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Blue Force 3

Blue Force 3 Itinerary

Central Atolls and Hanifaru (MLE)

8 days / 7 nights

About Blue Force 3

  • Modern vessel boasting attention to detail throughout
  • Cruises throughout the Maldives, including the deep south
  • Perfect for all divers from beginners to pros and tec divers
  • Highly experienced team, delivering high standards of service

Effortlessly combining function and style, Blue Force 3 liveaboard delivers unsurpassed relaxation during every adventurous dive voyage. Boasting attention to detail throughout its design, this vessel guarantees guest comfort, while each meticulously-planned itinerary ensures every diver a stress-free holiday - so all you’ll have to do is eat, sleep, and dive. And, with specialist tec facilities, Blue Force 3 is the ultimate choice for your dream Maldives dive holiday.

Learn more about Blue Force 3

Itinerary details

Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 18
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 50 dives
Insurance Required

Highlights

  • Discover the most famous and popular atolls in the Maldives Archipelago
  • Close proximity and easy access to Male’s international airport
  • Visit an authentic fishing village and enjoy a BBQ on a deserted island
  • Snorkel with hundreds of feeding mantas at Hanifaru Bay
  • Up to two night dives scheduled during the trip
  • Experience some of the best channel diving in the Maldives at Vaavu
  • Explore the manta ray cleaning stations of Rasdhoo Atoll
  • See things in a different light with a manta ray night dive
  • Possible whale shark sightings in Ari Atoll
  • Search for pelagics of all kinds in Rasdhoo
Day 1: 
After arrival in Male, a staff representative will welcome you at the airport. You will then be transferred by dhoni to Blue Force Three, offered a welcome cocktail, and shown your accommodation for the cruise. You will then be given a presentation on the vessel, cruise operations, and the trip itinerary.

Days 2-7:
The planned route incorporates the atolls of North Male, Baa, Rasdhoo, North Ari, South Ari, Vaavu, and South Male. During the cruise, you will have the opportunity to undertake both day and night dives, as well as snorkeling with whale sharks in the famous Hanifaru Bay. Other activities will also be offered, including visits to isolated islands and fishing villages, as well as watersports such as kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding.

Day 8: 
Disembark at the airport at 07.00. Depending on the scheduled flight booking, you can enjoy some free time to visit Male.

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.



Transfer details

Departure

12:00pm

Male

Male Velana International Airport: MLE

Return

07:00am

Male

Male Velana International Airport: MLE

    What's included
    • Meals and snacks
    • Water, tea and coffee
    • Towels and toiletries 
    • Tanks and weights 
    • Night dives
    • Airport transfers 
    • Travel, diving, and cancellation insurance (conditions apply)

    To be paid in advance or onboard
    • Service fees - US$160 per trip
    • Green tax - US$12 per night, per person
    • Maldives taxes - US$195 per trip
    • Snorkelling tax in Hanifaru Bay - US$30 per trip
    • Fuel surcharge - US$20 per night, per person

    To be booked in advance or paid onboard
    • Single supplement - 100%
    • Alcoholic drinks
    • Soft drinks 
    • Nitrox - US$90 per trip
    • S100 tanks - US$90 per trip
    • Equipment rental - US$210 per trip
    • Dive computer - US70 per trip
    • Diving courses
    • Internet

    Payment policy
    • 12 months (or more) to 6 months prior to the departure date: 30% of the cruise rate
    • 6 to 2 months prior to the departure date: 70% of the cruise rate
    • 2 months or less prior to the departure date: 100% of the cruise rate
    Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
    Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
    Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
    Cancellation policy
    30% deposit - required to secure reservation.
    40% - 6 months prior to departure.
    30% balance - due 2 months prior to departure.
    Bookings received less than 2 months before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.

Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/blue-force-3/itn-2308300146361-central-atolls-and-hanifaru-mle-

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