Luxury Liveaboard in the Maldives

[Carl P]

Can anyone recommend a luxury diveboat in the Maldives?

Thanks, C.

 

[Dr. Doug Ebersole]

The Four Seasons has a resort and liveaboards in the Maldives. I've never been there so I can't give you details, but here is a link to their site:

http://www.scubascuba.com/resorts-islands-fourseasons.asp

 

[Carl P]

Thanks debersole, I had already looked at the four seasons boat (Explorer)- it looks perfect - wife would be happy! But I was told by the reservation staff on the phone, that 4 Seasons no longer operate it. Seems strange, as it is still all over their web site. Maybe I spoke to the wrong department at 4 Seasons! Will try again. Any other suggestions? Carl.

 

[smokey braden]

carl p,
i spent a dive holiday on the m/v madivaru.
http://www.sultansoftheseas.it/en/infoSMadivaru.php
it was a fantastic trip.
i also read where peter hughes has a vessel in the maldives.
http://www.peterhughes.com/Ocean/Ocean_dancerindex.shtml
i have not been on this vessel but i have on 4 other of his vessels.
welcome to this board.
regards,

 

[Doc]

carl p,
i spent a dive holiday on the m/v madivaru.
http://www.sultansoftheseas.it/en/infoSMadivaru.php
it was a fantastic trip.
i also read where peter hughes has a vessel in the maldives.
http://www.peterhughes.com/Ocean/Ocean_dancerindex.shtml
i have not been on this vessel but i have on 4 other of his vessels.
welcome to this board.
regards,

Smokey- he said luxury... not Jellystone Park. They'll do for you and me, and I've been on worse in the Maldives as well, but luxury- I don't think so! (Like the Antares only different)

Maybe you or somebody else knows- I have seen at least two SWATH vessels with divers in the Maldives. They looked pretty ritzy. Anyone?

 

[smokey braden]

well......................
"one must first walk thru the valley before one can appreciate the view from the mountain top"

 

[tfsito]

Can anyone recommend a luxury diveboat in the Maldives?

Thanks, C.

Southen Cross is specialy cater for divers from japan

 

[Carl P]

Thanks for all the input. The Four Season's Explorer looks like the best bet. Does anyone know of a way to book this at a discount?? I have seen quite a few internet deals, but when you dig down it seems that the deals were "last year's pricing". Ideally a package including flights from Japan would be good.

Also, does anyone have first hand experience of the FS Explorer? How was it?

Thanks, C.