Dec 29 2009

Maldives Diving Special Offers – January ‘10

Scuba Diving Special Offers – January 2010

Maldives Dive Travel is currently offering some great last minute special offers on scuba diving holidays in the Maldives.  Take a break from the icy winter and spend a week cruising around the gorgeous atolls of the Maldives in complete style.  Enjoy two or three dives every day amid some of the finest underwater scenery in the world.

MV Orion Liveaboard Scuba Holidays

MV Orion is the newest, most luxurious liveaboard in the Maldives.  Built in 2009, this magnificent ship has all the amenities onboard to ensure a comfortable, stylish winter break in the Maldives.

Enjoy a 10-day scuba diving safari on MV Orion for USD $2,990 per person, including all scuba diving, meals and accommodation.  The cruise departs from Male on January 8.  Only a few spaces left.

MV Orion is also offering a 7-day January cruise, departing Male on January 18^th, returning on January 25^th.  This cruise costs just USD $2,093 per person, including all meals, accommodation and scuba diving.

Contact Maldives Dive Travel today to reserve your space on MV Orion this January.

Galileo Liveaboard Holiday Deals

Galileo is one of the most popular scuba diving liveaboard boats in the Maldives, offering an enticing combination of comfort and true adventure.  The boat is extremely well-equipped with navigational equipment that makes it perfect for long adventures at sea.  There are several scuba diving adventures scheduled for Galileo this January, all of which are already confirmed.  Book today, there are only a few places left on board each cruise:

14-night safari from January 4 – 18.  EUR 1,764 per person, including all meals, accommodation and scuba diving

7-night diving safari from January 18-25.  EUR 756 per person, including all meals, diving and accommodation

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Dec 29 2009

Maldives Liveaboard Holidays — Book Online Now!

Book your next Maldives liveaboard holiday online now!

Take advantage of Maldives Dive Travel’s BEST PRICE GUARANTEE, last minute deals, high season special offers and everday low prices on our vast array of Maldives liveaboards!

Not only does Maldives Dive Travel offer a diverse selection of high quality liveaboards, unbeatable prices and unparalleled customer service (in both English and German), but we make booking your Maldives liveaboard holiday online a breeze!

Book your Maldives liveaboard holiday online now!

If you’re not convinced, check out the top 5 reasons why you should book your Maldives liveaboard holiday online with Maldives Dive Travel!

Maldives Liveaboards

Maldives Dive Travel prides itself on our diverse selection of high quality liveaboards, hand picked for their adherance to our strict service and safety standards.

Check out the following Maldives liveaboards offered by Maldives Dive Travel!

Black Pearl Maldives Liveaboards

The Black Pearl liveaboard, measuring 95 feet long and 26 feet wide, offers guests seven comfortable cabins, each with air conditioner, en-suite bathroom and one double bed plus one single bed. The Black Pearl liveaboard’s main deck is gorgeous, made entirely out of Balau wood.

The Black Pearl liveaboard offers the following diving holidays in January:

• Monday, December 28, 2009 – Monday, January 4, 2010 – Only USD$198/person per night!
• Monday, January 4, 2010 – Monday January 18, 2010 – Only USD$198/person per night!
• Monday, January 25, 2010 – Monday, February 1, 2010 – Only USD$198/person per night!

Book your Maldives diving holiday in January on the Black Pearl now!

Black Pearl Liveaboard

Carina Maldives Liveaboard

The Carina liveaboard, under the professional management of long-time diving instructors Shaahina and Gert, attracts many repeat bookings from all over the world – the ultimate reward for any high-quality safari operation. Currently, Carina is the only liveaboard in the Maldives that offers ENOS-diver-location security equipment.

The Carina liveaboard offers the following diving holidays in January:

• Monday, December 28, 2009 – Monday, January 4, 2010 – Only USD$172/person per night!
• Wednesday, January 6, 2010 – Wednesday, January 20, 2010 – Only USD$172/person per night!
• Wednesday, January 20, 2010 – Wednesday, January 27, 2010 – Only USD$172/person per night!
• Saturday, January 30, 2010 – Saturday, February 6, 2010 – Only USD$172/person per night!

Book your Maldives diving holiday in January on the Carina now!

Carina Liveaboard

Dream Catcher II Maldives Liveaboard

The Dream Catcher II liveaboard, built in 2008, has everything: a great atmosphere, lots of space and outstanding scuba diving. Dream Catcher II liveaboard, available for single and group bookings, offers a great combination of luxurious accommodation and modern facilities that will make your scuba diving holiday in the Maldives a most memorable occasion.

The Dream Catcher II liveaboard offers the following diving holidays in January:

• Saturday, January 30, 2010 – Saturday, February 6, 2010 – Only USD$244/person per night!

Book your Maldives diving holiday in January on the Dream Catcher II now!

Dream Catcher II Maldives Liveaboard

Galileo Maldives Liveaboard

Certified according to the strict guidelines of German Lloyd, the Galileo liveaboard can venture further afield than the usual dive cruise routes. The owner of the Galileo liveaboard is a diving instructor, possessing 20 years diving experience in the Maldives. Choose from 423 dive spots in the on board GPS. Briefings are held in English and German.

The Galileo liveaboard offers the following diving holidays in January:

• Monday, Jan 04, 2010 – Monday, Jan 11, 2010 – Only EUR€126/person per night!
• Monday, Jan 11, 2010 – Monday, Jan 18, 2010 – Only EUR€126/person per night!
• Monday, Jan 18, 2010 – Monday, Jan 25, 2010 – Only EUR€108/person per night!

Book your Maldives diving holiday in January on the Galileo now!

Galileo Liveaboard

Island Safari 2 Royal Maldives Liveaboard

Island Safari 2 Royal liveaboard was launched in 2007 and boasts 8 deluxe rooms and 2 suites, offering up to 20 guests plenty of space and comfort for an unforgettable diving holiday! All cruise dates on offer at Maldives Dive Travel are guaranteed to take place – in other words: there is no minimum booking requirement!

The Island Safari 2 Royal liveaboard offers the following diving holidays in January:

• Saturday, Jan 09, 2010 – Saturday, Jan 16, 2010 – Only USD$250/person per night!
• Saturday, Jan 16, 2010 – Saturday, Jan 23, 2010 – Only USD$250/person per night!
• Saturday, Jan 23, 2010 – Saturday, Jan 30, 2010 – Only USD$250/person per night!
• Saturday, Jan 30, 2010 – Saturday, Feb 06, 2010 – Only USD$250/person per night!

Book your Maldives diving holiday in January on the Island Safari 2 Royal now!

Island Safari 2 Royal Liveaboard

MV Orion Maldives Liveaboard

The MV Orion is a brand new, luxurious super cruiser eager to chaperone guests to some of the Maldives most alluring dive sites. When on board the MV Orion, guests can enjoy a library, bar, jacuzzi and top of the line massage services.

The MV Orion offers the following diving holidays in January:

• Friday, January 8, 2010 – Monday, January 18, 2010 – Only USD$299/person per night!
• Monday, January 18, 2010 – Monday, January 25, 2010 – Only USD$299/person per night!

Book your Maldives diving holiday in January on the MV Orion now!

MV Orion Liveaboard

Nautilus One Maldives Liveaboard

Measuring 30 metres in length, the Nautilus One liveaboard is much more than just a safari boat. Built entirely from timber in the traditional Maldives shipbuilding style, the Nautilus One liveaboard is a true piece of art!

The Nautilus One liveaboard offers the following diving holidays in January:

• Tuesday, January 5, 2010 – Tuesday, January 12, 2010 – Only USD$201/person per night!
• Tuesday, January 26, 2010 – Monday, February 1, 2010 – Only USD$201/person per night!

Book your Maldives diving holiday in January on the Nautilus One now!

Nautilus One Liveaboard

Nautilus Two Maldives Liveaboard

The Nautilus Two, measuring 43 metres in length, was built entirely out of wood, following the traditional Maldivian methods, which are not only visually appealing but have stood the test of time. The Nautilus Two features lots of room, beautiful construction, and the most modern equipment.

The Nautilus Two offers the following diving holidays in January:

• Tuesday, January 12, 2010 – Monday, January 18, 2010 – Only USD$220/person per night!
• Monday, January 25, 2010 – Monday, February 1, 2010 – Only USD$220/person per night!

Book your Maldives diving holiday in January on the Nautilus Two now!

Nautilus Two Liveaboard

Stingray Maldives Liveaboard

MS Stingray is constructed from wood, combining traditional Maldivian methods and modern enginerring. The 9 comfortable cabins aboard the MS Stingray (4 with double and 5 with twin beds) are equipped with air conditioning and en-suite hot-water showers. All cabins are equipped with outside portholes.

The MS Stingray offers the following diving holidays in Janaury:

• Monday, January 4, 2010 – Monday January 11, 2010 - Only USD$210/person per night!
• Monday, January 11, 2010 – Monday January 18, 2010 – Only USD$210/person per night!

Book your Maldives diving holiday in January on the Stingray now!

MS Stingray Liveaboard

Theia Maldives Liveaboard

Theia is a stylish 104-foot cruising yacht built in 2009 that offers all the amenities you would expect from a high-class Maldivian liveaboard, as well as the comfort and luxury of a private yacht. There are 8 cabins on Theia, providing accommodation for up to 18 guests. The Theia liveaboard provides scuba diving holidays each month, for either seven or ten nights, during which time guests have the opportunity to travel around the atolls of the Maldives, visiting some of the finest dive sites in the world.

The Theia offers the following diving holidays in January:

• Monday, January 4, 2010 – Monday January 11, 2010 – Only USD$275/person per night!
• Monday, January 11, 2010 – Monday January 18, 2010 – Only USD$262/person per night!
• Monday, January 18, 2010 – Monday January 25, 2010 – Only USD$234/person per night!
• Monday, January 25, 2010 – Monday February 1, 2010 – Only USD$234/person per night!

Book your Maldives diving holiday in January on the Theia now!

Theia Liveaboard

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Dec 29 2009

Maldives Diving Season

The Maldives Diving Season is in full effect!

While people in countries like the UK, Germany and Italy are shaking in their boots, trying to stay warm during the winter holidays, the Maldivians are welcoming their summer, also referred to as the North East Monsoon Season. (As opposed to the South West Monsoon Season.)

Book your liveaboard diving holiday in the Maldives now!

Diving in the Maldives during the North East Monsoon Season

The North East Monsoon season greatly effects diving in Maldives. The North East Monsoon season begins in November, characterized by strong winds and heavy rainfall lasting for about a week. Then, it travels from north to south, eventually setting in January.

During the North East Monsoon season, the weather in the north and mid atolls is distinct from that of the southern atolls. The north and mid atolls experience clear skies, sunshine and calm seas for most of the period. Scuba diving is fantastic during the North East Monsoon, characterized by excellent visibility on the eastern side of the atolls and incredibly warm water, averaging around 28 degrees.

Take advantage of Maldives Dive Travel’s BEST PRICE GUARANTEE!

During this season, there are very few rainy days and the sun is almost always shining, making the Maldives a perfect winter escape.  Imagine the envy of your colleagues as they are trudging to work in the snow while you sun yourself and scuba dive in the Maldives!

On the other hand, the southern atolls receive a large amount of rainfall and experience rough seas during the early stages of the North East Monsoon. However, the sea becomes more calm and hot, dry periods prevail until the arrival of Hulha’ngu, the South West Monsoon.

Currents during the North East Monsoon Season

During the North East Monsoon season, currents begin to flow from the northeast, making visibility superb on the eastern side of the atolls. Scuba divers can expect a lot of action in the channels and atolls, including whale sharks, grey reef sharks and other large pelagic species.

Currents tend to be stronger in January and ease up in February. During February, the waters become more calm and the surface of the sea is undisturbed by any major wind or wave action. The doldrums continue through March and April, characterized by easy diving and slack currents. During the end of May, the season begins to transition to the South West Monsoon.

Check out this special offer on the Carina Liveaboard for February!

Marine Life during the North East Monsoon Season

Throughout the North East Monsoon Season, pelagic species, such as shark and jacks, can be easily spotted on the current points on the eastern side of the atolls. Futhermore, there is usually an abundance of reef life.

However, manta rays and whale sharks are normally found on the western side of the atolls during the North East Monsoon Season.

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Dec 29 2009

Marine Biology Tour Special Offer

Marine Biology Tour Special Offer on Carina Liveaboard

There is currently an amazing special offer on the Carina liveaboard to participate in a one-of-a-kind marine biology cruise of the Maldives in the company of two marine biology experts, Mary Eichler-Bilek & Leo Bilek, who are also certified PADI instructors and naturally very experienced scuba divers.

Marine Biologists Mary Eichler Bilek and Leo Bilek lead Maldives Diving Safari

Carina Liveaboard at a Special Price

This special, marine biology focused cruise of the Maldives is now on offer at a special, last minute price of just USD $190 per person per night, including all scuba diving, meals and accommodation.  There are just 8  places left, so hurry and book your space today.

Maldivian Marine Life has Never Been so Interesting

To explore the stunning coral reefs of the Maldives in the company of these two experts is guaranteed to be an amazing experience for even the most seasoned scuba diver.  The knowledge that will be imparted during the cruise is more than any of us can imagine.

Explore the Maldivian reefs under the expert guidance of two marine biologists and PADI-Certified Dive Instructors: Mary Eichler-Bilek & Leo Bilek, Marine Biologists and PADI Instructors on board Carina from 8 to 22 February, 2010.

Carina Plays Hose to Marine Biology Cruise in the Maldives

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Dec 29 2009

5 Reasons to Book your Maldives Diving Holiday Online with MDT!

The top 5 reasons to book your Maldives diving holiday online with Maldives Dive Travel!

Maldives Dive Travel, possessing over 20 years experience scuba diving in the Maldives, makes booking your Maldives diving holiday online a breeze!

There are tons of reasons to book online with Maldives Dive Travel, but here are the top 5!

1. Best Price Guarantee – Maldives Dive Travel offers a Best Price Guarantee! Find a better price for one of our holidays?  Send it to us and we’ll beat it! Learn more about our Best Price Guarantee here!

2. Immediate Availability – Maldives Dive Travel offers visitors “immediate availability,” meaning that you know exactly how many spots are available on a liveaboard trip when choosing your diving holiday! Instead of wasting time by writing to the operator to inquire about availability and then waiting for a response (which could take days!), with Maldives Dive Travel you know if there is space on a particular liveaboard for a specific time frame while booking your trip.

3. Liveaboards – All liveaboards featured on Maldives Dive Travel are checked regularly to ensure the highest level of service and safety.

4. Last Minute Deals – Maldives Dive Travel is constantly featuring last minute deals on the liveaboards, saving you money!

5. Convenience – At Maldives Dive Travel, we speak English and German, respond to all inquiries promptly and professionally, as well as provide information on the best dives sites, marine life, weather and much more!

Book your Maldives diving holiday online with Maldives Dive Travel now!

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Dec 29 2009

Map of Maldives

Map of Maldives

A map of Maldives is an essential tool to any holiday in this exotic destination.  But, finding a map of Maldives is not as easy as you might expect.  The islands of the Maldives are spread out over an enormous distance, so a map of Maldives is a very long map, with not very much land mass at all.  We have put together a selection of maps of the atolls of the Maldives to help you get a better grasp of where everything is in the Maldives.

Map of Maldives Islands

Map of Maldives

This map of the Maldives shows all the atolls, which cover an area of around 90,000 square kilometres in the Indian Ocean.

Map of Maldives’ Male Atoll

Map of Maldives Male Atoll

Male Atoll is divided into two sections – the North Male Atoll and the South Male Atoll.  Dive sites that can be found in North Male Atoll include Lion’s Head, HP Reef and Okobe Thila.

Map of Maldives’ Felidhe (Vaavu) Atoll

Map of Maldives' Felidhe Atoll

At Felidhe, or Vaavu Atoll, there are a variety of great scuba diving sites, but by far the best is Fotteyo Kandu, widely regarded as the very best dive site in the Maldives.

Map of Maldives’ South Ari Atoll

Map of Maldives' South Ari Atoll

Ari Atoll has a wide variety of dive sites, including the exciting Pannettone, Gangehi Kandu and Broken Rock.

Map of Maldives’ South Male Atoll

Map of Maldives' South Male Atoll

In the South Male Atoll, divers can look forward to diving at Guraidhoo Kandu, Kandooma Thila and Cocoa Corner.

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Dec 29 2009

Maldives Scuba Diving Videos

Watch scuba diving videos from the beautiful Maldives!

The Maldives is one of the world’s premier destinations for scuba diving.

Not only can scuba divers observe thousands of different species of reef fish while exploring the world underwater, but the Maldives is home to much bigger species, including the manta ray, whale shark, grey reef shark, napoleon wrasse and barracuda.

Hanifaru Bay, a marine protected uninhabited island located in the Baa Atoll, is now one of the hottest spots on the planet for underwater photographers since becoming the world’s largest Manta Ray feeding destination. Read more about the Hanifaru Bay phenomenon here!

Scuba diving in the Maldives is an exciting experience, just remember to keep the camera steady and enjoy your underwater experience!

Maldives Scuba Diving Videos

Grey Reef Shark at Makaru Thila

Beautiful video footage taken of a Grey Reef Shark swimming around the reef at Makaru Thila dive site in the Maldives. In the video, the Reef Shark is seen swimming through a nice variety of colourful reef fish.

Giant Manta Ray in North Male Atoll

Awesome close up of a giant manta ray shot in North Male Atoll, Maldives in a dive site known as Manta Point.

Snorkeling with Whale Shark in the Maldives

A group of snorkelers and divers hovering and swimming with a majestic whale shark in Maamigili dive site located at the South Ari Atoll in the Maldives.

Moray Eel at Cocoa Thila in the Maldives

A few scuba divers follow a moray eel at cocoa thila in the Maldives. This dive site is in the south Male atoll near the capital island. The eel is a fine specimen of the beautiful colored eels that are prevalent in the Maldives.

Large Sea Turtle Glides Through the Water in the Maldives

While scuba diving in the Maldives you can often see pacific green sea turtles swimming against the clear blue waters, descending down over the coral reef.

Check out more Maldives Scuba Diving Videos here!

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Dec 29 2009

Galileo Reports Seeing 17 Dolphins in South Male Atoll

Galileo Reports Seeing 17 Dolphins in South Male Atoll

Galileo Liveaboard, one of the Maldives’ most well-equipped scuba diving liveaboard ships has been experiencing some amazing scuba diving in the last few days.  After seeing 72 grey reef sharks yesterday at Kandooma Thila in the South Male Atoll, the boat went on to also see 17 dolphins at Bodo Kandu dive site, also in South Male Atoll. So far, the Galileo cruise has been amazing, and the guests on board, who are from all over the world, have been extremely happy with their diving holiday in the Maldives.

Galileo Diving Holidays

The Galileo Diving Holiday guests still have a few more days of diving and hopes for seeing more amazing marine life are high. There are some great special offers on diving safaris on the Galileo Liveaboard, making your dream scuba diving holiday in the Maldives more accessible than you might have thought.  All prices include scuba diving, meals and accommodation, as well as a selection of other activities.

Galileo Liveaboard Special Offers

* January 4 – 18 2010 – 14-night Galileo Diving Safari – EUR 1,764 per person

* January 18 – 25  – 7-night Galileo Diving Safari – EUR 756 per person

* February 25 – March 4 – 7-night Galileo Diving Safari – EUR 882 per person

Note: This safari starts and ends in the Laamu Atoll (south Maldives), so you need to purchase a return flight from Male International Airport to Kaddhoo.  This will cost approximately USD 250 and is not included in the price of the safari.

* March 4 – 11 – 7-night Galileo Diving Safari – EUR 882 per person

Note: This safari starts and ends in the Laamu Atoll (south Maldives), so you need to purchase a return flight from Male International Airport to Kaddhoo.  This will cost approximately USD 250 and is not included in the price of the safari.

Galileo Liveaboard Information

For more information about the Galileo Liveaboard ship and the dive safaris operated around the Maldives, visit the Galileo Liveaboard information page.

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Dec 29 2009

Maldives Diving on Galileo Continues to be Excellent!!!

Unbelievable Scuba Diving in Maldives on Galileo

The Galileo Liveaboard reported more spectacular scuba diving in the Maldives today, Sunday, December 13th, 2009.  Cruising around South Male Atoll, guests on board were treated to some amazing sights.

72 Grey Reef Sharks Seen at Bodo Kandu Dive Site

Grey reef sharks are common in the Maldives, and are a major attraction, especially since you can get really close to the sharks here, and they are surprisingly friendly.  Today, at Kandooma Thila Dive Site in the South Male Atoll, guests of the Galileo Liveaboard were treated to a spectacle of 72 grey reef sharks.  This was an amazing experience for all guests on board.

Grey reef sharks at Bodo Kandu

Galileo Scuba Diving Safaris

There are some great special offers on diving safaris on the Galileo Liveaboard, making your dream scuba diving holiday in the Maldives more accessible than you might have thought.  All prices include scuba diving, meals and accommodation, as well as a selection of other activities.

• January 4 – 18 2010 – 14-night Galileo Diving Safari – EUR 1,764 per person

• January 18 – 25  – 7-night Galileo Diving Safari – EUR 756 per person

• February 25 – March 4 – 7-night Galileo Diving Safari – EUR 882 per person

Note: This safari starts and ends in the Laamu Atoll (south Maldives), so you need to purchase a return flight from Male International Airport to Kaddhoo.  This will cost approximately USD 250 and is not included in the price of the safari.

• March 4 – 11 – 7-night Galileo Diving Safari – EUR 882 per person

Note: This safari starts and ends in the Laamu Atoll (south Maldives), so you need to purchase a return flight from Male International Airport to Kaddhoo.  This will cost approximately USD 250 and is not included in the price of the safari.

Galileo Liveaboard Information

For more information about the Galileo Liveaboard ship and the dive safaris operated around the Maldives, visit the Galileo Liveaboard information page.

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Dec 29 2009

Galileo Dive Safari Gives Guests Amazing Diving Experience

Galileo Gives Guests Great Diving Experience in the Maldives

The Galileo liveaboard, a true explorer-style vessel regarded as one of the most well-equipped scuba diving safari boats in the Maldives, is currently cruising around the northern part of the Ari Atoll.  There are 13 guests currently on board Galileo, from countries around the world, including Estonia, Italy, Spain, Germany and Singapore, making this a true “United Nations” style adventure.

Galileo Liveaboard

Galileo Liveaboard Guests Enjoy Amazing Diving

Today, December 11 2009, the guests were treated to an amazing dive at the Woshimas Thila dive site where they saw seven enormous grey reef sharks.  Later on in the day, the guests enjoyed an hour-long manta ray “show” at the cleaning station Donkalho and to top off the incredible day, they dove at Hafza, where they saw not one, but three leopard sharks!

Leopard Sharks in the Maldives

Galileo Dive Safari Itinerary

This seven-night safari on Galileo gives guest the opportunity to have incredible diving experiences like this every day of the trip.   2 or 3 dives are held each day, including one night-dive a week.  The trip also includes a beach barbecue party and many other activities on the boat including snorkeling, sunbathing, swimming and fishing.  One of the coolest experiences of a diving safari in the Maldives, besides the diving of course, is when a freshly caught tuna is served up sashimi-style as the afternoon snack!

Grey Reef Shark at Woshimas Thila

Galileo Liveaboard Special Offers

Galileo liveaboard, the most high-tech safari ship in the Maldives, currently has some great special offers that make an amazing scuba diving holiday in the Maldives much more affordable than you had probably expected.  The following cruises all include accommodation, meals and all scuba diving.  Alcoholic drinks are charged at additional costs and you will receive a bill for them at the end of your holiday.

• January 4 – 18 2010 – 14-night Galileo Diving Safari – EUR 1,764 per person

• January 18 – 25  – 7-night Galileo Diving Safari – EUR 756 per person

• February 25 – March 4 – 7-night Galileo Diving Safari – EUR 882 per person

Note: This safari starts and ends in the Laamu Atoll (south Maldives), so you need to purchase a return flight from Male International Airport to Kaddhoo.  This will cost approximately USD 250 and is not included in the price of the safari.

• March 4 – 11 – 7-night Galileo Diving Safari – EUR 882 per person

Note: This safari starts and ends in the Laamu Atoll (south Maldives), so you need to purchase a return flight from Male International Airport to Kaddhoo.  This will cost approximately USD 250 and is not included in the price of the safari. To find out more about the Galileo Liveaboard ship and the dive safaris operated around the Maldives, visit the Galileo Liveaboard information page.

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