Destination: Maldives
North, South and Central Atolls (7 & 10 Nights) | From $242 ++/night
Seafari Explorer II Quick Pitch
Seafari Explorer II offers guests a wide range of original programs and high-quality itineraries to the North, South and Central Atolls. Accessible to everyone, Seafari focuses on security, discovery and entertainment.
Dive Overview
With clear blue water, white sand beaches, and great visibility, the Maldives is an idyllic scuba diving paradise. During a diving trip to the Maldives, divers may see manta rays, whale sharks, reef sharks, soft and hard corals, and much more. The Maldives is also known for its great assortment of dive resorts and liveaboards for all kinds of budgets, from budget to high-end.
[See: Maldives Dive Travel Guide]
Accommodations
Types of Cabins, Amenities and Photos
SEAFARI EXPLORER II Cabin Overview
The Seafari Explorer II has 14 cabins in total, with 6 Double Cabins on the Upper Deck, 6 convertible Twin/Double cabins on the Lower Deck, and 2 Single Cabins also on the Lower Deck.
Upper Deck Cabins
Lower Deck convertible Twin/Double Cabins
General Facilities
Top Deck & Sundeck
SEAFARI EXPLORER II Boat Features
- Indoor & Outdoor bars
- Indoor & Outdoor lounges
- Jacuzzi
- Sun deck
- Shaded Sun deck
- Books
- WiFi in cabins and lounge
SEAFARI EXPLORER II Diving FEATURES
- Nitrox
- 12L & 15L capacity tanks
- DIN & INT valves
- Dive equipment
- Camera rinse tank & storage area
- Shaded dive deck
- Outside towels provided
Food & Drinks Aboard the SEAFARI EXPLORER II
The Seafri Explorer II offers local and western food. Meals are served buffet-style, with snacks available all day. Dinner is served on the first day, and breakfast is served on the last day of the cruise.
A variety of fresh juices, as well as coffee, tea, and soft drinks, are available and are served with meals. Guests may also order beer and wine (see exclusions).
SEAFARI EXPLORER II DECK PLAN
Schedule, Rates & Availability
Rates 2024-2025
Rates are in USD per person, valid until 31st Aug 2025. Prices listed exclude service charge supplement of $100 on 7-night packages, $150 on 10-night packages, and $200 on 14-night packages, plus 10% on courses.
| Itinerary | Duration | Low Season Rates (1 Sep 2024 - 13 Jan 2024 & 20 Apr - 31 Aug 2025) | High Season Rate (13 Jan - 19 Apr 2024) |
| Central or North Atolls | 7N | $2,250 | $2,520 |
| South and Central Atolls | 10N | $2,950 | $3,490 |
| Equator Expedition | 14N | $4,890 | $4,890 |
| Deep South Spec. | 10N | $3,780 | $3,780 |
| Sharks-Mantas Expe. | 14N | $4,980 | $4,980 |
*Single Cabin Supplement: 7N = +350$ • 10N = 500$ • 14N = 750$
*Upper Deck Supplement: 7N= 100$/pax • 10N =140$/pax • 14N = 180$/pax
INCLUSIONS
- Airport Welcome and return transfer from/to the airport - boat
- Domestic flights (Special deep south and Deep south Equator)
- 7, 10 or 14 night in double cabin (to share) & Full Board
- The dives (12L aluminium tanks & weights)
- 1 to 2 night dive per trip minimum
- Island hoping and barbecue on the beach (if available)
- GST 16% included
EXCLUSIONS
- International flights
- Green taxes (6$/day/pax)
- Service charge (incl.
- crew tips)
- Equipment rental
- On-board drinks
- Extra activities
- Other personnal expenses (shop, etc..)
RATES & AVAILABILITY
For information on rates and availability email us at bookings@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 - 7 NIGHTS
This tour allows you to visit the main atolls of the Maldives in 7 days. Departing from Male North, you will embark on a journey through the atolls of South Male, Ari and Vaavu (depending on the conditions) to discover mythical sites.
The density of fish and the fauna set on the reefs are impressive. Thilas, Kandus, and outer reefs offer a very varied digest of action. A constant coming and going between dives "for big" and more relaxing dives to discover the variety of the underwater fauna of the Indian Ocean.
The essential
- 16 dives over 6 days included (possibility of additional dives)
- Level 2, Advanced or equivalent + 50 logged dives
- Departure and return: Male (international flights not included)
Highlights
- Manta rays cleaning stations
- Meeting with the whale shark
- Sharks and rays in the Vaavu channels
South & CENTRAL ATOLLS - 10 NIGHTS
- 23 dives over 9 days included (possibility of additional dives)
- Level 2, Advanced or equivalent + 50 logged dives
- Departure and return: Male (international flights not included)
Highlights
- Manta rays cleaning stations
- Meet the whale shark
- Gray sharks in Vaavu channels
This circuit is offered on a particular period of the year between July and the end of October (sometimes until mid-November). At this time, ocean currents dominated by the southwestern monsoon rush into the northern atolls and favor the concentration of plankton, attracting manta rays.
The essential
- 15 dives on 6 days included (possibility of additional dives)
- Level 2, Advanced or equivalent + 50 logged dives
- Departure and return: Male (international flights not included)
Highlights
- The mantas of Baa
- The pelagics of Kuredu Express
- The turtles of Lhaviyani Atoll
Deep South Special 10 nights
- 16 dives over 6 days included (possibility of additional dives)
- Level 2, Advanced or equivalent + 50 logged dives
- Departure or return: Male or Laamu. 1 domestic flight to predict.
- Manta rays cleaning stations
- The encounter with the whale shark
- The pelagic show in the channels
Other Information
Boat Specifications
- Material: Wood
- Year Built: 2016 (Refurbished 2022)
- Length: 42 m
- Width: 10 m
- Cabins: 12
- Guest Capacity: 24
- Crew Members: 8
- Dive Guides: 4
- Dive Boat: 1
- Speed: 10 knots
- Fuel Capacity: 7000 litres
- Fresh Water Capacity: 8000 litres
- Compressor: 2 + 1 Nitrox compressor
Practical Information
- Time Zone: UTC+5
- Local Currency: MVR (Maldivian Rufiyaa)
- Language Spoken: English
- Payment Onboard: Cash (EUR/USD)
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