Mariana Accommodation

In addition to an impressive Scuba Diving, the Mariana live aboard offers the guest a

breathtaking holiday with the impressive accommodation and on board facilities. Mariana

possesses total of 8 rooms. The lower deck possesses 6 rooms, offering 2 queen size bed

rooms, 3 twin bed Rooms and 1 Triple bed room with en-suite shower and WC and the

upper deck possesses 2 rooms, offering 1 queen size bed room and 1 twin bed room with

en-suite shower and WC.

Accommodation and Rooms Details

Maximum guest capacity: 17 passengers

No. of guest cabins: 8

1 cabin with Triple bed

3 cabins with double bed

4 cabins with twin beds

Mini bar

Wardrobe

Luggage storage

Towels

Air conditioning: Individual control

All cabins with attached toilet/bath

Hot/Cold water

Windows & Porthole

Dining

The cuisine on our onboard offers Asian, European and Maldivian dishes and food services.

Apart from a variety of fruit juices and soft drinks, there is also chilled beer and a widerange

of international wines and cocktails available.

 Breakfast

For your breakfast we offer fresh bread, toast, butter, jam, cheese, vegetables, egg dishes

of your choice, tropical fruits, dessert, variety of juice and Maldivian dishes such as tuna

with coconut, lime and chilies etc.

 Lunch

A buffet is offered with chicken, fish, pasta, rice, noodles, vegetables, different types of

salads, dessert etc.

 Dinner

Is served with a buffet with four course meals

Mariana Diving

Maldives is also known for its stunning beaches and one of the most idyllic holiday destinations in the world. Apart from the nice beaches and idyllic holiday destination Maldives is one of the world’s best place for Scuba Diving.

Diving in the Maldives is excellent all year round, although June is rainy. From December to April the sea is calm and clear making it the best time to view the underwater life of the Maldives. Whale sharks and Manta rays are observed in their highest numbers from July to November.

Mariana live aboard offers an unforgettable scuba diving adventure for its guests. Mariana

Safari route includes visits to the Marine Reserve Underwater parks, where large number of the big five are to be seen. Reefs at levels to suit beginners and advanced divers are scheduled during all routes. From the pristine tropical reefs, the range and diversity of diving from Mariana makes it to one of the most rewarding live-aboard dive cruise in the world.

Maldives prime attractions though are scheduled visits to Manta points and of course it is our aim travelling to those areas where the placid whale sharks can be spotted. Most exciting places for marine photography make it a perfect destination and will leave a lasting impression on any diver

Diving details

Dive master onboard

No. of dives per day: 2 to 3 (to different dive points)

Scuba diving courses: (on request)

Night dives: 1 dive per week

Separate diving boat

Compressors

Diving cylinders capacity: 12 liters

Oxygen

Cylinders & weights

South/North Male' Atoll, (Vaavu & Ari will be depending on the weather)

Accommodation in Triple, Twin, and Double Rooms

Meals, Snacks, Tea & Coffee

Two to three dives daily per person per day and one night dive with tanks & weights only

Services of a PADI qualified and highly experienced English speaking DIVE MASTER

Pick-up & Drop-off at Male' International Airport to connect with international flights

Maldivian meals and snorkel trips to selected reefs (subject to weather and sea conditions)

Day before guests departure, the boat will sail back to Male' and a sightseeing excursion will provided to the Capital Island, Male'.

Airport meeting and handling services

Fresh cold/hot face towel and welcome drinks on aboard on arrival

1 Bottle Mineral Water 1.5 liters

Price does not include:

Air fares

Airport departure taxes

Dive Equipments, except those mentioned above

Beverages, except those mentioned above during meal times only

Personal Laundry

Dive & Travel Insurance

Transfer supplements for arrivals and departures on days other than scheduled boat

arrival/departure

Extra Dives

Dive Courses

Important Information for diving guests:

Diving safety & awareness come before all else

Please remember to bring your log book and diving certificate.

A medical diving fitness check is recommended, but not compulsory.

Comprehensive briefing before each dive

The first dive is always a so-called check-dive, which is compulsory for all divers.

Dives is guided by an experienced PADI instructor and a dive master.

Dive style easy – advanced – special

Guidance in small groups are obligatory

VIP personally guided day and night dives

Video after dive sessions

Diving to national/international regulations

Powerful BAUER Air compressors

PADI courses can be held (please pre-book)

Comfortable dive boat / Dhoni to dive off

Well trained dive boat captain and boat crew

Diving equipment is kept on the accompanying dive vessel (Dhoni)

Oxygen, a DAN emergency case and a mobile phone are available on the Dhoni in case of emergency.

Compressors are stored on the Dhoni, meaning that there is no noise pollution for guests on the live aboard while bottles are re-filled between dives.

All divers must adhere to the Maldivian diving regulations: no decompression dives, always stay with your dive buddy,

Never dive deeper than 30m if you are a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (or

equivalent) and never dive deeper than 18m if you are a PADI Open Water Diver (or equivalent).

The last dive will be offered 24hrs before the end of the cruise.

The use of a diving computer is compulsory.

During a 7-night cruise there are 16 dives, during a 14-night cruise there are 35

dives

Facilities available onboard includes television

TV Lounge (Audio video facilities)

Internet Access

Sundeck with open-air

Diving

Cruising

Snorkeling equipment

Bar

First Aid

Disco

Cultural Show

Saloon

Electricity Source: Sound Proof Generators

AC Voltage: 220v

Dc Voltage: 12V, 24V

Desalination Plant

Dinghy with outboard Engine

Vessel Particulars

Last Refurbished: July 2009

Hull Type: Wooden

Length: 100 ft

Width: 30 ft

Cruise Speed: 12 - 14knots

Night fishing

Snorkeling

BBQ on Desert Island: (depends on the weather)

Island Hopping:(on request)

Speedboat: (18 ft with 25 hp outboard)

Propulsion: Diesel Engine 320 HP

Meets government sea worthiness laws and regulations.

Safety equipment: Oxygen, first Aid Kit, fire extinguishers, Life Jackets Nautical equipment: radio set. VHF, GPS, radar.

As for safety, the vessel is equipped with, life jackets, fire alarms, and other safety facilities. The boat also has snorkeling equipment and fishing rods.....etc.