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Pearl 111

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99 ft

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Unique Maldives diving and sailing cruises
Max of just 12 adults and 4 children
Cabins with private en-suite bathrooms
Paddleboard, kayak, fishing
Children-friendly tours

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Freediving in the Maldives with Pearl 111

Liveaboard diving in the Maldives with Pearl 111

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Pearl 111 is an authentic 30 metre long 3-masted wooden schooner. Its construction combines traditional boat building charm with modern yacht technology and design for your comfort and leisure. it operates 1 week liveaboard diving cruises around the Maldives Central Atolls.

The vessel's entire interior is varnished and stylish mahogany, including its 6 guest cabins. All cabins have air-con and their own private bathrooms. The maximum capacity is just 12 lucky divers, but some of the cabins can be used for families with children. On the partially shaded front deck there are sun mattresses, bean bag chairs. Snorkeling equipment is free of use, as well as a kayak and paddle board, and fishing equipment.

There is a bar inside the boat, with movie nights, as well as a dining area. Outside, on the back deck, there is a second dining area (sheltered from rain) with spacious areas to sit and relax. One of the cruises best features is the great chef who can create delicious Asian and European food and a varied menu to gather strength between dives and other activities. Each member of the crew has been carefully selected from leading hospitality and marine institutions in Maldives and has many years of experience. The high levels will contribute to a truly unforgettable and authentic experience.

There is an accompanying dhoni dive boat to take you diving each day. Dive equipment is available for rent, and all is thoroughly checked and maintained according to safety standards. All dives are supervised by a divemaster or instructor, in groups of a maximum of 8 divers. The dive staff know how to select the best diving spots, thanks to over 45 years of experience in of diving in the Maldives.

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Notes: Child policy - Under 6 years old in the same triple room as parents: free of charge. Under 12 years old sharing a triple room with parents US$ 86 per day on full board basis Over 12 years old: adult prices

Dive experience: Advanced Open Water Diver with a minimum of 50 logged dives is preferred.

Cruise price per person includes: Cabin accommodation with air-conditioning, breakfast, lunch, dinner, 1 beach BBQ dinner, drinking water (1 bottle per guest per day, hot drinks, return transfers to the boat from local airport, island excursions, snorkelling equipment, dives (as detailed in the trips above), experienced English-speaking divemaster(s) (max. 8 divers per guide), 10 and 12 litre tanks, weights and weightbelts, 16% GST on cruise price.

Cruise price per person excludes (mandatory, unless customer provides own): Scuba equipment rental (full set including computer US$ 44 per day, paid in advance), Green tax (US$ 12 per person per night). Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival (cash - EUR, USD - or bank card).

Optional extras: Soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, 15 litre tank (US$ 12 per dive), torch (US$ 10 per dive), underwater camera, dive insurance, island entrance fees. Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival. Note: prices of items purchased onboard are subject to change.

How to get there: Pearl 111 liveaboard cruises begin and end in Male every Saturday. Local airport to boat transfers are provided. Passengers are greeted at the airport by a boat representative, holding a 'PEARL 111' sign. The meeting point will generally be just outside the arrivals hall, after the baggage claim and customs clearance area. Boarding is at 4 pm but the boat usually only leaves Hulhumale Marina in the early morning of day 2.
The last dive of each trip will be no later than 24 hours before the flight of guests on the second last day of the trip, then the boat returns to the marina. Disembarkation is at 11 am. Please wait at least 18 hours before flying after diving.
For more details, including airlines, see our How to Get to the Maldives section.

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 80% of the published price.

Dive clubs and group discounts: None.

Whole boat charter rate (per night): 5% discount off the total cost of 12 adults.

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Itineraries...

Maldives Central Atolls (8 Days / 7 Nights - 15 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, Felidhoo, South Ari, North Ari atolls

Day 1
The Pearl 111 staff will pick you up at Male International Airport and take you to the boat. Enjoy a drink while listening to the Cruise Director's welcome briefing. Dinner will be served in the evening and you will spend your first night at Hulhumale marina or just outside it. You are about to have a great week of diving, fun, relaxation and adventure!

Days 2-7
The classic Central Atolls cruise route includes dives at Ari, Felidhoo, and North Male atolls, primarily in order to find manta rays and whale sharks. The channel at Felidhoo Atoll is a great place to find reef sharks and has a spectacular wall showcasing caverns, swim-throughs and overhangs festooned with colourful soft corals and bushes of black corals. There is also a spectacular night dive with dozens of huge nurse sharks, sting rays and giant trevallies. Ari Atoll is famous for its mighty whale sharks which can be regularly seen in its marine protected areas. Hammerhead sharks, manta rays and other pelagic fish are also commonly encountered here. North Male is characterised by reefs, caves, current-swept channels and drop offs. Highlights here include tuna, jacks, reef sharks, mantas and eagle rays.
A day on board the yacht runs like this - you start the day with a coffee, tea and biscuits, after a wake up call. Then guests leave on the dhoni for the first dive early in the morning. Then breakfast arrives. After relaxing for a while, the next briefing and dive is done. Lunch is served at 1 pm, followed by afternoon tea and snacks, then the 3rd day dive or sunset dive. During the evening, dinner is served.
Meals are taken at a central table in the open air main deck area if weather permits, otherwise in the air-con dining area. The waiters bring all the dishes starter, main course and dessert - to the table and the guests can help themselves to whatever appeals to them. Enjoy delicious Asian and European cuisine from the experienced Sri Lankan chef who takes pride in sourcing the freshest, quality ingredients - the staff fish every day and buy fresh fruit and vegetables just before departure and again during the trip so we always. Try the Maldivian breakfast of Masooni with Roshi. Lunch and dinner consist of sausages, pasta, spaghetti, pizza, tuna, fried rice, vegetables, salad, fresh juice. A BBQ on a beach/sand bank will also be held each week (weather permitting). Soft drinks, cocktails, wines and after-dinner liqueurs are available in the bar.
On the final full day only 1 dive will be scheduled before the yacht returns to Hulhumale.

Day 8
The trip is at an end. The crew will arrange your transfer to Male airport according to your flight schedule once you have had your breakfast on board.

[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].

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Cabins, Berths, Showers, Bathrooms...

There are 6 cabins on Pearl 111 - 4 triples (1 double bed and 1 single bed) and 2 doubles (1 double bed). Each cabin has its own personal bathroom with toilet and a separately enclosed shower unit. Each triple cabin can be used by 2 parents and a child.

All the cabins have: