Maldives Blue Force One

Our Maldives Blue Force One has been awarded as the best Maldivian liveaboard boat (2018).

We have designed a perfect boat for you to enjoy your diving vacation without skimping on comfort and details. Details such as its 2 outdoor jacuzzis, solariums with sun loungers, outdoor bar, a large lounge, and its modern cabins make it an ideal boat for non-divers partners.

The boat which we have called commercially MALDIVES BLUE FORCE ONE (awarded by the Liveaboard Association of Maldives as BEST BUILT LIVEABOARD 2018) is considered one of the top three boats in the Maldives.

It is 42 meters long x 12 meters wide, with a 700cv Caterpillar engine, 3 generators, 2 Caterpillar 65 KW, and 1 Onan 27 KW, desalination plant 30 ton /day, 3 air conditioning groups.
Last generation inside, outside and underwater lighting system. Touch switches. Electricity: available 24 hours. Voltage: 220 V.
Two Jacuzzis outside one in the bow and the other in the stern.
3 solariums with sunbeds and mattresses (in the bow, stern and the upper bridge).
Bar on the upper deck.
Living room with sofas, armchairs, 65’ TV with in house channels, satellite navigation and film system.
Music equipment including Kayak, paddle sup, Jobe banana.

11 excellent cabins for 22 people, 7 wide double cabins, 1 Junior Suite, 1 Master Cabin and 2 Master suites.
All of them with full bathroom, hairdryer, remote control for lights and air-conditioned, 32’ TV (except cabin 111), satellite, in boat phone circuit, safe, and towels.

Down deck:
* 1 Master Cabin with double bed, bathroom, and shower (cabin 101)
* 6 cabins with double bed and single bed (cabins 102 to 107), bathroom and shower

Main Deck:
* 2 Master Suites with double bed, bathroom, jacuzzi for 2 people and sea view (cabin 108 & 109)

Upper Deck:
* 1 Junior Suite with double bed and single bed, bathroom and shower (cabin 110)
* 1 cabin with 2 single beds, bathroom, and shower (cabin 111 )

Impressions: Maldives Blue Force One

Equipement & Détails

Spécifications techniques du bateau

langue(s) parlée(s) à bord

Nitrox: non disponible

Wifi:non disponible

Type:Yacht

Capacité:24 Plongeurs

Matériel: Bois

année de construction:2015

Longueur:42 Mètres

Largeur:11 Mètres

Vitesse max.:8 Nœud

Moteur:Caterpillar 750cv

Station de charge:yes

Espace appareils photo:no

Location d’équipement:Pre-ordered in advance

Compresseur:3 compressors and 1 Nitrox membrane

Téléphone satellite:Yes

Kit premier secours:Yes

Toilet:

Shower:

Shower Towels:

Itinéraires et informations

South Hemisphere Route

The route is unique and out of all the usual circuits.

The quality of the dives is extraordinary. The amount of life (schools of jacks, schools of sharks and other pelagics, whale shark at night, mantas, tiger shark, mola mola, sailfish …), the quality and exuberance of the reefs, thilas with corals like the Maldives 25 years ago, the British Royalty (the largest wreck in Maldives), turn the route into the best of Maldives!

Day 1 Saturday: MALE AIRPORT – EMBARKING ATOLL – SOUTH HEMISPHERE DIVING CRUISE
Arrival at Male Airport. Connecting flight from Male – Embarking atoll airport (Kooddoo or Gan). One of our staff members will be waiting for you at the airport. You will then get onto our auxiliary boat Dhoni for the transfer to MALDIVES BLUE FORCE ONE for check-in, briefing of the liveaboard, route itinerary. Dinner onboard.

Day 2 to 7 Sunday to Friday: Dive in Laamu, Gaaf Alif, Foamulah & Addu. 3 dives a day, including 1 or 2 night dives in the week. Depending on the diving conditions, the number of daily dives can be modified, guaranteeing a total amount of 18 dives per week.

If the weather and logistics allow, we will have a BBQ lunch on a desert island and will visit a fishermen village. Last day arrival at Gan or Gaaf Atoll, cleaning of equipment, relax onboard.

Day 8 Saturday: DISEMBARKING ATOLL – MALE
During the morning disembark and domestic flight to Male (Schedule to be determined), Arrival at Male airport.

Included

Airport – boat – airport transfer
Accommodation in a double shared cabin onboard MALDIVES BLUE FORCE ONE full board
Water, tea & coffee
18 dives including S80 tank, weights, guides and diving boat (Dhoni)
Travel, diving and cancellation insurance

Not included

Flights to Male
Domestic flights in the Maldives (Kooddoo / Male or Gan / Male)
Onboard payments: Maldives taxes $195, Green tax $42, Service tax $160
Soft drinks and alcohol
Rental equipment and S100 tank (it is possible to rent but it must be booked before the departure).
Nitrox USD 80 per person per week
Fuvahmulah dive fee USD 30 per person
Day hotel option (Direct payment)
Possible increases in fuel, taxes and US dollar fluctuation (if any)
Internet connection

Important

NOTE: These routes are only suitable for trained divers, dive sites are known for the very strong current and dives can be quite hard. So, we require at least 100 logged dives & nitrox certificate.

7 Atolls – South Hemisphere (up)

Some wild and different diving spots on the way to the Central Atolls!

The route is unique and out of all the usual circuits. The quality of the dives is extraordinary. The amount of life (schools of jacks, schools of sharks and other pelagics, whale shark at night, mantas, mola mola, sailfish …) everything is possible going to the south. This is a nice choice if you want to mix the traditional routes with something “wilder”.

Day 1 Saturday: MALE AIRPORT – Arrival to MALE atoll- Cruise South Hemisphere (up):
Arrival at Male airport. Inmigration procedures. Luggage collecting. Transfer to take a domestic flight to Kooddoo. One of our staff members will be waiting for you at the airport. Transfer to MALDIVES BLUE FORCE ONE by dhoni. Assignment of cabins, briefing about the boat, diving, itinerary … and beginning of the cruise.

Day 2 to 7 Sunday to Friday: Dive in North Male, South Male, Vaavu, Meemu, Thaa, Laamu & Gaafu. 3 dives a day, including 1 or 2 night dives in the week. Depending on the diving conditions, the number of daily dives can be modified, guaranteeing a total amount of 18 dives per week.

If the weather and logistics allow, we will have a BBQ lunch on a desert island and will visit a fisherman village.

8th Saturday: Disembark at Male Airport at 07.00 am.