Description
Boat
Horizon III is a 35 meters long, 9 meters wide fiber glass twin engine yacht, also called "Ocean Oasis". Built during 2007 - 2009. In March 2017, it started the first Maldives liveaboard diving trip, and since then, we received lots of positive feedbacks from our divers worldwide, this boat offers the best budget dive liveaboard trips in the Maldives.
Horizon III offers its light, airy, relaxed and comfortable atmosphere, and provide a high level of cleanliness and a home from home. The interior design is light and clean with wooden flooring throughout.
There is an indoor lounge which completed with dining area, LCD TV, DVD player, music system, and a library with lots of books and board games. And there is an additional camera storage area, where each guest can find him own shelf for personal items and charging points for torches and cameras etc.
There is a fully equipped bar can offers a variety of soft drinks, selected wines, sparkling wines, beers and liquors.
In addition, there are 4 different large outdoor sundecks for guests to spend time on thier own, guests can relax and refresh the mind on the lounge chairs with mattresses in the shaded area, or enjoy the sun bath.
There is an outdoor Jacuzzi, so guests can relax in the water while enjoy the most amazing view.
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
Horizon III has 12 comfortable guest cabins, it can welcome 24 guests :
All cabins equipped with ensuite-bathroom, individually controlled air conditioning, storage area, and other cabin facilities.
1 Master Deluxe Cabins :
Located on the upper deck, comes with a king size double bed, table and chair, bathroom with massage shower & bathtub, seaview windows.
2 Deluxe Cabins :
Located on the upper deck, each comes with a queen size double bed, table and chair, bathroom with massage shower, seaview windows.
1 Standard Cabin :
Located on the main deck, comes with 1 single bed and one smalle double bed in bunk style, seaview windows.
2 Standard Cabins:
Located on the lower deck, each comes with a double bed, portholes.
6 Standard Twin Cabins:
Located on the lower deck, each with two single beds side by side, portholes.
Diving
- 16 - 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 Informations
- 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：17, include 4 dive guides
Itineraries
BEST OF THE CENTRAL ATOLLS | 8D/7N
The "Classic Atolls" because they include a beautiful mix of everything: Sharks, Rays, Napoleons, Mantas, Corals, sometimes Mantas at Night, Whaleshark, an exciting wreck dive... you will love it because it offers a beautiful mix of Maldivian highlights.
Day 1:
We depart for the adventure of a lifetime! Get ready for some fun, sun and amazing diving!
Day 2:
Dive 1. Bathala Maa gau | Dive 2. Fish head | Dive 3. Maya thilaa | Dive 4. Maya Thila
Day 3:
Dive 1. Hafsa Thila, North Ari | Dive 2. Maalhos thila | Dive 3. Degaa thila
Day 4:
Dive 1. Panothone | Dive 2. Bulhalohi thila | Dive 3. Raith diggaa, BBQ dinner
Day 5:
Dive 1. Rangali Madivaru, South Ari | Dive 2. Maamigili Beyru | Dive 3. Dhigurah Beyru
Day 6:
Dive 1. Kuda Rah Thila | Cross Ari atoll to vaavu about 4 – 6 hours | Night dive at Alimatha with shark and rays
Day 7:
Dive 1. Miyaru kadhu | Return to Male Atoll around 3-4 hours | Dive 2. Guraidhoo corner. | Dive 3. Dive- Kuda Giri (Depends on the flight)
Day 8:
Snorkeling to banana reef or visit Male capital city sightseen
Other Itineraries
Baa Atoll | Hanifaru Bay (7 Nights)
This trip is amazing because they include a beautiful mix of everything: Sharks, Rays, Napoleons, Mantas, Corals, We will visit Hanifaru bay for Manta rays and Whale Shark. you will love it because it offers a beautiful mix of Maldivian highlights.
South & Central Atolls (Laamu - Male) (7 Nights)
This cruise is totally for channel dive lovers,possible to see all kinds of sharks known to Maldives waters,eagle rays,green turtles and fantastic hard coral.
Addu to Huvadhoo (7 Nights)
This trip is more for divers who are used to and love current dives and channel dives, it’s a mix of channel and out reef diving, We can see a wreck of wold war 2 called British loyalty,Mantas,Tiger Sharks ,hammer heads, Thresher Sharks, whale sharks , grey reef sharks, white tip sharks ,nurse sharks, zebra sharks, oceanic black tip sharks , guitar sharks ,turtles , Eagle rays and a good fish life.
MALE to LAAMU ATOLL. (7 nights)
This cruise is totally for channel dive lovers,possible to see all kinds of sharks known to Maldives waters,eagle rays,green turtles and fantastic hard coral. Itinerary is subject to change due to the weather conditions, length of the trip and the group’s majority decision. This cruise includes a domestic flight from Laamu to Male or Male to Laamu.
Laamu to Gan (14 nights)
This cruise is totally for channel dive lovers,possible to see all kinds of sharks known to Maldives waters,eagle rays,green turtles and fantastic hard coral. Can see Tiger Shark, Whale shark and 10 kinds of shark varieties.
Huvadhoo to Laamu (7 Nights)
This cruise is totally for channel dive lovers,possible to see all kinds of sharks known to Maldives waters,eagle rays,green turtles and fantastic hard coral.
Arrival Day
All of our routes are from Sunday to Sunday. We pick up our guests from the airport. Our representative wearing a Blue Horizon Shirt will meet and greet you at the airport. Please look for Horizon III (Blue Horizon) board.
We board all of our guests from airport to the liveaboard around 11:30AM and the yacht leaves at 12 Noon. If you arrive early and do not want to wait, you can drop your luggage at the airport and visit Male city or Hulhumale city and get back to the airport around 11 AM
More
| Destinations | Central Maldives, North Maldives, South Maldives |
|---|---|
| Facilities | Nitrox support, Sidemount Friendly, Watersport equipment, Camera Station, Fishing gear, Massage or Spa, Jacuzzi, Wi-Fi, Laundry |
| Languages spoken | English, French, German |
Schedules & routes
Prices & conditions
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
- Maldives Green Tax - $6 per night
- 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.
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