MALDIVES - CRUISE
The quality of the immersions of the islands Maldives has located this destination like one of the most important of the World for the Trips of Diving. We offer you a Cruise of Diving, organized by the team of Octopus Dive Safari - Orizonia Life, directed by Marilen & Marc. The wide experience of the organizing team has helped selecting the most appropriate route for every week of the season, which helps making of each cruise an unforgettable trip. Manta rays, whale, grey, hammer and reef sharks‌ This is only a sneak peak of what you will discover during this cruise. MALDIVIAN DREAM The Maldivian Dream is an excellent ship, quick and comfortable which has 10 double cabins. 8 of them with 1 double bed, 1 single and 2 cabins with bunks. All the cabins are equipped with bathroom, air conditioning and hot water. The ship is divided in 3 decks; on the inferior deck, st there are 8 cabins. On the 1 deck, there is the bar, the kitchen, the external and interior dining room, a bathroom and the rest area with TV, music, projector and computer to discharge nd pictures. On the 2 deck, there is the control cabin, the captain's cabin, 2 double cabins with large bed, the massage area, as well as an external (sun and shade) deck with deckchairs and rd armchairs. In the 3 deck, there is a wide solarium with deckchairs and mattresses to bathe in the sun and a Jacuzzi for 4 people. The ship has WIFI in the living room and Thai masseur. Length: 31 meters. Sleeve: 10 meters. Electricity: available 24 h. Voltage 220V.
ROUTES 2012 - 2013 CLASSIC ROUTE It is the best route for divers and we’ve been doing it for 15 years. The success of the route during these years ensures its quality. • Route of 7 nights and 7 days of diving, departure and arrival in Male. • Itinerary: Male North, Male South, Ari and Rasdhoo. • Objective: Manta Rays, whale sharks in Ari, gray and reef sharks and night immersion. CLASSIC NORTH ROUTE A different route is taken in autumn, to visit one of the atoll of Baa with their manta rays area, especially Hanifaru, as well as the northern part of the Classic Route, concretely Rasdhoo and Ari (north). • Route of 7 nights and 7 days of diving, departure and arrival in Male. • Itinerary: Male North, Baa, Rasdhoo and Ari North. • Objectives: Manta Rays, especially in the lagoon of Hanifaru, gray and reef sharks, Thila with its multicolored and varied fauna, and the possibility to see a wreck, as well as some night immersion. CLASSIC ROUTE + SOUTH In this route, the atolls of Male South and Felidhoo to dive in canals to see sharks But also Miyaru or Kandhu, the night of the sharks of Alimatha Reels; completing the cruise with the Atoll of Ari where you will dive in Thilas, where we will look for the whale shark. • Route of 7 nights and 7 days of diving, departure and arrival in Male. •Itinerary: Male North, Male South, Felidhoo, Ari and Rasdhoo. Objectives: sharks in the south; manta rays, thilas, wrecks and whale shark in Ari. ROUTE SOUTH HEMISPHERE After the success of the 8 "Great South of Maldives" Expeditions, of these previous years and with the obtained experience, we have planned our widest season of cruises in the SOUTH HEMISPHERE OF THE MALDIVES, in the precise months in those that the conditions are good. We have planned this expedition during the months of February and March 2012 with possibility of expanding it to April. Maldivian Dream will weigh anchor going to the south area of the archipelago where she will operate without returning to Male during 8 weeks, basing its operation on the equatorial area. The route is outside of all the traditional circuits. The quality of the immersions is extraordinary. The quantity of life (sharks, manta rays, …) and the quality and exuberance of the reefs transform the route into the best of the Maldives, without a doubt. • ITINERARIES: 1) SOUTH HEMISPHERE - STAGE 1 : Male North, Male South, Ari, Vaavu, Meemu, Thaa, Laamu. Objectives: Manta Rays and whale sharks in Ari, canals in Vaavu, Meemu and Laamu. 2) SOUTH HEMISPHERE - STAGE 2 : Laamu - Gaaf Alif - Foamulah - Addu.
3) EQUATOR (intermediate Stages): Gaaf Alif - Foamulah - Addu / Addu - Foamulah - Gaaf Alif. Objectives of the itineraries 2) and 3): thilas with corals, sharks, manta rays and the biggest wreck of the Maldives, the British Royalty. It is highly advisable to stay the two weeks connecting the stages 1 and 2.
PRICES PER PERSON Season B Season A
Dates October 5 - 14 October 12 -21 October 19-28 October 26 - November 4 November 2-11 November 9-18 November 16-25 November 23 - December 2 November 30 -December 9 December 7-16 December 14-23 December 14-23 December 21-30 December 28-Januay 6 January 4-13 January 11-18 January 18-27
Only Cruiser 1390 1450
Routes 2012-2013 Classic Route or North Classic Route or North Classic Route or North Classic Route or North Classic Route or North Classic Route or North Classic Route
Seasons B B B B B B B
Classic Route
B
Classic Route
A
Classic Route Classic Route Classic Route Classic Route Classic Route + South Classic Route + South Classic Route + South Classic Route + South
B B B A B B B A
January 25 February 3 February 1-10 February 8-17 February 15-24 February 22 -March 3 March 1-10 March 8-17 March 15-24 March 22-31 March 29 -April 7 April 5-14 April 12-21 April 19-28 April 26-May 5 May 3-12 May 10-19 May 17-26
South Hemisphere - Stage 1
A
South Hemisphere- Stage 2 Equator Equator
A A A
Equator
A
Equator South Hemisphere- Stage 2 South Hemisphere - Stage 1 Classic Route + South Classic Route + South Classic Route + South Classic Route + South Classic Route + South Classic Route Classic Route Classic Route Classic Route
A A A A B B B B B B B B