Blue Force One Liveaboard

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HIGHLIGHTS

                        One of the most luxurious liveaboards in the Maldives
Cruises both the atolls known as “The Best of the Maldives”, where big pelagics such as manta rays and loads of different shark species can be spotted, and the pristine southernmost ones
2 Hot tubs
Free Wi Fi
Free Nitrox
Cabins with 32'' TV
Dives from separate Dhoni


                    

Main specification

Year built: 2013

Lang. spoken:

Length/Width: 42m/12m

Max guests: 22

Terms and Conditions

THE MALDIVES

Pristine warm turquoise waters, colourful reefs with abundant and diverse marine life and a huge variety of dive sites are just some of the reasons why the Maldives are one of the most desirable dive destinations in the world, high on every diver’s bucket list. Add to this the idyllic, postcard-perfect white sand beaches and the high-standard facilities founded throughout the archipelago and you a have a quick glimpse of why non-divers also dream of spending their holidays on this exclusive destination. This archipelago in the Indian Ocean has nearly 1 200 gorgeous islands, of which around only 300 are inhabited. However, underwater is where the real thrill is: close encounters with big, majestic pelagic like whale sharks or hammerheads and with the largest population of reef manta rays take place on a customary basis. The nutrient-rich waters originated by the often present currents feed a vast range of fish, corals, sponges, gorgonians and other marine species. To top it up, the visibility is amazing all year round! Learn more about diving in the Maldives.

THE BOAT

A liveaboard on the luxurious Blue Force One is the best way to ensure you make the most out of your holidays in the Maldives in a stylish, comfortable and safe way and turn them into a truly memorable experience. This boat is amongst the top vessels operating in the Maldives and there is a reason why it was awarded the “Best Built Liveaboard 2014” by the Maldives Liveaboard Association: it was custom-built having in mind all the needs of both divers and non-divers. This means that divers can explore one of the world’s top diving destinations under superb conditions while their non-diver travel partners relax by indulging in the multiple entertainment options available onboard.

With a length of 42 metres, Blue Force One is undoubtedly spacious but, as an exclusive boat, it caters to a maximum of only 22 guests, accommodated in 11 fabulous cabins: seven wide double cabins, one junior suite, one master cabin and two master suites, all charmingly decorated, with en-suite full bathrooms, AC, TV and WI-FI. This luxury boat’s entertainment options include two hot tubs, three sun decks with sunbeds and mattresses, a bar on the upper deck with a refined drink selection, a living room with massage armchairs and TV and even its own disco room! Guests who enjoy aquatic activities other than diving are welcome to use the stand-up-paddleboards, surf boards and kayaks available. A gourmet menu has been carefully designed and all the meals prepared by the chef are served buffet style, so there are always plenty of delicious options available. An attentive crew will look after your needs the whole time to ensure your holidays are as smooth and enjoyable as you could possibly wish for.

THE DIVING

Blue Force One cruises the best dive routes in the Maldives and its professional team of dive instructors is one of the most experienced in the archipelago. They know Maldivian waters as the back of their hand and are passionate about guiding divers around the best dive sites and even uncovering some hidden gems, should the time of the year allow it – those mind-blowing unexplored dive sites you will want to share with your friends when you get home! They know exactly what marine life can be found in each location and will get out of their way to ensure you get to experience unforgettable encounters with the big pelagic the Maldives are famous for: manta rays, hammerheads and whale sharks. Other common sights are turtles, eagle rays, black-tip sharks, nurse sharks, groupers, an array of colourful reef fish and much more!

The dive sites are approached by a “Dhoni” – an 18 metres auxiliary Maldivian dive boat - where tanks are filled and dive gear is kept. This makes it easier to access dive spots where coral reefs are close to the surface, makes divers’ pick up a lot more comfortable and ensures that aboard Blue Force One the atmosphere is always peaceful and quiet (no tank filling noise!), avoiding equipment humidity related issues at the same time. The boat is rebreather friendly, can provide SORB (sofnolime), offers Nitrox for free and carries medical oxygen (100%) on board. 12 and 15 liters aluminium tanks are available. All this makes Blue Force One the #1 choice of the most sophisticated divers. Join this exclusive group and explore the Maldives through an unforgettable trip that combines adventure and luxury like no other!

WHEN TO GO

Conditions are at their best between October and May, but the diving is very good all year round, as pelagics are always present. Learn more about when to dive in the Maldives.

HOW TO GET THERE

Book your flight into Male, the country’s capital. Blue Force One staff will be meeting you at the airport at 15:30 on departure day, so if you are arriving on this day you should ensure your flight lands in Male well before this time. On the last day you will be disembarking in Male in the morning at 7:00 am. Both airport transfers from and to the airport are free.

ROUTES AND AVAILABILITY

Route detail

Central Atolls Classical Route

7 nights

Embark/disembark: Malé

Manta rays, whale shark, grey sharks, black-tip sharks and in some occasions hammerheads and dolphins. Two spectacular night dives, one with mantas and the other with dozens of nurse sharks. Read more

Central Atolls Classical Route

8 days / 7 nights

Departure: Malé

Arrival: Malé

Certification required: Advanced Open Water Diver or equivalent

Number of dives required: At least 50 dives logged

Points of interest: Manta rays, whale shark, grey sharks, black-tip sharks and in some occasions hammerheads and dolphins. Two spectacular night dives, one with mantas and the other with dozens of nurse sharks.

Week cruise, Saturday-Saturday (August to May) on board MALDIVES BLUE FORCE ONE. This is the best well-known route in Maldives but at the same time the one that offers best and most varied dives. We do this route almost all year long (from August to May) week after week.Thanks to that, we know every detail, atoll, passage, thilas and where and when it is convenient to approach every dive zone. It is a 7-night route including 6-dive days on board with embark and disembark at Male Airport (18 dives with 2-night dives).

The habitual itinerary goes by North and South Male Atolls, Felidhoo and Ari. The aim is to find pelagic grey sharks, white sharks, black-tip sharks and in some occasions hammerheads and dolphins, eagle rays and shoals of colorful fishes, morays, tuna fish, gild-head breams, groupers and turtles. Drifting dive in water passages and canals, thilas (submerged coral "seamounts"), cleaning stations where big mantas gather together to deworm themselves, will search for the whale shark (and if we are lucky will snorkel and even dive with the biggest fish). We will dive into a full-of-life wreck. Besides, there will be two spectacular night dives, one with mantas and the other with dozens of nurse sharks. Desert islands and typical fishermen villages are also visited to discover and enjoy a bit more of the country and if the weather allows to do so we will even dine on a desert beach. Although if you are longing to relax, you can enjoy the solarium and 2 jacuzzis on board. All this will make this cruise an excellent and unforgettable Great Dive Travel.

If you would like to learn more, the page Diving in the Maldives (Central region) will give you a good understanding about diving in this region.

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SCHEDULE

Day 1: MALE AIRPORT - SAFARI BOAT

Arrival at Male airport, received by one of our team members, meeting and embarking is next to the Burger King at 13.00 hrs.; for early arrivals possibility to visit Male and/or stay at Airport Hotel poolside facilities at extra cost

Days 2-7: Cruise

Planned route for each week is the established on 2015-2016 schedule.

Diving: daily 3 dives with 1 or 2 night dives a week. Total: 18 dives/week. The anchorages for the night will be next to desert islands or fishing villages that are visited with guides if logistics allow.

Day 8: MALE AIRPORT
Disembark at Male's Airport at 7.00 a.m. (for South Hemisphere Routes flight to Male). Optional possibility of "poolside" Hotel (no room but with possibility of showers, pool, food). Free time to visit Male. Transfer to Airport.

Marine Life: Mantas, pelagic, whale sharks, gray sharks, reef sharks, hammerheads, thresher sharks, thilas with its multicoloured and varied wildlife and some shipwrecks are only an example of what you can enjoy on this great cruise

On this route, you will visit North and South Male Atolls and Felidhoo to dive in "Kandhus" and see pelagics and sharks, such as Miyaru or Devana Kandhu; a great night dive with nurse sharks, sting rays and jacks near Alimatha; and Ali Atoll where we will dive thilas, mantas cleaning stations, manta dive night and we will try to find whale sharks to swim and snorkel.

USEFUL INFORMATION

Disembarkation at 7.00am on Saturday at Male Airport.
Passengers holding EU nationality need to have their passport valid for at least six months since departure from Maldives.
Other nationalities check with Consulate/Embassy representatives conditions of entry in Maldives.
All payments on board must be in cash. Euros and dollars are accepted. Credit cards are not accepted.

The diver is responsible for holding the corresponding Diving Certificate for dives to be done. If the diver doesn’t hold the required certificate or the guide in charge of going along with the divers considers, for any reason, that the client is not qualified for some dive, he will have full authority not to allow the client for such dive. Besides, Blue Force Diving won’t commit itself to make any deduction for that.
Due to sea conditions, weather conditions or any other factors, the boat/cruise staff reserves the right to change the route totally or partially without prior warning.No refund will be issued for such circumstances.

Price includes

Airport transfers from and to boat
Accommodation
Mineral water, coffee and tea
16 dives including 12 liters tanks
NITROX, weights, dhoni (boat)
Guides
Travel, cancellation and dive insurance

Price excludes

Flights to Male and domestic flights.
Maldives taxes (Payment on board USD 130 per week)
Green tax: USD 6 per night (Payment on board).
Drinks on board (except water).
Service taxes (USD 125 per week).
Day hotel option.
Possible increases in fuel. taxes and US dollar fluctuation (If any).
Gear rental, Water sports

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Route detail

Southern Hemisphere

7 nights

Embark/disembark: Malé

The route is unique and out of any other traditional circults.The quality of dives is extraordinary. The amount of life (schools of fish, schools of sharks and pelagic, whale shark by night, mantas, tiger shark, mola mola, sailfish...). The quality and exuberance of the reefs, thilas with corals as it was Maldives 25 years ago, the British Royalty (the biggest wreck in Maldives), turn this route into the BEST OF MALDIVES. Read more

Southern Hemisphere

8 days / 7 nights

Route between Malé

Certification required: Advanced Open Water Diver or equivalent

Number of dives required: At least 50 dives logged

Points of interest: The route is unique and out of any other traditional circults.The quality of dives is extraordinary. The amount of life (schools of fish, schools of sharks and pelagic, whale shark by night, mantas, tiger shark, mola mola, sailfish...). The quality and exuberance of the reefs, thilas with corals as it was Maldives 25 years ago, the British Royalty (the biggest wreck in Maldives), turn this route into the BEST OF MALDIVES.

The MALDIVES BLUE FORCE team has planned the next cruise season in the SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE IN MALDIVES in the precise months where there are optimal conditions in this part of the country. The liveaboard will depart at the end of January Southern part in the archipelago where it will stay without returning to Male for 8 weeks with operation located in the Equatorial zone.

Itineraries

1) DEEP SOUTH DESCEND/DEEP SOUTH ASCENT: North Male, South Male, Ari, Vaavu, Meemu, Thaa, Laamu. Objectives: Mantas and whale shark in Ari, pelagic canals in Vaavu, Meemu, Thaa & Laamu.

2) SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE (Intermediate stage): Gaaf Alif - Foamulah - Addu / Addu - Foamulah - Gaaf Alif. Embarking and disembarking in Gan & Kooddoo depending on the stage.

GAAF: The second biggest atoll in the world is house for high concentration of sharks, especially the grey reef shark. But many surprises such as the giant hammerhead, silver tip or tiger sharks may arise, as well as the whale shark in presence of plankton. The almost virgin coral zones are also remarkable. Nights among green turtles, parsnips or the presence of a fish we only watch in the South, the lime harlequin fish that lives in schools among corals. Deserted beaches and fishermen islands where to see the authentic Maldives Islands, far away from tourism, having fishing or even farming as their way of living.

ADDU: Once base for the RAF & Royal Navy is a tiny atoll below Ecuador house for some always interesting dive sites; mantas in Mudakan, the British Loyalty shipwreck (the biggest wreck in Maldives) or the dives on the ocean corners among top-shaped corals, the night dive with humphead parrotfish and green turtles, pipefish...and out of the sea a walk along on the waterfront promenade and some drinks in one of its outdoor bars.

FOAMULAH: If weather permits, as there is no protection reef, we will approach this peculiar island - about 5 square km - and will dive the reef near the great blue, where we can watch schools of jacks, mantas, some sharks, Napoleon fish and always the chance to watch "specials" (here we have watched schools of over 50 pygmy killer whales around the ship and thresher sharks) as tigers, giant hammerheads, marlins, humphead parrotfish ... Then, the Maldives Blue Force One will enter the port and we will go for a spin in a pick up around the island visiting the freshwater lakes, its agricultural fields, its beaches and then we will have a snack and we do the second dive of the day before sailing towards Addu or stay and make a night dive in the outer arrecife and watch the big crabs.

Route objectives

Pelagic in the Deep South canals, thilas with corals like Maldives 25 years ago, Canals for shark watching, pelagic and the possibility of ocean watch. The whale shark by night, dive with mantas and the 62-year-old British Royalty shipwreck, which is 110 meters length and the biggest in Maldives. 2 WEEKS ROUTE MALE - GAN / GAN - MALE: Making 2 ongoing weeks is highly recommended. It goes from the central Atolls up to the Deep South in Maldives or the other way round adding to the stage Deep South Descent (departing From Male) or Deep south Ascent (arriving in Male) a week in the Southern Hemisphere (arriving or finishing in Gan).

If you would like to learn more, the page Diving in Maldives (South region) will give you a good understanding about diving in this region.

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SCHEDULE

Day 1 Saturday: MALE AIRPORT - EMBARKING ATOLL - SOUTH HEMISPHERE CRUISE Arrival at Male Airport. Emigration proceedings. Baggage claim. Connecting flight to Male - Embarking atoll airport (Timetable to be confirmed). Arrival and baggage claim and transfer to MALDIVES BLUE FORCE ONE by dhoni. Allocation of cabins, briefing about the boat, dive, itinerary.. and start of the cruise.

Day 2 & 7 Sunday-Friday: SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE DIVING CRUISE Dive in Laamu, Gaaf Alif, Foamulah & Addu. 3 dives a day, including 1 or 2 night dives in the week. Depending on the diving conditions, the number of daily dives could be modified, guaranteeing a total amount of 18 dives per week. Afternoon mainland visits (if no night dive is programmed). After dinner several group activities are arranged or just relax on board, games. movies, karaoke, jacuni... Last day arrival at Gan or Gaaf Atoll, rinsing of stuff, relax on board, photosub summary & weekly videosub after dinner.

Day 8 Saturday: DISEMBARKING ATOLL - MALE During the morning disembarking & domestic flight to Male (Timetable to be confirmed). Arrival at Male Airport. Depending on the flight timetable there may be time to visit Male, visit the capital & last time shopping. (Optional day hotel at Male Airport).

USEFUL INFORMATION

We recommend that you book your flights with arrival in Male before 12.00 noon and with later departure at 12.00 noon for best domestic flight connections with the boat not to miss any dive.
Passengers holding EU nationality need to have their passport valid for at least six months since departure from Maldives.
Other nationalities check with Consulate/Embassy representatives conditions of entry in Maldives.
All payments on board must be in cash. Euros and dollars are accepted. Credit cards are not accepted.

Price includes

Airport transfers from and to boat
Accommodation
Mineral water, coffee and tea
16 dives including 12 liters tanks
NITROX, weights, dhoni (boat)
Guides
Travel, cancellation and dive insurance

Price excludes

Flights to Male and domestic flights.
Maldives taxes (Payment on board USD 130 per week)
Green tax: USD 6 per night (Payment on board).
Drinks on board (except water).
Service taxes (USD 125 per week).
Day hotel option.
Possible increases in fuel. taxes and US dollar fluctuation (If any).
Gear rental, Water sports

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BOAT FACILITIES

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Boat

Free WiFi

Saloon

Cabins with air conditioning

Cabins with TV

Daily housekeeping

Warm water

Sauna

Bar

Safe

Jacuzzi

Sunbeds

Music and video equipment

Charging stations

Non diver (snorkler) friendly

Food

Local food

Western food

Buffet style

Snacks all day

Alcohol

Vegetarian options

Diving

Nitrox available

Rinse hosts

Dive deck

Dive tender

Equipment rental

Boat specification

Year built

2013

Max guests

Length

Width

Number of cabins

Engine

Caterpillar 700hp

Cabins

DELUXE CABIN

Cabin type

Double occupancy + Twin share

Maximum occupancy

Aircon

Yes

Private bathroom

Yes

Deck

Lower deck

The Maldives Blue Force One consists of 7 excellent cabins for two pax distributed on two decks. All cabins have en-suite full bathroom, hairdryer, light switch and air conditioner remote control, 32`satelite TV set, closed circuit telephone, safe, bath robe and towel. Cabin 111 does not have a television set.

MASTER CABIN

Cabin type

Double occupancy

Maximum occupancy

Aircon

Yes

Private bathroom

Yes

Deck

Lower deck

The master cabin (#101 on the deckplan) is located on the lower deck and sports a double bed, private bathroom, bath tub, air conditioning, hair dryer and a TV.

JUNIOR SUITE

Cabin type

Double occupancy + Twin share

Maximum occupancy

Aircon

Yes

Private bathroom

Yes

Deck

Upper deck

The junior suite (cabin #110 on the deckplan) is located on the upper deck and sports a double bed and a single bed, bathroom, bath tub, air conditioning, hair dryer and a TV.

MASTER SUITE

Cabin type

Double occupancy

Maximum occupancy

Aircon

Yes

Private bathroom

Yes

Deck

Main deck

The master suite (cabin #108 and 109 on the deckplan) are located on the main deck and feature a double bed, private bathroom, jacuzzi for 2 people and sea view, air conditioning, hair dryer and a TV.

Equipment rental

Payment on board. Can be ordered when booking

BCD (per trip)USD 50

Regulator (per trip)USD 50

Wetsuit (per trip)USD 40

Dive Torch (per trip)USD 20

Dive Computer (per trip)USD 35

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Awesome experience

22 March 2017

By Phil

I been in october and made the Central Maldives route with Blue Force One. My first liveaboard experience and I have been more than satisfied. I might be back soon! The boat was really luxury, great comfort, amazing food and the staff very funny, helpful and really professional. Diving from the liveaboard, with 3 dives a day, it makes your holiday very focus on diving and relaxing between the dives. And first time for me in Maldives as well and believe me every dives were amazing! Whales shark, manta rays, huge nurse sharks and many other incredible species. I really recommend the Blue Force team and the boat might be simply among the best one could find in Maldives. Thanks for all. Hope to see you soon!

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