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Blue Force One

Blue Force One Itinerary

Manta Expedition

8 days / 7 nights

About Blue Force One

  • Floating five-star luxury with Jacuzzis, top-shelf bar, and generous suites
  • Exciting eight-day itineraries through the Maldives’ central or southern atolls 
  • Seasonal encounters with marine megafauna like reef manta rays
  • One of the Maldives’ top-rated boats for customer service, cabins, and food

Blue Force One liveaboard's atmosphere is one of a kind, perfectly blending adventurous Maldivian diving with chic, modern interiors and world-class service. You'll love this boat's creature comforts, including spacious master suites, on-deck Jacuzzis, and one of the best-stocked bars in the region. And, the facilities for divers are just as good, with a spacious dhoni, shaded equipment area, camera station, and friendly team of dive guides. And to top it off, this boat's itineraries feature exciting excursions like night diving with nurse sharks, reef manta snorkelling, and deserted island exploration.

Learn more about Blue Force One

Itinerary details

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

Highlights

  • Explore the manta ray cleaning stations of Rasdhoo Atoll
  • Snorkel with hundreds of feeding mantas at Hanifaru Bay
  • Search for pelagics of all kinds in Rasdhoo
  • Watersports such as kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding
  • See things in a different light with a manta ray night dive
  • Possible whale shark sightings in Ari Atoll
  • Encounter sharks at thilas such as Kandooma and Guraidhoo
Day 1: 
After arrival in Malé, a staff representative will welcome you at the airport. You will then be transferred by dhoni to Blue Force One, 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, South Male, Ari, Rasdhoo, and Baa. During the cruise, you will have the opportunity to undertake up to 20 dives, including night dives, along with snorkeling in Hanifaru Bay, visits to pristine beaches and isolated islands, and 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

02:00pm

Male

Male International Airport: MLE

Return

07:00am

Male

Male 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 fee - US$160 per person
    • Green tax - US$12 per night, per person
    • Maldives taxes - US$195 per person
    • 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-one/itn-2011180626231-manta-expedition

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