Special Marine Biology Maldives Cruise on Carina Liveaboard

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.

VERY LAST MINUTE price: US$ 2.660 per person.  The cruise start is confirmed, a few places are still open for booking. Marine Biology Course can be booked on board.

Proposed Tour Route: This scuba diving safari is planned to leave Male on February 8, travel around the South Male, Felidhu, Ari and Rasdhoo Atolls (weather permitting) before returning to Male on February 22.Furthermore, the route will follow the specific marine life upon which Mary Eichler-Bilek’s marine biology workshops will focus.

Special Marine Biology Themed Cruise

This scuba diving cruise is ideal for those who love the ocean and all of its inhabitants. After ten years of diving experience in the Maldives, Mary is an expert in marine biology and she enjoys passing this knowledge on to others during her popular marine biology cruises.

In-depth dive briefings and workshops will be given in English and German throughout the cruise to help participants to see the reefs and their inhabitants in a new light.

PADI-Recognised Specialty Course Available On Board

A very special feature of this cruise is the opportunity of taking the Night Naturalist Specialty Course, a programme developed by Mary herself and recognised by PADI.

There is also the option of obtaining the PADI – Underwater Naturalist Certification on Carina during the cruise. This certification carries a fee of EUR 90, which is payable on board .

VERY LAST MINUTE price: US$ 2.660 per person.  The cruise start is confirmed, a few places are still open for booking. Marine biology course can be booked on board (€ 320 per person).

We look forward to diving with you!

Note: You must be able to check in for the cruise no later than 14:00 in Male on the cruise start date and you will have checked out by 10:00 latest on the last day of the cruise.  Take these times into account when booking flights to and from the Maldives.