MALDIVES Liveaboard Holidays
MV Ari Queen
AFFORDABLE LIVEABOARD WITH CABIN UPGRADES
MV Ari Queen is a 33m liveaboard built to high standards and accommodating 24 guests in 12 ensuite, air- conditioned cabins divided over three decks.
This is a great value liveaboard diving the most famous areas of the Maldives including South Malé, North & South Ari, Vaavu and the southern atolls, as well as some special itineraries throughout the year.
Non divers are very welcome aboard with shore excursions and snorkel visits with guide. This is a great choice for groups and families looking for a great atmosphere at a good price. A popular liveaboard well maintained and run by the dedicated crew, many of whom have been with the company for many years.
Liveaboard Services/Facilities: The main deck features a large saloon with comfortable seating, TV, bar, and dining area. The upper deck has plenty of space for relaxation with a seating area in front of the bridge, and loungers on the sun deck. The dive deck has a cool freshwater shower and deck level toilet.
Food, Beverage & Entertainment Facilities: 3 delicious meals are served in the main saloon with snacks available during the day. For those wishing to enjoy a sundowner whilst taking in the beautiful Maldivian sunsets, there is an open-air bar on the upper deck.
Included: 7 nights aboard the vessel. 3 meals daily, all snacks, drinking water, coffee, and tea. 3 dives daily (except for day of arrival and day before departure) with tanks, weights, and belts. Nitrox available for a fee. And excursions, snorkeling guide, cabin towels and airport transfers.
Not included: International flight, dive equipment rental, alcohol and soft drinks, special dinner (65USD), extra dives (45USD per tank), Nitrox, Wi-Fi, and crew gratuities.
All cabins are en-suite with warm showers, individually controlled air conditioning, wardrobe, and storage space. The Deluxe and Suites have sea views, small fridge, and flat screen TV.
Upper Deck – 2 Suites (Twin or Double)
Main Deck – 2 Double cabins
Lower Deck – 8 Standard cabins (4 with double & singles)
Specification: Built: 2008, refitted 2021 Length(m): 33, Width(m): 9, Maximum Guests: 24 Air-Condition: In any enclosed area of the Boat and in each Cabin, No. of Crew: 15 Engine: 380 HPS Commins Hp, Fuel Tank Capacity: 6,000 litres, Generators: 22 kw sound proof, , Electric Voltage: 220 / 50 Hz, 24 hrs / day, Fresh Water capacity: 5,000 Ltr, Water Maker: 9000 Ltr/day
Navigation / Safety: GPS, Sounder, VHF Radio, Internet, GSM, Smoke detectors and fire alarm, fire extinguishers, life jackets, emergency alarm. Radar, 1st aid kits and trained staff, searchlight, fishfinder, oxygen, emergency raft, sat phone.
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Ari Queen operates out of Male from Saturday to Saturday, visiting dive sites around a number of the central Maldivian atolls. Typically, there will be 1 dive on the first day of a week’s sailing, then 3 dives per day (including 1 night dive when applicable) and 1 dive on the final day (17 dives in total), personal no-fly times permitting.
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