M.S. Stingray - Maldives Liveaboard
9 or 16 days London to London [FB (On liveboard only)]
This exceptionally comfortable and spacious liveaboard with its unbeatable value for money attracts divers from all over the world. The attentive crew will look after your comfort and safety at all times. Nitrox is available for certified Nitrox divers and Padi/NRC Nitrox courses can be held onboard on request. If you want to see the best dive sites in the Maldives under the guidance of experts, MS Stingray is the right liveaboard for you.
- Dive schedule on a seven night safari:
- Day 1
- Guests check in before noon, first dive in the afternoon: compulsory check dive followed by a gentle reef dive (same dive)
- Day 2 to 6
- 3 guided dives per day (including 1 night dive)
- Day 7
- Last dive early morning - 24h no diving before flight back or transfer flight to an island resort.
- Day 8
- Check out in morning after breakfast
- Boat Stats
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- Year of Launch: 2002, refurbished 2007
- Length: 31 m /101 feet
- Rooms: 9 air-conditioned rooms, en-suite bathroom (hot water), exterior windows, 220V UK sockets (triangle of 3 flat pins), international adapters available. 4 double bed rooms, 4 with one slightly bigger and one standard twin bed, 1 room with 2 standard twin beds.
- Equipment: water desalination, 2 generators, 2 compressors, rental equipment on request, medical oxygen, GPS, email, mobile GMS 900.
- Salon: TV, VCR, DVD, HiFi, games, books and comfy, well-stocked bar
- Decks: 75sq m sun deck, deck chairs and mats, seats on quarter deck are sun/rain protected, stairs and platform with ladder for easy water access, fresh water shower facilities outside
- Services included in price:
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- Airport "meet-and-greet" on arrival day's until noon.
- Transfers to and from the boat (before noon on arrival and departure days only)
- Accommodation in air-conditioned rooms, en-suite shower (hot water), towels and daily room cleaning
- Full board meals
- Tea, coffee and chilled water (from water dispenser) are available free of charge at all times
- Snacks are served after afternoon dive (fresh coconut, cookies, cake)
- Tanks: 12lt aluminium DIN/INT, lead belts, security balloon, extra diving boat, instructor and dive guide (Padi)
- Local-style fishing gear and escorted snorkelling
- Island visits and picnic/BBQ on an uninhabited island (depending on weather and availability)
- Sightseeing and shopping in the Maldivian capital city of Male on last evening
- 17 dives (including check dive and one night dive) are offered on a 7-day cruise
- 35 dives (including check dive and two night dives) are offered in a 14 night cruise
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Cost per person:
MS Stingray 7 nights from £1,310 - Single supplement: None if willing to share
- What is included: Flights, transfers, diving & meals as indicated
- Accommodation: Liveaboard - 7 or 14 nights
- Departure details: Sundays, throughout the year
- Diving package: Up to 3 dives per day including guide, tanks & weights
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