Description
Boat
Eco Blue formerly known as Blue Shark 2, it is a 32 meters long, 10 meters wide traditional Maldivian yacht, it was built back to 2002, and refurbished completely in 2017, cruising at 10 knots per hour, onboard it has has 110/120V AC and 220/240V power, 3 Pin Sockets.
Eco Blue has a large lounge and an independent dining area on the main deck with TV, comfortable sofas, books, Lavazza coffee bar, beer tapping system, charging station and special photographer storage space.
There are 3 outdoor lounge areas: one located in front of the main deck, one located in front of the upper deck and one on the back of the upper deck. All comes with sun loungers, sun mats and bean bags. The decks allow guests to enjoy the breathtaking Maldivian scenery, both when sailing and while relaxing when the yacht is moored in the lagoons for the night.
Eco Blue also has a dive dhoni which is used to store equipment away from the main boat. There is also ample space to kit up and the dhoni allows divers to enter the water right above the many great dive spots.
Cabin
Eco Blue featuring 11 spacious guest cabins, it can welcome 20 guests :
All cabins have ensuite-bathroom, air-conditioning, storage area, outlets, and other facilities.
4 Upper Cabins :
Located on the lower deck, each cabin comes with a large double bed, window.
1 Deluxe Cabin :
Located on the lower deck, this cabin comes with a large double bed, portholes.
6 Standard Cabins :
Located on the lower deck, each cabin comes with a large double bed and an extra single bunk bed, portholes.
Diving
- 16 - 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 Informations
- Nitrox：Available with additional charge
- 15L Tanks：Available with additional charge
- REBREATHER Dive：Not available at the moment.
- Dive Equipment Rental：Available, rate on request
- 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：Cash only (USD/Euro/MVR)
- Crew Number：Unknown, include 2 dive guides
Itineraries
Central Atolls |8D/7N | 16 - 17 dives
Which atolls: North Male, South Male, North Ari, South Ari, Vaavu, (Rasdhoo)
When: All year round. Start/End: Male
For who: 30+ dives, with AOW, Familiarity with drift dives recommended. Snorkelers welcome.
Type of dives: Spectacular channel-drift dives, wrecks, pinnacles, world-famous night dives.
Marine life: From nudibranchs and eels, through schools of reef fish, eagle rays, sharks and turtles to manta rays and whale sharks.
Tigershark Special | 8D/7N | 15 - 16 dives
Which atolls: Addu Atoll, Fuvahmulah
When: All year round. Start/End: Gan/Addu Atoll
For who: 50+ dives. Familiarity with drift dives recommended
Type of dives: Spectacular dives with tiger sharks in Fuvahmulah, wrecks, pinnacles, Manta cleaning station
Marine life: From nudibranchs and eels, through schools of reef fish, eagle rays, sharks and turtles to manta rays, whale sharks and tiger sharks.
Deep South to Addu Atoll
Which atolls: South Male, Vaavu, Meemu, Thaa, Laamu, Huvadhu, Fuvahmulah, Addu Atoll
When: All year round. Start / End: Male / Addu Atoll
For who: AOW minimum 75+ dives. Experience with drift and channel dives required.
Type of dives: Mostly channel dives. Best of everything!
Marine life: Mostly pelagic fauna. Tiger sharks!, Reef sharks, whale sharks, mantas, macro
Baa Atoll incl. Hanifaru Bay | 8D/7N | 16 - 17 dives
Which atolls: North Male, Baa, Raa or Lhaviyani, North Ari Atoll
When: May - September, Start / End: Male
For who: Beginner and experienced divers, Snorkelers
Type of dives: Mostly Thilas, few channels possible. Snorkeling in Hanifaru Bay in Baa atoll
Marine life: From nudibranchs and eels, through schools of reef fish, eagle rays, sharks and turtles to manta rays and whale sharks.
North and Central Atolls | 8D/7N to 15D/14N
Which atolls: North Male, Baa, Raa, Lhaviyani, North Ari Atoll
When: May - September, Start / End: Male
For who: AOW with 30+ dives,
Type of dives: Deep specialty Thila and reef diving
Marine life: From nudibranchs and eels, through schools of reef fish, eagle rays, sharks and turtles to manta rays and whale sharks.
South to Thaa Atoll | 8D/7N to 12D/11N
Which atolls: North Male, South Male, Vaavu, Meemu, Thaa Atoll
When: From November to April
For who: AOW with 50+ dives, Nitrox recommended!
Type of dives: Mostly channel dives. Sites exposed to strong currents.
Marine life: Mostly pelagic fauna. Reef sharks, whale sharks by night, mantas
BEST OF MALDIVES SOUTH OR NORTH | 15D/14N
Which atolls: South Male,North Ari, South Ari, Vaavu, Meemu, Thaa, Laamu Atoll
When: All year - depending on the season SOUTH or NORTH
For who: AOW with 50+ dives, Nitrox recommended!
Type of dives: Best of everything
Marine life: Mostly pelagic fauna. Reef sharks, whale sharks, mantas, macro
More
| Destinations | Central Maldives, North Maldives, South Maldives |
|---|---|
| Facilities | Nitrox support, Sidemount Friendly, Camera Station, Fishing gear, Wi-Fi |
| Languages spoken | English, 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
- 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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