Description
Boat
Ocean Divine was built in 2006, and renovated in 2021 to modern standards, a labour of love for French owner/operator, David Mesnard who has lived in the Maldives since 1990 and predominantly worked in the dive business. David is a highly regarded Free-diving and Scuba Dive Instructor and also a keen surfer.
Ocean Divine previously known as the Ocean Dancer, provide a truly incredible environment, with outstanding 5 Star service and amazing restaurant prepared meals. The hosts David and Gaelle Mesnard will welcome you aboard and they will ensure you a truly unique and unforgettable Maldives diving/surfing holiday experience.
Ocean Divine has a huge air-conditioned saloon, there is plenty of lounging space as well as all the entertainment facilites which including large plasma TV, DVD player, music system, books and games.
Ocean Divine offering an exceptional range of locally prepared produce and seafood for your dining pleasure.
Ocean Divine also has a spa service which provides a range of massage services and skin treatments.
All diving is done 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
Ocean Divine has 8 guests cabins, it can welcome up to 16 guests.
All cabins have independent AC units, ensuite bathroom, flat screen TV, mirrored wardrobe, and other cabin facilities.
2 Ocean Suites :
Located on the upper deck, each cabin comes with one king size double bed, desk, seaview windows.
6 Standard Cabins
Located on the lower deck, each cabin comes with one double bed and one single bed, portholes.
Diving
- 17 dives per week (1 night dive is included per week).
- No dive on the embarkation and disembarkation day.
- Only 1 - 2 dives will be provided on the last diving day.
- 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 at the moment yet
- Dive Equipment Rental:Available with additional charge
- Dive insurance:Divers must have valid dive insurance
- Wi-Fi Internet :Available with additional cost
- Laundry Service:Not available at the moment
- Massage Service:Available with additional cost
- Payment on board:Cash (USD/EUR), credit cards.
- Crew Number:14, include 2 dive guides
Itineraries
Diving North Atolls | 8D/7N
North Male atoll, Gahaafaru Atoll, Lhaviyani Atoll, Noonu Atoll
Unspoiled reef, no crowd
Shark cleaning station
Manta cleaning station
Diving and snorkeling with dolphins
Amazing "Thilas" underwater pinnacle
Soft corals and amazing amount of fish.
Diving Ari Atoll | 8D/7N
North Male atoll, Rasdhu Atoll, Ari Atoll, South Male Atoll
Most popular dive sites
"Thilas" full of life
Manta cleaning station
Whale sharks
Soft coral ( ouest side)
Hammerhead sharks ( rasdho)
Diving Ari/ Felidu Atoll | 8D/7N
North Male atoll, Rasdhu Atoll, Ari Atoll, Vaavu Atoll, South Male Atoll
Beautiful wrecks
Big pelagics in chanel dive
Caves with soft corals
sharks thilas
Mantas cleaning station
Beautiful islands and sand banks.
Fantastic night dives
Diving Felidu/Meemu | 8D/7N
North Male atoll, South Male Atoll, Vaavu Atoll, Meemu Atoll
Mostly chanel dives with big fishes
Long drift dives with soft coral
Virgin islands
Not much crowd
The real Maldives
Diving Southern atolls | 13D/12N
North Male atoll, South Male Atoll, Vaavu Atoll, Meemu Atoll, Laamu Atoll, Huvadhoo Atoll, Fuvamulah Atoll, Addu Atoll
Simply the best dive site of the Maldives ( one way up or back by domestic flight)
The best corals of the Maldives
Whale sharks
Chanel, thilas, the best.
Sharks sharks sharks !
Virgin islands every day
More
Destinations | Central Maldives, North Maldives, South Maldives |
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Facilities | Nitrox support, Sidemount Friendly, Watersport equipment, Camera Station, Fishing gear, Massage or Spa, Wi-Fi |
Languages spoken | English, French, Italian |
Schedules & routes
Date | Duration | Destination | Departure - Arrival | Price | |
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04/04/2024 to 14/04/2024 | 10 nights | Central Maldives | Male - Male | From $3,950.00 | Detail |
14/04/2024 to 24/04/2024 | 10 nights | Central Maldives | Male - Male | From $3,950.00 | Detail |
Prices & conditions
Destination | Duration | Cabin | Price |
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Central Maldives | 10 nights | Deluxe | From $3,950.00 |
Included
- Transfers from airport and/or hotel to the yacht
- VAT and local taxes
- Full-board meal plan (including snacks)
- Complimentary beverages (water, tea, coffee)
- Diving activity (incl. tanks, weights, weight belts)
- Dive guide service
- Use of Kayaks or/and SUPs
- 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
- Maldivian GST Tax 16%
- Alcoholic beverage
- Soft drinks
- Dive equipment rentals
- Larger tank (15 L)
- Nitrox fills
- Massage/Spa service
- 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.