Experience a great scuba diving adventure at the Maldives

Fish Head Dive Site

The Fish Head dive site is probably the most popular dive site in the Maldives. Apart from the fact that it is shaped like a fish’s head hence its name. The Fish Head dive site is famous for housing amazing sites of different kinds of sharks. So if sharks are your thing then the Fish Head dive site is definitely for you. Other than that The Fish Head site is excellent for other colorful sea creatures and coral formation. Divers all are warned about the current in the Fish Head dive site, although there is a time of year that current is irrelevant and divers can travel full circle around the site. A surface balloon is necessary at the Fish Head.

Here are quick facts about this famous dive site.

Dive Site: Mushi Mas Mingili Thila, Fish Head (Protected Marine Area)
Type of Dive Site: Thila (Pinnacle)
Location: North Ari Atoll.
Best Time to Dive: All year round
GPS Position: 03.56000, 72.55000
Depth Range: 10m – 30m
Coral Growth: Above average
Features: Caves, overhangs
Fish Life: Excellent
Experience Level: Novice if the current is not too strong

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Indulge in the Maldivian marine life goodness in store for you at the Cocoa Corner dive site

The Cocoa Corner Dive Site

The Cocoa Corner dive site is a delicious piece of Maldive heaven, The Cocoa Corner can be explored in several different ways along with the right season current and conditions. Divers all come to the Cocoa Corner for what it is best known for, the best shark show around the Male atoll. With the right current divers can enter the Cocoa Corner thila maintain a depth of 26-30 meters so they can swim across the current while parallel to the linings of the thila outside the forces of the current. Deep inside the thila of the Cocoa Corner is where the sharks are, both newborn and mothers divers are not advised to venture deeper because of the nature of the sharks within that depth. A good idea would be swim on top of the thila and dive to shallower waters. A safety balloon is a must and should always be present when diving at the Cocoa Corner.

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The Dream Catcher II is the ultimate Liveaboard boat for your tropical island excursion!

The Dream Catcher II is just what its name implies. It is a liveaboard boat made and designed to give you the best experience possible in the Maldives. Experience true connection with nature with the wonderful Dream Catcher II liveaboard! The Dream Catcher houses top notch luxury hotel furnishings and equiptment, Its really a 5 star hotel on boat. The Dream Catcher assures comfort and luxury at the same time ease of access to a multitude of water activities.

Dream Catcher II Liveaboard Diving

Your luxury Maldives safari with the Dream Catcher II liveaboard will incorporate visits to beautiful dive sites along the Male Atolls. The whole trip is for divers and non-divers alike so you can bring the whole family! Expect to see the best of the Maldives with the Dream Catcher II Liveaboard.

Dream Catcher II Liveaboard Service

Food in the Dream Catcher II includes three delightful meals a day with afternoon snacks and non-alcoholic drinks. A on board bar is located on the bridge of the ship so guests can enjoy a great view of the sun and sea while relaxing with a refreshing cocktail.

Dream Catcher II Liveaboard Accomodation

This luxurious live-aboard boat is sure to please its high standard guests with its seven luxurious suites all equipped with hotel like amenities and services.

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Take advantage of the low price currently available in March for the Galileo Southern Atoll Explorer Tour!

Mark your calendars – March 11 – 22! But, BOOK NOW! Limited Availability.

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 world’s largest atoll.  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 numerous dive sites just waiting to be explored.  Guests on this safari will have the opportunity to dive at many undiscovered dive sites and visit an array of pristine islands – some inhabited and others completely secluded.

Galileo Southern Atoll Explorer Tour

Depending on weather conditions, the 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 Liveaboard

Galileo is one of the most well-equipped safari ships in the Maldives, perfect for a true expedition-style adventure.

Learn more about the Galileo, including its amenities, facilities, service, food & photos, here: Galileo Liveaboard!

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

***All prices are subject to change without notice***

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A diver’s dream dive site. A must-go to dive site for both beginners and expert divers

The Broken Rock Dive Site

Located at the southern ari atoll the Broken Rock Dive site is a very popular dive site in the Maldives. The Thila according to locals is literally a big rock that was broken in two by a two meter wide canyon that split the small Thila in half, thus the name Broken Rock. The Broken Rock dive site’s geography made it suitable for soft coral growth that is why the Thila is covered with corals. The thing about the Broken Rock dive site is that only one diver can enter the canyon at a time due to the two meter wide narrow opening along the channel.

Dive Tips

There are two big black coral rocks upon entry with beautiful overhangs and fan corals, so make sure not to miss those. At the reef of the Broken Rock there is amazing hard coral growth and a great diversity of marine life. It is an ideal place to find colorful creatures like the nudibranchs and colorful fish contrasted by the blue water. The Thila of the Broken Rock is only suitable for experienced or advanced level divers since there is always a strong current that is present along the Thila. Dive torches and surface balloons are a must.

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A Video of Anantara Dhigu Resort and Spa

The Anantara Dhigu Resort is located on the private Dhigu island in the Maldives, just half an hour from Male International Airport. It is a luxurious resort with lots of activities available to make your Maldives holiday an unforgettable experience.

Read more feedbacks about this resort on Anantara Dhigu Resort and Spa Review

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A video of The Conrad Maldives Rangali Island Resort

The Conrad Maldives Rangali Island is one of the finest resorts in the Maldives.  It has 50 luxurious water villas, 79 spacious beach villas and 21 spa water villas. It’s also home to two spas, seven restaurants and three bars.

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island is an extraordinarily complete resort, with something for everyone, from the culinary enthusiast to the scuba dive aficionado, and everyone in between.

Check out Conrad Maldives Rangali Resort Reviews to read more feedbacks from the guests.

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Diving at Kuda Rah Thila Video

Kuda Rah Thila is one of the most famous dive site in the Maldives for its magnificent underwater world and flow of current.

In this video, you can see tons of fish, turtles and whale sharks.

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Diving Video at Vilamendhoo Resort in Maldives

This video was in Vilamendhoo Resort dive site where you can see huge varieties of fish, stingrays, turtle, sharks and moray eels. Vilamendhoo Resort is an island for keen divers. It has an excellent house reef as well as superb dive sites.

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Current Special Offers on Maldives Diving Holidays

Maldives Dive Travel is currently offering a selection of great special deals, making your diving holiday more affordable than ever before.  Check out the following deals and book your 2010 scuba diving holiday in the Maldives now.

Carina – Special Marine Biology Scuba Cruise, 8-22 February, 2010

Diving Holiday on the Carina Liveaboard

Explore the Maldivian reefs under the expert guidance of two marine biologists and PADI-Certified Dive Instructors: Mary Eichler-Bilek & Leo Bilek, Marine Biologists and PADI Instructors on board Carina from 8 to 22 February, 2010.  This cruise has a very last-minute price of just  US$ 2.660 per person.  The cruise start is confirmed, a few places are still open for booking.

Carina Marine Biology Tour Itinerary

Depending on weather conditions, this scuba diving safari is planned to leave Male on February 8, travel around the South Male, Felidhu, Ari and Rasdhoo Atolls (weather permitting) before returning to Male on February 22.  Furthermore, the route will follow the specific marine life upon which Mary Eichler-Bilek’s marine biology workshops will focus.

Marine Biologists Mary Eichler Bilek and Leo Bilek lead Maldives Diving Safari

Special Marine Biology Themed Cruise

This scuba diving cruise is ideal for those who love the ocean and all of its inhabitants. After ten years of diving experience in the Maldives, Mary is an expert in marine biology and she enjoys passing this knowledge on to others during her popular marine biology cruises.  In-depth dive briefings and workshops will be given in English and German throughout the cruise to help participants to see the reefs and their inhabitants in a new light.

PADI-Recognised Specialty Course Available On Board

A very special feature of this cruise is the opportunity of taking the Night Naturalist Specialty Course, a programme developed by Mary herself and recognised by PADI.  This is available at an extra price and should be paid on board.

Don’t miss out on this great diving holiday, reserve your space today by contacting contact Maldives Dive Travel.

Galileo Explorer Tour March 11-22      Jan 18, 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 Explorer Tour Itinerary

Depending on weather conditions, Galileo 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.

Take advantage of this amazing opportunity at the unbeatable price of only EUR 1,386 per person for 11 nights.  A few places are still available; to reserve yours, please contact Maldives Dive Travel today.

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