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Discover Scuba Diving in Maldives
0 Comments | Posted by mio in Holidays, Liveaboards, Maldives, Scuba Diving
A Maldives holiday is incomplete without scuba diving. In what better way to explore the beautiful marine life of this tropical paradise than to experience it yourself. Discover Scuba Diving is a basic training course for holiday goers in Maldives who want to try out scuba diving.
There are numerous resorts and liveaboards in Maldives that offer this training program. Almost all tourist accommodations in Maldives provide this service for their guests in order to let them explore the wonders of the scuba diving world
Reasons To Enroll Discover Scuba Diving in Maldives
Want to experience the ultimate underwater adventure? Then taking a Discover Scuba Diving program is the first step. This course will take up only two short hours of your precious Maldives holiday. After this, you can opt to take the more advanced Open Water Certification Course which will allow you to explore the great and majestic coral reefs of Maldives. As long as you’re 10 years old or above and with no major health conditions, you are qualified to take the Discover Scuba Diving course in Maldives or elsewhere.
Skills Acquired in Discover Scuba Diving
After a short introduction on scuba diving, you will head to the water right away. These are some of the skills you will acquire during this introductory diving course:
1) Regulator Clearing: Simply taking your regulator out of your mouth and putting it back in.
2) Mask Clearing: How to clear your mask if water gets inside.
3) Alternate Air Source Use: How to share air with your dive buddy in the case of an emergency.
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Palm Beach Island Resort Maldives
0 Comments | Posted by mio in Food, Holidays, Honeymoon and Weddings, Maldives, Scuba Diving
The Palm Beach Island Resort is a luxurious holiday destination in Maldives. Your dreams will turn into reality in this fascinating private resort island enveloped in azure waters and lush greenery. The Maldives Palm Beach Island Resort is only a 40 minute seaplane ride from the airport.
Maldives Palm Beach Island Resort Amenities
Built and designed to blend perfectly with the island’s earthly beauty, the Palm Beach Island Resort Maldives boasts its first class accommodations. Choose from five types of guest rooms to spend your lavish holiday in. There are 16 villas in Palm Beach Island Resort Maldives that features a spacious living room and private balcony, ideal for families and get-togethers. The presidential suites in Maldives Palm Beach are situated over the water, giving a feeling of unity with the beautiful ocean.
Dining at the Palm Beach Island Resort Maldives
As you wine and dine in this luxurious tropical paradise, you are presented with a variety of options. Honeymooners and lovers will cherish the dining experience here in Maldives Palm Beach Island Resort. You can dine at the jetty or in the beach with a personal waiter and musician to attend and delight your every need.
The two main restaurants in Palm Beach Island Resort Maldives is the Dandehelu and Ihi Ghe. Both dining facilities serve buffets for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with cuisines varying from Asian to Western flavors.
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Maldives Dive Sites
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Maldives Dive Sites
The following is our definitive guide to the five best Maldives Dive Sites. At these Maldives Dive Sites, you can expect to see some of the finest marine life in the world.
Maldives Dive Site #1 – Fotteyo Kandu
Many scuba divers consider Fotteyo Kandu to be the best Maldives dive site and it is also rated among the top 5 dive sites in the world. The mouth of the channel is exposed to the ocean and during north east monsoon when the currents are incoming, a good variety of fish species gather at the entrance to the channel. Animals commonly spotted at Fotteyo Kandu include Gray Reef Shark patrolling the channel mouth, Jack and Tuna in the deeper water, schools of Midnight Snappers and Red Snapper form in huge groups. The wall features caves, overhangs and swim-thoughs at different depths. These caves and overhangs are filled with colourful yellow color like soft coral, deeper caves and overhangs are filled with huge bushes of black corals. The Thila in the middle of the channel entrance is the best place to do the safety stop. A surface balloon is a must at Fotteyo Kandu.
Maldives Dive Site Fotteyo Kandu
Maldives Dive Site #2 – Maaya Thila
Maaya Thila is one of the best Maldives dive sites for a night dive. The dive boat is usually fixed to the mooring and a line is used for the ascent and descent for safety reasons. A strobe light is attached to the rope at 5 meters to identify the rope underwater.
On the Maaya Thila night dive, divers get to experience swimming close to White Tip Reef Sharks. Turtles rest inside caves / overhangs, while Moray Eels and White Tip Sharks hunt the vulnerable Fusiliers. Octopus and Stone Fish can be found around the top reef. The caves where the crevices are found are the ideal place for people who are interested in macro photography. Here you will find Cleaner Shrimps, Ghost Pipe Fish and many more seldom-seen species.
Maldives Dive Site Maaya Thila is a Reef Shark Hotspot
The Maaya Thila night dive is a must for all scuba divers visiting the Maldives and is a one-of-a-kind dive.
Maldives Dive Site #3 – Rangali Madivaru
Madi in the local language of the Maldives, means “Ray”, hence the name Madivaru for this Maldives dive site, which is also known as Hukrueli Faru. During the North East Monsoon, Madivaru is a superb Manta Ray cleaning station. The coral reef slopes down gently from its highest point at 8 meters to the Atoll floor at about 30 meters.
There are many cleaning stations along this 1 km reef, but the point where the Manta Rays are most active is halfway along the northern side. Current at Madivaru can be strong at times and can create a funnel effect due to the coral reef formation. Divers should be prepared to make a safety stop in open water at Madivaru and a safety balloon is necessary.
Manta Rays Gather at Maldives Dive Sites
Maldives Dive Site #4 – HP Reef
If you were asked to choose the best Maldives dive site between HP Reef and Nassimo Thila, the wise thing to do would be vote for both and rank them both equally as they are two of the most spectacular sites in the Maldives. Both HP Reef and display excellent soft coral growth and an abundant fish life. The best diving at HP Reef is found on the southern side of the reef and when the current is flowing into the Atoll (East to West). During mild current, you should swim slowly, while observing the coral blocks, caves and overhangs. The coral blocks and the caves at HP Reef are filled with multicolored soft coral and you should keep your eyes open for the many invertebrates, including nudibranchs, leaf fish and many more. Eagle Rays, schooling Silver Jacks and Batfish are common at HP Reef. Strong currents are sometimes found at this Maldives dive site and a surface balloon is necessary.
Maldives Dive Site #5 – Nassimo Thila
Nassimo Thila is an oval-shaped Thila displaying a good variety of colourful, soft corals. The most interesting aspect of this Maldives Dive Site is the randomly scattered pinnacles. Spend as much time as possible around the scattered pinnacles but limit your depth to maximize bottom time as the scattered pinnacles go down to more than 30 meters.
Currents at Nassimo Thila are usually strong, so it is only recommended for advanced divers. Depending on the strength of the currents, many pelagics can be seen near the coral reef at Nassimo Thila or in the deeper water just off the reefs, including Giant Trevallies, Jacks, Dogtooth Tuna and many more. A surface balloon is a must as this Maldives dive site is subjected to heavy boat traffic from the nearby resort island
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Nassimo Thila is an oval-shaped Thila displaying a good variety of colourful, soft corals. The most interesting aspect of Nassimo Thila is the randomly scattered pinnacles. Spend as much time as possible around the scattered pinnacles but limit your depth to maximize bottom time as the scattered pinnacles go down to more than 30 meters.
Currents at Nassimo Thila are usually strong, so it is only recommended for advanced divers. Depending on the strength of the currents, many pelagics can be seen near the coral reef at Nassimo Thila or in the deeper water just off the reefs, including Giant Trevallies, Jacks, Dogtooth Tuna and many more. A surface balloon is a must as the dive site is subjected to heavy boat traffic from the nearby resort island.
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Diving the Maldives Banana Reef
0 Comments | Posted by mio in Holidays, Liveaboards, Maldives, Scuba Diving
The Maldives Banana Reef is a popular dive site for holiday-goers in this tropical paradise. It is a banana shaped area where a great number of colorful fishes in Maldives reside.
The Banana Reef is the first ever dive site discovered in the breath taking waters of Maldives. One of the best dive spots in the North Male Atoll, the Maldives Banana Reef is great for all year round diving.
Sea Creatures at the Banana Reef Maldives
There are many fascinating and colorful fish species that live in the Maldives Banana Reef. These include Oriental Sweetlips, Giant Squirrelfish, Bannerfish, Angelfish, just to name a few.
Scuba diving at the Banana Reef Maldives also offers sightings of other marine creatures such as turtles and eagle rays.
To make the most out of your diving experience at the Banana Reef in Maldives, begin with your left shoulder to the reef. This is a fairly efficient way to explore the area. Spend most of your time near the coral heads and you will spot interesting marine activity in Maldives.
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Embudu Village Maldives
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The Maldives is a famous travel destination known for two things, scuba diving and private island resorts. But only one resort island in Maldives is referred to as ‘the last paradise on earth‘, and that is the Embudu Village.
This fascinating tropical paradise is only a few kilometers away from the Male International Airport in Maldives. Home to hundreds of travelers wanting to getaway from all the hassles of urban life, the Embudu Village Maldives is enveloped in flawless white sand and turquoise clear waters. The island’s unspoiled beauty is accompanied by simple yet elegant facilities and guest rooms, ready to make your vacation in Maldives an experience you will forever cherish.
Embudu Village Maldives Resort Facilities
There are a total of 124 guest rooms in the Embudu Village Maldives classified in different types, to suit each individual taste and budget. It really doesn’t matter whether you book a standard room, superior room, or a water villa, your stay at the Embudu Village Maldives is going to be memorable and captivating.
For those wanting to rejuvenate the mind and body, book a massage at the Serena Spa in Embudu Village Maldives and you’ll be pampered with a relaxing massage treatment using virgin oils and natural remedies.
Dining at the Embudu Village Maldives offers a mixture of international cuisines, guaranteed to fulfill that picky appetite. A lavish feast in this tropical paradise is capped off with a sumptuous cocktail by the beach bar.
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Moorish Idol
The majestic Zanclus Cornutus, more famously known as the moorish idol, is one of the most popular fish among saltwater aquarium enthusiasts all over the world. The only member of the Zanclidae family, the moorish idol is commonly sighted in the exotic Indo-Pacific waters. The moorish idol is often mistaken for a butterfly fish, due to some very similar features.
Moorish Idols
Moorish Idol Habitat
Despite its popularity among aquarium hobbyists, the moorish idol, like most fish, is best suited in its natural habitat, particularly because of the creature’s acute sensitivity to water temperature. Commonly found in depths of 3m to 180m in both clear and cloudy waters, the moorish idol is usually spotted swimming alone because of its tendency to fight with other moorish idols.
Moorish Idol Appearance
Adult moorish idols grow to an average lengy of 4-6 inches, although some can reach up to 9 inches. Its distinct features are a long dorsal fin end with thread-like tip, long snout, three bold black bands over the eye to ventral fins, rear body and on the tail.
Moorish Idol Diet
In its natural habitat, the moorish idol is usually found on flat reefs preying on sponges, tunicates, and other small invertebrates to satisfy its rather indifferent appetite. In captivity, the moorish idol can be a far pickier eater.
Moorish Idol Behaviour Toward Scuba Divers
Moorish idols are quite harmless marine creatures and safe to dive around with. The moorish idol is not an endangered species and as such is not on the IUCN list of threatened species.
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Maldives Whale Submarine Tours
0 Comments | Posted by mio in Environment, Holidays, Honeymoon and Weddings, Maldives, Things to Do
Maldives Whale Submarine Tours is a new way to explore the fascinating underwater world of this tropical paradise. Definitely a fresh and outstanding attraction in Maldives, this state-of-the-art technology enables non-divers to discover the abundant coral reefs without getting wet and taking diving courses.
A Maldives Whale Submarine is a high-tech underwater vessel that can accommodate up to 50 passengers at a single time. Submarine tours in Maldives will take you up to 150 meters in depth to explore the captivating beauty of Maldivian marine life.
Maldives Whale Submarine Itenerary
A typical Maldives Whale Submarine Tour usually lasts for about 60 minutes. Its first stop is at 25 meters, where you’ll see a colorful display of various fish species. The Maldives Whale Submarine will then descend to a depth of 40 meters to another coral garden. If you’re lucky enough, you just might spot the occasional White Tipped Reef Shark or Napoleon Wrasse here.
The next stop in your Maldives Whale Submarine Tour depends on varying conditions of current. This innovative underwater piece of machinery might stop by a historical shipwreck or a nearby cave. Whatever it may be, the Maldives Whale Submarine Tour is guaranteed to give you a memorable and unique experience.
Maldives Whale Submarine Tours is open from nine in the morning til’ eight in the evening. be sure to inquire with your resort customer representative for bookings.
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Maldives Sting Ray Liveaboard Experience
0 Comments | Posted by mio in Holidays, Honeymoon and Weddings, Liveaboards, Maldives, Scuba Diving
The Maldives Sting Ray Liveaboard is a luxurious vessel that will take you to the country’s most popular dive sites, unspoiled virgin islands, and other places of great tourist interest. This holiday cruise has a fully trained staff and crew, as well as professional dive guides that will make your Maldives getaway memorable and fulfilling.
The Maldives Sting Ray Liveaboard is a 31 meter boat that can accommodate about 20 people in its 9 spacious and comfortable guest rooms. A solid wooden boat that boasts modern engineering, this Maldives cruise ship has luxurious amenities and facilities including sun decks where you can lounge away to your heart’s desire.
Scuba Diving in the Maldives Sting Ray
Discover the Atolls of Maldives and its abundant coral reefs as you tour the tropical waters aboard the Sting Ray. Scuba diving in the Maldives Sting Ray Liveaboard is sincerely a fascinating experience. Enjoy everything the Maldives has to offer. Spot manta rays, Napoleons, occasional whale sharks, turtles, lobsters, and hundreds of other fish species during this unforgettable holiday experience.
Maldives Sting Ray Specifications
The Maldives Sting Ray was constructed during the year of 2002. It has a cruising speed of 11 knots and is equipped with the latest GPS, Radio, and GSM for navigation purposes. This 101 feet long and 29 feet wide ship offers nothing but first-class luxury.
You don’t have to worry about safety in the Maldives Sting Ray, all you need to do is relax and enjoy the fresh ocean breeze. Book a Maldives liveaboard now! To enjoy the Best Price Guarantee, click here.
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Explore Untouched Parts of the Maldives on Galileo
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Special Explorer Cruise on Galileo Liveaboard
Maldives Dive Travel is proud to announce a very special “Galileo Explorer Tour” from March 11-22, 2010.
This once-in-a-lifetime, 11-night safari begins with a 50-minute flight from Male to Kaadhdhedhoo in the Huvadhoo Atoll (also called Suvadiva Atoll), the largest atoll in the world. This is a particularly untouched part of the Maldives with only a handful of exclusive resorts operating here and very few dive boats exploring the area, meaning that there are many dive sites just waiting to be explored. Guests on this safari will have the opportunity to dive at many undiscovered dive sites and visit many pristine islands – some inhabited and others completely secluded.
Galileo Hosts Special Explorer Cruise
Galileo Liveaboard Route
Depending on weather conditions, the Galileo safari will travel around several of the southernmost atolls of the Maldives, ending at Huvadhoo airport in Kaadhdhedhoo, from where a flight will return to Male. This is the perfect scuba safari for divers looking to explore the unknown treasures of the Indian Ocean.
Galileo Mar 11-22 Southern Atoll Explorer Tour
Take advantage of this amazing opportunity at the unbeatable price of only EUR 1,386 per person for 11 nights. Galileo is one of the most well-equipped safari ships in the Maldives, perfect for a true expedition-style adventure.
Explore Untouched Dive Sites of the Maldives
What’s Included in the Galileo Scuba Diving Cruise?
- Accommodation in air-conditioned cabins with window, en-suite shower (hot water) and WC. Daily cleaning. Towels provided.
- Full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Tea and coffee are available free of charge at all times plus one bottle of water per person per day.
- 27 dives
- Tanks with DIN/INT 12 lts, lead belts, extra diving boat
- Guidance by a PADI-qualified and highly experienced English-speaking dive instructor
- Use of fishing gear – local style, including hook, fishing line, weight and baits.
- Island-hopping, snorkelling service
- Picnic on an uninhabited island (depending on weather and route).
- On the last day a trip to the capital city Male will be offered
- Pick-up & drop-off at Male’ International Airport to connect with international flights on first and last day of the cruise, before noon.
Price does not include:
- International or Domestic air fares ( Male-Kaadhdhedhoo is 217 return flight)
- Airport taxes
- Dive/snorkel equipment rental
- Beverages, except those mentioned above
- Bed Tax: 8 per person per night is charged on board
- Dive and travel insurance
- Transfer supplements for arrivals/departures on days other than scheduled boat arrival/departure
- Fuel surcharge: in the event that crude oil reaches USD $100 per barrel on the international market, a EUR 6 fee will be charged per person per night
- Nitrox is available for EUR 5 per filling
- Additional dives will be charged at EUR 34 each
A few places are still available on this amazing cruise; to reserve yours, please contact Maldives Dive Travel today!
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Kuramathi Maldives
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Kuramathi Maldives is a private resort island lying in the Ari Atoll of this tropical paradise. A white sandy beach surrounded by sparkling azure waters, the Kuramathi Maldives is a 15 minute seaplane ride away from Male International Airport.
Kuramathi Maldives Accommodations
There are a total of 151 guest rooms and villas in Kuramathi Maldives, ready to accommodate and serve tourists all year round. All these accommodations are equipped with standard amenities of luxury resorts including a private balcony where you can enjoy the breathtaking view of the beach and lagoon.
Dining at the Kuramathi Maldives
Feast on a sumptuous dish in one of the three main restaurants at Kuramathi Maldives. Serving international buffets for breakfast, lunch and dinner, these dining facilities in Kuramathi Maldives are guaranteed to satisfy your picky appetite any given day.
There are also six ala carte restaurants in Kuramathi Maldives which offers a wide range of cuisines for all taste buds. For a more romantic setting, you can also choose to have our staff arrange a secluded dinner for two along the beach or in a serenade pavilion in Kuramathi Maldives
Kuramathi Maldives Spa
Pamper yourself with a relaxing massage to rejuvenate your mind and body at the Kuramathi Maldives spa. Unique spa treatments are conducted by our massage experts in private rooms or at the comfort of your own accommodation.
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