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Hanifaru Bay in Baa Atoll, Maldives

by Steven on January 12, 2011

There are many different Hanifaru liveaboards to choose from, all of which offer onboard accommodation and dive trips to Hanifaru Baa Atoll on a separate dive boat, known as a dhoni. You can choose the perfect Maldives liveaboard Hanifaru for your Maldives Baa Atoll trip based on your budget and your personal taste. MS Stingray Hanifaru is a great option for a Hanifaru cruise if you’re looking for a more economical Hanifaru diving trip. You can expect to pay around $180-$200 per person per night on a Hanifaru bucht like the MS Stingray, which includes all meals and Hanifaru tauchsafari diving. It does not include the price of the flights to the Maldives. Holidays in Hanifaru island Maldives need to be a bit longer than some Maldives diving trips because Hanifaru reef is quite a distance from the city of Male. When researching Baa Atoll, you will also find trips on Hanifaru Theia, Black Pearl + Hanifaru and Hanifaru MV Orion, both of which are more upmarket Hanifaru Maldives liveaboard. These Hanifaru Bay safari ships are more akin to super cruisers that you might see sailing the Caribbean or the French Riviera and offer a level of luxury for your Hanifaru accommodation that will make your Hanifaru Bay Maldives diving trip a real holiday to remember.

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Find a Sugar Daddy For Me

by Steven on January 10, 2011

Call your mother. Call your friends. Call the lady from the wake-up call service in your city. But, whatever you do, never call him. If he doesn’t call you, it means he’s probably not interested in you. If you call him, he will most likely agree to a date with you simply to humor or distract you, but this is not your goal. Usually, he will wait a few days before calling. When he does, try not to sound like you have been waiting right next to the phone. Better, feign distraction, like he caught you in the middle of something. Better yet, don’t answer. Let the call go to voicemail and let sugar daddy leave a message.

Call back, but after a few hours. If you’re any good at playing hard-to-get, you might even choose to not return all of his calls. Instead, return every other one and leave him begging for your attention.
It is possible, albeit unlikely, that he hasn’t returned your call because he lost your number or even his cell phone. To cover yourself against this possibility, return to the place where you met just in case he is there. If he is, that will give him the opportunity to ask you out, and if he doesn’t want to do that, then at least you’ll make him feel a twinge of guilt for a moment. Even if you are still in touch with him, and you have a date planned for the future, think about going to the places he goes and hanging out there too. Play a game of tennis with a girlfriend at the tennis club; go hit some balls at the driving range. Grab a café latté at his local Starbucks. But make sure you’re not stalking him!!! If you do see him on one of these chance encounters, he will say something like “What are you doing here?” or, “I have never see you here before”. Be ready with your responses. Tell him your girlfriend is a member and recommended it or something like that.
Being able to magically appear in the places he might be hanging out is an important part of the planning process. During your encounters with your Sugar Daddy, ask discreet, and I mean discreet, questions about his friends, places he frequents like the gym or the golf club and these will be the places you might look when searching for the Sugar Daddy. These places will also become good hunting ground in the future if your current arrangement doesn’t work out the way you plan. This technique also helps because your actual or potential Sugar Daddy will think you have similar interests. You can even take it one step further and start eating lunch at the diner round the corner from his office, or even solicit his services. If he is an accountant, perhaps you can ask him for some tax advice and if he is a financial advisor, perhaps he can help you with some investment advice. Of course, if you don’t have any money, you will need to be more creative than this, but the general idea is that you are suddenly in his office, sugar daddy 4 me looking professionally seductive and you maintain yourself at the top of his mind. Before embarking on these tactics, you should probably rent Fatal Attraction and study Glenn Close’s behavior so you know what not to do!!!
In all aspects of the relationship, from telephone conversations to dates and encounters, you need to make sure you are in control. Never let him be the first to say goodbye or the one who ends the telephone conversation. Let him know you have “something to do”, bid him goodbye and be polite, saying that “it has been a pleasure chatting with you”. Don’t try to drag the conversation out, rather cut it short, leaving him keen to talk to you again soon.

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Theia Maldives Liveaboard Video Tour

by Steven on January 1, 2011

Take a virtual tour of the upper and top deck as well as the dive boat of luxury liveaboard Theia in the Maldives.

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Diving Holidays in the Maldives

by Steven on December 28, 2010

Many divers will be keen to know the planned route for their Maledives diving trip. The exact route for your trip won’t be decided until everyone is on board, because the Maldives diving sites that you will visit depend on the diving in maldives weather conditions, the length of your safari and also the ability and experience levels of all divers on board. Most diving holidays Maldives last between 5 and 14 nights and typically visit two Maldives diving site each day. At the daily briefing, you will see a Maldives diving map
That shows the dive sites you will be visiting that day and tells you what to expect from each site. There are plenty of amazing sites for scuba diving in Maldives, these include Rasdhoo Kandu diving, among many others. At these dive sites, there will be opportunities for diving with manta rays and for enjoying sharks diving holidays. While scuba diving in the Maldives, if you choose to go liveaboard diving, which is the best diving in Maldives, you should know scuba diving holidays in advance that all dives are taken from a diving dhoni, which is a secondary boat that travels along with the diving liveaboard Maldives. All diving equipment is transported on the dhoni, and you simply travel from the liveaboard to the dive site each day on the dhoni. As these boats are far smaller than the liveaboards, they allow you to get much closer to the dive sites.

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We have reached the 5000 friends limit on our Facebook Profile!

by Steven on December 27, 2010

Maldives Diving Facebook profile hits limit:

We would like to thank everyone who has become our friend on our Facebook Profile!!! This is unbelievable and awesome! Unfortunately, Facebook only allows 5000 friends per personal profile account which means our profile can have no new friends until Facebook lifts this limitation.

Stay informed about our cheap all inclusive Maldives diving packages and last minute deals!

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Whale Shark appearance today on Theia – Maldives diving liveaboard

by Steven on December 6, 2010

Every diver dreams about this moment: Whale Shark appearance during a dive!!! This happens one hour ago during a 10 nights liveaboard dive trip with Theia, one of the best liveaboard dive boats in Maldives. The boat is at present in Ari Atoll, coming from North Male via Rhasdhoo Atoll with a bunch of excellent dives on the way. See yourself:

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Whale Shark appearance today outside Kudadhoo Island, South Ari Atoll, Maldives

Monday 6th Dec 2010:
2nd dive: Under extreme condition ( heavy rain and rough) maldives diving liveaboard Theia reports Whale Shark appearance outside Kudadhoo Island!!!! + Mobula + Manta Ray + Eagle Ray and Sting Ray during the dive, yeeepeeeee!

1st dive: Thinfushi Ethere Thila – is a stunning thila between 8 to 25 meters featuring caves with sea fans and soft corals. Fish life is abundant and coral growth is excellent. The thila has one of the most spectacular display of sea fans to be found anywhere in the atoll. Along the walls of and inside the caves are large, healt…hy sea fans – an indication of the strength of the current flowing in and out of this channel.

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Seafan Thinfushi Ethere Thila, Ari Atoll, Maldives

Sunday Dec 5th 2010:
‎3th dive: Kuda Thila
2nd dive : Kudhi Maa Wreck
1st dive: Dhigaa Thila repeated

Saturday Dec 4th 2010:
3rd dive at Dhigaa Thila
2nd dive: Makaru Thila - Poor visibility but more than 15 Gray Reef Sharks and loads of White Tip Sharks.

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Grey Reef Sharks at Makaru Thila. Ari Atoll, Maldives

1st dive: Miyaru Ga Thila - White tip Sharks, Octopus and Barracuda

Friday Dec 3th 2010: 100% dedicated to shark dive
4th dive at Maaya Thila (night)
3rd dive at Maaya Thila

2nd dive at Bathalaa Maaga Kan Thila: Poor visibility but lots of Gray Reef sharks

1st dive: Early morning Hammer Head dive at Rasdhoo Madivaru - no Hammerheads this morning…

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Liveaboard Diving in the Maldives

by Steven on December 4, 2010

Most safari boat excursions in the Maldives include free visits to uninhabited islands and, if the weather allows it, dinner is served on the beach. Having an island (almost) all to yourself is an unforgettable experience: once you land on the island and venture away from the shore, you might well come across a variety of exotic birds, flowers and butterflies. On a few islands, you can even find remains of old settlements and temples.

As mentioned at the beginning, diving from a liveaboard in the Maldives is easy. During the trip, there is no need to carry back and forth diving equipment, because all diving equipment is stowed directly on the “Dive Dhoni”, a refitted traditional Maldivian fishing boat, which acts as a floating dive base and accompanies the mother ship. Another great aspect of liveaboard diving in the Maldives is that, because there is usually a refreshing breeze and the ships anchor at a certain distance from the nearest island, you don’t need to worry about mosquito bites.

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Maldives Diving Liveaboard Theia starts for a 10 night cruise – scuba diving in the maldives at it`s best

by Steven on December 3, 2010

Theia – one of the most comfortable scuba diving liveaboard maldives

Maldives Dive Travel reports about this cruise day by day. Until now we have report from 3 diving days while the ship is set to sail direction Rasdhoo Atoll – maybe Hammerhead Sharks are waiting in Madivaaru….

Theia started for a 10 night scuba diving safari this Monday afternoon with ten international scuba divers on board, mainly from UK and Danmark, spending their maldives diving holidays on board Theia.
The orientation dive was done at Back Faru, a long outer reef – it`s a nice drift dive with a gentle current.

The 2nd dive was Nassimo Thila, The water in the ocean is warm – 29° Celsius ( about 84° F) – and fish life is just amazing.
3th dive was Lankan Manta Point with only two Manta Rays this time.

Two Manta Rays at Lankan Manta Point Dec 1st 2010

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Napoleon – a common fish found in Maldives

1st dive in morning was again Lankan Manta Point, to give it a further tray to see Manta Rays in Maldives.

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masses of fish at HP Reef in North Male Atoll

2nd dive was HP Reef, one of the best dive in the Maldives (01st Dec): with mild out going current: Eagle rays, Napoleon, Big eye travallies

3th dive in afternoon was Boduhithi Thila (01st Dec): Gray Reef shark, White tip sharks, Eagle Ray, Napoleon and Turtle

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Grey Reef Sharks at Boduhiti Thila – North Male Atoll

1st dive Dec 2. is Rasfaree in North Male Atoll

2nd dive is Voshimas Thila, and now – Theia is off to Rasdhoo atoll, heading Madviaru.

We will report again tomorrow what diving happens on Theia liveaboard in Rasdhoo Atoll, Maldives.

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Ten Reasons to Love Liveaboard Diving Cruises in the Maldives

by Steven on December 2, 2010

Going diving in the Maldives is one of those experiences in life that stays with you long after you’ve left the country’s pristine islands, swaying palm trees and crystal-clear waters behind. One of the top destination of choice for divers from all over the world, this tiny Indian-Ocean Republic is made up of more than a thousand tropical islands crowning an intricate network of coral reefs, which spreads over some 900,000 square kilometers. Just beneath the water’s surface lie some of the planet’s best dive sites; home to an incredible variety of marine species. With stable politics, white sandy beaches, a balmy climate and friendly people the country’s overwater charms are also second to none.

In other words, choosing the Maldives as a diving destination is a no-brainer. But choosing between land-based or liveaboard diving can leave even the most seasoned scuba diver confused. Here is our guide to what makes liveaboard diving in the Maldives a firm favorite of the international dive community.

Mobility
First things first: because they are mobile, liveaboards offer a level of freedom and ease that is unmatched by other kinds of diving in the Maldives. Imagine arriving at Male International Airport and, instead of facing a long transfer to a far-flung island, being personally welcomed and swiftly taken to your boat, which is already anchoring nearby. Then, imagine spending your days being chauffeured between the best dive sites in the Maldives, enjoying top notch onboard service and cuisine, visiting local islands and watching the exotic scenery pass by as you relax on deck.
Variety
Because of their unique geography, the Maldives are blessed with innumerable world-class dive sites, many of which are yet to be discovered. In terms of offering easy access to as many of the best diving sites in the Maldives as possible, liveaboard cruises are simply unbeatable: no long transfers, no bumpy speed boat rides. Whichever direction your route takes, at the end of the trip your logbook is sure to feature plenty of stunning, and in some cases legendary, dive sites.
Big Fish
One of the main reasons the Maldives are so popular with divers is their abundance of large marine animals. After all, whale sharks, manta rays and various kinds of reef sharks are among the common fish of the Maldives. Encountering one of these giants of the ocean is a riveting experience, not unlike seeing an elephant or a lion in the wild, which is why liveaboard cruises also often referred to as “safaris”.
Adventure
Overall, boat holidays in the Maldives offer an irresistible sense of adventure. As the boat makes its way through the atolls, it often stops off at local fishing villages, anchors near uninhabited islands and crosses channels between atolls. Scuba diving cruises allow you to discover several atolls, meet locals and discover authentic Maldivian culture in a relaxed way. Not to forget that, on many liveaboards in the Maldives, you can spend your time between dives doing other exciting water sports such as water skiing, wakeboarding, jet skiing, fishing and canoeing.
Friendly Atmosphere
Whether you are a single traveler, on your honeymoon or coming with a bunch of friends, liveaboard cruises offer a wonderfully relaxed, flexible and social way to enjoy the best diving in the Maldives. Comfortable communal spaces offer plenty of opportunities to make friends and swap diving experiences over dinner, while the spacious layout of our ships allows you to find your favorite spot to read a book or watch the sunset.
Affordability
With the wide spread of luxury hotels and high-end services, the cost of scuba diving in the Maldives can be prohibitive. Though luxury liveaboards offer a superb level of services and facilities, prices are well below those of an island holiday. Also, package prices for cheap diving holidays in the Maldives tend to include numerous extras such as airport transfers, dive transfers, meals plus snacks and select beverages, island visits, sports activities and so on.
Conquering an Uninhabited Island
Most safari boat excursions in the Maldives include free visits to uninhabited islands and, if the weather allows it, dinner is served on the beach. Having an island (almost) all to yourself is an unforgettable experience: once you land on the island and venture away from the shore, you might well come across a variety of exotic birds, flowers and butterflies. On a few islands, you can even find remains of old settlements and temples.
No Heavy Lifting, No Mosquitoes
As mentioned at the beginning, diving from a liveaboard in the Maldives is easy. During the trip, there is no need to carry back and forth diving equipment, because all diving equipment is stowed directly on the “Dive Dhoni”, a refitted traditional Maldivian fishing boat, which acts as a floating dive base and accompanies the mother ship. Another great aspect of liveaboard diving in the Maldives is that, because there is usually a refreshing breeze and the ships anchor at a certain distance from the nearest island, you don’t need to worry about mosquito bites.
Sleeping Under the Stars
For many, no diving safari in the Maldives is complete without spending at least one night on deck. The stars over this part of the world are simply breathtaking and it is not unusual to see several shooting stars before being gently rocked to sleep by the waves.
No Shoes, No News
This famous holiday mantra is often heard on dive safari boats in the Maldives. If you want to completely switch off and get away from it all, there is no better place for it than a Maldivian liveaboard.

Contact Gundi or Barbara to book your next Maldives dream holiday!

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Scuba Dive Cruise Report from Maldives Diving Liveaboard MV ORION

by Steven on November 29, 2010

This scuba dive cruise report, made on board MV Orion between the 15th and 26th November 2010 may give you a taste about famous dive sites Maldives and diving from a liveaboard in Maldives.

Diving starts in the early morning and makes your breakfast on board after the dive extremly tasty. After having a rest on board, the second dive starts before lunch - maybe whale shark watching in ari atoll? Dive number three is usually offered in the afternoon, in between the dives you have plenty of time to enjoy the comfort on maldives diving liveaboard MV Orion, one of the best Maldives dive safari boat. This is the latest scuba dive cruise report:

16/11 – Kurumba HR (N.MALE) – White tips, eagle ray`s
- Lankan Manta Point (N.MALE) – 3 manta ray`s on cleaning station. 2 hawkbills

17/11 – Rasdhoo Blue (RASDHOO) – 17 hammerheads @ 28m. 1 swam around whole group.
                Oceanic eagle ray
             - Rasdhoo Madivaru (RASDHOO) – white tip shark`s, jacks, trevallys, napoleon, 5 grey reef
                shark`s @ corner
           - Gangehi Beyru (N.ARI) – after snorkelling with manta ray`s. tunas, napleon, white tip shark`s

18/11 - Miyaruga Thila (N.ARI) – 3 grey reef shark`s, juvenile white tips, bat fish, trevally…
           - Hafusha Thila (N.ARI) – aquarium dive no current. lots of white tip shark`s, trevally,
                juvenile eagle ray swam with us for nealy 10mins
           - Maaya Thila (N.ARI) – 3 grey reef shark`s, white tip sharks`s, turtle`s, sting ray
              – Maaya Thila (N.ARI) - nite dive: sting ray directly under boat, hunting moray`s, white tips,
                1 juvenile grey reef shark, turtle`s

19/11 - Fish Head (N.ARI) - Jacks, trevallys, turtles, sting ray, 2 grey reef shark`s
- Dega Thila (S.ARI) – yellow paper scorpion fish, jacks, trevallys, turtle, bat fish, white tip sahrk
– Radhdhiggaa Thila (S.ARI) – baracudas, white tips, bat fish, tunas, nudibranch`es, flatworms…

20/11 – Machchafushi Wreck (S.ARI) – guitar shark @ 30m, sting ray`s, bat fish…
            – Snorkeling with whale sharks @ Maamigili Beyru – check out the Video
              - Holiday Island (S.ARI) – 1 whale shark, 25mobulae, turtle`s, white tip shark`s
              – Ariyadhoo Beyru (S.ARI) – snappers, sweetlips, napoleon…

21/11 - 5 Rocks (S.ARI) – strong current, crossed from main reef. big napoleon, giant baracuda,
                tunas, white tip shark`s..
             - Kuda Giri Wreck (S.MALE) – brown paper scorpionfish, jacks, trevallys, tunas, nudibranches…
                Traveling back to Male….

23/11 - Lankan Manta Point (N.MALE) – 6 manta ray`s on cleaning station, plus another 7 around station.
            – Feydhoo Finolhu (N.MALE) – nice wall dive, drift dive. green sea turtle
            – Maaya Thila (N.ARI) - lots of white tip shark`s hunting on top reef, along with 2 giant morays
                 fighting each other. Black spotted sting ray on top reef. 2 Hawksbill turtle`s and a cuttlefish

24/11 - Hafusha Thila (N.ARI) – Straight down to top reef, 6 adult grey reef shark`s, 1 pregnant, and
                1 juvenile grey reef shark, white tip shark`s, dog tooth tunas
              – Fesdu Wreck (N.ARI) – garden eels, nudibranch`es, white tip
            – Fish Head (N.ARI) - 5 grey reef shark`s with 4 white tip shark`s and 2 napoleon`s with hawksbill. lots of trevally
                and giant trevally, some sting ray`s in overhangs. end of dive 2 grey reef shark`s on top reef.
25/1 1 – Omadhoo Thila (S.ARI) – tunas, red snappers, sweetlips, soft corals
              - Black Coral (S.ARI) – turtle, sting ray, moray eal`s, black coral bushes, juvenile white tip shark`s
             - Dega Thila (S.ARI) – sting ray`s, overhangs, trevally, no leaf fish

26/11 - Radhdhiggaa Thila (S.ARI) – grey reef shark`s, soft corals, sea fans, trevally…
             - Snorkelling with 2 whale sharks – check out the Video
             - Maamigili Beyru (S.ARI) – 1 whale shark on the dive!
              – Kudarah Thila (S.ARI) - short headed anemone shrimps, blue stripped snapper`s,
                seafan`s, soft corals

sounds good?

This could be your scuba diving holidays in maldives. See more details about the comfortable maldives diving liveaboard MV Orion here … We are happy to be at your service in case you have more questions or if you want to place your booking for your scuba dive cruise in Maldives.

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