Destination: Maldives
Best of Maldives, Hanifaru Bay Cruise, Desert Island Cruising (7 - 10 Nights) | From $290++/night
M/Y Honors Legacy Quick Pitch
The Honors Legacy liveaboard is truly a "wine and dine" experience. With gourmet cuisine, luxurious accommodations, a massive boat, all while diving the beautiful Maldives.
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Location
Meet at the Male airport on the day of departure for transfer to the ship.
Dive Overview
Healthy reefs, soft corals, mantas, whale sharks, schooling gray reef sharks, hawksbill turtles and more.
[See: Maldives Dive Travel Guide]
Accommodations
Types of Cabins, Amenities and Photos
M/Y Honors Legacy Accommodation Overview
This unique 33.5m long wooden vessel boasts nine modern, spacious cabins and can accommodate up to 18 guests. These luxurious cabins feature two ocean view suites (20sqm each) offering exquisite views of the beautiful Indian Ocean and a fabulous en-suite with its very own bathtub. In addition, you will find four inter-changeable superior twin or superior double cabins (12sqm each) and three superior twin cabins (12sqm). All cabins are air-conditioned with modern and comfortable interiors and fittings, en-suite bathrooms, mini bar, safe and full HD TVs.
Superior cabins
Ocean View cabins
M/Y Honors Legacy Cabin Details
- Ocean View Suites: (2 Suites 20sqm each)
- Both Ocean View Suites are located on the bridge deck. Apart from the view of the ocean directly from the room and bathroom, the suites come with bathtubs and they are also furnished with modern and comfy interiors and fittings, mini bar, safe and Full HD TVs.
- Superior Cabins: (7 Rooms 12sqm each)
- All of the Superior Cabins are situated on the accommodation deck on the yacht and all of these rooms are air-conditioned with modern and comfy interiors and fittings, en-suite bathrooms with fresh hot and cold waters, mini bar, safe and Full HD TVs.
General Facilities
Saloon and bar (left) & Dining table (right)
Camera table (left) & Sun deck (right)
M/Y Honors Legacy Boat Features
- Spacious Lounge deck
- Air-conditioned saloon with restaurant and bar
- Sundeck with bar
- Shades with Jacuzzi and sun pads
- Spa with indoor and outdoor treatments
- Boutique
- Wireless Internet Access
- Full HD TV and Blu-ray Disk player with surround speakers
- Karaoke System
- Board Games
- Multimedia library
M/Y Honors Legacy Dive Facilities
- DIN Adaptors
- Tech diving
- Tenders for diving
- Nitrox
Food & Drinks Aboard M/Y Honors Legacy
Gourmet cuisine of your choice is prepared well by the experienced food preparation staff. Be it local cuisine or international food from your native country the team would make the best possible from the fresh supplies loaded for the trip. Great variety of fish, poultry, meat, and seafood are provided together with locally available fresh vegetables, leaves and fruits as well.
M/Y Honors Legacy Liveaboard Deck Plan
SCHEDULE, RATES & AVAILABILITY
M/Y Honors Legacy Schedule & Rates
Prices are in USD, per person and include 12% GST. Green Tax (USD 6 per night) is not included.
[See also: Inclusions & Exclusions]
Inclusions
- Accommodation (based on 2 sharing) including towels & linens, air condition, and en-suite bathroom
- Full board basis (buffet - breakfast, lunch & dinner) and afternoon snack
- Complimentary Drinking water
- Tea and coffee (instant) throughout the day
- Airport “meet and greet” & Return transfer in Male’ from the airport to the vessel
- Up to 3 dives per day & 1-night dive a week (weather and itineraries permitting)
- Dive guides services (2 dive guides on board)
- 12lt cylinder and weights
- Air fills
- BBQ on a desert island
- 12% GST – In the event of an increase of the GST, the rates will be increased accordingly
Exclusions
- International and domestic flights
- Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
- Equipment Rentals
- Diving Courses (manuals and certifications)
- Travel and dive insurance (compulsory)
- Crew gratuities
- Massages and onboard spa treatments
- GST taxes applicable to all services sold on board
- Single supplement: 50% of the rate
- Green Tax $6 per person per night
- Onboard Wi-Fi (USD 25 per device per week)
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 & Destinations
Best of Maldives
- Atolls: North Male – Ari – Vaavu – South Male
- Duration: 7 Nights / 8 Days
- Number of dives: 3 Dives a day & 1 or 2 Night dives a week (Total 17 or 18 dives)
- Start/End: Male'/Male'
- The ‘Best of Maldives’ does just what it says on the tin – you dive the best and most famous dive sites of the Maldives in a single week of sublime liveaboard Honors Legacy diving across Male Atolls, Vaavu and Ari atolls. Dive the many channels, drifts, and pinnacles, encountering mantas, whale sharks and reef residents as you go.
Hanifaru Bay Cruise
- Atolls: North Male – Baa – Raa
- Duration: 7 Nights / 8 Days
- Number of Dives: 3 Dives a day & 1 or 2 Night dives a week (Total 17 or 18 dives)
- Start/End Port: Male'/Male'
- The whale shark season is from May to December. In this period, planktons get trapped in the funnel-like reef and concentration of planktons attracts whale sharks and schools of manta rays. At any time there could be over a hundred mantas and several whale sharks feeding off the coral reef.
Desert Island Cruising
- Atolls: North Male – South Male - Vaavu Atoll
- Duration: 7 Nights / 8 Days
- Start/End: Male'/Male'
- Desert Island Cruising itinerary offers a close-up and intimate view of the ‘real’ Maldives. Visiting uninhabited islands for snorkeling and swimming in the most pristine of blue lagoons, a vast array of marine life, and unspoiled dive sites for those of you diving. Each day will bring a new adventure, new experiences, and new friendships.
Other Information
Boat Specifications
- Type: Motor Yacht (M/Y)
- Year built: 2012
- Hull & Exterior: Wooden hull (Tholan timber) with upper waterline fully laminated with polished fiberglass.
- Length: 110 feet /33.53 Meters
- Beam: 30 feet/9.23 Meters
- Draft: 9 feet/2.77 meters
- Total Displacement: 230 tons
- Propulsion: Daedong Marine Engine 500 HP
- Power: 2 x Daedong Marine 50 KVA gensets, 220v
- Compressors: 3 x Coltri Sub
- Air-conditioning: To all interior areas with individual controllers
- Fuel capacity: 6000 liters
- Fresh Water Capacity: 8000 liters
- Desalinator Production: 10,000 liters per day
- Cruising Speed: 12 knots
- Navigation and Communication Aids: Samyung 36 miles marine radar system, Eco sounder, Compass, map, Fishfinder, Global Positioning System (GPS), CB Radio, Mobile Phones, Internet, Search Light, Binoculars, Map
- Safety Equipment: Addressable fire alarm system in all rooms and public areas, fire extinguishers, life jackets, and lifebuoys
- Maximum guests: 18-22
- Number of cabins: 9
- Number of Crew: Total 13 Crew onboard, including Captain, Engineer, Cruise Director, Chef and Spa Therapists
- Tenders: 2 (Dive boat 55 feet and a fiberglass dingy 18 feet with 50 HP outboard engine)
Practical Information
- Time Zone: UTC+5
- Local Currency: MVR (Maldivian rufiyaa)
- Electricity: 220/110 volts
- Language Spoken: English
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