a drone is legal in the Maldives, but we recommend being aware of and compliant with the drone regulations. Please check Maldives Civil Aviation Authority for details.
Extending your holiday
We offer a range of hotels/resorts, land-based diving packages, and excursions that can be arranged before or after your liveaboard holiday. Just ask us if you need such service.
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