Maldives is well known for an idyllic island getaway destination and is continuing to grow its popularity. We know there are many reasons why we should travel to the Maldives, individual traveller has his own list of wishes and priorities. Here are some of few good reasons to travel to the Maldives.

1. The Maldives Beaches
Travel to Maldives will offer you the best possibility to experience some of the most stunning beaches of the world. The Maldives comprises of 1190 islands, each surrounded by perfect white sandy beaches, swaying palm trees and magnificent turquoise blue sea. All travel in the Maldives is accomplished either by boat or plane, both mode of transportation will offer you the luxury of engaging in the amazing beach views. When you’re not dazzling about the islands, unwind these stunning Maldivian beaches or enjoy the view of the Maldives beaches either from your hotel room, swimming pool or scuba diving liveaboard.

2. The Maldives Scuba dive travel
Maldives scuba dive travel is widely considered to be some of the best dive travel in the world. The Maldives is renown for scuba diving destination over years therefore, we find all dive crews and boat captains to be extremely experienced and knowledgeable about Maldives scuba dive travel and Maldives Weather. There are many Maldives travel books and Maldives travel websites that will offer us a good idea of what to expect from your Maldives scuba dive travel experience before you leave home and that will help you find the best deals and learn about the best time to visit Maldives. Just to give you a quick overview of what to expect from Maldives scuba dive travel, here are a few hints. The best Maldives scuba dive travel experiences, and one of the main reasons divers travel to Maldives is the liveaboard diving concept. A Maldives liveaboard trip means divers living aboard a cruising yacht for any length of stays (usually 1 – 2 weeks) and performing couple of dives a day from the liveaboards. When you’re not diving, you can be entertained by other aspects of Maldives travel, sunbathing, going to the beach, island hopping, fishing, snorkelling and generally chilling out. Maldives liveaboards come in a range of styles; There are Maldives liveaboards for all budget and personal preference, your choice of scuba diving liveaboard will be waiting here in the Maldives for you. Do you want to dive with Whale Sharks and Manta Rays in the Maldives? Certainly! yes. There are possibilities to simply dive or snorkel from a dive centre of a resorts of the Maldives if that is the right choice for you. Whatever you choose to discover the underwater world of the Maldives, one thing is likely that you won’t be let down! A quick glance in any Maldives travel books will tell you that the Maldives is home to an awesome collection of marine life, including varieties of sharks, turtles, ray species, eel, wrasse and tuna. The list is limitless. However,  the real celebrities of the Maldives scuba dive travel world are the whale sharks and the manta rays – are certainly the country’s biggest aquatic attractions.

3. Aerial Views from Maldives Air Travel
Perhaps the most amusing feature of travel to the Maldives is the spectacular views while travelling from the airport to your hotel by boat, cruising your Maldives liveaboard or maybe the aerial views from the sky of Maldives air travel services if you anticipate to travel by air. While researching your Maldives holiday on any Maldives travel blog, definitely you will find many aerial photos of the islands, taken during Maldives air travel, which are simply awesome holiday memories. Aerial views of the islands give an impression on how remote destinations are from each of the islands and how the color of the ocean contrasts perfectly with that of the land. the scene really is the quintessential image of the tropical landscape. Many stunning aerial video shots of the islands of the Maldives while approaching the Maldives are also found in the youtube.

4. Visiting secluded Islands of the Maldives
Going back to the idea of the quintessential island image is the lucky chance to visit some of the desert islands of the Maldives. Many of the islands are completely uninhabited, or perhaps inhabited only by very small villages of people, who are only to happy to show you around their pristine island and introduce you to their way of life. Villagers will treat you to dances, feasts and other shows of their individual culture and visits to these islands are a very common part of Maldives cruise travel.

5. Magnificent Maldives Marine Life
Maldives Marine Life is exactly what one would expect from a world-class diving destination, the marine life in the Maldives is always natural and are expected to see vibrant colored coral formations, shoals of reef-dwelling fish, large pelagic species such as the whale shark. The Maldives is one of the few places in the world where you can expect to peek a whale shark throughout the year, which means that travel to Maldives is possible 365 days a year. When it comes to planning travel in Maldives or to visit Maldives, there are thousands of resources to help you make the best decisions. Online you will find a selection of Maldives travel agents all offering a wide variety of travel deals to Maldives. It can be difficult finding the best travel agent to book a holiday to Maldives. Perhaps, the best tripadvisor is to ask around via social media, check out blogs on Maldives travel guides or ask fellow travellers of their own experiences and opinions. We believe one of the most challenging part is to consider the price of your Maldives dive safari, which can vary depending on the type of diving cruise ship you wish to embark. Together with the resorts of the Maldives and the liveaboard charters in the Maldives, there is an extensive range of accommodation available. One can expect to pay average daily rates from USD $150 to USD $300 or above per person per night, plus the cost of your flights. The price will noramlly include all scuba diving, meals and accommodation, alcoholic drinks can be purchased from the onboard bar. If you’re looking for a resort stays in the Maldives, the prices vary enormously – it would be unfair to put a price, but you can definitely find everything from mid-range hotels to ultimate luxury resorts in the Maldives. There are also many packages available, but then again these vary widely in terms of price.

Elysian Maldives is a travel agent offering Maldives scuba travel, Maldives surf travel and Maldives Honeymoon travel on liveaboards of the Maldives, resorts of the Maldives or in guest houses of the Maldives, we are updating interesting information about Maldives with our travel blog on maldives dive travel, Maldives surf travel, Maldives honeymoon travel and Maldives fishing travel too. We have written important information about scuba travel in the Maldives, surf travel in the Maldives, fishing travel in the Maldives. In our travel blog we tell you when is the best time to travel to Maldives depending on the theme and we are bringing up to date news of our special offers to Maldives and travel deals in Maldives.

MALDIVES DIVING DEALS – MALE’ ARI ATOLL ROUTE
Rate: US$185 per person per night.
Start : 4 March 2012
End: 11 March 2012
Duration: 7 nights

MALDIVES DIVING DEALS – MALE’ ARI ATOLL ROUTE
Rate: US$185 per person per night.
Start : 8 April 2012
End: 18 April 2012
Duration: 10 nights

Diving Package includes:
•    Sharing accommodation on Maavahi
•    Daily Diving 2-3 Dives per day + 2 night Dives during the trips
•    Transfers to Diving spots by Diving Dhoni [Equipped with Compressor, Tanks & Weights]
•    Dingy transfers.
•    Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily
•    Bottle of water per person per day.
•    Services of Dive guide [Dive Master or Instructor]
•    Excursions to local islands.
•    Complimentary Tea/Coffee.
•    Airport Assistance Service – Arrival / Departure.
•    Return Transfer – Airport/Maavahi/Airport.
•    Use of fishing gear.

Facilities & recreational activities (Trip duration & weather conditions apply)
Diving, Snorkeling, Night fishing, Barbecue on desert island or a Sandbank, Guided visits to Local Islands, Guided Capital Male’ Tour.

Terms & Conditions applicable to the above deals:
Facilities & recreational activities (Trip duration & weather conditions will apply) – Diving, Snorkeling, Night fishing, Barbecue on desert island or a Sandbank, Guided visits to Local Islands, Guided Capital Male’ Tour.
All the above rates are subjected to 6%T-GST & Bed Tax of US$ 8 per person per night.

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Hariyana One Safari Boat is a popular vessel with surf operators. Some surf travel agencies used Hariyana One Safari boat for promotional trips in the past such as All Girl Trips. The boat caters for up to 14 guest. The captain and the crew of Hariyana One are well experienced for handling surfing charters, diving charters or fishing charters in Maldives. Now the boat is open for bookings all season from April – November for surfing which gives you plenty of time to plan a trip with your friends and family if not both on board this amazing safari boat. The boat is also open to singles or couples who are looking to join a group of people. The boat is available to charter or book during surf season between May to October.

Hariyana One boat sleeps 14 people easily and requires a minimum number of 8 people to guarantee a charter. A separate dive dhoni is fully equipped with diving equipments for dive charters, fishing rods, snorkeling gears and there is a rack specially made to hold surfboards. The boat has its very own dinghy to transport you to the surf breaks from Hariayana One. And a transport Dhoni is also available (larger transportation boat) The Dhoni allows you to leave your vessel for the day and just simply leaving extra surfboards, sunscreen, snorkel gear etc on the dhoni to use during the days activities.

Technical information about the boat Hariyana One: Size: 26 meters long /8 meters wide, engine: Daewoo 360 hp (replaced in 2009), generators: 2x Kohler, crew: 5 persons plus captain.

Facilities On Board Hariyana One: TV&DVD, CD player, Bar facility, Books, Sun deck with sun chairs and mats, Dinghy, 5 of the cabins with double bed down and bunk bed up, 2 cabins with bunk beds. All of them are AC, fan and have private shower and toilets.

Safety Equipment: CB Radio, GPS, Echo sounder, Radio set, Life Jackets, Oxygen, Emergency first aid kid,

Our package price includes: Airport pick-up and drop service, 3 meals a day, coffee, tea, drinking water (1 bottle per day), use of all onboard equipment and facilities including dingy. And bed tax is also included in the price.

Hariyana One is also available for the these recreational events: Maldives Diving Charters, Maldives Fishing Charters, Maldives Surfing Charters, Maldives Cruising Charters. All trips and charters are extremely popular each year so we recommend it is necessary to book it well in advance. Request a quote now for your upcoming visit Maldives.

MALDIVES SURFING DEALS – NORTH & SOUTH MALE’ ATOLL ROUTE
Rate: US$135 per person per night
Start : 20 May 2012
End: 27 May 2012
Duration: 7 nights

MALDIVES SURFING DEALS – NORTH & SOUTH MALE’ ATOLL ROUTE
Rate: US$135 per person per night
Start : 27 May 2012
End: 3 June 2012
Duration: 7 nights

MALDIVES SURFING DEALS – NORTH & SOUTH MALE’ ATOLL ROUTE
Rate: US$135 per person per night
Start : 24 June 2012
End: 2 July 2012
Duration: 7 nights

Surfing Package includes:
•    Sharing accommodation on Maavahi
•    Daily transfers to Surf or Fishing spots by Dhoni & dingy
•    Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily
•    Bottle of water per person per day
•    Services of surf Guide
•    Excursions to local islands
•    Complimentary Tea/Coffee
•    Airport Assistance Service – Arrival / Departure
•    Return Transfer – Airport/Maavahi/Airport
•    Use of fishing gear

Terms & Conditions applicable to the above deals:
Facilities & recreational activities (Trip duration & weather conditions will apply) – Diving, Snorkeling, Night fishing, Barbecue on desert island or a Sandbank, Guided visits to Local Islands, Guided Capital Male’ Tour.
All the above rates are subjected to 6%T-GST & Bed Tax of US$ 8 per person per night. Book Now

If you are looking to charter a boat trip in the Maldives, Hope Cruiser is one of the many choices of live-aboard charters available in the Maldives. The boat offers surfing, diving, snorkeling and fishing travel in the maldives, due to the bedding configuration boat is best for surf operation as well as diving, fishing in the Maldives.

Accommodation:  6 guest cabins and 1 crew cabin. Two-berth, double size bed on the bottom and single size bed in the upper level. All cabins with air-con, en-suite shower with hot and cold water, safety lockers and drawers, hair dryers, openable windows, and emergency exits. Mats, chairs and tables are provided in the sun deck for you to enjoy.

Saloon: Double L shaped sitting area with 20 persons seating capacity. There is a TV, vcd-dvd player, music system plus decorative lighting.Onboard Library: Books, magazines, music, CD, VCD are available for use of passenger during the trip. Wireless internet service is also available. Onboard Games: Variety of board games are available for use of passenger during the trip. Gallery Onboard Bar: well stocked with beers, wines, premium liquors and liqueurs. Cool drinks are also available onboard to buy. Each passenger has an open tab for orders during the trip and to be paid last day of the trip by US$ cash. Boat can accept only cash payments. Dinning Table: 8 seater indoor and 12 seater outdoor dinning table capacity is available during the trip. Menu is served according to the preference of the passenger either international, Thai, Indian, Italian, Japanese, local Maldivian food or combination. Safety: Fire alarm, fire director, fire extinguisher, life jackets, life raft, emergency evacuation plan, first aid kit. Communication: Radio telephone, VHF, CB Radio, GPS, Radar Navigation, Mobile phones.2 sound proof generators, engine, 3000 liters fuel capacity, 6 tons water capacity.

Additional information: Length: 87 Foot/ 26.52 Meters, Passenger capacity: 12 guest, Electricity: 220- 110V, Cruising Speed: 10 to 12 knots.

HOPE CRUISER MALDIVES SURF TRAVEL DEALS INCLUDE:
Pick up and drop transfer service from airport to boat.
Service os a local surf guide
Sharing accomodation with full board meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Unlimited tea & coffee
One bottle of mineral water (1.5 liters) per person per day.
Daily replenishment of towels in the cabins.

HOPE CRUISER MALDIVES DIVE TRAVEL DEALS  INCLUDE:
Pick up and drop transfer service from airport to boat.
Sharing accommodation with full board meals (Breakfast, lunch and dinner)
2-3 dives per day with tank, weight and weight belt.
separate dive dhoni and dinghy.
unlimited tea and coffee.
One bottle of mineral water (1.5 liters) per person per day.
Daily replenishment of towels in the cabins.
Service of a dedicated dive guide.

HOPE CRUISER MALDIVES FISHING TRAVEL DEALS INCLUDE:
Pick up and drop transfer service from airport to the boat and vice versa.
Accommodation with full board meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
One bottle of mineral water (1.5 liters) per person per day.
Basic fishing equipments and dingy.
Excursions and sight seeing will be provided on request.
visit to resort islands, local islands and uninhabited islands.
Barbecue party.
Night fishing.
unlimited tea and coffee.

For availability and to Request a quote CONTACT: info@elysianmaldives.com

Diving in the Maldives is fun and it is a unique experience. Each liveaboard ship is accompanied by a Dhoni, a separate diving vessel from which all dives are carried out. The dive gear and compressors are kept on the Dhoni for the entire safari, meaning that the guest don’t have to carry their gears back and forth between dives and there is no noise on the mother ship, which makes the dive experience extremely comfortable. An emergency case, GPS and oxygen are also on the Dhoni. Tanks, lead and belt are usually included in the package price. Should you wish to rent diving equipment, it is also possible to book it in advance. Diving is Guided Dives with PADI certified Instructors: There are PADI Courses: Most liveaboards we offer include 2-3 Dives per Day: Scuba Dive Equipment Rental is also available on board the ships.

Important Information for diving guest:

Please remember to bring along your logbook and diving certificate. A medical diving fitness check is recommended, but not compulsory. The first dive is always a check dive, which is compulsory for all divers. Dives are guided by an experienced PADI instructor and a dive master. Experienced divers can dive independently after the check dive. PADI courses can be held (maybe pre-book) Diving equipment is kept on the accompanying dive vessel (Dhoni) Oxygen, an emergency case and a mobile phone are available on the Dhoni in case of emergency. Compressors are stored on the Dhoni, meaning that there is no noise pollution for guests on the liveaboard while bottles are re-filled between dives. All divers must adhere to the Maldivian diving regulations: no decompression dives, always stay with your dive buddy, never dive deeper than 30m if you are a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (or equivalent) and never dive deeper than 18m if you are a PADI Open Water Diver (or equivalent). The last dive will be offered 24hrs before the end of the cruise. The use of a diving computer is compulsory. English is the official language on board. Diving insurance policy can be also obtained on board some of the boats we offer otherwise we advice you to have necessary insurance before hand. During a 7-night cruise there are 17 dives, during a 14-night cruise there are 35 dives.

Route : Day one is the arrival plus relaxing day. Depending on your arrival time, the guest will have the chance for swimming and snorkeling, the rest of the day is pure relaxation after the flight. The diving schedule will start on the following day and continue until 24hours before check out.

Our aim is to show our guest the most beautiful dive spots in the Maldives. In order to do this, it is necessary to adapt our routes according to the season, available time and current weather reports. That is why our cruise ships do not follow fixed routes, but rather tailor each safari route to make the best possible dive trip. Please trust our experienced crew to choose the right route; every ship’s crew has years of experience in diving in the Maldives and they know how to make the most out of each cruise. At the start of each safari, a rough route will be confirmed, followed by daily briefings on what specific dive sites will be visited. Before each dive, the guest on board the cruise will be thoroughly briefed and shown a map of the dive site.

Required dive certification: The minimum requirement is a PADI Open Water Diver certificate or equivalent, which will allow our guest to dive to a maximum of 18m. This is the depth when a lot of the best dive sites begin to be really interesting, which is why we encourage our guests to obtain a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certificate or equivalent before or during the cruise. This will allow you to dive a maximum of 30m and fully explore the Maldives’ best dive spots. Divers who have not dived for a while can do a PADI Scuba Review course to refresh their skills. The initial check dive does not only serve as an opportunity to check your gear, but also for the dive guides to assess everybody’s abilities. Should the dive guide or a guest feel that extra support is needed, special guided dives can be arranged at an extra cost. Scuba Dive Equipment Rental Prices can be provided on request. Book your Maldives dive trip with us in any of our handpicked cruises.

From USD 199/ Person/ day
[Group Discounts Apply]

Date: December 19 -29, 2011.
Route: South Male’, Rasdhoo – Ari/Vaavu Atoll.

Inclusive Supplements
• Sharing accommodation on Maavahi
• Daily Diving 2 – 3 Dives
• Transfers to Diving spots by Diving Dhoni [Equipped with Compressor, Tanks & Weights]
• Dingy transfers
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily
• Christmas Eve Gala Dinner
• Bottle of water per person per day
• Services of Dive guide [Dive Master or Instructor]
• Excursions to local islands
• Complimentary Tea/Coffee
• Airport Assistance Service – Arrival / Departure
• Return Transfer – Airport/Maavahi/Airport
• Limited use of fishing gear
• Government Bed Tax & 3.5% GST [Government Tourism Goods & Service Tax]

Facilities & recreational activities [Trip duration & weather conditions apply];Diving, Snorkeling, Night fishing, Barbecue on desert island or a Sandbank, Guided visits to Local Islands, Guided Capital Male’ Tour.

Terms and conditions Apply
*Minimum of 8 person are required to guarantee the charter.

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Contact: info@elysianmaldives.com

If your idea of surfing is uncrowded seas, Maldives is the place for you to surf. Surfing was introduced to the Maldives in the late 70s. In 1973 Tony Hinde an Australian surfer took a break from surfing in Sri Lanka and together with a friend set sail for the Africa. He was never to reach his destination. His ship seriously off course, was shipwrecked on the shore breaks of Male’. Tony discovered the thrill of surfing in the Maldives reef. He changed his name to Tony Hussein Hinde, married a local lady, opened his own surf agency and decided to stay for good. In the past locals did wave riding using wooden logs, wooden boards, etc in the islands of the Maldives.

We offer surfing cruises, giving the opportunity to try out some of the recently discovered surfs in the central atolls of the maldives further away from Male’ atoll. The recognized surf season in the Maldives is the Southwest Monsoon, from May to October.

The Maldives in recent years has attracted professional surfers. Maldives has hosted international surfing competitions and fund raising events branding the country as a world surfing destination as well.

Surfing areas and conditions

If you want to surf in the Maldives, the options are either to book yourself a reservation on a live-aboard surfing vacation on charter cruises (safari boats), in resorts – providing dhoni trips to surf points or stay at one of guest houses in Maldives rent out a local boat to the surf spots.

Cokes, is a very long right hander epic waves with an easy access from the island Thulusdhoo by boat trips and is reputed to be one of the best wave in the Maldives for right hander waves in North Male’ Atoll. There are few local guest houses and B&Bs available now to accommodate in Thulusdhoo Island.  About half a mile away you find the Chickens. Chickens is a regional classic left producing waves from 3 feet up to 10 feet. Sultans is a right hander with barrels totally epic waves. Lhohis’s is just off the reef break of Adaaran Select Hudhuranfushi Resort. The average size of reef breakers is 4-5 feet, rising to 8-10 feet during the surf monsoon. Surf monsoon is from late February to mid November, with the best waves coming in during March to May and then again in September till the end of November. Reef breakers are sometimes quite tricky to surf, the water is quite shallow on the surf and the coral beds sharp and protruding. Surfers are advised to bring all their equipment with them, as there are very few good surf equipments available. There are many undiscovered points in the central atolls of the Maldives as well as in Huvadhoo Atolls. Yin Yang in Laamu Atoll was a recent discovery first surfed by Callahan 1996 boat trip with Pat O’Connell and Satoshi Sekino, Yin Yang got epic during Oxbow seaplane trip in June 2004. Yin Yang is a long and typical outside typical reef corner right in a pass. Outside is a mellow wall, often cross shore, with safe rides in deep water. Then, the wave bends in the corner, mush out for a while, then wraps into one of the most critical sections in the Maldives. Inside section can be long and tubular, it can be fairly heavy too on pretty uneven reef, producing potential intimidating barrels on the first bend. Yin Yang Laamu Atoll produces waves up to 12 feet, an excellent spot for experienced surfers and is so uncrowded.

Here are some of popular surf points in the Maldives, Male’ Atoll:

Chickens
Villingilimathi Huraa (Kuda Villingili), Uninhabited island. Eastern reef of North Male’ Atoll.

Cokes
Thulusdhoo, Atoll Capital. Eastern reef of North Male’ Atoll.

Gurus
Male’, the capital. Eastern reef of Male’, Southern tip of North Male’ Atoll.

Honky’s
Thamburudhoo (Uninhabited Island), Eastern Reef of North Male’ Atoll.

Kate’s
Boduhuraa, Uninhabited Island near the Palm Tree Island Resort. Eastern Reef of South Male’ Atoll.

Lohis
Lohifushi Island Resort. Eastern reef of North Male’ Atoll.

Male’ Island Point
Full Moon Beach Resort, Furana Fushi Island, Eastern Reef of North Male’ Atoll.

Natives
Kandooma Resort, Eastern Reef of North Male’ Atoll.

Piddlies / Ninjas
Kanifinolhu Resort. Eastern Reef of North Male’ Atoll.

Quarters
Gulhigaathuhuraa, uninhabited island attached to Palm Tree Island Resort.

Riptides
Guraidhoo, Inhabited Island. Eastern Reef of South Male’ Atoll.

Sultans
Tari Village Resort (Kanu Huraa) . Eastern reef of North Male’ Atoll.

Tomb Stones
Thamburudhoo (Uninhabited Island), Adjacent to ‘Sultans’. Eastern Reef of North Male’ Atoll.

Twin Peaks
Miyaru Faru near the island of Gulhi, inhabited island, Eastern Reef of South Male’ Atoll.

Diving in the Maldives is one of those mesmerizing experiences that stays with you long after you’ve left the country’s pristine islands, swaying palm trees and crystal-clear waters behind. Maldives is one of the top destination of choice for divers from all over the world, this tiny Indian-Ocean Country is made up of more than a thousand tropical islands with coral reefs, spreading over some 900,000 square kilometers. Just beneath the water’s surface lie some of the world’s best dive sites; home to an incredible variety of marine species. With stable politics, white sandy beaches, a balmy climate and friendly people the country’s overwater charms are also second to none.

In other words, choosing the Maldives as a diving destination is a no-brainer. But choosing between land-based or liveaboard diving can leave even the most seasoned scuba diver confused. Here is our guide to what makes liveaboard diving in the Maldives a loving favorite of the international dive community.

1. Mobility: Since they are mobile, liveaboards offer a level of freedom and ease that is unmatched by other kinds of diving in the Maldives. Imagine arriving at Male International Airport and, instead of facing a long transfer, being able to personally welcomed by and swiftly taken to your boat, which is already anchoring nearby. Then, imagine spending your days being chauffeured between the best dive sites in the Maldives, enjoying top notch onboard services and cuisines, visiting local islands and watching the exotic scenery pass by as you relax on the sun-deck.

2. Easy Accessibility & Variety: Because of the unique geographical location, the Maldives are blessed with innumerable world-class dive sites, many of which are yet to be discovered. In terms of offering easy access to as many of the best diving sites in the Maldives as possible, liveaboard cruises are simply unbeatable: no long transfers, no bumpy speed boat rides. Whichever direction your route takes, at the end of the trip your logbook is sure to feature plenty of stunning, and in some cases legendary dive sites.

3. Large Fish: One of the main reasons the Maldives are so popular with divers is their abundance of large marine animals. Whales sharks, manta rays and various kinds of reef sharks are among the common fish of the Maldives. Close encounters with these giants of the ocean is a fascinating experience, unlike seeing an elephant or a lion in the wild for scuba diver, which is why liveaboard cruises also commonly called as “safaris”.

4. Adventure Holiday: Boat holidays in the Maldives offer a tempting sense of adventure. As the boat makes its way through the atolls, it often stops by local fishing villages, anchors near uninhabited islands and crosses channels between atolls. Scuba diving cruises allow you to discover several atolls, meet locals and discover authentic Maldivian culture in a relaxed casual way. With many liveaboards in the Maldives, you can spend time in between dives doing other exciting water sports such as water skiing, wakeboarding, jet skiing, fishing and canoeing.

5. Friendly Atmosphere: Whether you are a single traveler, on your honeymoon or traveling with a bunch of friends, liveaboard cruises offer a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere, flexible and social way to enjoy the best diving in the Maldives. Comfortable communal spaces offer plenty of opportunities to make new friends and swap diving experiences over dinner, while the spacious layout of the ships allows you to find your favorite spot to read a book or watch the sunset while sipping your favorite sundowner cocktail.

6. Affordability Pricing:  The Maldives is well known for its luxury hotels, resorts and high-end services, the luxury liveaboards offer a superb level of services and facilities as well and prices are well below those of an island holidays. And package prices for cheap diving holidays in the Maldives usually includes numerous extras such as airport transfers, dive transfers, meals plus snacks and select beverages, island visits, sports activities and so on.

7. Visiting Uninhabited Island: Most safari boats offer excursions in the Maldives include free visits to uninhabited islands and, with maldives weather permitting, the dinner is served on the beach. Having an island (almost) all to yourself is a memorable moment to treasure: once you land on the island and venture away from the shore, you might come across a variety of exotic birds such as white terns, flowers and butterflies. On a few islands, you can even find remains of old settlements and temples.

8. No Heavy Lifting: Diving from a liveaboard in the Maldives is easy. During the trip, there is no need to carry your diving equipment back and forth in between dives as all the diving equipments are stowed directly on the “Dive Dhoni” a refitted traditional Maldivian fishing boat, which acts as a floating dive base and the dhoni is accompanied by the mother ship.

9. Sleeping Under the Stars: For many divers, diving safari in the Maldives is never complete without spending at least one night on the deck. The stars over this part of the world are simply breathtaking and it is common to see several shooting stars before you fall in to sleep being gently rocked by the waves.

10. No Shoes, No News: This famous holiday slogan is often followed on dive safari boats in the Maldives. If you want to completely switch off and get away from it all, there is no better place for it than a Maldivian liveaboards.

A virgin island. Powder white sand. Palm trees. Crystal clear turquoise water. Dolphins frolicking and rainbows of fish shimmering in and around the coral reef. Welcome to Laamu, Six Senses new resort on the island of Olhuveli, deep in the Indian Ocean. The 100 villas have been carefully designed to complement nature. Each allows utter privacy. Near to the peaceful blue lagoon is a surfer paradise, with majestic ten foot waves, surfing lessons, both board and kite are offered, along with diving, skiing and snorkeling from the Ocean School. At night, Six Senses Laamu really starts to rock. The Chill bar is built over the water, with a world class cocktail list, the wine cellar, Altitude, is a tower of spun glass, rising high out of the sea, and a choice of restaurants offers world class food and wine, with many ingredients grown in the resort organic garden or locally sourced. There is a Kid Club, a Six Senses Spa and many daily excursions to choose from…

Location & Distances – Important Distances
Primary Airport Name: Ibrahim Naasir International Airport Male’ Maldives. Airport Code:  MLE, Distance: 250.00 km, City Center Distance: 250.0 km

Accommodation Villas: 
Lagoon Beach Villa:  108sqm with private beach access, outdoor bath/rain shower, panoramic upper dining deck at treetop level/viewing platform, Private garden with relaxing daybeds, Personal bar, Bose entertainment System. Occupancy allow: 2A+1C or 1A+2C. Lagoon Water Villa: 120sqm with sunken ocean view, all-glass tub, private garden, aquarium dining deck, sun lounges, over-water netting, air conditioning, outdoor bath, personal bar, tea/coffee maker. Occupancy allow: 2A+1C or 1A+2C. Ocean Beach Villa: 220sqm with private beach access, outdoor bath/rain shower, panoramic upper dining deck at treetop level/viewing platform, Private garden with relaxing daybeds, Personal bar, Bose entertainment System. Occupancy allow: 2A+1C or 1A+2C. Ocean Water Villa: 108sqm with sunken ocean view, all-glass tub, private garden, aquarium dining deck, sun lounges, over-water netting, air conditioning, outdoor bath, personal bar, tea/coffee maker. Occupancy allow: 2A+1C or 1A+2C

Room Features
Number of floors: 1
Number of handicapped rooms: 0

Amenities include Air Conditioning, Bathrobe, Shower Cap, Coffee/Tea Maker, Fan, Free Newspaper, Mini Bar, Non-Smoking Room, Refrigerator, Slippers, Audio & Television with Color TV, Remote Control TV, Stereo System, Cable/Satellite TV, Television and Video/In-house movies are valuable. Bathroom has a Bathtub oversized, Hairdryer, Separate Shower and Bathtub, Shaving/Beauty Mirror. Business – 220 AC, Adapter Plugs avail. Data port, Internet Access. Furnishing & Architectural Features – Balcony, Full Size Mirror, Sleeper Couch/Sofa Bed and Working Desk. Handicapped – Audible Alarms. Security – Smoke Detector, Safe. Telephone – Bedside Telephone, Direct Dial Phone, Phone in Bathroom, Speaker Phone, Telephone and Working Desk Phone.

Restaurants & Bars
Number of Restaurants: 5
No of Bars in Hotel: 1

Longitude Restaurant – Number of Seats: 150, Restaurant Type: Full Service Restaurant, Cuisine Type: International Cuisine.

Restaurant Description – Longitude Restaurant is brasserie like, offering salads, fresh fish and pasta as well as an a la carte, daily changing menu from Chef Stephen Wheeler. There is also a full range of cooking classes, where guests can enjoy learning about various cuisine from Asia and western world.

Leaf – Number of Seats: 45, Restaurant Type: Full Service Restaurant, Cuisine Type: International Cuisine.

Restaurant Description – Leaf is perched high above the resort s organic garden. It serves the freshest possible food, picked and caught only hours before it is served. Growing in the garden is a whole range of different papayas and the chili patch has a private table for dinner parties.

Facilities & Security
General Facilities – Non-Smoking rooms, Staff Trained in First Aid, Amusement – Bar, Game Room. Parking – Well Lit Parking Area. Pool, Fitness, Beauty & Health – Fitness Center, Health Club and Steam Bath. Business & Internet – High Speed Internet Access in Public Area, Wireless Data Connection in Public Area, Business Center. General Security – Audible Smoke Alarms in Hallways, Audible Alarms in Public Areas, 24 Hour Security, Auto Link to Fire Station, Emergency Evacuation Drill, First Aid Available, Fire Detectors in Public Areas, Meets Fire Safety Code, Smoke Detectors in Public Areas, Staff Trained in Issuance of Dupl. Key Staff Trained in CPR, Uniformed Security.

Meeting & Business
Meeting & Business Services – Computer Printing, Courier Service, Copy Center, Copy Machine, Copy Service and Fax Service.

Sports & Activities
Sports – Bicycling, Beach Swimming, Exercising, Jogging, Swimming, Tennis and Volleyball. Activities – Children’s Activities, Fine Dining, Fishing, Scuba Diving, Surfing, Snorkelling, Sailing/Boating and Table Tennis.Points of Interest – Kadhdhoo Domestic Airport and Male International Airport.

Wellness & Health
Wellness & Health – Sauna, Spa and Tanning Beds. Beauty Treatment – Body Treatment, Deep Cleansing facial and peel, Manicure, Pedicure, Wax Depilation. Massage – Facial, Foot, Neck, Oil, Reiki, Reflexology, Classical Swedish, Thai Style.

Services & Shops
General Services – 24-Hour Room Service, Baggage Hold, Business Services, Butler Service, Concierge, Children’s Video, Currency Exchange, Doctor on Call, Room Service, Multilingual Staff, Mail Services, Porter/Bellman, Safe Deposit Box, Turndown,  Service, Wedding Services, Wake-Up Calls, Airline/Travel Desk.

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