Ocean Divine

The MV Ocean Divine, previously known as the Ocean Dancer, is a luxury wooden hulled boat that provides an outstanding 5-star service, unforgettable meals and, most important, amazing Maldives liveaboard diving trips. With an expert crew and guides that have a wide knowledge of the country and its waters, high levels of comfort and service quality are key components of what makes their cruises special.

Sleeping 16 divers, the boat is beautifully appointed with a huge air-conditioned saloon, where there is plenty of lounging space with Balinese style furniture as well as all the entertainment facilities you could wish for, including large plasma TV, DVD player, music system, Wi-Fi internet facilities, books and games. The yacht also has a huge sundeck area and sunset lounge, fitted with sun loungers, bean bags and comfy furniture. There is a resident Indonesian therapist who will pamper you in the spa room. It has a professional massage table where Balinese, Thai, Swedish and oil massage are available. Energetic guests can use the onboard sea kayaks and SUPs.

The liveaboard cabins are of a similarly high standard, all featuring 1 double bed and 1 single bed, telephones and high-spec ensuite bathrooms. The Ocean Suites have the added luxury of panoramic views and the added luxury of a flat screen TV and DVD player for your in-room entertainment.

The cuisine combines Asían and occidental flavours, and a barbecue dinner under the stars is arranged every week. Meals are served in the open air at the stern of the main deck, otherwise in the indoor saloon area if weather dictates.

There is a 16 metre dive boat which accompanies the Ocean Divine, and which can whisk you to the Maldives dive sites in next to no time. All diving takes place from this accompanying boat, complete with its own compressors and nitrox system, so the dive deck on the Ocean Divine has been converted to a partially shared relaxation area, providing even more space for its guests. There is also a 5m 60 HP Lomac dinghy that is used for island and beach excursions.

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Dive experience: Only open water diver license required.

Cruise price per person includes: Cabin accommodation with air-conditioning, breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, coffee, tea, drinking water, dives (as detailed in the trips above), experienced English speaking divemasters (6 divers per guide), tanks, weights and weight belt.

Cruise price per person excludes (mandatory, unless customer provides own): Scuba equipment US$ 200 per week (only BCD, regulator, wetsuit, diving computer and torch are available for rent), fins and masks (not available for rental on board), dive insurance (or payable on board), 16% GST and Green Tax (US$ 242 per week), service charge (i.e. tips: US$ 150 per week, in cash only). Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival (USD, Euro in cash or credit card with 3.5% bank charge).

Optional extras: Soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, nitrox fills for enriched air certified divers (US$ 70 per week), internet access (US$ 50 per week). Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival (USD, Euro in cash or credit card with 3.5% bank charge). Note: prices of items purchased onboard are subject to change.

How to get there: Ocean Divine's liveaboard trips depart from Male. You will be greeted at the airport at 3 pm for boarding at 3:30 pm. For more details, including airlines, see our How to Get to the Maldives section. Deep South Atolls cruises occasionally use the port at Addu Atoll.
The last dive of the trip will be at around 11 am on the second last day of the trip, then the yacht will return to Male by late afternoon. Disembarkation is at 9 am. Please wait at least 18 hours before flying after diving.

Non-diver rate: None.

Single supplement (if you do not want to share accommodation): This is optional - single travellers may choose to share a cabin or pay a supplement of US$ 1,000 for their own cabin.

Dive clubs and group discounts: Pay for 6 divers and 1 extra person can join the cruise free of charge (total 7+ guests).

Whole boat charter rate (per night): From US$ 32,000 per week.

Maldives Central Atolls (8 Days / 7 Nights - 18 Dives)

Trip highlights: whale sharks, hammerhead sharks, shark action, manta rays, schooling fish & big pelagics

Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, cage diving, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving

Dive sites and activities: North Male (Lion's Head, Wattaru Kandu, Lankanfinolhu Faru (Manta Point), South Male (Cocoa Thila, Guraidhoo Kandu South), Ari (Kudarah Thila, Hukrueli Faru (Madivaru), Rasdhoo, Felidhoo atolls

Day 1
Collect your luggage at Male International Airport and meet a representative of the Ocean Divine crew who will escort you out and transfer you by Dhoni directly to the boat in 15-20 minutes. You can decide to spend time at the Hulhule Airport Hotel (at an extra cost) where you can relax, use the pool, and have a shower in case you arrive on a morning flight. The owner and tour leader will explain the liveaboard features and the diving safari plan in detail before you are assigned to your cabin. Unpack your scuba gear, chat with the other guests on board: dinner will be served at sunset. Your amazing vacation in the Maldives has just begun!

Days 2-7
The Maldives central atolls will feature warm waters, great visibility and amazing reefs packed with fish and big pelagics attracted by the nutrients that the currents bring through the channels between the atolls: expect to spot a lot of manta rays and schools of large fish. Underwater pinnacles are another common feature of the tour, as they shelter fish from the currents. Follow your guide to find the right spot from where you can enjoy all the action without kicking against the current. Whale sharks, manta rays, schooling hammerheads, nurse sharks and grey reef sharks will be some of the topics that you will be able to discuss (and enjoy) with your dive buddies and the staff on board. Every dive is usually at a different location, unless the guests wish to repeat any of the dives.
You will be greeted at the back of the boat with hot tea, coffee, fresh fruits and juices, plus a wide range of cereals to boost your energy levels prior to your 1st morning dive at around 07:30 hrs. to your liking, sausages, cakes, juices and hot drinks; and also a range of traditional cooked Maldivian dishes for a taste of local cuisine. Take a rest on the sun deck and wait for the 2nd morning dive at 11:30 hrs. Buffet style lunches will be one of the highlights of your trip, with local fresh fish, sashimi and fresh vegetables prepared daily by a professional chef and his staff. Freshly prepared desserts will be hard to resist, but you will have some time before the 3rd dive at 15:00 hrs. Back on board by 17:00 hrs, when snacks and juices will be served. Dinner is usually served at 19:30 hrs, using fish purchased from the local market and imported ingredients from around the world. 2 night dives are scheduled during the week.

Day 8
Disembarkation time will be at after a light breakfast. You will be transferred to Male airport and you can choose to spend few hours at Hulhule Hotel to relax by the pool, have a few drinks, snacks, or a shower in case your flight is later in the day.

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Maldives Central & Northern Atolls (11 Days / 10 Nights - 28 Dives)

Trip highlights: whale sharks, hammerhead sharks, shark action, manta rays, schooling fish & big pelagics

Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, cage diving, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving

Dive sites and activities: North Male (Lion's Head, Wattaru Kandu, Lankanfinolhu Faru (Manta Point)), South Male (Cocoa Thila, Guraidhoo Kandu South), Ari (Kudarah Thila, Hukrueli Faru (Madivaru), Felidhoo atolls, Baa (including Haniafaru Bay)

Day 1
Collect your luggage at Male International Airport and meet a representative of the Ocean Divine crew at 15:00 hrs who will escort you out and transfer you by Dhoni directly to the boat in 15-20 minutes. You can decide to spend time at the Hulhule Airport Hotel (at an extra cost) where you can relax, use the pool, and have a shower in case you arrive on a morning flight. The owner and tour leader will explain the liveaboard features and the diving safari plan in detail before you are assigned to your cabin. Unpack your scuba gear, chat with the other guests on board: dinner will be served at sunset. Your amazing vacation in the Maldives has just begun!

Days 2-10
The Maldives feature warm waters, great visibility and amazing reefs packed with fish and big pelagics attracted by the nutrients that the currents bring through the channels between the atolls: expect to spot a lot of manta rays and schools of large fish. Underwater pinnacles are another common feature of the tour, as they shelter fish from the currents. Follow your guide to find the right spot from where you can enjoy all the action without kicking against the current. Whale sharks, manta rays, schooling hammerheads, nurse sharks and grey reef sharks will be some of the topics that you will be able to discuss (and enjoy) with your dive buddies and the staff on board. Every dive is usually at a different location, unless the guests wish to repeat any of the dives.
Baa Atoll is a popular option between July and mid-November as the southwestern monsoon brings huge concentrations of plankton in to the Northern Atolls and this attracts mantas. Here you will visit and snorkel in the world famous Hanifaru Bay where hundreds of manta rays gather in a spectacular feeding frenzy. Watch them barrel roll as they scoop up huge mouthfuls of nourishing plankton.
You will be greeted at the back of the boat with hot tea, coffee, fresh fruits and juices, plus a wide range of cereals to boost your energy levels prior to your 1st morning dive at around 07:30 hrs. to your liking, sausages, cakes, juices and hot drinks; and also a range of traditional cooked Maldivian dishes for a taste of local cuisine. Take a rest on the sun deck and wait for the 2nd morning dive at 11:30 hrs. Buffet style lunches will be one of the highlights of your trip, with local fresh fish, sashimi and fresh vegetables prepared daily by a professional chef and his staff. Freshly prepared desserts will be hard to resist, but you will have some time before the 3rd dive at 15:00 hrs. Back on board by 17:00 hrs, when snacks and juices will be served. Dinner is usually served at 19:30 hrs, using fish purchased from the local market and imported ingredients from around the world. 2 night dives are scheduled during the week.

Day 11
Disembarkation time will be after a light breakfast. You will be transferred to Male airport and you can choose to spend few hours at Hulhule Hotel to relax by the pool, have a few drinks, snacks, or a shower in case your flight is later in the day.

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Maldives Central & Northern Atolls (12 Days / 11 Nights - 30 Dives)

Trip highlights: whale sharks, hammerhead sharks, shark action, manta rays, schooling fish & big pelagics

Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, cage diving, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving

Dive sites and activities: North Male (Lion's Head, Wattaru Kandu, Lankanfinolhu Faru (Manta Point)), South Male (Cocoa Thila, Guraidhoo Kandu South), Ari (Kudarah Thila, Hukrueli Faru (Madivaru), Felidhoo atolls, Baa (including Haniafaru Bay)

Day 1
Collect your luggage at Male International Airport and meet a representative of the Ocean Divine crew at 15:00 hrs who will escort you out and transfer you by Dhoni directly to the boat in 15-20 minutes. You can decide to spend time at the Hulhule Airport Hotel (at an extra cost) where you can relax, use the pool, and have a shower in case you arrive on a morning flight. The owner and tour leader will explain the liveaboard features and the diving safari plan in detail before you are assigned to your cabin. Unpack your scuba gear, chat with the other guests on board: dinner will be served at sunset. Your amazing vacation in the Maldives has just begun!

Days 2-11
The Maldives feature warm waters, great visibility and amazing reefs packed with fish and big pelagics attracted by the nutrients that the currents bring through the channels between the atolls: expect to spot a lot of manta rays and schools of large fish. Underwater pinnacles are another common feature of the tour, as they shelter fish from the currents. Follow your guide to find the right spot from where you can enjoy all the action without kicking against the current. Whale sharks, manta rays, schooling hammerheads, nurse sharks and grey reef sharks will be some of the topics that you will be able to discuss (and enjoy) with your dive buddies and the staff on board. Every dive is usually at a different location, unless the guests wish to repeat any of the dives.
Baa Atoll is a popular option between July and mid-November as the southwestern monsoon brings huge concentrations of plankton in to the Northern Atolls and this attracts mantas. Here you will visit and snorkel in the world famous Hanifaru Bay where hundreds of manta rays gather in a spectacular feeding frenzy. Watch them barrel roll as they scoop up huge mouthfuls of nourishing plankton.
You will be greeted at the back of the boat with hot tea, coffee, fresh fruits and juices, plus a wide range of cereals to boost your energy levels prior to your 1st morning dive at around 07:30 hrs. to your liking, sausages, cakes, juices and hot drinks; and also a range of traditional cooked Maldivian dishes for a taste of local cuisine. Take a rest on the sun deck and wait for the 2nd morning dive at 11:30 hrs. Buffet style lunches will be one of the highlights of your trip, with local fresh fish, sashimi and fresh vegetables prepared daily by a professional chef and his staff. Freshly prepared desserts will be hard to resist, but you will have some time before the 3rd dive at 15:00 hrs. Back on board by 17:00 hrs, when snacks and juices will be served. Dinner is usually served at 19:30 hrs, using fish purchased from the local market and imported ingredients from around the world. 2 night dives are scheduled during the week.

Day 12
Disembarkation time will be after a light breakfast. You will be transferred to Male airport and you can choose to spend few hours at Hulhule Hotel to relax by the pool, have a few drinks, snacks, or a shower in case your flight is later in the day.

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[Information is best estimate in ideal circumstances and subject to changes beyond our control. The itinerary is a guide only and may be adapted to best suit the weather, tides, currents, availability and other prevailing events. Price is for the cruise, not for an exact number of dives].

There are 6 14 sqm cabins on the lower deck, each having a single bed and a double bed side-by-side. There are also 2 30 sqm double bed Ocean Suites with panoramic views on the upper deck. All rooms are en-suite (have private bathrooms) and can be used for double or twin occupancy.

All the staterooms have: No. of bathrooms / showers - 8 / 8 - hot water

The crew comprises: Enriched air nitrox - Air-conditioned saloon and dining area with video and wi-fi internet - Shaded open-air area - Sun deck - Sunset lounge

All of the dives are made from a fully equipped 16 metre dive tender so there is no need to shift scuba gear back and forth to the main boat. The Dhoni tender is equipped with a camera table, rinse tank, wet suit dryer, and tea & coffee facilities.

Food is given a high priority on the Ocean Divine liveaboard. Breakfast is served to order. Lunch is served buffet style, and dinner is a fine plated affair.

In addition to the meals there are mid-morning and mid-afternoon snacks to make sure you never go hungry. A midweek BBQ ashore is always possible if the weather permits.

• Maldivian and International cuisine, with weekly island BBQ.
• Main meals are enjoyed in the outdoor dining area and consist of a pre-breakfast, breakfast cooked to order, a buffet lunch and plated dinner, with snacks in between.
• Beer and wine are served as complimentary with meals.
• Snacks, bread/toast, fresh fruit, drinking water, and tea & coffee are available free of charge.
• Soft drinks, additional beer, wine and spirits are available for purchase.
• First meal served is dinner on the first day of the trip.
• All special diets can be catered for with prior notice.

Customer reviews:

"The boat was fantastic with great facilities. The equipment was good. We used our own so I can't comment on the rental equipment. However, the dive boat was very nice and spacious. The staff was extremely helpful and always seemed to be right there when I needed help." - Stephanie Sperling, USA, 9 March 2011...