Island Safari 1 | 马代中部, 马代北部, 马代南部

Boat

Island Safari 1 is a solid three-deck wooden motor yacht measuring 30 metets in length and 9 meters in width, with cruising speed at 11 knots per hour, It was built in 2003 and renewed in 2018.

The main deck features a well-stocked bar serving international brands of alcohol, soft drinks, teas, coffees, espressos, cappuccinos and light snacks.

The indoor lounge has a cozy atmosphere with a variety of indoor games, Television, Video CD / facilities and a library with a large collection of books. And there is a disco suitable for night entertainment with local Bodu Beru folk music. There is also a Business Center allows guests to send and receive faxes and use Internet and email services.

The chef will serve three meals per day, variety of international and Asian cuisine all the meals are served in buffet style. There is a coffee bar near the restaurant with mineral water, American coffee, different tea provide 24 hours self service.

Island Safari 1 is accompanied with the typical Maldivian dhoni support boat, equipped with compressors, cylinders and weights, will allow you to carry out diving activities in the most comfortable and safe way. The dhoni will be used to transport equipment, divers to diving spots and snorkelers to coral reefs.

Cabin

Island Safari 1 featuring 9 air-conditioned cabins, it can welcome 18 - 21 guests.

All cabins are equipped with private bathroom, individually controlled air conditioning, wardrobes, mirrors, lighting, and other cabin facilities.

1 Deluxe Cabin：
Located on the upper deck, this cabin comes with two single beds side by side, windows.

1 Deluxe Cabin：
Located on the main deck, this cabin comes with two single beds side by side, windows.

1 Honeymoon Suite：
Located on the lower deck, this cabin comes with a double bed, two raised single beds, along with a comfortable sofa seat and a bathtub with a shower spray rather than a shower cubicle, portholes.

4 Standard Cabins：
Located on the lower deck, each cabin comes with one double bed and one single bed(bunk style), portholes.

2 Triple Cabins：
Located on the lower deck, each cabin comes with three separate single beds, portholes.

Diving

• 15 - 17 dives per week (1 night dive is included weekly).
• No dive on the embarkation and disembarkation day.
• Only 1 - 2 dives will be provided on the last diving day.
• All diving will provide experienced guide to lead the dive.
• Canoe, SUPs, fishing gear are available for guest use.

Other Informations

• Nitrox：Not available at the moment yet
• 15L Tanks：Available with additional charge
• REBREATHER Dive：Not available at the moment
• Technical Dive：Not available at the moment yet
• Dive Equipment Rental：Available with additional cost
• Dive insurance：Divers must have valid dive insurance
• Wi-Fi Internet ： Available with additional charge
• Laundry Service：Not available at the moment
• Massage Service：Not available at the moment
• Payment on board：By cash only (USD/EUR/MVR)
• Crew Number：10, include 2 - 3 dive guides

CLASSIC CENTRAL ATOLLS

It is the itinerary among the atolls where many resorts are concentrated, here are many of the dive sites that have made and make diving in the Maldives among the most beautiful in the world.

The dives take place from the passes, Thille (shoals), wrecks, walls in the internal atolls and oceanic walls, there is no shortage of encounters with large pelagics, gray sharks, white tip, nurse, it is not uncommon to spot the great whale shark, easy encounters with manta rays, manta points are numerous, encounters with rays, eagles, turtles, dolphins and lots of reef fish are common.

Option Route 1 :
North Male Atoll, North Ari Atoll, South Ari Atoll, Vaavu Atoll, South Male Atoll.

Option Route 2 :
North Male Atoll, South Male Atoll, Vaavu Atoll, Meemu Atoll.

Option Route 3 :
North Male Atoll, Lhaviyani Atoll, Baa Atoll

EXTREME SOUTH Huvadhoo Atoll AND FUVAHMULAH

Gaafu Alifu Atoll (Huvadhoo North Atoll) - Fuvahmulah Atoll

Suvadiva atoll (Huvadhoo Atoll) is the largest and deepest in the Maldives, reaching up to -80 meters, it is located in the extreme south of the Maldives, not far from the equator, here you can rediscover the charm of the Maldives of many years ago: uninhabited islets of breathtaking beauty, fishing villages and virgin reefs where no other tourists are seen. The depths are real coral gardens visible even in very shallow water for snorkeling, in the period from January to March it offers excellent diving conditions, with clear water.

The dives take place, almost all, in the ocean passes or along the corners of the pass, where the currents attract the large pelagics. You will be able to swim alongside dozens of gray and white tip sharks and, sometimes, hammer, fox or tiger sharks. Encounters with stingrays, eagles, turtles, dolphins and lots of reef fish are common. Direction south we find the atoll of Fuvahmulah, it is a huge mountain that emerges from over 2000 meters deep. There is nothing around, everything is far away. It is the kingdom of the great sharks that, here, dominate unchallenged. In Fuvahmulah Atoll it is possible to dive with the big tigers that come up from the deep waters. On the outer plateau, schools of hammerheads, gray sharks, thresher and silky sharks live, it is also possible to meet the great whale sharks, diving suitable for those who are fond of big fish.

NORTHERN ATOLLS ITINERARY (2 week cruise)

North Male Atoll, Lhaviyani Atoll, Noonu Atoll, Shaviyani Atoll, Haa Dhaalu Atoll, Raa Atoll, Baa Atoll, Goidhu Atoll, Rash Atoll, North Ari Atoll

This itinerary, starting from the most famous and famous areas of the Maldives, arrives at those still almost unknown and unexplored. In the northern atolls the environment is very different from the usual Maldivian one we are used to. The islands become larger, the reefs are deeper and have a conformation that slopes gently towards the ocean. There are many deserted islands and beautiful sandbanks.

The virgin reefs where it is difficult to meet tourists are fantastic and rich in coral. Ideal for those who want to practice snorkeling and underwater photography.The dives take place from the pass, thille (shoal), wrecks, walls in the internal atolls and oceanic walls, gray sharks, white tip, nurse, easy encounters with manta rays, encounters with rays, eagles, turtles, dolphins and lots of reef fish. Night dives in these reefs are spectacular, the night underwater panorama rich in colors and a great variety of animal species not visible in day dives.

The diving team made up of expert Italian instructors and integrated by the local Maldivian crew will welcome you making every day of your stay on board an unforgettable experience and holiday in respect of nature.