Blue Shark One is 30 meters in length and perfect for individuals or private charters up to 18 persons. All 9 cabins are located on the lower deck and each accommodates two guests either in a double bedded cabin or twin bed cabin. All cabins are equipped with bathroom, air conditioner and a fan and the bathrooms are equipped with a shower, sink and toilet.

With three decks this liveaboard is the ideal size and offers plenty of space on board.
On the main deck you will find a big living and dining area. There is also plenty of outdoor area on the main and upper deck for guests to sunbathe or or just to relax after diving to enjoy drinks at the coffee Bar.

During your liveaboard trip you can learn about marine protection in the Maldives and also how to identify cartilaginous and elasmobranch family such as the Sharks and Mantas of the Maldives and classify certain types of fishes and how to locate them throughout the year based on their migration behavior - Nitrox is not available on this boat.

Why you should choose Blue Shark:
The top 10 reasons to join a Liveaboard in the Maldives
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Some of the most frequently asked questions about the Maldives.
When is the best time to dive the Maldives - How to get to the Maldives - The top 10 reasons to join a Liveaboard in the Maldives - Maldives Diving and the Dive sites - What are the advantage of a Liveaboard over Shore diving - Information about the Maldives - Are these trips suitable for non-divers / snorkellers - The Latest Maldives Travel Information - Other general FAQs

Blue Shark One - schedule

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Blue Shark One - prices and what's included

Prices are per person per trip and based on 2 persons sharing a cabin.
Exact pricing is available on the schedule here as prices vary dependant on the time of year, destination and the length of the trip and sometimes special offers are available.

The trip price includes:

group transfer airport Male
acommodation 1/2 double cabin
2-3 dives per day (not on arrival/departure day)
dive guide service (max. 8 divers/1guide)
tanks, weights
fullboard – breakfast, lunch and dinner
snacks
drinking water, Nescafe, tea
Barbecue on a desert island (depends on weather)
Local island visits

The trip price does not include:

Rental equipment
Dive Course
Internet
Alcohol, Softdrinks, Lavazza coffee
Green tax 6 USD per day
Crew Gratuity
Wifi
Dive insurance is mandatory as is your own personal dive computer (You can rent one for the trip if you do not have your own).
As well as the Mandatory Dive Insurance we highly recommend Trip and Travel Insurance on the off chance of missed or cancelled flights / lost baggage, documents, money or passport / Covid issues or any other unforeseen problems that could possibly occur.
Dive Assure Insurance offers cover for all these eventualities as well as complete Dive Insurance all in one package.

Non divers receive 10% discount from the trip price.

Booking and Cancellation Terms and Conditions.
Booking deposit: 30% of your invoice total is required within 7 days of booking to confirm your booking.
Final payment of 70% is due to 90 days prior to the departure date to complete your invoice payment.
Individual bookings made less than 90 days before the departure date will be payable in full upon booking to confirm your booking.
Cancellation at any stage involves forfeit of monies already payed.
Payment can be made via bank transfer, Wise, Credit or Debit card (Visa, AMEX, Mastercard) or Apple pay at no extra charge.

Terms and conditions:

Individual bookings:
Booking deposit:
30% of booking is required within 7 days of booking - non refundable
70 % is due to 90 days prior to departure - non refundable.
Individual bookings made less than 90 days before the departure date are payable in full at the time of the booking.
Cancellation at any stage involves forfeit of monies already payed.

Group charter:

Booking deposit:
10% - within 7 days of booking - non-refundable
Second deposit:
20% 180 days prior to departure - non-refundable
Balance due
90 days before departure - non-refundable

Group Policy:

For a group of 6 paying guests, you will receive 1 space free of charge in a Standard cabin. (The 7th guest is free of charge)
For a group of 10 paying guests, you will receive 2 spaces free of charge (FOC) in the Standrad cabins.
For a group of 17 paying guests, you will receive 3 spaces free of charge (FOC) in the Standard cabins

Diving Equipment Rentals (USD) Per week

Regulator with octopus $ 70
Computer $ 50
BCD $ 70
Wetsuit (shorty 3mm) $ 40
Mask $ 30
Fins $ 30
Torch $ 40
15L tank $ 50
DAN insurance $20
WiFI 2gb $20
PADI Nitrox course $200
PADI Advanced $300

Blue Shark One - cabins

The total of 9 cabins are all located on the lower deck.
To ensure the highest possible comfort, the number of guests is a maximum of 18 limited.

Standard cabin

All cabins are equipped with a double and single bed.
All have an individual controllable air conditioning and additional fan for a pleasant indoor climate coupled with a basin, wardrobe, book shelf, chair and small table for your comfort.
All cabins can be a twin share for 2 singles or a double cabin for a couple.
Ecological shampoo and shower gel are provided, as well as towels, for your convenience.

  • Blue Shark One

    Standard cabin

  • Blue Shark One

    Standard cabin

Blue Shark One - diving

Some of the most frequently asked questions about Maldives Diving
When is the Best time to Go / Maldives Dive Seasons
About Maldives Diving and the Dive Sites
How to get to the Maldives
The top 10 reasons to join a Liveaboard in the Maldives
What are the advantage of a Liveaboard over Shore diving
Are these trips suitable for non-divers / snorkellers

Blue Shark One - itineraries

Eco Blue requires a minimum amount of dives or experience level for these itinararies
Central Atolls - min 30 dives as an Open water diver or Advanced Open water level recommended
South to Thaa - min 50 dives as Advanced Open water level
Deep South - min 75 dives as an Advanced Open water level
North - min 30 dives as an Open water diver or Advanced Open water level

Central Atolls

Atolls: North Male, South Male, North Ari, South Ari, Vaavu, (Rasdhoo)
Number of dives: 16-17 dives / 6 diving days / 7 nights aboard
Best time to visit: All year round. Itineraries prepared and specific dive sites carefully chosen depending on the monsoon.
Type of dives: Spectacular channel-drift dives, wrecks, pinnacles, world-famous night dives.

Typical dive sites:

MALE ATOLL

Lankan Beyru (Manta Point) *The outer reef of the Paradise Island resort, not far from the airport island. The main attraction of the site are manta rays coming to the cleaning station during the southwest monsoon. The divesite is relatively easy to access, with small currents and is very often considered as a good dive to start the week. The cleaning station itself is a large coral block covered with anemones and full of fish life. It is also very common to come across whitetip reef sharks, turtles and napoleons.

Rasfari Corner *

Large and shallow plateau (3-5 meters) on the west side of the atoll, right next to the wide lagoon of Rasfari. It is covered with hard corals and hosts a cleaning station during the northeast monsoon. The most common way to do the dive here is to start on top of the reef, which is protected from the currents and after spending some time with the mantas continue the dive towards the wall that drops down to about 25 meters. The wall is nicely covered with hard corals, rich with fish life and popular with turtles.

SOUTH MALE ATOLL

Kandooma Thila ***

Definitely number one in the ranking of the best dive sites in South Male atoll. Long thila, located in the middle of the channel, offers spectacular conditions to observe grey reef sharks, whitetip reef sharks, eagle rays, big schools of jacks and snappers both with incoming and outgoing current. North side of the pinnacle is nicely covered with soft corals with the top of the reef being home to many reef fish and green turtles. Currents can be pretty strong so negative entry and fast descent is often required. Current hooks should be ready to use. Rasdhoo atoll

Rasdhoo Madivaru ***

Channel dive between Rasdhoo island and Madivaru offering a spectacular ridge facing the ocean to observe grey reef sharks, whitetip reef sharks, eagle rays and large dogtooth tunas. More pelagics are visible during strong incoming currents, the use of current hooks is advisable. The ridge dropping down to 50+ meters on the outside, expands to a sandy bottom inside the channel where it is common to see stingrays.

If dived during the first rays of the sun, with incoming current and a bit of luck it is possible to encounter hammerhead sharks. In this case the dive starts in the blue. Depending on the air consumption and no- deco time we continue the dive on the ridge and then drift into the channel.

NORTH ARI ATOLL

Maaya Thila **

The thila (a pinnacle) is about 80 meters wide in diameter and is considered one of the best night dives in the Maldives. Top reef at 5 meters makes it easy to access even with strong currents. The upcurrent side is always very active and busy with fusiliers and snappers. Big jack fish, whitetip reef sharks, stingrays and moray eels can be spotted easily. Some overhangs around the thila provide shelter for turtles. Even though it has a reputation for a night dive it is also quite popular during the day. A few separated coral blocks south of the thila create a tunnel and are full of beautiful coral bushes. With the right current this is a place to spot grey reef sharks as well.

Fish Head **

One of the major attractions of the atoll, cannot be missed. Due to its exposure to the currents it offers rich presence of fauna and flora. Big schools of jacks and fusiliers on the upcurrent side as well as difficult to count amount of blue striped snappers hiding from strong currents inside the overhangs all around the thila are the highlights of the place. It is also popular with grey reef sharks, schools of barracudas and dogtooth tunas in the blue as well as turtles and moray eels on the top reef. With strong currents negative entry is recommended and current hooks should be ready to use.

Bathalaamaagaa Kanthila ***

Long coral ridge in the middle of a channel, extended from the outer reef and sloping gradually down to 25 meters and deeper offering good conditions for observing grey reef sharks, whitetip reef sharks, eagle rays and napoleons as well as schools of jacks and fusiliers. The dive site is active during both incoming and outgoing currents but might be more challenging during outgoing currents of northeast monsoon. Negative entry required and divers are recommended to hide below the depth of the top reef to to protect from the current. Current hooks strongly recommended.

SOUTH ARI ATOLL

Moofushi Kandu (Manta Point) **

Drift dive with a chance to spot manta rays hovering over the cleaning station at the depth of around 14 to 25 meters. If mantas are spotted it is recommended to use current hooks and stay around the cleaning station for a longer time. The dive site is quite popular during the northeast monsoon and sometimes might be overcrowded with divers. Whitetip reef sharks are common visitors around the deeper part of the cleaning station with blue striped snappers and fusiliers being permanent residents.

Kudarah Thila ***

The thila is a part of Marine Protected Area and is often considered the most beautiful site of the atoll with exceptional diving conditions. Overhangs rich in sea fans and the top reef nicely covered with healthy soft corals are the highlights. It is also known for big schools of blue striped and midnight snappers, fusiliers and jacks. It is worth to have a torch and look inside small caves where often you will find big groupers hiding. The water entry might be challenging due to its exposure to strong currents and with the top reef at 15 meters negative entry is recommended. The use of current hooks might be required if the current is strong.

Kudhimaa Wreck **

50 Meters long cargo ship lying on a sandy bottom at around 30 meters depth, right next to a resort island called Machchafushi. It was sunk in 1998 and already offers good coral growth and a large variety of species living on it. Nurse sharks, batfish, stone fish, lion fish and moray eels are permanent residents and can be spotted around the wreck. There are a few entrances allowing to penetrate the cargo hall as well as the wheelhouse. The site is nicely protected from the current so the only concern will be no-deco time as you will spend most of the time below 20 meters.

Maamigili Beyru (Whaleshark search) *

Located on the southern tip of Ari atoll within the Marine Protected Area of South Ari atoll. Shallow and very easy dive which might turn into a very exciting one as it is known as the best location in the Maldives for spotting the biggest fish in the world. Whale sharks can be seen cruising along the reef all year round. Most of the boats look for them from the surface. Once spotted, divers enter the water, go down and start swimming along with them. The code of conduct for whale shark encounters must be followed and is always discussed during the briefing.

VAAVU ATOLL

Miyaru Kandu ***

One of the channel dives that you don’t want to miss. With strong incoming current the list of possible encounters is impressive. Mainly grey reef sharks but also whitetip reef sharks, eagle rays, napoleons and tunas are quite common and with the visibility reaching 40 meters during the northeast monsoon it can be the highlight of the trip. Outgoing current offer worse visibility but the sharks are still there. The site is not recommended for beginners, negative entry is often required and current hook is a must to avoid causing unnecessary damage to the reef. Most o the time you will spend at the depth of 26 to 30 meters so checking air and no-deco time more often is strongly recommended.

Alimatha House Reef **

Located on the south side of Alimatha island resort and considered one of the best night dives in the Maldives, being often a victim of its success and resulting in overcrowding of divers. Every night there is a show performed by a big number of nurse sharks, stingrays and massive jacks. Maximum depth will not exceed 15 meters and most of the time you will be kneeling on a sandy bottom waiting for the sharks to come closer. Definitely not to be missed.

Baa Atoll incl. Hanifaru Bay

Atolls: NORTH MALE/ BAA/ RAA OR LHAVIYANI/NORTH-ARI ATOLL
Exact routing depends on the weather! We will choose the best routing!
Duration: 7 Nights
Number of Dives: 16-17 dives
Start/End Port: Male/Male
Hanifaru Bay – Baa Atoll

Hanifaru Bay is a sanctuary for people who love snorkeling with manta rays and whale sharks. This UNESCO biosphere reserve in the Maldives is legally designated as a Marine Protected Area. There are strict regulations are in place to protect and preserve this amazing wonder. The whale shark season is from May to December. In this period, planktons gets trapped in the funnel-like reef and concentration of planktons attracts whale sharks and schools of manta rays. At any time there could be over a hundred mantas and several whale sharks feeding off the coral reef. This is the world’s largest feeding station known to exist.
At Hanifaru Bay you can do snorkeling, diving is not permitted any more.
At some point whale sharks and manta population in Hanifaru Bay went to a drastic drop. The creatures might have been disturbed by human intervention. Hence, the regulations are important to keep this amazing wonder preserved.

North and Central Atolls

Start/End:
Where: NORTH MALE/ BAA/ RAA, LHAVIYANI, NOONU AND NORTH-ARI ATOLL
Exact routing depends on the weather! We will choose the best routing!
Duration: 10/11 Nights
Number of Dives: 2-3 dives per day
Hanifaru Bay – Baa Atoll

Hanifaru Bay is a sanctuary for people who love snorkeling with manta rays and whale sharks. This UNESCO biosphere reserve in the Maldives is legally designated as a Marine Protected Area. There are strict regulations are in place to protect and preserve this amazing wonder. The whale shark season is from May to December. In this period, planktons gets trapped in the funnel-like reef and concentration of planktons attracts whale sharks and schools of manta rays. At any time there could be over a hundred mantas and several whale sharks feeding off the coral reef. This is the world’s largest feeding station known to exist.
At Hanifaru Bay you can do snorkeling, diving is not permitted any more.
At some point whale sharks and manta population in Hanifaru Bay went to a drastic drop. The creatures might have been disturbed by human intervention. Hence, the regulations are important to keep this amazing wonder preserved.

South to Thaa Atoll 7 to 11 Nights

Number of dives: 2-3 dives per day
Where: North Male, South Male, Vaavu, Meemu, Thaa
Who: Advanced divers with minimum 50+ dives. Experience with drift dives required. Nitrox recommended!
Type of dives: Mostly channel dives. Sites exposed to strong or very strong currents.

Typical dive sites:

SOUTH MALE ATOLL

Kandooma Thila ***

Definitely number one in the ranking of the best dive sites in South Male atoll. Long thila, located in the middle of the channel, offers spectacular conditions to observe grey reef sharks, whitetip reef sharks, eagle rays, big schools of jacks and snappers both with incoming and outgoing current. North side of the pinnacle is nicely covered with soft corals with the top of the reef being home to many reef fish and green turtles. Currents can be pretty strong so negative entry and fast descent is often required. Current hooks should be ready to use.

VAAVU ATOLL

Miyaru Kandu ***

One of the channel dives that you don’t want to miss. With strong incoming current the list of possible encounters is impressive. Mainly grey reef sharks but also whitetip reef sharks, eagle rays, napoleons and tunas are quite common and with the visibility reaching 40 meters during the northeast monsoon it can be the highlight of the trip. Outgoing current offer worse visibility but the sharks are still there. The site is not recommended for beginners, negative entry is often required and current hook is a must to avoid causing unnecessary damage to the reef. Most of the time you will spend at the depth of 26 to 30 meters so checking air and no-deco time more often is strongly recommended.

Alimatha House Reef **

Located on the south side of Alimatha island resort and considered one of the best night dives in the Maldives, being often a victim of its success and resulting in overcrowding of divers. Every night there is a show performed by a big number of nurse sharks, stingrays and massive jacks. Maximum depth will not exceed 15 meters and most of the time you will be kneeling on a sandy bottom waiting for the sharks to come closer. Definitely not to be missed.

MEEMU ATOLL

Muli Corner **

The reef is known as home to a lot of sharks during incoming currents but it also welcomes manta rays on a large cleaning station during outgoing current. Entering the water with empty BCD and not wasting time on the surface is often recommended, specially with strong currents.

THAA ATOLL

Whaleshark point *

There is no specific place where diving would guarantee an encounter with a whale shark but the common practice is to use a strong light in the evening at the back platform of the boat to attract the zooplanktons which will further attract the whale sharks. Scuba diving while having the shark at the back of the boat is rather discouraged as the bubbles may disperse the mass of the plankton. The best experience is to grab a mask, fins and gently enter the water on the side of the boat, not to scare the whale shark away and then enjoy the view while snorkeling. Sometimes the whale shark will stay for hours, more than one visitor is also possible. Instructions given by the dive guides have to be followed and a code of conduct must be respected by all snorkelers to enjoy the moment to the fullest.

Blue Shark One - faqs

Where is the pick up for the boat? Will I be met when I arrive?

Guests arriving at Male Airport on the check-in day will be met by the boat representative. You can see him holding an Eco Pro Divers Maldives sign at 12 pm (earliest check in) in front of the arrivals exit door. Later arrivals will be collected directly at the respective flight times.

When is the check out time?

Check out time is at 7am on departure day. The boat will arrange transfer back to airport from boat between 7am and 9am.

Latest check out is at 9am. If you need a late check out, there will be an extra transfer fee at 15 USD per person.

Is Internet available onboard?

Our boat is equipped with Wi-Fi and internet is available when a mobile signal is present normally only nearby or in port. This service is for limited internet browsing and to connect with communication applications.

We offer 2GB for US$20. Signal strength can vary which may result in intermittent and/or slow connections.

This service is dependent on the local mobile provider.

Can I buy a local phone card?

Phone cards are available for sale at the airport. They are gprs enabled so you can pick your email on your phone nearly anywhere on the trip at very reasonable rates. Please make sure you tell you guest rep that you want one before you leave the airport.

The SIM card could be useful in case you would like to make calls.

SIM card normally costs USD 3.

Data plan: USD 20 (up to 4 GB)