MALDIVES - LIVEABOARD

September 8th - 16th 2007
7 Days/7 Nights (Sun - Sun)
(12 boat dives, optional extra night dives)

£1,365 + £145 taxes - per person
(based on 2 people sharing)

******SPECIAL OFFER ******
1 x cancellation place remaining - £1,215 + taxes

The Crew
A good crew and experienced dive team are essential for the successful operation of a liveaboard. With over 15 years experience in the Maldives, the crew are able to consistently deliver a high standard of service and care. MV Sea Spirit is managed by two European Cruise Directors, a PADI qualified Instructor and a Divemaster. They are assisted by a professional crew of Maldivians and Sri Lankans.

On board the main vessel we have a crew of five – captain, deck hand, engineer, steward, chef. On board the dive support vessel we have a crew of two – the captain and deck hand. All are dedicated to ensuring our guest’s comfort and safety.

Guest Accommodation
Sea Spirit offers comfortable accommodation for twelve guests in six cabins, four of the cabins can be either double or twin berths and two with double berths only. Each cabin has a porthole and all are air conditioned by a centrally controlled system as well as having a large wall mounted cabin fan. All cabins have hanging wardrobe and under-bed storage space, en-suite bathrooms, with hot water shower, domestic WC and washhandbasin. The guest cabins are totally separate from the working sections of the boat and are cleaned each day while guests are diving.

On the main deck there is a comfortable saloon which has seating and table areas for dining and relaxation. The saloon is equipped with a multi-system VHS video recorder with 22 inch AV monitor for underwater video enthusiasts and a music centre with CD player and tape deck. For our guests we have provided a small library of marine identification books and some light reading! For photographers, the saloon has ample storage for cameras and recharging points.

The foredeck of Sea Spirit is partially shaded and offers an ideal place for guests to relax between dives. Meals are generally served at a table outside to the aft of the boat so that guests can enjoy the wonderful beauty of the Maldives. There are steps from the foredeck that lead up to the sundeck - a great place to watch the sun setting. On the aft deck there is a swim platform with ladder giving easy access to the water. There is a fresh water shower and camera rinse.

The Diving Reef life is prolific, with over 700 common fish species and many more still to be discovered and classified; invertebrate species are reckoned to be in their tens of thousands. For the sharp-eyed diver there are encounters with species like frogfish, leaf fish, ghost pipefish and a multitude of nudibranchs. Whether it’s the sight of the awesome manta ray, being face to face with a whale shark, grey reef shark or spotting a tiny brightly coloured flatworm, the Maldives has it all.

Price Includes
Sri Lanka flights
Transfers
Accommodation (Air con, ensuite cabins)
Dive Boat Fees
All Air Fills (Excluding Nitrox)
Cylinder & Weight Hire
All food and soft drinks

Not Included in Price
Kit Hire
Night Diving