MV BLUE SPIRIT

26m / 86ft MAX 12 NITROX PADI WIFI

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At a glance:

Intimate; smaller number of guests
Visits central, northern, southern & far south atolls
All trips are confirmed departures
All cabins with ensuite bathrooms
Rebreather friendly
Multiple relaxation spaces

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MV Blue Spirit is an intimate Maldives liveaboard taking a maximum of only 12 divers around some of the finest dive sites the island chain has to offer. Unlike some others that focus one area, Blue Spirit’s liveaboard safaris take in various locations: central, northern, southern and far south atolls. Choose from week-long central cruises to 20 night expeditions that cover them all.

This 26m wooden-hulled vessel has a large air-conditioned saloon and dining area on the main deck. This is where most of the indoor socializing takes place with an audio-visual entertainment system, and a library of book and magazines to browse through. Dining may take place here or, alternatively, in the shaded outdoor area at the bow of the main deck.

Blue Spirit is a small-but-perfectly formed Maldives liveaboard with accommodation for up to 12 guests in a range of double/twin bed cabins all on the lower deck. All cabins are air-conditioned and feature ensuite bathrooms. The sundeck is the place to unwind in the open air, either working on your tan or relaxing in the shade. Here you can drink in the ever-changing scenery of turquoise lagoons and tiny tropical islands.

Diving is conducted from the accompanying dive dhoni where tanks remain in place for refilling. Photographers will appreciate the separate camera rinse tanks plus the many charging points in the saloon. Unusually for the Maldives, this liveaboard is rebreather friendly! M/V Blue Spirit is a great option for groups to charter and for those who like a more intimate experience and plenty of personal attention from the crew and cruise leader.

There are 6 ensuite double/twin bed cabins, all on the lower deck. There are 2 double bed cabins towards the bow and 4 twin/double bed cabins behind them (1 double bed and 1 single bed).

All the cabins have:

Individual controlled air-conditioning
Portholes
Toilet and hot water shower, hand basin, bathrobes and towels

2-pin mains outlet 230 volts - 24 hours per day
Cabinet, drawers, mirror and reading lights
Bedding & space for luggage

No. of bathrooms / showers - 6 / 6 - hot water

Maldives Southern Atolls (13 Days / 12 Nights - 33 Dives)

Trip highlights: whale sharks, shark action, manta rays, schooling fish & big pelagics

Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, wall diving

Dive sites and activities: Huvadhoo, Laamu: Fushi Kandu, Thaa: Olhugiri Kandu, Meemu: Mulaku Kandu, Felidhoo: Fotteyo Kandu, South Male: Guraidhoo Kandu, Kandooma Thila

Day 1
Members of the Blue Spirit crew will meet you off the plane when you arrive in Koodoo. if you arrive in the morning 12:00 hrs is the earliest pick up time. Upon boarding, you will be allocated your cabins and given time to settle in. That evening there will be a briefing about the boat, safety procedures and the cruise ahead. Dinner is served and you can get to know those other lucky people you will be diving with.
The Cruise Director together with the Captain will plan the diving itinerary according to the weather and currents. Due to the strong currents, certain dive sites on this trip are not suitable for novice divers.

Day 2-12
The picturesque Maldive atolls form the back drop of your liveaboard safari, however below the warm waves in the crystal waters the stars of your diving cruise are found. The southern sites are known for their currents and encounters with manta rays, whale sharks, sharks and a variety of pelagic sightings. Laamu Atoll’s Fushi Kandu is one of the most popular channel dives. It's an impressive 250m long, relatively shallow dive. The channel is frequently visited by white tip reef sharks, schools of jacks and tuna.
Mulaku Kandu (Meemu Atoll) is peppered with submerged pinnacles, covered with soft corals in the northeast. At the western section of the site you may encounter schools of snappers, turtles or possibly Napoleon wrasse nibbling on corals. Schools of eagle rays and an occasional sailfish or hammerheads could swim past during drift dives.
The diving day normally follows this typical schedule: 06:30 Tea, coffee and biscuits. 07:00 dive 1 followed by full breakfast. 11:00 dive 2 followed by lunch. 15:00 dive 3 followed by homemade cakes and snacks. 19:30 dinner. On certain days a 4th dive will be scheduled before dinner, generally 2 or 3 night dives are included in this cruise.
The menu is a mix of International and local cuisine (Maldivian and Sri Lankan). All meals served buffet style so you can mix and match the options to your taste. There is also a selection of treats like biscuits and chocolates available for nibbling on each day. A huge bunch of bananas are available all day long, normally hanging somewhere near the stern of the boat. A range of black green and herbal teas and drinking water are commonly available as well as instant coffee. You can also drink from the cocktail bar where soft drinks juices, beer, wine or spirits are all available for purchase.

Day 13
A light breakfast is served on the last day of your cruise. Disembarkation is normally between 08:30 and 10:00 hrs when you will be transferred to the Male International Airport. Alternatively, if your flight is much later, you can go to Hulhule Hotel where you can relax at the pool, take a shower and enjoy a pre-flight meal and your last few hours in the Maldives. Note, this trip sometimes runs in reverse so please confirm the ports of departure and return.

[Information is best estimate in ideal circumstances and subject to changes beyond our control. The itinerary is a guide only and may be adapted to best suit the weather, tides, currents, availability and other prevailing events. Price is for the cruise, not for an exact number of dives].

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Dive experience: Recommended (not mandatory) on the Blue Spirit: Maldives Central Atolls trips: 50 logged dives, and Southern Atolls trips: 100 logged dives, Deep South trips: advanced and 50 logged dives. Divers should be comfortable in currents and with making negative entries.

Cruise price per person includes: Cabin accommodation with air-conditioning, breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, drinking water, hot drinks, land tours, transfers to the boat from local airport at scheduled times, dives (as detailed in the trips above), experienced English-speaking divemaster(s) (6 divers per DM), tanks, weights and weight belts, 12% GST on cruise price.

Cruise price per person excludes (mandatory, unless customer provides own): Scuba equipment (USD 35 per day), dive computer (USD 10 per day), dive insurance, park fees (USD 42 - USD 72), Green tax (USD 6 per night). Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival (cash or credit card).

Optional extras: Alcoholic drinks, nitrox fills for enriched air certified divers (USD 15 per day), 15 litre tanks (USD 11 per day), rebreather supplies (must be pre-booked), reef hooks, airport transfers outside of scheduled times.

How to get there: The MV Blue Spirit liveaboard trips usually depart from Male (MLE) or, for some outer atoll trips, from Kooddoo (GKK), Dharavandhoo (DRV), Hanimaadhoo (HAQ) or Gan (GAN). The price of a domestic flight to the outer atolls (should you need one) is about USD 175 one way. For more information see our How to Get to the Maldives section. If your cruise departs from Male, the dhoni dive boat will dock right at the airport at 12:30 pm and at 4 pm and transfer guests direct to the Blue Spirit. If your flights mean a long wait at Male Airport, please report to the Voyages Maldives counter.
Boarding is usually prior to 6 pm and the boat departs once all guests are onboard. The last dive of the trip will be at around 11 am on the second last day of the trip and then the boat returns to harbour on that day. Please wait at least 18 hours before flying after diving. Disembarkation is at 9 am on the final morning.

Non-diver rate: None.

Single supplement (if you do not want to share accommodation): This is optional - single travellers may choose to share a cabin or pay a supplement of 80% of the published price.

Dive clubs and group discounts: Pay for 5 guests and 1 extra person can join free of charge (total 6 guests).

Whole boat charter rate (per night): Pay for 10 guests and 2 extra people can join free of charge.

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