Soleil 2 Liveaboard, Maldives

• Modern design equipped with state-of-the-art diving facilities.
• Offers up to 4 dives daily, including diving courses on board.
• Itineraries covering the best dive spots in the Central and South Atolls of the Maldives.

Boat Interior
This vessel features 14 cabins, accommodating 28 guests, with each room offering private showers and air conditioning for a comfortable stay. The lower deck houses 6 standard cabins; four with twin beds and two larger cabins with double beds. The main deck boasts two master cabins with the option of double or twin beds, while the upper deck is adorned with 6 balcony suites, also with twin beds. The salon area, equipped with air conditioning, TV, and DVD player, provides a cozy environment for guests to relax and share their experiences. Additional amenities include open-air dining, a bar, and a jacuzzi for ultimate relaxation post-dive.

Dive Deck
Two fully equipped diving dhonies, Pelican, each 19m in length and 6m in width, serve divers with all necessary gear available for rent on board.

Diving Courses
Soleil 2 offers guests the opportunity to enhance their diving skills with certification courses available upon request, including Advanced Open Diver and Nitrox courses.

Itinerary Features
The main itinerary of Soleil 2 includes dives in the central Atolls, Ari, Male, and Vaavu, with a chance to visit the manta ray hotspot, Hanifaru Bay. Divers can expect encounters with giant mantas, reef sharks, and an array of colorful fish and pelagic species, diving through channels and thilas. Non-divers also have the opportunity to enjoy snorkeling at some dive spots.

When to Go
The Maldives offers year-round diving opportunities, with the calmest weather conditions typically occurring during the winter months. Recommended as the best time to visit, water temperatures remain warm, ranging from 26-29°C (79-84°F) throughout the year