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MV Adora
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At a glance...
- Cruises Maldives central atolls, some north/south tours
- All cabins with ensuite bathrooms, TVs with movie, music
- Cabin for single traveller
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MV Adora, built in 2014 is one of the newer Maldives liveaboards although it is operated by a long-established Maldivian dive company, with many years of experience operating diving charters. The stylish and stable 37m long Adora normally runs 7 night tours around the central atolls with a maximum of 21 guests on board.
MV Adora boasts 4 decks of comfort with plenty of space in which to relax and chat to other guests. The saloon/dining area is the main social spot with air-conditioning, comfortable sofas, large picture windows and a bar. Here you can enjoy the TV, DVD, music system and computer plus the books, magazines and games and the free Wi-Fi internet. There is another bar located on the large sundeck so you can enjoy sunset views with a little tipple. The sundeck is very spacious and has ample built-in comfortable bench seating both in the sun and shade.
Diving is conducted from the 20m dive dhoni which has spaces for 30 divers and has the added convenience of a fresh water shower and toilet onboard so you can rinse off and relieve yourself quickly after you surface. Complimentary nitrox is available and tanks are filled on site in the dhoni, so you can relax in peace and quiet on the mothership.
To add that little bit of extra luxury all the ensuite cabins, including the Deluxe single cabin are equipped with TVs with movie and music channels plus a minibar. Spaciousness and modernity are 2 of the things that set Adora apart from many other liveaboards. It is purpose-built to meet the needs of scuba enthusiasts coming to the Maldives to eat, sleep and dive.
MV Adora boasts 4 decks of comfort with plenty of space in which to relax and chat to other guests. The saloon/dining area is the main social spot with air-conditioning, comfortable sofas, large picture windows and a bar. Here you can enjoy the TV, DVD, music system and computer plus the books, magazines and games and the free Wi-Fi internet. There is another bar located on the large sundeck so you can enjoy sunset views with a little tipple. The sundeck is very spacious and has ample built-in comfortable bench seating both in the sun and shade.
Diving is conducted from the 20m dive dhoni which has spaces for 30 divers and has the added convenience of a fresh water shower and toilet onboard so you can rinse off and relieve yourself quickly after you surface. Complimentary nitrox is available and tanks are filled on site in the dhoni, so you can relax in peace and quiet on the mothership.
To add that little bit of extra luxury all the ensuite cabins, including the Deluxe single cabin are equipped with TVs with movie and music channels plus a minibar. Spaciousness and modernity are 2 of the things that set Adora apart from many other liveaboards. It is purpose-built to meet the needs of scuba enthusiasts coming to the Maldives to eat, sleep and dive.
Scheduled departures, prices, destinations, durations...
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(!) Special discounted trips highlighted in yellow
| Depart | Return | Depart Return |
nights | Destination | dives | price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2020 | |||||||
| 2 Aug 9 Aug |
7 | Maldives Northern Atolls | USD 1 869 | ||||
| 9 Aug 16 Aug |
7 | Maldives Northern Atolls | USD 1 869 | ||||
| 16 Aug 23 Aug |
7 | Maldives Northern Atolls | |||||
| September 2020 | |||||||
| 13 Sep 20 Sep |
7 | Maldives Central Atolls | |||||
| 20 Sep 27 Sep |
7 | Maldives Central Atolls | |||||
| 29 Sep 6 Oct |
7 | Maldives Central Atolls | USD 2 296 | ||||
| October 2020 | |||||||
| 18 Oct 25 Oct |
7 | Maldives Northern Atolls | USD 1 618 | ||||
| November 2020 | |||||||
| 8 Nov 15 Nov |
7 | Maldives Central Atolls | |||||
| 15 Nov 22 Nov |
7 | Maldives Central Atolls | |||||
| 22 Nov 29 Nov |
7 | Maldives Central Atolls | |||||
| December 2020 | |||||||
| 6 Dec 13 Dec |
7 | Maldives Central Atolls | |||||
| 13 Dec 20 Dec |
7 | Maldives Central Atolls | |||||
| 20 Dec 27 Dec |
7 | Maldives Central Atolls | |||||
| 27 Dec 3 Jan |
7 | Maldives Central Atolls | USD 2 023 | ||||
| January 2021 | |||||||
| 3 Jan 10 Jan |
7 | Maldives Central Atolls | USD 2 023 | ||||
| 11 Jan 21 Jan |
10 | Maldives Central, Southern & Deep South Atolls | |||||
| 21 Jan 31 Jan |
10 | Maldives Central, Southern & Deep South Atolls | |||||
| 31 Jan 8 Feb |
8 | Maldives Central, Southern & Deep South Atolls | USD 2 624 | ||||
| 31 Jan 7 Feb |
7 | Maldives Central Atolls | |||||
| February 2021 | |||||||
| 7 Feb 14 Feb |
7 | Maldives Central Atolls | |||||
| 8 Feb 16 Feb |
8 | Maldives Central, Southern & Deep South Atolls | USD 2 624 | ||||
| 16 Feb 24 Feb |
8 | Maldives Central, Southern & Deep South Atolls | USD 2 624 | ||||
| 24 Feb 6 Mar |
10 | Maldives Central, Southern & Deep South Atolls | |||||
| 24 Feb 6 Mar |
10 | Maldives Central, Southern & Deep South Atolls | |||||
| March 2021 | |||||||
| 7 Mar 17 Mar |
10 | Maldives Central, Southern & Deep South Atolls | USD 3 280 | ||||
| 7 Mar 17 Mar |
10 | Maldives Central, Southern & Deep South Atolls | USD 3 600 | ||||
| 17 Mar 24 Mar |
7 | Maldives Deep South Atolls | USD 2 845 | ||||
| 24 Mar 31 Mar |
7 | Maldives Deep South Atolls | USD 2 845 | ||||
| 31 Mar 10 Apr |
10 | Maldives Central, Southern & Deep South Atolls | USD 3 280 | ||||
| 31 Mar 10 Apr |
10 | Maldives Central, Southern & Deep South Atolls | USD 3 600 | ||||
| April 2021 | |||||||
| 11 Apr 18 Apr |
7 | Maldives Central Atolls | USD 2 289 | ||||
| 18 Apr 25 Apr |
7 | Maldives Central Atolls | USD 2 289 | ||||
| 25 Apr 2 May |
7 | Maldives Central Atolls | USD 2 109 | ||||
| May 2021 | |||||||
| 2 May 9 May |
7 | Maldives Central Atolls | USD 1 869 | ||||
| July 2021 | |||||||
| 25 Jul 1 Aug |
7 | Maldives Central Atolls | USD 1 848 | ||||
| August 2021 | |||||||
| 1 Aug 8 Aug |
7 | Maldives Central Atolls | USD 1 848 | ||||
| 8 Aug 15 Aug |
7 | Maldives Central Atolls | USD 1 848 | ||||
| 15 Aug 22 Aug |
7 | Maldives Central Atolls | USD 1 848 | ||||
| 22 Aug 29 Aug |
7 | Maldives Central Atolls | USD 1 848 | ||||
| 29 Aug 5 Sep |
7 | Maldives Central Atolls | USD 1 848 | ||||
| September 2021 | |||||||
| 5 Sep 12 Sep |
7 | Maldives Central Atolls | USD 1 848 | ||||
| 12 Sep 19 Sep |
7 | Maldives Central Atolls | USD 1 848 | ||||
| 19 Sep 26 Sep |
7 | Maldives Central Atolls | USD 1 848 | ||||
| 26 Sep 3 Oct |
7 | Maldives Central Atolls | USD 1 899 | ||||
| October 2021 | |||||||
| 3 Oct 10 Oct |
7 | Maldives Central Atolls | USD 1 967 | ||||
| 10 Oct 17 Oct |
7 | Maldives Central Atolls | USD 1 967 | ||||
| 17 Oct 24 Oct |
7 | Maldives Central Atolls | USD 1 967 | ||||
| 24 Oct 31 Oct |
7 | Maldives Central Atolls | USD 1 967 | ||||
| 31 Oct 7 Nov |
7 | Maldives Central Atolls | USD 1 967 | ||||
| November 2021 | |||||||
| 7 Nov 14 Nov |
7 | Maldives Central Atolls | USD 1 967 | ||||
| 14 Nov 21 Nov |
7 | Maldives Central Atolls | USD 1 967 | ||||
More Trip Details...
Special offers: For special discounted prices, check the yellow highlighted trips in the schedule above.
Dive experience: Southern Atolls trips require Advanced Open Water Diver and 100 logged dives, all other itineraries 25 logged dives.
Cruise price per person includes: Cabin accommodation with air-conditioning, breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, drinking water, hot drinks, Male sightseeing tour and island visit, return transfers to the boat from the local airport (on the scheduled dates), dives (as detailed in the trips above), experienced English-speaking divemaster(s) (7 divers per guide), tanks, weights and weight belts, nitrox fills for enriched air certified divers, and Hanifaru Bay park fee (if applicable), use of fishing gear, Green Tax, 12% GST on cruise price.
Cruise price per person excludes (mandatory, unless customer provides own): Scuba equipment (US$ 375 per week (includes dive computer), dive insurance, Southern Atolls trips fuel surcharge (US$ 8 per person per night) to be paid in advance. One way flight tickets (when itinerary requires): Male<->Addu US$ 250, Male<->Thaa US$ 210, Male<->Dharavandhoo US$ 170 - to be paid in advance. Surcharge for Christmas & New Year (25 and 31 Dec cruises) US$ 30, to be paid in advance. Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival (cash or credit card).
Optional extras: Soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, torch (US$ 8 per day), dive computer (US$ 12 per day), 15 litre tank (US$ 18 per day), additional dives (US$ 65). Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival.
How to get there: The MV Adora liveaboard departs from Male for central trips and Gan for southern itineraries. The first and last nights of the cruise are spent in the harbour. For more information see our How to Get to the Maldives section. The last dive of the trip will be at around 15:00 hrs on the second last day of the trip. Please wait at least 18 hours before flying after diving.
Non-diver rate: US$ 20 per night off the published price.
Single supplement (if you do not want to share accommodation): There is a Deluxe single cabin (with a double bed but for single use). If this is unavailable, the single supplement is optional - single travellers may choose to share a cabin or pay a supplement of 65% of the published price.
Dive clubs and group discounts: Pay for 11 guests and 1 extra person can join in the cruise in a Standard cabin free of charge (total 12 guests).
Whole boat charter rate (per night): Pay for 18 guests and 3 additional persons can join the cruise in Standard cabins free of charge.
Cabins, Berths, Showers, Bathrooms...
MV Adora has 11 cabins all with air-conditioning and private ensuite bathrooms. There are 6 Standard cabins on the lower deck, 4 with a double bed and single bed side-by-side and 2 with 2 single beds side-by-side. There is 1 Deluxe single cabin (with double bed but for single use) on the middle deck. On the upper deck there are 4 Ocean View cabins with double bed and single bed side-by-side.
All the cabins have:
No. of bathrooms / showers - 12 / 12 - hot water
All the cabins have:
- Air-conditioning
- Private bathrooms with hot water showers and hand basins
- Windows (small ones in lower deck cabins)
- Bedding & towels provided
- Cabinet, shelves & mirror
- Reading lights
- TVs with movie and music channels
- Minibar
- Space for luggage
- Room service
- 24-hour, 220v electricity supply
- 3-pin square pin plug types - adaptors are available
- Life jackets
Crew, Facilities, Dive Courses...
The crew comprises:
Enriched air nitrox - Motorised dhoni dive tender - Dive deck - Saloon/ dining area with well-stocked bar, TV, DVD, music system and computer - Internet - Library with diving magazines, novels and fish ID books - board games and cards - open-air shaded area - sundeck with bar and ample in-built bench seating.
Diving is conducted from the 20m dhoni tender. The dhoni is equipped with a toilet and shower as well as ladders and rinse tanks. The dhoni also houses the compressors so the main boat remains quiet even when tanks are being filled.
- Cruise Leader/ Instructor
- 2 Divemasters
- 3 Captains
- 2 Cooks
- Engineer
- 2 Deck Hands
- 3 Others
Diving is conducted from the 20m dhoni tender. The dhoni is equipped with a toilet and shower as well as ladders and rinse tanks. The dhoni also houses the compressors so the main boat remains quiet even when tanks are being filled.
Menu, Cuisine Type...
You can enjoy 3 meals a day on the MV Adora dive cruises, consisting of a balance of international favourites and local cuisine with Maldivian, Indian and Sri Lankan influences. Following each dive you can expect tasty snacks such as biscuits and fresh coconuts.
- The cook caters for international and local cuisine.
- Main meals include breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks in between.
- Snacks are available all day and consist of biscuits, toast and fruit.
- Tea, coffee and drinking water are complimentary.
- Beer, wine, spirits, soft drinks and juice are available for purchase onboard.
- Menus are not fixed and meals are served buffet style in the dining area.
- Special diets, including Halaal diets, are catered for with prior notice.
- Each week includes an island BBQ weather permitting
- Catering begins at guest check-in.
Technical Specifications...
- Built in year 2014, refurbished every 2 years
- Size - 37m x 10m
- Weight - 123 tonnes
- Top speed - 12 knots
- Cruising speed - 10 knots
- 600 HP Daewoo engine
- 2 x 70 KV Kohler generators
- 2 x Bauer dive tank compressors
- Enriched air nitrox system
- 12 and 15 litre aluminium scuba tanks with Int and DIN fittings
- Electricity 220V - 24 hours per day
- Water capacity - 22,000 litres
- Fresh water maker - 20.000 litres/day
- Fuel capacity - 10,000 litres
Navigation, Safety Features...
- 10 person capacity dinghy
- 1 x 20m Dhoni dive tender
- Cobra radio
- Samyung GPS
- No radar
- Samyung Fishfinder
- No bilge pump alarm
- Searchlight
- Mobile telephone & e-mail
- MFA box and trained staff
- Fire extinguishers & life jackets throughout
- 10,000 litres oxygen available
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