Destination: Maldives
The Maldives (7-12 Nights) | From $228++/night
MV Blue Spirit is the embodiment of a comfortable and traditional Maldivian diving liveaboard - a true divers' liveaboard. The second blue o two fleet vessel in the Maldives, MV Blue Spirit is smaller and able to provide a more exclusive diving experience than most other vessels can offer.
Maldives diving enthusiasts will delight at her extensive range of itineraries, sailing all around the stunning atolls in the north and in the south. Her wooden hull has been specifically designed to optimize sailing through the waters of the Maldives, while her interior has been fitted out to heighten comfort and relaxation for guests aboard.
Why You'll Like MV Blue Spirit
- Luxury liveaboard at affordable prices
- Nitrox available
- Free Wi-Fi
- Extensive range of itineraries
- Great photographers facilities on board with ample storage and recharging points
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Location
Most itineraries depart from Male and you will need to book your international flight to and from Male airport.
Dive Overview
Generously opulent in marine life and recognized as one of the world’s most diverse and spectacular marine ecosystems, the vast range of dive sites in the Maldives provides something for everyone. There is a wide variety of diving on offer from coral reefs and pinnacles (Thila and Giri) to exciting larger channel (Kandu) drift dives. Divers have the opportunity to see a huge range of beautiful hard and soft corals as well as the potential to dive with manta rays, whale sharks, sharks, turtles, barracudas, jacks and tuna.
Requirements: Certified to dive to 30 metres, experienced and comfortable with currents, recommendation of completing PADI Advanced Open Water or Deep Diver Adventure Dive either before or during trip.
[See: Maldives Dive Travel Guide]
Accommodations
Types of Cabins, Amenities and Photos
Blue Spirit Cabin Overview
She caters to just 12 divers and offers six en suite and fully air-conditioned cabins. Cabins include two double berth and four double/twin berth with lavishly fitted interiors.
Double Cabin (LEFT) & Twin Cabin (RIGHT)
General Facilities
Blue Spirit Boat Features
- Air-conditioning
- Saloon with separate dining and relaxation areas
- Library
- Sun deck with superb views of the Indian Ocean
- Shaded area on the foredeck
- Wifi is provided, but cannot be guaranteed due to the remote locations of some dive sites and wifi limitations
Blue spirit Dive Facilities
- Nitrox
- Equipment rental
- Re-breather friendly
- Photographer friendly
- Diver training
Food & Drinks Aboard Blue Spirit
Meals are served at a table to the front of the boat providing a wonderful alfresco dining experience. Guests will enjoy the culinary delights of a fantastic Sri Lankan chef who has been with M/V Blue Spirit for over 15 years and serves a mouth-watering mixture of local and Western cuisines while soaking up the panoramic views of the Maldives.
BLUE SPIRIT DECK PLAN
Schedule, Rates & Availability
Blue Spirit Schedule & Rates
The rates shown below are per person in USD. See 'Inclusions & Exclusions' for more details.
Inclusions
- Full board accommodation
- All meals, water, tea, coffee
- All diving on 12lt cylinder with weights and air fills
- Green tax (GBP bookings only)
- Limited Wifi
Exclusions
- Obligatory: Green tax (USD bookings)
- Rental equipment
- Nitrox
- Courses
- Alcoholic drinks
Rates & Availability
For more information on rates and availability email us at info@bluewaterdivetravel.com or call us at +1-310-915-6677 and we will gladly help you plan your dream dive vacation!
Dive Information & Itineraries
Central Atolls Itinerary - 7 Nights
This 7 day Maldives dive safari takes you to some of the highlights of the Central Atolls, including the North and South Male Atolls, Rasdhoo Atoll and more. A chance to discover some of the Maldives most famous dive sites, renoened for sightings of sharks, eagle rays, turtles and diverse fish.
Best of the Central Atolls - 12 nights
This itinerary gives you 12 days on board and will include a combination of either the Central and Northern Atolls or the Central and Southern Atolls. You can expect to visit some of the following: North and South Male Atolls, Felidhoo Atoll, Meemu Atoll, Ari Atoll, Rasdhoo Atoll, North and South Nilandhoo Atolls, Baa Atoll and Lhaviyani Atoll. The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:-
- 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
MALE AND HUVADHOO - 12 NIGHTS
This exciting trip cruises all the way from the very far south of the Maldives back to Malé - taking in the finest dive areas along the way. The far south offers the opportunity to swim with hundreds of schooling sharks, vast schools of fish and squadrons of eagle rays - on top of this, the incredible hard coral reefs packed with colour and critters. And don't worry - we've found manta and whaleshark points! The far south offers exciting diving for experienced divers with adventure in mind. This is a stunning trip so expect some amazing scenery and varied diving.
This itinerary gives you 12 days on board and will cruise from the southern-most Atolls of Huvadhoo and Addu via Laamu, Thaa, Meemu and Felidhoo Atolls all the way back to South Malé Atoll.
Male and Northern Atolls - 12 nights
This itinerary gives you 12 days on board and will travel north from Male, crossing the 80km of open ocean known as the Kaashidhoo channel, to take in some of the best dive areas of the northern atolls of Baa, Raa, Noonu, Lhaviyani and Shaviyani. There is a one-way domestic flight from Baa Atoll to Male at the end of the trip.
HUVADHOO AND GAN ADDU - 12 NIGHTS
This itinerary gives you 12 days on board. You will adventure from Huvadhoo Atoll, across the Equator to the isolated atoll of Foammulah and to the southern-most atoll of Gan Addu. A domestic flight will take you to the very far south of the Maldives - an area described as "the new Maldives". The diving is without doubt incredible and offers the opportunity to dive with schooling sharks, vast schools of fish and squadrons of eagle rays - on top of this, the incredible hard coral reefs packed with colour and critters. And don't worry - we've found manta points too! These trips offer exciting diving for experienced divers with adventure in mind.
MALE TO FAR NORTH (12 NIGHTS)
This itinerary gives you 12 days on board and will take in some of the finest dive areas in the Remote Far North. We plan to cruise and dive through the atolls of Raa, Baa, Lhaviyani, Noonu, Shaviyani, Haa Dhaalu and Haa Alifu. The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- 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
Other Information
Boat Specifications
- Length: 26 meters
- Beam: 7 meters
- Construction Material: Wood
- Engines: 1 x 350 HP Daewoo
- Generators: 2 x Onan 25/30 Kw
- Desalination Units: 4 ton/day
- Compressors: 3 x Bauer K14
- Max guests: 12
- Number of cabins: 6
Practical Information
- Time Zone: UTC+5
- Local Currency: MVR (Maldivian Rufiyaa)
- Language Spoken: English
- Electricity: Standard UK three pin with 220V output
- Payment Onboard: Payments on board can be made in US dollars cash or credit / debit cards.
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Underwater Gallery
Photos provided by Werner Thiele & Gerald Rambert
