Diving in the Maldives

MALDIVES SAFARI

The trip is being prepared. The preliminary date is October/November 2017.

Travel: from Vienna or Munich to Doha and on to Malé, and back (only 20 kg, but it is possible to make a group diving request for another 10 kg per person). If the layover in Doha is long, it is possible to enter an airline lounge with refreshments and internet connection for c. CZK 600.

Accommodation: The TRITON is a diving boat built to hold 12-13 divers.

The Maldives crew is an experienced team composed of a captain, mechanic, a cook and 3 sailors. Since laws prevent the import of alcohol into the Maldives, alcoholic and soft drinks are both ordered in advance from the beverage menu. Extra supplies are naturally on hand.

Every other day an agreement is reached with the captain to land at some of the surrounding islands (at certain ones it is necessary to pay an entrance fee), where it is possible to eat, buy souvenirs, or just relax under a palm tree and take in the incredibly blue coastal water.

An 18-metre-long dhoni boat also accompanies the main boat, carrying the compressor and diving equipment, and taxiing divers to the sites from the main boat.

A short sightseeing flight is available for groups on the final day of the trip (not included in the price).

Triton – technical specifications:

  • speed: 12 knots
  • length: 21.4 metres
  • width: 6.4 metres
  • motor: 155 PS turbo diesel
  • electricity – 9kw + 6.5kw soundproof generators operated 6-8 hours a day
  • portable 0.5kw backup generator
  • voltage: 12V/220V, European outlets
  • water: fully automatic pressurised water system, 12V pump
  • safety equipment: life vests and belts, fire extinguisher, radio, GPS, Zodiac dinghy with outboard motor
  • GPS, radio, echo sounder

Diving gear (stored on the dhoni boat):

  • Bauer K 14 240 l/min. compressor
  • backup compressor motor
  • 20 aluminium tanks
  • DIN/INT valves
  • lead without belts
  • regulators
  • life vests
  • GPS

Triton equipment:

  • four cabins for guests, each with 2 beds (200x90cm and 200x125cm), closet, small safe and 220V outlet
  • 1 cabin: 4 beds, 1 closet and small safe
  • 1 bathroom: double sink, shower, flush toilet and 220V outlet
  • salon: seating for 12, large tables, fridge, Hi-Fi with CD player, radio and cassette player, TV, video, DVD, diving torch charging station
  • bow deck: covered, with lounge chairs and tables, 220V outlets and 12V/220V lighting
  • sundeck: with 200x80 cm mattresses – ideal for sleeping at night
  • stern deck: covered, with benches and place for table, 220V outlets, 12V/220V lighting and fridge
  • water: 2 freshwater showers and 1 shower on the bow

Price: weeklong safari starting at CZK 48,900; ten-day safari from CZK 59,900 to CZK 62,900 

The safari price includes:

  • return flight from Vienna or Munich – Malé (through Doha), including airport taxes
  • transfer from airport in Malé to boat
  • accommodation on the Triton in four double and one four-bed cabins (bed linens, pillow and blanket included)
  • full fare on boat (excluding beverages)
  • non-alcoholic beverages (coffee, tea)
  • diving service (three dives daily, one night dive, guide, 12 l and 14 l aluminium DIN/INT tanks (best to bring your own clamps) ballast) diving fees for Maldives and tourist tax

Price does not include:

  • diving accident insurance
  • insurance to cover medical expenses
  • diving gear rental
  • alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
  • extra night dive (c. EUR 20)
  • USD 30 tip
  • towels
  • sightseeing flight over islands (price depending on number of passengers)
  • entrance to some of the islands during the cruise

Basic information:

After landing at Malé, guests are transferred to boat. Safaris are 7 or 10 days.

The safari takes place at selected locations - North Ari Atoll and South Male Atoll, as well as other atolls upon agreement. Number of dives: 3 daily. At the end of the safari, a visit to Malé is planned, followed by transfer to airport. Upon request, we can arrange return flights to extend your stay. We also have a list of hotel complex websites (typically each island has one hotel complex).

There are 12 l tanks on board, and we recommend that those with their own DIN valve bring a clamp along. Please bring your own belt. The price for the stay on the boat assumes the use of your own gear (suit, regulator, jacket).

Water temperature: 28 °C, air temperature: 30°C. We recommend packing towels, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, windbreaker, sea-sickness medication and any medications you typically use.

Depending on the time of year, the following can be seen at various locations: a wide range of fish species, turtles, moray eels, spotted eagle rays, grey reef, whitetip, hammerhead and silky sharks, whales and Atlantic manta rays.

 

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