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Theia Liveaboard, Maldives

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Theia combines an attractive price with exceptional comfort, offering comprehensive amenities such as nitrox, WiFi, and inclusive taxes in the booking cost. Guests can unwind in the panoramic-view lounge or at the sky bar while exploring the renowned Central Atolls itinerary of the Maldives, known for its abundant manta cleaning stations.

Boat Interior

Theia accommodates 18 guests in cabins spread across different decks, all featuring air conditioning and private facilities. The lower deck offers shared or double occupancy options, with cabins containing a double and a single bed. A special cabin with a double bed resides on the main deck, while the upper deck's staterooms, some with convertible beds, offer stunning sea views. The spacious salon provides a comfortable relaxation area, complemented by the sun deck for enjoying the breathtaking views of the Maldives.

Safety

Onboard safety is a top priority, with equipped life jackets in each cabin and comprehensive safety measures including a rescue system to ensure a secure journey.

Dive Deck

The dive deck is designed for comfort and efficiency, with ample space and storage boxes for gear, supporting a seamless dive preparation process. Nitrox is included, enhancing the diving experience for certified divers.

Romantic Safari

Theia is an ideal setting for romantic adventures, offering stunning views from Sea View cabins, making it perfect for couples or newlyweds seeking a blend of adventure and tranquility in a luxurious yacht setting.

Itinerary

The itineraries cover the Central and North Atolls, including notable sites like Vaavu, Meemu, Lhaviyani, and the renowned Ari and Male Atolls. These regions are celebrated for their shark encounters, vibrant coral reefs, and the chance to dive with diverse marine life including whale sharks and dolphins, epitomizing the Maldives' diving allure. Explore manta cleaning stations, drift dives, and vibrant coral gardens.

When to Go

Diving in the Maldives is a year-round affair, with the best conditions typically from November to May. This period offers excellent visibility, comfortable water temperatures, and the opportunity to experience a wide array of marine life, enhanced by seasonal currents.

Experience the ultimate in diving comfort and adventure with Theia Liveaboard, where you can enjoy the best of the Maldives' underwater wonders in a luxurious and relaxing setting

Cabins

Standard Twin / Double
Lower Deck

Standard Twin / Double

2 Guests
Deluxe Cabin
Main Deck

Deluxe Cabin

2 Guests
Premium Cabin
Upper Deck

Premium Cabin

2 Guests
Superior Double
Upper Deck

Superior Double

2 Guests
Boat plan
Boat deck plan

Boat Specification

Year built / Renovation
2010
Number of cabins
8
Dive guides to divers ratio
6-8 : 1
Groups or charters
Yes
Gear rental
Surcharge
Wi-Fi
Free
Nitrox
Free
Fleet/Managing company
Dune World
Length and width
32 m / 9 m
Capacity
20
Tenders
x 2 dhoni 16,5m & 4,7m
Material
Wood
Languages crew speak
English
Power plugs onboard
British 220V
Engines
Doosan Daewoo 480 HP
Generator
2 x 50, 1 x 30 KW
Tech diving friendly
No
Handicapped Friendly
No
Compressors
2 x Bauer K14
Freshwater maker
Desalination water with 6-ton capacity

Dive Facilities

  • Compressors
  • Tenders for Diving
  • Dive Deck
  • DIN Adaptors

Boat navigation & safety

Full safety

Food & Drinks

  • Local Food
  • 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
  • Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly

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Theia Liveaboard Itineraries

Central Route (7 nights) (Male-Male)

7 nights nights, ±15 dives,
Male
Male International Airport (MLE)
15:00
Male
Male International Airport (MLE)
08:00
Requirements: Minimum 50 dives, AOWD or equivalent

Included

  • Accommodation
  • Diving (2-3 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
  • Full board
  • Soft beverages
  • 12 l tanks and weights
  • Dive guide
  • Nitrox
  • Maldivian GST 17%
  • Green tax
  • Service charge
  • Scheduled group transfer airport - boat - airport
  • Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Extra cost

  • International and domestic flights
  • Visa
  • Private transfer
  • Equipment rental
  • 15 l tanks rental
  • Diving courses
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Soft beverages outside meals
  • Crew gratuities
  • Travel insurance

Program

A variety of coral gardens, drop-offs, drift diving and a few wrecks
Whale sharks, grey reef sharks, napoleon wrasse, moray eels, and scorpionfish
Plenty of reef fish and macro species
Multiple manta cleaning stations
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.

Days 2-6: 
North Malé Atoll - Vaavu Atoll.
The trip will start with discovering the dazzling long reefs or manta point (during season May to Nov only) in North Malé Atoll. Corals are abundant here, giving a home to plenty of reef fish and macro species. After the day, we will cruise to Vaavu Atoll for the action-packed night dive you cannot miss. There is no other experience alike to join the nurse sharks, sting rays, and jacks in their feeding frenzy.

Day 3:
Vaavu Atoll - South Ari Atoll
Small caves, large overhangs, drop-off walls, and sloping reefs covered with corals can be found in Vaavu Atoll. Titan triggerfish are common. Larger marine life such as grey reef sharks, white tip reef sharks, tunas, and barracudas are also found here. Moving west to the South Ari Atoll, you will encounter beautiful pinnacles and bigger marine life. Dive into the aquarium of mother nature, meeting the stars of the trip.

Day 4:
South Ari Atoll.
In the marine protected areas, our first star, the mighty whale sharks regularly show their appearances. Our crew will search for their presence and allow you a chance to snorkel or even scuba with them. Lucky or not, there are also many thilas and some wrecks in South Ari Atoll. Grey reef sharks, napoleon wrasse, moray eels, and scorpionfish can be found here. Exploring to the most, diving in and also set foot on the paradise. Our crew will lead a visit to the nearby local island just before dinner.

Day 5:
South Ari Atoll - North Ari Atoll.
Cruising never stops, moving up to the North Ari Atoll while taking the last chance to get up close easily with whale sharks. In the north, channels are wider and water is deeper, we will meet some more of the stars here. The current attracts many grey reef sharks, white tip reef sharks, and even other large pelagic fish. When night falls, you will be invited to go ashore again and indulge yourself in the barbecue dinner on nearby desert island prepared by our crew.

Day 6:
Multiple manta cleaning stations, extraordinary thilas, and wreck with rich marine life are what you will dive in here. Apart from the above mentioned, you will also find eagle rays, hawksbill turtles, napoleon wrasse, school of blue-stripe snapper, batfish, and fusiliers here. The day will end with a manta night dive. Spectating the enormous manta rays feeding right in front of your torch.

Day 7:
North Ari Atoll - North Malé Atoll.
Dive in once more in North Ari Atoll with the pelagic life and the cruise will head back to North Malé Atoll. Here you will find stunning long reefs, small caves, colorful corals with prolific marine and reef life. Take a closer look at the squirrelfish, bannerfish, oriental sweetlips, frogfish, and nudibranchs. In the afternoon you will come back to Hulhumale marina to spend your last night on board.

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

 

Departure
  • Passengers are greeted at the airport by a Dune Maldives correspondent, holding up a "DUNE" sign. This local correspondent will generally be waiting just outside the arrival hall after the baggage claim and customs clearance area.
  • For cruises arriving and departing from Male, passengers are transferred to the Dune Maldives chartered boats via the diving Dhoni leaving from the marina of Malé International Airport (duration: approximately 20 minutes).
  • The first transfer including in the service is at 15:00 from Male airport. 
  • Those arriving before 15:00 on Saturday morning should book an "Early check-in" at additional cost. If the boat is available upon arrival on Saturday morning, they can be transferred earlier (until 11:00) from the airport to the boat ("early check-in" is subject to boat availability)
Return
  • The return transfer from the last day will be organized right after breakfast.
  • On the way back and depending on return flight schedules, guests can book a “Late checkout” at additional cost. If the boat is available upon departure on Saturday afternoon, they can be transferred later (until 14:00) from the boat to the airport ("late check-out" is subject to boat availability)

Central and South Atolls (10 nights) (Male-Male)

10 nights nights, ±26 dives,
Male
Male International Airport (MLE)
15:00
Male
Male International Airport (MLE)
08:00
Requirements: Minimum 50 dives, AOWD or equivalent

Included

  • Accommodation
  • Diving (2-3 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
  • Full board
  • Soft beverages
  • 12 l tanks and weights
  • Dive guide
  • Nitrox
  • Maldivian GST 17%
  • Green tax
  • Service charge
  • Scheduled group transfer airport - boat - airport
  • Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Extra cost

  • International and domestic flights
  • Visa
  • Private transfer
  • Equipment rental
  • 15 l tanks rental
  • Diving courses
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Soft beverages outside meals
  • Crew gratuities
  • Travel insurance

Program

A variety of coral gardens, drop-offs, drift diving and a few wrecks
Whale sharks, grey reef sharks, napoleon wrasse, moray eels, and scorpionfish
Plenty of reef fish and macro species
Multiple manta cleaning stations
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
 

Departure
  • Passengers are greeted at the airport by a Dune Maldives correspondent, holding up a "DUNE" sign. This local correspondent will generally be waiting just outside the arrival hall after the baggage claim and customs clearance area.
  • For cruises arriving and departing from Male, passengers are transferred to the Dune Maldives chartered boats via the diving Dhoni leaving from the marina of Malé International Airport (duration: approximately 20 minutes).
  • The first transfer including in the service is at 15:00 from Male airport. 
  • Those arriving before 15:00 on Saturday morning should book an "Early check-in" at additional cost. If the boat is available upon arrival on Saturday morning, they can be transferred earlier (until 11:00) from the airport to the boat ("early check-in" is subject to boat availability)
Return
  • The return transfer from the last day will be organized right after breakfast.
  • On the way back and depending on return flight schedules, guests can book a “Late checkout” at additional cost. If the boat is available upon departure on Saturday afternoon, they can be transferred later (until 14:00) from the boat to the airport ("late check-out" is subject to boat availability)

Deep South (10 nights) (Kooddoo-Male)

10 nights nights, ±22 dives,
Kooddoo
Kooddoo Airport (GKK)
Male
Male International Airport (MLE)
Requirements: Minimum 50 dives, AOWD or equivalent

Included

  • Accommodation
  • Diving (2-3 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
  • Full board
  • Soft beverages
  • 12 l tanks and weights
  • Dive guide
  • Nitrox
  • Maldivian GST 17%
  • Green tax
  • Service charge
  • Scheduled group transfer airport - boat - airport
  • Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Extra cost

  • International and domestic flights
  • Visa
  • Private transfer
  • Equipment rental
  • 15 l tanks rental
  • Diving courses
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Soft beverages outside meals
  • Crew gratuities
  • Travel insurance

Program

Barely explored reefs
Pelagic cleaning stations
Colorful coral and anemone gardens
Manta rays, guitar sharks, leopard sharks
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

Deep South (10 nights) (Male-Kooddoo)

10 nights nights, ±22 dives,
Male
Male International Airport (MLE)
Kooddoo
Kooddoo Airport (GKK)
Requirements: Minimum 50 dives, AOWD or equivalent

Included

  • Accommodation
  • Diving (2-3 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
  • Full board
  • Soft beverages
  • 12 l tanks and weights
  • Dive guide
  • Nitrox
  • Maldivian GST 17%
  • Green tax
  • Service charge
  • Scheduled group transfer airport - boat - airport
  • Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Extra cost

  • International and domestic flights
  • Visa
  • Private transfer
  • Equipment rental
  • 15 l tanks rental
  • Diving courses
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Soft beverages outside meals
  • Crew gratuities
  • Travel insurance

Program

Barely explored reefs
Pelagic cleaning stations
Colorful coral and anemone gardens
Manta rays, guitar sharks, leopard sharks
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