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The Blue Shadow Reef

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:14:27 +0000

The Blue Shadow Reef is a shallow dive with a wide variety of marine species to be seen Location: North Male Atoll, Bandos, Maldives Type of Diving: Reef, Drift Experience: Advanced Maximum Depth: 20 meters Average Visibility: 20 meters Currents: Strong Access: Boat Marine Life: Sweet lips, wrasses, snappers, tunas, barracudas Description: This reasonably shallow [...]

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The Baros Thila

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:14:27 +0000

The Baros Thila is a circular reef found withing the North Male Atoll Location: North Male Atoll, Baros, Maldives Type of Diving: Reef Experience: Intermediate Maximum Depth: 30 meters Average Visibility: 22 meters Currents: None Access: Boat Marine Life: Stone fish, snappers, dolphins, anemone fish, bat fish Description: The reef top of this site has [...]

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The Saddle Reef

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 04:14:08 +0000

Experience excellent drift diving for advanced divers at the Saddle Reef Location: North Male Atoll, Eriyadhu, Maldives Type of Diving: Reef, Drift Diving Experience: Advanced Maximum Depth: 28 meters Average Visibility: 25 meters Currents: Strong Access: Boat Marine Life: Turtles, wrasses, soldier fish, reef sharks, sweetlips, eagle rays Description: There are numerous locations that you [...]

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The Wreck Of The Stingrays

admin — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 19:13:59 +0000

Intentionally sunk in 1991, this wreck had amazingly attracted stingrays and divers as well Location: Ari Atoll, Halaveli, Maldives Type of Diving: Reef Diving Experience: Advanced Maximum Depth: 30 meters Average Visibility: 30 meters Currents: None Access: Boat Marine Life: Garden eels, shark suckers, bat fish, stingrays, glass fish, silvertip sharks, moray eels Description: Layers [...]

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JUST ANNOUNCED – Amazing Last Minute Baa Atoll Cruise

admin — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 09:14:27 +0000

Magnificent Maldives Dive Trip with Whale Shark Biologists!

Unique safari departs August 30th – 14-night trip $2,744 per person

Upon arrival in the Maldivian capital Male (the most densely populated piece of land on the planet) the crew will meet and transfer you to your home, away from the hustle and bustle of life, for the next two weeks – The Black Pearl. There you’ll meet the rest of your Maldivian crew and the Maldives Whale Shark Research Programme (MWSRP) marine biologists.

Whale Shark Research Biologists will be Present on the Cruise

After chilling out and settling in, no time will be wasted in getting you in the water! An orientation dive will take place in North Male before you begin your journey north, through the idyllic coral chain of islands to Baa Atoll.

Reserve your space on this one-of-a-kind cruise today!

During the evening, the MWSRP biologists will formally introduce themselves and deliver a presentation about the organisation’s work and provide a short briefing about animal encounter conduct. The next day your dives will begin! Rasfaree Outside and Voshimas Thila, where grey reef sharks, green and hawksbill turtles and other wonders of the ocean will be awaiting you in the warm crystal clear tropical water. afternoon will bring the channel crossing to Baa Atoll – drawing you ever closer to some of the most extraordinary dive sites in the world.

Explore the Stunning Coral Reefs of the Baa Atoll

Gather Incredible Knowledge from Marine Biologists

During evenings onboard the Black Pearl, the marine biologists will discuss with you the importance of the precious ecosystem through interactive presentations and conversations. You will also be given the opportunity to become involved in the research – taking photographs, monitoring behaviour and distuinguishing features, measuring animals (where possible), sexing, logging GPS coordinates, etc – and recording all of the data in one of the most comprehensive whale shark databases in the world. You’ll be introduced to and given the chance to use I3S, the spot pattern recognition software, originally developed by NASA and used to identify whale sharks and manta rays through their unique spot patterns. The biologists will be with you 24/7 giving you every opportunity to gain answers to those questions you have always wanted to ask.

The Black Pearl is the Perfect Liveaboard for a Dive Safari in the Maldives

Reserve your space on this one-of-a-kind cruise today!

Your dive locations will vary depending on wind and weather conditions. Please see the list of sites below for the scheduled dive sites. However, nothing is set in stone. If you particularly like a certain spot we may stay for another dive… or two.

Experience the Magic of Hanifaru Bay!

For example, Hanifaru! The lagoon is a natural phenomenon where you will almost certainly want to stay. Arrival will be scheduled for the best tide times to ensure the best chance of witnessing the manta ray feeding frenzy at is climax.

Dive Sites: Anga Faru, Dhigali Haa, Rangali Faru, 12.5 Thila, Maavaru Kandu, Muthaafushi House Reef (Night Dive ), Dharavandhoo thila, Milaidhoo Outside, Blue hole, Dhe Gaa Thila, Neli Varu, Don Fan thila, Blue Hole, Cake, Outside Reef, Udoodhoo West, Ranfaru, Hurualhi Corner, Kihaa Rock, Vadhoo Corner, Kihaadhoo Thila, Aidhoo Channel, Iru caves,…

Dive with Grey Reef Sharks in the Baa Atoll

Day 13: Unfortunately, is the beginning of the end of your experience with the Black Pearl crew and MWSRP. The channel crossing voyage will begin… but don’t worry! You’ll sneak one last dive in at Lankan Manta point, where chances are you’ll get one last ‘manta ray fix’ before departing the incredible environment of the Republic of Maldives.

Reserve your space on this one-of-a-kind cruise today!

Day 14: Your crew will transfer you to Male airport for your departure where you can dream of your unforgettable experience over the past two-week experience.

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Koattey, Maldives

admin — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 23:14:31 +0000

A simple and suitable dive for all levels, with almost every feature that a dive site could offer Location: Addu Atoll, Maldives Type of Diving: Reef Experience: Intermediate Maximum Depth: 30 meters Average Visibility: 18 meters Currents: Light Access: Boat Marine Life: Wrasses, tunas, moray eels, turtles, barracudas, eagle rays Description: This dive takes place [...]

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Maldives Dive Travel Facebook Fans Reach 5,000

admin — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 23:14:30 +0000

MALE, Maldives, July 20, 2010. Maldives Dive Travel Facebook fans have been jumping on board throughout the last year and there are now 5,080 as of July 20. As the leading provider of liveaboard scuba diving holidays in the Maldives, Maldives Dive Travel’s position as one of the most popular Maldives-related Facebook pages demonstrates the company’s success as a tourism company in the area.

Maldives Dive Travel Offers Luxury Liveaboard Dive Safaris

Maldives Dive Travel’s presence on Facebook began in 2009 and has been expanding rapidly “This has been an incredible year,” said Mona Sutherland, PR Manager for Maldives Dive Travel. “We are so excited about the number of people who are interested in Maldives Dive Travel!”

One of the reasons for Maldives Dive Travel’s success, both on and off Facebook, is the Best Price Guarantee. Thanks to the volume of scuba diving holidays managed by Maldives Dive Travel, they are able to offer the most competitive prices in the industry and in case a customer finds a better deal out there with another provider, Maldives Dive Travel will beat that price. Customers just need to send in proof of the quote from the competitor.

The Stunning Beaches are a Major Attraction of the Maldives

Maldives Dive Travel’s presence on Facebook seeks to introduce people to the stunning beauty of the Maldives, to the vacation opportunities that exist there and to spread the word about this world-class scuba diving destination. The company uses the Facebook page to let friends know about upcoming special offers, interesting happenings and to share high-quality photos and videos, which serve to further interest the user in a diving holiday in the Maldives.

At present, Maldives Dive Travel is promoting a series of special whale shark diving trips that are happening this summer. The routes of these diving safaris are planned to coincide with the movement patterns of the amazing whale shark, allowing divers the opportunity to jump in and swim with the majestic creatures between their dives. The Maldives is one of the few destinations in the world where you have good chances of seeing a whale shark year-round.

Whale Shark Trips are Popular in the Maldives

The other big draw of diving in the Maldives at the moment is the amazing “manta ray feeding frenzy” which occurs between July and September in Hanifaru Bay each year. The phenomenon was featured in National Geographic magazine last year and has since been attracting many keen divers who are curious to see the enormous manta rays in this fascinating performance.

Maldives Dive Travel is a travel agent offering scuba diving liveaboard holidays in the Maldives. For information and updates go to maldivesdivetravel.com or visit the Facebook page.

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The Digalihaa Thila

admin — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:14:17 +0000

This site gives a unique opportunity for divers since it is barely known to tourists Location: Baa Atoll, Maldives Type of Diving: Reef, Drift Experience: Advanced Maximum Depth: 30 meters Average Visibility: 30 meters Currents: Medium Access: Boat Marine Life: Moray eels, bat fish, grey reef sharks, jacks, anemone fish, nurse sharks, barracudas Description: This [...]

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The Dhangethi Bodu Thila

admin — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 03:14:30 +0000

In the perfect season, lucky scuba divers get the chance to see whale sharks at the Dhangethi Bodu Thila Location: South Ari Atoll, Medhu-Uthuru Province Type of Diving: Reef Experience: Intermediate Maximum Depth: 30 meters Average Visibility: 30 meters Currents: Medium Access: Boat Marine Life: Jack fish, rays, fusiliers, eels, barracudas, bat fish, pelagics, reef [...]

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Whale Shark Dive Trips 2010

admin — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 03:14:29 +0000

Maldives Whale Shark Trips – Summer 2010

Is swimming with whale sharks something you’ve always wanted to do, but never had the chance? Have you seen whale sharks in the wild before while scuba diving/snorkeling, but you’re dying for another opportunity to swim with them? Now is your chance! Maldives Dive Travel is offering a wide selection of whale shark safaris this summer, so there’s bound to be one to suit your schedule and budget. The following scuba diving safaris all depart from the city of Male, the capital of the Maldives. Prices include accommodation, meals and diving.

Whale Shark Trips with Maldives Dive Travel in 2010

Maldives Whale Shark Dive Trips 2010

Stingray : August 17 – 24. 7 nights. USD $1,176
Baa Atoll / Hanifaru
Black Pearl: August 30 – September 13. 14 nights. USD $2,590.
Hanifaru Whale Shark / Manta Ray safari with Marine Biologist on board
Black Pearl: September 13 – 20. 7 nights. USD $1,295.
Mamingili Beyru Whale Shark Safari with Marine Biologist on board
Stingray: September 15 – 22. 7 nights. USD $1,176.
Baa Atoll, Hanifaru
Theia: August 2 – 9. 7 nights. USD $1,344.
Baa Atoll, Hanifaru, Ari and North Male Atoll
Theia: August 9-16. 7 nights. USD $1,344.
Baa Atoll Hanifaru, Ari and North Male Atoll
Theia: August 16-23, 7 nights. USD $1,344
Baa Atoll Hanifaru, Ari and North Male Atoll
Theia: August 23-30. 7 nights, USD $1,344
Baa Atoll Hanifaru, Ari and North Male Atoll
Theia: August 30 – September 6. 7 nights. USD $1,344
Baa Atoll Hanifaru, Ari and North Male Atoll
MV Orion: September 3 – 13, 10 nights USD $1,990
Baa Atoll Hanifaru, Ari and North Male Atoll
Theia: September 6-13. 7 nights, USD 1.344
Baa Atoll Hanifaru, Ari and North Male Atoll

All cruises on Theia are subject to the following surcharges on board: USD $8 p.p./p.n. obligatory Maldivian tourism tax + USD $14.50 fuel surcharge per person per night.

Please Note (valid for all boats):
Travelling to Baa Atoll and back requires adequate weather conditions and is subject to change. Prices are per person, per cruise in a standard cabin full board accommodation inclusive all dives. On many of the boats, upgrades to other cabins are available at a cost.

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