LiveWell Ventures presents Maldives

Some 200 miles southwest of Sri Lanka and the southern tip of India across the equator lie approximately 2,000 tiny coral islands – the Maldives. Scattered across the Indian Ocean, these islands with their white sandy beaches, turquoise lagoons, vivid coral reefs and colorful fish are home to a gentle, friendly people.

A very private and longstanding culture, is made up of 19 atols with hundreds of mostly uninhabited islands, some small enough to walk around in minutes. A paradise which is idyllic and unspoiled. There are nearly 90 outstanding island resort options and many luxury 'safari' boats for diving and cruising. See exclusive offers below!

The superb underwater reefs surrounding the islands are pristine, as the islanders practice hand-line fishing to catch primarily tuna, a staple of the islands. Other fish remain friendly and untouched, ready to dazzle you with their colors and variety amidst the coral in this diver's paradise. Reef life is prolific, with over 700 common fish species; invertebrate species are thought to be in their tens of thousands. For the sharp-eyed diver there are encounters with species like frogfish, leaf fish, ghost pipefish and a multitude of nudibranchs. Whether it’s the sight of the awesome manta ray, being face-to-face with a grey reef shark or spotting a tiny, brightly colored flatworm, the Maldives has it all.

But if you are a sun worshipper who loves to take it slow and easy, then the Maldives is your ideal retreat. Whether you are diving or at ease, the beauty of the region is inescapable and intoxicating. You will simply never want to leave.

And if you are interested in the very latest in remarkable attractions, the Hilton Maldives Rangali Island has just finished a total refurbishing including an underwater restaurant! Enjoy the finest cuisine while mantas and sharks circle in a 270 degree view!

Bill H. write -

What can I say; the boat (MY Manthri), crew, diving, water, islands, food, total experience went far beyond any expectation. I normally expect some little hiccup in travel arrangements when traveling this far (half way around the world) but I must say there were none. Everything went as soon as silk, from airport to boat and back, it was carried out with the utmost of professionalism. Thank you and your staff again for all the hard work.

Peter S write -

"The dive operation (Maldives) on M.Y. Manthiri is superb, dive crew is the best I have seen on a liveaboard. On this trip air compressor went belly up one day. The crew was able to obtain parts for repairs in two hours, delivered by seaplane, and had it repaired so that we missed only one dive. It was very impressive. I am telling all my friends about your agency and great service you have provided for me. I am sure we will do business in the future."

Ken L write -

My trip to the Maldives aboard the new, luxury dive boat, the Ark Royal. This is the finest dive boat I have ever been on!! The suite...with it's wall of windows and large bathroom which includes double shower, jaccuzzi tub, bidet, toilet and sink, feels like a large hotel room! The other rooms are are spacious and all rooms have tv's, a/c, refridgerators and lots of storage. The crew was excellent and the dive masters were great. I saw my first whale shark which was very exciting. Along with all of the manta rays, eagle rays, turtles, sharks, eels, octopus, beautiful soft corals and even a few new fish that I had never seen. This is a first class operation and the crew treated us like kings! They really outdid themselves keeping us comfortable and fed with some very good food. I highly recommend the Maldives for exciting diving, warm water and beautiful sunsets!

Greg D write -

Ken,

A note of thanks for taking care of us re: the Ark Royal reservations. The boat is terrific and the crew is exceptional. In fact, the best service I’ve ever encountered . The DM (not sure how to spell Tiipay) is incredibly well informed about diving conditions and sites in the Maldives and is genuinely concerned about making the diving experience as excellent as possible. Did not get to the Ari Atoll for the whale sharks, due to sea conditions, but I’ll be back.

Best regards,

Greg

Kurt B write -

Tanning on the upper deck in the cool breeze as the boat travelled to next dive site was relaxing.

Waking up to a fresh cup of coffee before the 1st morning dive was much appreciated.

Showering in room private shower after each dive was a luxurious treat.

Ordering eggs any way I wanted them each day was a nice touch.

Seafood at dinner was healthy and tasty.

Watching the crew fish off back deck was interesting.

Having afternoon tea and cake on back upper deck was a nice personal service provided by a smiling crew.

The evening dinner on the beach included a freshly made sand shark whale used as the dining table...how unique!

I liked the non-stop streaming of 3 channels on tv.

Fresh towels and bottled water every day was nice.

Kurt

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M/Y Ark Royal and Ocean Geographic Maldives Expeditions 9-19 Sep, and 2-12 Dec, 2010

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