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Published by The Scuba Place, 2020-11-10 18:53:00

MALDIVES : COME DIVE WITH US :JAN 2021

THE SCUBA PLACE
WHERE TO DIVE : INDIAN OCEAN
MALDIVES


THE SCUBA PLACE
COME DIVE WITH US
A SCUBA PLACE HOSTED TRIP
MALDIVES : SACHIKA LIVEABOARD and KUREDU ISLAND RESORT
7 or 14 night itinerary : Friday 22 January 2021 departure OPTIONS : Liveaboard Only, Liveaboard and Resort, or Resort Only
TRIP SUMMARY
- Return airfare London Heathrow to Male direct on British Airways
- 7 nights aboard Sachika liveaboard : standard cabin : full board and 17 dive package
- 7 nights Kuredu Island Resort : in Beach Bungalow with all inclusive board : diving package
and upgrades available
- Airport and local transfers
- Sea plane transfer included
- Maldivian Green and Bed taxes included ________________________________________________________________________________ PRICING :
Liveaboard Only Option : 7 nights
£ 2575 per person based on double occupancy
Cabin upgrade : Suite at £150 per person
Liveaboard and Land Option : 14 nights
£3775 per person based on double occupancy Please note liveaboard and land upgrade options
Land Only Option : 7 nights
£2249 per person based on double occupancy
Room upgrade : Beach villa £150 per person or Premium Beach Villa £225 per person Dive package : 6 days unlimited unguided shore diving £500, free NITROX, boat dives available for an supplemental charge
£500 non-refundable deposit per person to reserve space, with balance due mid-December. Please review all Booking Conditions here ________________________________________________________________________________ FLIGHT DETAILS :
Friday 22 January 2021 : British Airways 61
departing : London Heathrow at 18:15
arriving : Male at 09:40 (GMT+5) on Saturday 23 January 2021
Friday 29 January 2021 departure for Land Only option
Saturday 30 January 2021 or
Saturday 6 February 2021 : British Airways 60
departing : Male at 11:45 (GMT+5)
arriving : London Heathrow at 18:10
details : economy seating, 23 kg checked baggage, size restricted hand luggage
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Please note that we are currently selecting British Airways flights for our Maldives itineraries. Despite being more expensive, the flights are direct, meaning no quarantine upon return from the UK. ThisalsoeliminatestheneedforaCOVIDtesttotransitthroughDubaioranother country either on departure or return.
A negative PCR test prior to departure is still required and British Airways o!er a discount for an at-home test kit. As we near departure, Heathrow Terminal 5 may be able to o!er ‘test on departure.’ ________________________________________________________________________________ ACCOMMODATION DETAILS :
Sachika Liveaboard : Male, Maldives
check in : Saturday 23 January 2021
check out : Saturday 30 January 2021
details : twin cabin, full board basis (bu!et breakfast, lunch and dinner) Full Board with soft drinks, tea, co!ee, water and juices included. Amazing beach BBQ on a private island.
DIVING :
Sachika Liveaboard : Male, Maldives
details : 17 dive package with additional dives available and payable on board. NITROX included for certified divers.
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ACCOMMODATION DETAILS :
Kurdedu Island Resort : Lhaviyani Atoll, Maldives
check in : Saturday 30 January 2021
check out : Saturday 6 February 2021
details : Scuba Place exclusive upgrade to All inclusive Plus board basis in selected accommodation
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NOT INCLUDED :
airline upgrades : we can arrange for higher class seating and/or extra baggage, please contact us for up to date pricing
liveaboard extras : extra dives, equipment rental, massages, wifi, alcoholic drinks, tips (at your discretion - $70USD per week per diver is recommended), island permit of $15USD for beach bbq
resort diving : £500 for unlimited unguided shore diving . Boat dive supplements - single tank £19, two tank £26, or all day boat excursion with 3 dives including lunch £37.50 all payable in resort. ________________________________________________________________________________
BOOKING DETAILS :
To book this trip please contact John on 020 3515 9955 or at [email protected]
Any change in pricing due to flight availability or other circumstances will be disclosed and discussed at time of booking.
Tickets and full travel documentation for group travel will be issued to all passengers 2 weeks prior to departure. All passengers will receive confirmation of their booking and receipt for deposit or any payment immediately after processing along with an ATOL certificate.
Passenger names as listed on passport, together with passport number and expiry date, date of birth and nationality is required for each passenger travelling before final documents can be distributed.
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This brochure is intended for marketing purposes only. You will have been alerted to the conditions of your booking at the time of booking and as soon as we issue our confirmation invoice, a contract will exist between you and The Holiday Place Plc. Please check your confirmation invoice carefully and contact us immediately if any details are not correct. The contract is made on the terms of our booking conditions, which are governed by English Law, and the jurisdiction of the English Courts.
Travel and Diving Insurance are mandatory. Please note that comprehensive travel insurance that includes Travel Disruption and COVID cover is mandatory – we are not insurance agents, but can point you in the right direction should you require cover. British Airways have a very good o!ering, and The Post Oðce are probably the most competitive o!ering at the moment. Please feel free to contact us for discuss further..
Please review all Booking Conditions here
The liveaboard will accept $USD or MasterCard and VISA with a 4% fee
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MALDIVES
Widely regarded as one of the world's most fascinating scuba diving destinations with hundreds of unique diving sites for enthusiastic scuba divers to explore; The Maldives offer a myriad of possibilities for amazing scuba diving holidays. There are so many dive sites to explore that even divers who live here full-time never get to see all the underwater marvels of the Maldives, so those visiting these magical islands hungry for varied scuba diving experiences, will never be disappointed.
The Maldives have some outstandingly beautiful coral reefs, but it’s the abundance and colourfulness of fish life that can be found throughout the atolls that sets these blessed islands apart from other scuba diving destinations in the world. And it is due to the myriad channels and passages between the atolls, that the currents sweep and play throughout the island chain so that nutrients for colourful species are always on the move. This accounts for the vast numbers of fish enjoying the passing feast and divers can expect to spot Napoleon wrasse, parrotfish, snappers, barracudas, jacks and sweetlips in every site where the water flows.
In the channels there are caves, caverns and overhangs to explore, all teeming with soft corals, and there is a riot of colourful sponges, invertebrates and gorgonian fans all profiting from the nutrient-rich water. There are also plenty of cleaning stations where cleaning wrasses and shrimps service the larger marine species. Inside the atoll lagoons one can often find pinnacles of rock vaulting up almost to the surface. These are known locally as 'Thilas' and are often bejewelled with sessile life forms. These formations bring water up from the
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ocean floor against their walls, feeding the sponges and soft corals that cling to its sides as well as creating an environment that supports a plethora of crustaceans and schools of resident fish.
Slightly removed away from the reefs, divers are likely to encounter the pelagics that frequent the Maldives, including manta rays, eagle rays and a variety of sharks including the mighty whale shark. Wherever you look there is likely to be something of interest going on and for many it is in the shallows where the best of the action takes place. Here the clear water, brightly illuminated by the sun's rays and playing host to great numbers of fish, provides an ideal environment both for photographers and scuba divers alike.
For scuba diving there are two distinct seasons in the Maldives, the North East Monsoon which runs from December through to April during the Maldivian summer and the South West Monsoon which runs from May to December and during which the focus is shifted to diving on the western side of the atolls. Both seasons offer equally amazing and different diving opportunities. On both seasons water temperatures remain fairly consistent and warm at a temperature of around 25° - 28° C.
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SACHIKA LIVEABOARD
The Sachika is a luxury liveaboard based in the Maldives offering itineraries in the Central and Deep Southern Atolls. Ten spacious cabins, all ensuite with individual air conditioning and a mini-bar can accommodate 22 guests. Meals are served buffet style on the main deck with coffee, tea and bottled mineral water available at all times.
Sachika is a fully equipped cruiser with a large salon, spacious sun deck with a jacuzzi, lounge area at the bow and on the Captain’s deck, a lounge bar with panoramic views. A professional massage therapist is also on board.
Diving takes place from a traditional Maldivian Dhoni providing ample space for divers. Your dive kit and compressors are kept on board the dhoni, making the diving easy and keeping the noise at a minimum.
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KUREDU ISLAND RESORT
Kuredu Island Resort is one of the larger resorts in the Lhaviyani Atoll, an area famous for its abundant fish life. Situated 80 miles north of the International Airport and 35 minutes by seaplane, Kuredu Island is protected by one of the best house reefs in the country and has more than 3km of white beaches and lagoons. With a glorious setting and a range of facilities there is something for everyone.
Kuredu ProDivers operates a dedicated dive centre offering a full range of daily excursions and courses catering to beginners and experienced divers and snorkelers alike. With almost 50 dive sites on offer, variety is the key theme. Whether it’s a calm and relaxed shallow dive, or an adrenalin fuelled drift dive or channel crossing, Kuredu ProDivers caters to your every wish. They also have access to the only dive site in the Maldives with two shipwrecks at the same site. Independent diving is available at the house reef and night dives can be done every night.
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MALDIVES GALLERY
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