Seafari Explorer I
Outstanding amenities, dive facilities, and itineraries through the Maldives’ most exciting atolls
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Overview
- Voyages through the Maldives’ central, northern, and southern atolls, and the lesser-explored deep south
- Seasonal encounters with whale sharks and reef mantas, and year-round shark and turtle action
- Spacious and comfortable guest facilities with plenty of room to relax between dives
- Excellent facilities for photographers with a designated camera room and separate rinse bins
Seafari Explorer I will impress even the most experienced divers with its spacious and comfortable interior, seamless customer service, and exciting itineraries. You'll love this boat's modern dive facilities, designated spaces for cameras, and little extras like free nitrox, above deck showers and fresh towels after each dive. Plus, oversized guest cabins, an on-deck Jacuzzi, and three massive buffet spreads per day with dishes to satisfy everyone. Make the most of your time in the Maldives with this boat's exciting seven to day trips exploring the best of the Maldives.
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Vessel information
The Seafari family of resorts and liveaboards is well known for offering excellent facilities, and the highest standards for safety and fun – and Seafari Explorer I ticks all these boxes. This boat provides adventurous itineraries throughout the Maldives, lasting up to 11-days at sea. All of their voyages include a variety of optional excursions like manta ray snorkelling and island treks, plus access to the best dive sites along the way. You'll take the plunge on channels and walls, experience fast-paced drift dives, and visit cleaning stations in search of manta rays.
When you aren't out exploring the Maldives’ best diving, you'll enjoy this liveaboard's modern and air-conditioned common areas, spacious guest cabins, and world-class Maldivian service. And with four generous decks, you'll never feel cramped even during long voyages. Plenty of space for sunbathing and an oversized Jacuzzi make it easy to relax outdoors. But, you'll find plenty of places to relax below deck too, with a supersized lounge and dining room, plus a library and entertainment area. Seafari Explorer I serves three buffets per day, featuring an exotic blend of western and local cuisine. Plus, unlimited hot and cold drinks and snacks throughout the day, and a wide selection of alcohol for sale once the day's diving is done.
Onboard Seafari Explorer I
Spread over four spacious decks, Seafari Explorer I is one of the region's most comfortable boats. This liveaboard's exciting amenities include oversized cabins with above-deck options, modern facilities for divers and photographers, and a friendly and professional international crew. Sleeping 24 guests in 12 well-appointed staterooms, this vessel leaves plenty of space to spread out between dives. And, their sumptuous buffet-style meals and all-day snacks are sure to satisfy every palate and preference. When you aren't busy diving, relax with multiple sun and shade areas, on-deck Jacuzzi, free WiFi, and a generous air-conditioned interior. Or, make good use of Seafari's complimentary watersports equipment that includes snorkelling gear, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards.
Diving from Seafari Explorer I
The Seafari Explorer I is certainly luxurious, but its diving facilities are the real highlight. You'll have plenty of space to kit up and store your gear on the shaded dive deck, plus a separate rinse station and charging room for photography equipment. Other diver-friendly extras include a spacious custom dhoni, free nitrox for qualified divers, top of the line rental gear, and a warm shower and towel offered at the end of each dive. Seafari Explorer I offers itineraries through the central, northern, and southern atolls, plus visits to the deep south - famous for encounters with tiger sharks and oceanic manta rays. Each voyage includes shore excursions, seasonal manta snorkelling, night dives, and of course, the Maldives’ most scenic reefs.
Top tips
- Bring extra cash for onboard extras like drinks from the bar, additional dives, and rental gear
- Itineraries through the southern atolls and deep south are best for advanced and experienced divers
- If you are prone to seasickness, choose one of this vessel's spacious above-deck cabins
- Hit all the region's highlights with a Best of the Maldives itinerary, lasting 11 days at sea!