Nautilus Two Liveaboard, Maldives
4.6Excellent4 verified reviewsRenovated in 2022, the Nautilus Two liveaboard is your gateway to an extraordinary vacation in the Maldives' Central Atolls. This vessel is not just about diving; it's a floating haven of relaxation, perfectly blending adventure with leisure to suit both divers and kite surfers.
Boat Interior and Exterior
The yacht accommodates guests in 12 ensuite cabins, with 10 on the lower deck and 2 on the main deck, all featuring ample storage. Each cabin is outfitted with a double bed and a single bed, catering to both double and twin occupancy. Nautilus Two excels in offering numerous relaxation areas, including cozy outdoor seating to admire the sunset, a vast sun deck with sun loungers, and a jacuzzi for ultimate relaxation as you watch the ocean's horizon.
Diving
Diving adventures are supported by a 23-meter long dhoni, capable of reaching speeds up to 10 knots, equipped with 12 l and 14 l tanks upon request. This ensures a comfortable and seamless diving experience exploring the underwater marvels of the Maldives.
Safety and Navigation
Safety aboard the Nautilus Two is paramount, with the vessel equipped with GPS, radar, life rafts, safety jackets, a first aid kit, and fire fighting equipment, ensuring peace of mind during your adventure.
Diving Features (Itineraries)
Embark on a journey through the Central Atolls, renowned for their manta cleaning stations, encounters with whale sharks, and thrilling channel dives. The itineraries are designed to challenge and delight, with strong currents offering an exhilarating experience.
When to Go
Diving in the Maldives is a year-round affair, with the high season extending from November to May. The water temperature remains consistently warm between 26 and 29°C (78.8-84.2°F), making any time a good time to dive in this underwater paradise
Cabins
Double Cabin
Double Cabin
Double Cabin
Size:20 m2
Deck:Lower Deck
Bedding:Double Bed
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:2 Cabins
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- Towels
All cabins have their own approximately 6m² large bathrooms with side windows. Each bathroom has a large vanity with a mirror, a luxurious massage shower, and a toilet. A bath towel per person is provided. Storage space for books, camera, etc. is sufficiently available and for your clothes, there is a wardrobe with hangers and for your notes, you will also find a separate desk and chair in your room
Superior Double / Twin Cabin
Superior Double / Twin Cabin
Superior Double / Twin Cabin
Deck:Lower Deck
Bedding:Double Bed + Twin Bed
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:8 Cabins
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- Towels
All cabins have their own bathroom measuring around 4-6m² with a side window. Each bathroom is equipped with a large vanity unit with a mirror, a luxurious shower cubicle and a toilet. One bath towel per person is provided. There is plenty of storage space for books, cameras, etc. and there is a closet with hangers for your clothes and you will also find your own desk with a chair in your room for your notes
Double Cabin
Double Cabin
Double Cabin
Deck:Main Deck
Bedding:Double Bed
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:1 Cabin
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- Towels
All cabins have their own bathroom measuring around 4-6m² with a side window. Each bathroom is equipped with a large vanity unit with a mirror, a luxurious shower cubicle and a toilet. One bath towel per person is provided. There is plenty of storage space for books, cameras, etc. and there is a closet with hangers for your clothes and you will also find your own desk with a chair in your room for your notes
Superior Double / Twin Cabin
Superior Double / Twin Cabin
Superior Double / Twin Cabin
Deck:Main Deck
Bedding:Double Bed + Twin Bed
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:1 Cabin
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- Towels
All cabins have their own bathroom measuring around 4-6m² with a side window. Each bathroom is equipped with a large vanity unit with a mirror, a luxurious shower cubicle and a toilet. One bath towel per person is provided. There is plenty of storage space for books, cameras, etc. and there is a closet with hangers for your clothes and you will also find your own desk with a chair in your room for your notes
Boat Specification
Dive Facilities
- Compressors
- Tenders for Diving
- Dive Deck
- DIN Adaptors
Boat navigation & safety
Full safety
Food & Drinks
- Western Food
- Local Food
- Dietary Restrictions
- Buffet Style
- Alcoholic Beverages and Spirits
- Hot & Cold Soft Drinks
- Snacks All Day
Onboard Facilities
- Audio & Video Entertainment
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Sun Deck
- Sun Loungers
- Indoor Saloon
- Bar
- Hot Tub / Jacuzzi
- Land Excursions
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Ari and South (10 nights) (Male-Male)
Included
- Accommodation
- Diving (2-3 dives per day; 1 dive on arrival day and day before departure)
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- ENOS
- Full board
- Snacks, tea, instant coffee, juice and water from the dispenser
- Island BBQ once a trip
- GST
- Service charge
- Scheduled group transfer Male airport - boat - Male airport
Obligatory surcharges
- Green tax - 12 USD per person per night (to be paid on board)
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- Equipment rental
- 15 l tanks rental
- Nitrox
- Alcoholic beverages & soft drinks
- 17% GST on onboard purchases
- Fuvahmulah tiger shark dives - 40 USD per dive (to be paid onboard)
- Crew gratuities
- Diving insurance
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-9:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
Day 10:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.
Day 11:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons
North Ari - South Ari - South Male (Central Atolls) (7 nights) (Male-Male)
Included
- Accommodation
- Diving (2-3 dives per day; 1 dive on arrival day and day before departure)
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- ENOS
- Full board
- Snacks, tea, instant coffee, juice and water from the dispenser
- Island BBQ once a trip
- GST
- Service charge
- Scheduled group transfer Male airport - boat - Male airport
Obligatory surcharges
- Green tax - 12 USD per person per night (to be paid on board)
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- Equipment rental
- 15 l tanks rental
- Nitrox
- Alcoholic beverages & soft drinks
- 17% GST on onboard purchases
- Fuvahmulah tiger shark dives - 40 USD per dive (to be paid onboard)
- Crew gratuities
- Diving insurance
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-6:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
From the 2nd boat, the day is usually offered three dives (morning, forenoon, noon). At longer crossings between the atolls, it may happen that the second dive failure at noon. If this is the case, a night dive is offered on the same evening, if the weather allows it
Day 7:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.
Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons
- Arrival at Male International Aiport.
- Immediately after leaving the airport building you get into the covered arrival area, with check-in counters of tour operators and islands. Here awaits you already one of our dive guides, easily visible holding a sign which carries the name of the Nautilus Boat Liveaboards.
- Once all arrived guests have gathered it goes even further towards the water taxi jetty. Here is already waiting for one of the diving dhonis and parts of the boat crew which will help you with the luggage.
- The trip to the lagoon, with the mooring of the liveaboards, takes about 15 minutes
- Disembarkation in the morning.
- Boat's crew will organize transfer to the Male Airport.
- Only prebooked possible: “late check out” for guests departing later than 11:30 subject to availability. Stay on board with full meals and keep your cabin until 22:00 latest at an additional charge including extra transfer
Dive sites you’ll see
North Ari - South Ari - Felidhoo - South Male (Central Atolls) (9 nights) (Male-Male)
Included
- Accommodation
- Diving (2-3 dives per day; 1 dive on arrival day and day before departure)
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- ENOS
- Full board
- Snacks, tea, instant coffee, juice and water from the dispenser
- Island BBQ once a trip
- GST
- Service charge
- Scheduled group transfer Male airport - boat - Male airport
Obligatory surcharges
- Green tax - 12 USD per person per night (to be paid on board)
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- Equipment rental
- 15 l tanks rental
- Nitrox
- Alcoholic beverages & soft drinks
- 17% GST on onboard purchases
- Fuvahmulah tiger shark dives - 40 USD per dive (to be paid onboard)
- Crew gratuities
- Diving insurance
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-8:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
From the 2nd boat, the day is usually offered three dives (morning, forenoon, noon). At longer crossings between the atolls, it may happen that the second dive failure at noon. If this is the case, a night dive is offered on the same evening, if the weather allows it
Day 9:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.
Day 10:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons
- Arrival at Male International Aiport.
- Immediately after leaving the airport building you get into the covered arrival area, with check-in counters of tour operators and islands. Here awaits you already one of our dive guides, easily visible holding a sign which carries the name of the Nautilus Boat Liveaboards.
- Once all arrived guests have gathered it goes even further towards the water taxi jetty. Here is already waiting for one of the diving dhonis and parts of the boat crew which will help you with the luggage.
- The trip to the lagoon, with the mooring of the liveaboards, takes about 15 minutes
- Disembarkation in the morning.
- Boat's crew will organize transfer to the Male Airport.
- Only prebooked possible: “late check out” for guests departing later than 11:30 subject to availability. Stay on board with full meals and keep your cabin until 22:00 latest at an additional charge including extra transfer
Dive sites you’ll see
North Male - Baa Atoll with Hanifaru Bay - Rasdhoo Atoll - Guaidhoo Atoll - North Ari - South Male (10 nights) (Male-Male)
Included
- Accommodation
- Diving (2-3 dives per day; 1 dive on arrival day and day before departure)
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- ENOS
- Full board
- Snacks, tea, instant coffee, juice and water from the dispenser
- Island BBQ once a trip
- GST
- Service charge
- Scheduled group transfer Male airport - boat - Male airport
Obligatory surcharges
- Green tax - 12 USD per person per night (to be paid on board)
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- Equipment rental
- 15 l tanks rental
- Nitrox
- Alcoholic beverages & soft drinks
- 17% GST on onboard purchases
- Fuvahmulah tiger shark dives - 40 USD per dive (to be paid onboard)
- Crew gratuities
- Diving insurance
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-9:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
Day 10:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.
Day 11:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons
Dive sites you’ll see
North - Hanifaru Manta Bay (9 nights) (Male-Male)
Included
- Accommodation
- Diving (2-3 dives per day; 1 dive on arrival day and day before departure)
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- ENOS
- Full board
- Snacks, tea, instant coffee, juice and water from the dispenser
- Island BBQ once a trip
- GST
- Service charge
- Scheduled group transfer Male airport - boat - Male airport
Obligatory surcharges
- Green tax - 12 USD per person per night (to be paid on board)
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- Equipment rental
- 15 l tanks rental
- Nitrox
- Alcoholic beverages & soft drinks
- 17% GST on onboard purchases
- Fuvahmulah tiger shark dives - 40 USD per dive (to be paid onboard)
- Crew gratuities
- Diving insurance
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-8:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
Day 9:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.
Day 10:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons
Dive sites you’ll see
Deep South Up & Down (12 nights) (Male-Male)
Included
- Accommodation
- Diving (2-3 dives per day; 1 dive on arrival day and day before departure)
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- ENOS
- Full board
- Snacks, tea, instant coffee, juice and water from the dispenser
- Island BBQ once a trip
- GST
- Service charge
- Scheduled group transfer Male airport - boat - Male airport
Obligatory surcharges
- Green tax - 12 USD per person per night (to be paid on board)
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- Equipment rental
- 15 l tanks rental
- Nitrox
- Alcoholic beverages & soft drinks
- 17% GST on onboard purchases
- Fuvahmulah tiger shark dives - 40 USD per dive (to be paid onboard)
- Crew gratuities
- Diving insurance
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-11:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
Day 12:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.
Day 13:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons
