RED
SEA DIVERS+PLUS
RED SEA DIVERS LTD, 4 BEECHGROVE RISE, CUPAR, UK, KY15 5DT
Booking Hotline -
Telephone 01334
656577 from
inside UK
or ++44 1334
656577 from outside the UK
For late offers and a list of Liveaboards which
connect with the flights from UK see our internet site at
http://www.redseadivers.com
MALDIVES
LIVEABOARD ON THE
14 BERTH
M/Y SHEENA
Under
the award winning management of Werner Lau, the Sheena affords divers the
opportunity to visit the rarely dived southern atolls of the Maldives from a
comfortable liveaboard.
Built in 1995, MV Sheena has been completely renovated and modernised in 2007.
The liveaboard has a very spacious saloon (about 50 m²) with CD / DVD player,
HI FI and TV as well as a number of sun decks, with sun loungers and mats.
MV Sheena can accommodate 14 guests in total. On the lower deck there are 5
spacious and comfortable superior cabins, which are 11-14m² in size and have
portholes. One cabin at the stern has a double bed for couples. All others have
two single beds to accommodate single guests and diving buddies. A further two
cabins on the top deck are around 17m² and have ‘proper’ double beds and
large windows for natural ventilation. These upper deck cabins are offered on a
first come first serve basis.
All 7 cabins have private bathrooms with sink, toilet and showers with warm and
cold fresh water as well as continuous power (220V).
Meals are served in the spacious saloon or outside on the large table at the
stern. A barbecue is organised once a week on one of the islands. There is a
well stocked bar which supplies a wide range of drinks. Tea, coffee and water
are available all day, free of charge.
ITINERARIES
The Sheena will be the first boat operating in the mid southern
atolls of the Maldives and will be offering weekly itineraries, (Monday to
Monday) starting from Medhufushi Island Resort, which is a forty five minute
seaplane ride from Male.
Divers will be
diving reefs and channels in Meemu, Laamu and Thaa Atolls, which are literally
untouched and unexplored.
An alternative route, available on request, travels to Felidhoo Atoll (Hammer
head sharks) and in South Ari Atoll (whale sharks).
The trips will stop at well-known top diving sites. Some trips will have an
‘expedition character’ as the boat will be visiting completely new diving
areas.
Typically 3 dives are offered each day and 1-2 night dives each week. Most dives
are drift dives. All divers are required to be able to provide evidence of at
least 30 logged dives and it is recommended that divers are advanced qualified.
NAVIGATION / SAFETY
GPS, Telephone (Mobile), compass, life jackets, fire
extinguishers.
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Specifications
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Length:
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24m
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Beam:
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8.5m
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Cabins:
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7 all en-suite
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Engines:
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600HP Daewoo
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Desalination:
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Yes - 3 tons per hour
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Compressors:
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Bauer K14 on Dhoni
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Generators
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2
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Navigation:
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GPS,
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A/C
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every cabin
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Guests:
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14
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Crew:
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6 + dive guides
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Tender:
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Diving Dhoni
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| Oxygen: |
Yes |
| Tanks: |
40 x 11 litres |
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Safety:
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Emergency oxygen kit, Mobile phone.
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TRAVEL
ITINERARY
Flights Emirates’ scheduled flights to the Maldives
depart Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester or Birmingham daily, via Dubai, and
arrive in Male the following day. Flight times are in local time. Check
in 2 hours before departure at the indicated terminal. Please ask for
details if flying with Sri Lankan. Stopovers are available in Dubai or
Sri Lanka (please ask for details).
Flight tickets will be sent to you by post unless
otherwise arranged. Please call if you have not received your ticket 3
days prior to departure
Baggage allowance is 30kg for hold baggage and 5kg for
hand baggage on Emirates. It is recommended that electrical goods
(torches) and gauges (regulators) in hand baggage. Dive knives go in the
hold. Pony Cylinders can be transported in the hold luggage but must be
shown to be open and empty.
Arrival in the Maldives Your flight will arrive at the
airport island, Hulule, close to the capital Male. If joining one of our
liveaboards you will be met by a member of the boat crew and/or our
instructor. They will be outside the terminal building after the baggage reclaim.
Transfers transfers between airport and liveaboard, unless specified otherwise, are by boat. Where seaplanes
are provided it may be necessary to transfer by boat between the
seaplane and resort/liveaboard. If scheduled flights arrive at night or
depart very early in the morning, or in cases of bad weather, it may be
necessary to overnight at the airport island hotel, in Male or at a
nearby resort at the appropriate cost. In addition a wait may be
necessary to at the airport to connect with your transfer/flight.
Refreshments are available at the airport (charged locally).
Clothes Towels are provided in the rooms/cabins but we
recommend you pack a beach towel for after diving. Shoes are not worn on
any of the liveaboards or many of the island resorts. Shorts, T-shirts
and swimwear are the norm. We recommend warmer cloths for the evenings
when the breeze may pick up. Remember sunscreen, hats and sunglasses, as
the weather is nearly always sunny.
Customs There are strict laws forbidding the import of
alcohol, drugs and pornography and all products containing pork. All
Island Resorts and our liveaboard dive boats have licences to serve
alcohol to tourists
Money Maldivian currency is the Rufiya, but US Dollars
and credit cards are is widely accepted on the Island resorts. You will
need very little cash on our liveaboards. Drinks are normally charged on
an honesty system payable at the end of the trip and a tip for the crew
if appropriate. These payments can be made in USD or Sterling. On the
last day you will need money for drinks and lunch and any presents you
wish to take home. Maldivian departure tax is now included in your
holiday price,
Weather Good weather all year with temperatures around
30°C and evenings rarely below 22°C . During the southwest monsoon,
May to October, you may experience some rainfall and strong breezes.
Year round water temperature is approx. 28°C.
Insurance Please make sure you have insurance that
covers travel arrangements and diving. We can provide holiday and diving
cover from £43 per person. If you have your own insurance we will
need a copy of the certificate
Visas None required for British passport holders
staying for up to 30 days. Please note your passport must valid for at
least 6 months after the trip returns
Vaccinations You should refer to your GP or vaccination
centre for the most up to date advise. We recommend Hepatitis A,
Typhoid, Tetanus and Polio
Tourist Office Tel 0207 224 2135 www.visitmaldives.com
Time Difference: GMT +5hrs
Equipment You will need a full set of diving equipment.
Tank and weights are the only equipment provided by the boat or included
in the cost of your day diving. You will need a mask, fins and snorkel,
BCD, regulator, wetsuit, dive computer or the PADI wheel dive tables.
Diving in the Maldives usually follows a multilevel profile,
square profile tables are therefore not appropriate. Delayed SMB’s
(surface marker buoy’s) are required on all dives in the Maldives
while these maybe supplied locally you would be advised to carry your
own. Rental torches are expensive and unreliable, we recommend you
purchase a small dive light for night dives. Equipment rental is
available from our centre in the UK or in your resort. Please give prior
notice. Water temperature ranges from 24°C in October to 29°C in June
so choose your suit accordingly. There are charging facilities available
for lights and cameras, standard 220/240 volts. The sockets are
continental 2 pin or 3 pin, so UK plugs may require an adapter. We
recommend you buy film and batteries before departure. Both
international (A Clamp) & din regulators can usually be
accommodated. Tanks are generally aluminium 10/11 litres. Pre-booked
diving Pre-booked diving must be booked in the UK and
cannot be changed in resort. The cost of any unused dives may not be
refunded. Local Regulations: Diving is restricted to
30metres by law. All divers must perform a check out dive at the
beginning of their holiday. Medicals & Certification
Please bring with you your diving certification card and logbook. A
medical certificate may also be required on resorts at the discretion of
the local dive guide.
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South
West of India the Laccadives Ridge rises some 4,000 metres from the floor of the
Indian Ocean. Crowning this submarine mountain range thousands of sand spits,
islets and lush low lying islands form 26 coral atolls. A divers' paradise, the
Maldives. Sitting in shallow lagoons, encircled by coral reef, a handful of the
islands now hold a single resort each.
This ribbon of atolls creates a broken barrier across the prevailing ocean
currents. These currents and local tides flush fresh water through the channels,
locally known as Kandus, carrying with them nutrients and plankton. This gives
Maldives' diving a character all of its own and, for more experienced divers,
means exhilarating drift dives. Sites are around the outer walls and mid channel
coral pinnacles, or Thilas, which attract schools of fish including larger
pelagics.
If
you measure a good dive by the amount and size of the fish life, head for the
Maldives. One of the richest coral reef areas in the world, these waters boast
over 70 species of coral. Mantas are seen daily at feeding and cleaning
stations. Eagle rays and various shark species are almost commonplace, and at
certain times of year divers may be lucky enough to come across a whale sharks
or three.
Availability for Groups and individuals most weeks -
call 01334 656577
| Price per
person for 7 nights |
| 2008 |
£ |
| 4-Jan |
11-Mar |
1589 |
| 12-Mar |
29-Mar |
1939 |
| 30-Mar |
12-Apr |
1589 |
| 13-Apr |
30-Apr |
1569 |
| 01-May |
10-Jun |
1589 |
| 11-Jun |
15-Jul |
1569 |
| 16-Jul |
09-Aug |
1949 |
| 10-Aug |
21-Sep |
1589 |
Price includes: Flights with Emirates, transfers, 7 nights twin share on full
board basis including tea, coffee and drinking water. 3 dives a day subject
to flight arrival and departure times.
SUPPLEMENTS
Cabins
Optional single supplement as above. Otherwise booking is confirmed as
twin share with someone of the same sex.
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availabilities for individuals on
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flights, airport to boat transfers - extras - See
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RED SEA DIVERS LTD, 4 BEECHGROVE RISE, CUPAR, UK, KY15 5DT
Booking Hotline -
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