Diving Videos from Hanifaru

To coincide with our newly announced Hanifaru Bay Scuba Safaris, the following are a number of videos taken by people scuba diving in Hanifaru Bay, Baa Atoll in the Maldives.  You will notice an incredible number of manta rays that gather here to feed on the masses of plankton.  The best time of year to see this spectacle is from July to September, so don’t miss out on our limited number of dive safaris.

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Feeding Frenzy: Manta Rays in the Maldives from National Geographic

Save Our Seas – Manta Rays of the Maldives

Atoll Ecosystem Conservation Project (Maldives) Footage of Hanifaru Bay

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Maldives Dive Travel May Scuba Holidays

Now that international air travel is getting back to normal after the Icelandic volcano eruption, you might be thinking about taking a well-deserved holiday in May.  Perhaps you are going to take advantage of Spring Break or the May School Holidays, and you feel like taking a scuba diving cruise around the Maldives.  The following cruises are all departing Male in the Maldives during the month of May, and they all have available cabins.  Check out the great offers on these scuba diving holidays and if you would like to make a reservation:

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Stingray Liveaboard Scuba Diving Holiday: May 1 – 8

Stingray Liveaboard Holidays in the Maldives

The Stingray Liveaboard departs on May 1 for a 7-night adventure of the atolls, islands and prime dive sites of the Maldives.  Enjoy a discovery-style cruise aboard this 9-cabin vessel for just USD $1,176 per person!

Nautilus Two Scuba Diving Holiday:  May 15 – 22

Nautilus Two Scuba Diving Holiday

Nautilus Two, a 12-cabin scuba diving liveaboard constructed in a traditional Maldivian style, is departing Male for a  7-night cruise of the Maldives on May 15th.  Nautilus Two is equipped with everything you could need to make your scuba diving holiday both extremely comfortable and safe.  Enjoy this stunning May scuba diving holiday from only EUR 973 per person!

Carina Scuba Diving Holiday:  May 17 – 21

Carina Liveaboard Holiday

Carina, one of the Maldives most popular and well-equipped scuba diving liveaboards, will set sail for a short 4-night adventure of the Maldivian waters on May 17th.  This is the perfect opportunity if you’re looking to make a two-part Maldives holiday – 4 nights on Carina and 4 nights in a luxurious Maldivian resort could be the ideal vacation!  Enjoy this short scuba diving holiday on Carina for just USD $796 per person!

Dream Catcher II Scuba Diving Holiday:  May 24 – 31

Dream Catcher II May Scuba Diving Holiday

Experience the Maldives in luxury and style!  Dream Catcher II, one of the country’s finest liveaboards is currently offering a very special offer on the 7-night scuba diving holiday that departs on May 24th.  You pay for 6 nights and the 7th night on board is free, making this a great opportunity to book a scuba diving holiday on Dream Catcher II this May.  Total price for the holiday, departing from Malé, is USD $1,330 per person.

MV Orion Scuba Diving Holiday: May 24 – 30

MV Orion Scuba Diving Holiday

Last but not least on our list of top scuba diving holidays this May is a May 24th departure on MV Orion, one of the Maldives’ newest and most stylish liveaboards.  MV Orion has been described as “Business Class Scuba”, and the description is apt.  This stunning boat, reminiscent of the super-cruisers seen cruising the Mediterranean has every facility on board to ensure you experience the Maldives like a celebrity: Jacuzzi, library, bar and on-board massage to name just a few of the facilities.  The best part of all, this 6-night scuba diving holiday can be yours for just USD $1,194 per person!

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Save Our Oceans Video

Stunning video about the dangers affecting our oceans today.  Is it too late to do something about it?  What will YOU do to help save our oceans?

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This is a scuba diving enthusiasts dream come true. The Maldives have some of the best scuba diving spots in the world. Experience wild underwater life like you have never seen before.

Guests diving off a liveaboard ship

If you are a scuba diving fanatic who likes to spend most of his time in the water, then a liveaboard holiday in Maldives your best bet. Get to dive in the most pristine waters and the best scuba diving spots in the Maldives plus you get to do it three times a day. What more could you ask for? There is no downtime when it comes to a liveaboard holiday, unlike in a hotel where you have to go back to a base to refuel and get more supplies. A liveaboard vessel has everything you need, scuba diving equipment, oxygen and food that would last for the whole trip, this means you jump from dive site to dive site without having to waste precious time.There are also dives sites where only hand made dhonis can go into, a liveaboard itinerary holds a lot of exotic sites that your ordinary tour operator would not include.

The best way to explore the Maldives.

The Maldives is composed of 75% water this means the best way to explore and discover the different islands of this paradise is by boat. See floating sand banks, uninhabited islands and private coves. Jump off the boat into crystal clear waters. Wake up to dolphins circling the ship and to that magnificent sunrise, a 360 degree view of the bluest waters you will ever see adds to the growing appeal of a liveaboard holiday.

Liveaboard holiday not only for scuba divers.

Don’t worry non scuba divers can also have tons of fun on a liveaboard. You can snorkel on the same dive sites and see exotic fish and coral gardens. You don’t have to walk to get to the water, just jump from any part of the ship, swim with rays and dolphins and see their antics up close. Deck chairs are provided for those who want to get a delightful tan.

For more information on Maldives Liveaboard Holidays, contact www.maldivesdivetravel.com!

Thulhagiri Island Resort Maldives

Set on an exotic island near the center of the North Male Atoll, Thulhagiri Island Resort Maldives is a luxurious holiday retreat that offers endless leisure and excitement. Deriving influences from island and green architecture, Thulhagiri Island Resort Maldives exemplifies hotel living in a natural and comfortable setting.

Thulhagiri Island Resort Maldives

Surrounded by graceful swaying palm trees and turquoise waters, Thulhagiri Island Resort Maldives is truly a peaceful paradise with all the conveniences of home. The hotel facility is only a few kilometers away from the Male International Airport, easily reached by a short seaplane or speedboat transfer.

Thulhagiri Island Resort Maldives is also known as “lovers paradise” mainly because of its romantic hotel facilities and accommodations.

Thulhagiri Island Resort Maldives Actitvities

Your Robinson Crusoe getaway never go dull with all the available activities at the Thulhagiri Island Resort Maldives. It is considered a haven for many scuba divers and marine enthusiasts from across the globe because of a nearby house reef that hosts lots of exotic sea creatures. The spoiled guest in Thulhagiri Island Resort Maldives can also go snorkeling or take diving courses in this resort. For those interested in water sports, there are guided lessons for windsurfing and catamaran sailing.

Thulhagiri Island Resort Maldives Water Villas

Pastime fishing is an extremely popular activity among other tourists as the Thulhagiri Island Resort Maldives carries out daily expeditions to various sites near the facility. This also includes night fishing trips, as well as sunset barbeques and beach volleyball fun in neighboring islands.

Guests may also wish to take part in watching various entertainment shows in Thulhagiri Island Resort Maldives such as crab races, live band performances, and magic acts.

Other facilities include a badminton/tennis court, game room with darts board and pool table, plus a secluded spa center for pampering and relaxation.

For more information about Thulhagiri Island Resort Maldives, you may visit their website at www.thulhagiri.com.mv. For special deals and diving information in Maldives, visit www.maldivesdivetravel.com.

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Maldives Scuba Diving Liveaboard Expeditions

A Maldives Scuba Diving Liveaboard Expedition is a 14-day dive safari in the magnificent underwater world of this tropical paradise. Liveaboards have developed strategic itineraries for marine enthusiasts to discover the spectacular waters of Maldives in such a brief period.

Maldives Liveaboard

This scuba diving cruise will allow you to explore the 7 different atolls of Maldives, at the comfort and luxury of a liveaboard. If you want have the best and complete scuba diving experience in this country, then going on a Maldives liveaboard expedition is the way to go. These high-tech vessels are capable of carrying out even the most difficult and challenging dives that Maldives has to offer.

Maldives Liveaboard Deck

Maldives Scuba Diving Liveaboard Expedition Sample Itinerary

A typical Maldives liveaboard expedition begins with a check dive, before heading out to the South Male Atoll for some basic cave diving. Here you will experience a variety of overhangs and caverns, as well as encounter a bunch of colorful species particularly found in Vaadhoo and Vellasaru.

Maldives Grey Reef Shark

The scuba diving liveaboard expedition will then head out to the North Ari Atoll of Maldives to explore the exotic underwater world of Ellaidhoo and Fesdhoo, taking short breaks to visit some uninhabited islands along the way for some extra curricular leisure activities. Next stop for this Maldives liveaboard diving expedition is the South Ari Atoll, which also has a couple of must-dives, where sightings of eagle rays and octopus are quite common.

Maldives School of Fish

After completing these Ari Atoll dives, the Maldives scuba diving liveaboard expedition will take you to the lesser dived atolls like Wataru, Mulaku and Felidhoo. Diving these tiny atolls are excellent for more advanced and expert divers. This will be one of the memorable highlights of your Maldives liveaboard expedition, before the final leg of your scuba diving trip back at the South Male Atoll.

There are numerous liveaboards in Maldives offering scuba diving expedition packages like this. To see a more comprehensive list of available liveaboards in Maldives where you can spend the most memorable holiday of your life, visit www.maldivesdivetravel.com.

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Chaaya Island Dhonveli Maldives

Set on a remote island located at the North Male Atoll, the Chaaya Island Dhonveli Maldives is a luxurious tropical getaway within your arms reach. A 30-minute speedboat ride from the Male International Airport will take you to this paradise hotel, where a Robinson Crusoe holiday awaits you and your loved ones.

Chaaya Island Dhonveli Maldives

Chaaya Island Dhonveli Maldives is surrounded by a turquoise clear lagoon and a powdery white sand beach. This resort is also known for surfing, as it is near the world renowned Pasta Point.

The Chaaya Island Dhonveli Resort in Maldives has numerous facilities and services, guaranteed to make your paradise holiday memorable and eventful. There are also lots of nearby scuba diving, as well as a ton of other water and land activities for everyone to enjoy.

Chaaya Island Dhonveli Maldives Accommodations

Boasting a total of 148 stylish and elegant guest rooms, Chaaya Island Dhonveli Maldives has something for every taste and budget. Standard accommodations in Chaaya Island Dhonveli Maldives, such as Superior Rooms and Beach Bungalows, feature all the latest amenities of four-star hotel standards. These include satellite LCD televisions, private verandas, sun beds, and much more.

Chaaya Island Dhonveli Maldives Water Bungalows

If you’re opting to go for a higher brand of luxury, then Chaaya Island Dhonveli Maldives certainly won’t disappoint. There are also Water Bungalows, which has a king-sized bed on a spacious masters bedroom, as well as a private jacuzzi, spacious outdoor deck with dining area, and a fascinating endless view of the Indian Ocean. The 24 Over Water Suites at Chaaya Island Dhonveli, which are located at the north west side of the island, are pretty much similar, but more spacious.

Chaaya Island Dhonveli Maldives Interior

For its top-of-the-line guest villa, the Chaaya Island Dhonveli Maldives is proud of its two-story Vista Suite. Designed with a unique circular structure, the Vista Suite has luxury written all over it. With superb furnishings and exceptionally stunning interiors, this presidential villa in Chaaya Island Dhonveli Maldives is perfect for families and honeymooners alike.

Chaaya Island Dhonveli Maldives Vista Suite

Chaaya Island Dhonveli Maldives Surfing

Chaaya Island Dhonveli Maldives is the headquarters of Atoll Adventures. Established by Maldives surfing pioneer Tony Hinde during the 70s, Atoll Adventures has flourished into a global surfing community.

Chaaya Island Dhonveli Maldives Surfing

The waves in Chaaya Island Dhonveli Maldives is almost consistent, all throughout the year. You’re guaranteed to have an unforgettable experience in surfing the Pasta Point’s reef breaks. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned veteran, surfing at Chaaya Island Dhonveli Maldives is sincerely for everyone to enjoy.

For more information on Maldives Surfing and Scuba Diving Holidays, you may visit www.maldivesdivetravel.com.

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Take advantage of these unbeatable last minute prices for Dream Catcher II!

***Stay 7 Nights for the Price of 6!***

Dream Catcher II, a luxurious liveaboard possessing seven comfortable suites and an unforgettable diving experience, is offering an unbelievable last minute price on 4 different cruises:

• 31 MAY – 7 JUNE 2010
• 7 – 14 JUNE 2010
• 14 – 21 JUNE 2010
• 19 – 26 JULY 2010

***Stay 7 Nights for the Price of 6!***

Last Minute Prices

If you’ve always wanted to go to the Maldives, this is your chance! Dream Catcher II is offering an unbeatable last minute deal on four different cruises in May, June and July, 2010. Since most Maldives liveaboards are on drydock during these months, this is your opportunity for some first class, undisturbed Maldives diving!

***Stay 7 Nights for the Price of 6!***

This price includes accommodation, all meals and snacks and all diving (two or three dives per day).

Contact us NOW to take advantage of these last minute prices & reserve your space!

*Act NOW, availability is limited.

Dream Catcher II Ammenities and Accomodation

Built in 2008, Dream Catcher II is an eleganlty designed, immensley comfortable liveaboard ship. The 102-foot yacht comprises accommodation for up to 17 guests throughout 7 luxurious cabins. All guest rooms are air-conditioned, have private en-suite bathrooms and sea-facing windows, making sure that all guests can appreciate the stunning beauty of the Maldivian landscape at all times.

In the living area on the ship, guests can enjoy use of state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment as well as Nintendo Wii and a wireless internet connection.

Dream Catcher II Standard Cabin

Dream Catcher II Lower Deck

Dream Catcher II Social Area

Lunch on the Dream Catcher II

Dream Catcher II Saloon

Dream Catcher II

Dream Catcher II Activities

It goes without saying that the primary activity on the boat is scuba diving. Guests enjoy two or three dives a day plus one night dive each week. While the marine life varies with the season and the weather, common sightings include whale sharks, manta rays, eagle rays, grey reef sharks, white tip reef sharks, hammerheads and a plethora of smaller, reef-dwelling creatures. Aside from diving, guests also enjoy snorkeling, fishing, visits to remote, uninhabited islands, cultural visits to local communities and a shopping excursion in the capital of the Maldives, Male.

These last minute offers will sell out fast, so book now and take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy luxury cruising in the Maldives at an unbeatable price!

Rear View of Whale Shark in the Maldives

Colorful, lively Maldivian reef

Beautiful Lion Fish in the Maldives

*All prices subject to change without notice.

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Thudufushi Island Maldives Resort

Enveloped in sparkling azure waters and long stretches of powdery white sand beach, Thudufushi Island Resort Maldives is your gateway to a luxurious holiday in paradise. It is located at the South Ari Atoll, which is easily reached through a short and breath-taking seaplane ride from the Male International Airport in the Maldives capital.

Thudufushi Island Resort Maldives

Spend your much needed vacation here in Thudufushi Island Resort Maldives and you’ll surely leave with a smile on your face. Relax and unwind as you forget all the hassles of your busy life in the city, with swaying coconut trees and the sound of calm waves in the background. Thudufushi Island Resort Maldives offers nothing less than utmost privacy and comfort at a very decent price.

Thudufushi Island Resort Maldives Accommodations

The 47 beach bungalows in Thudufushi Island Resort Maldives has the right to boast its modern facilities and features. Each guest home is specially designed to blend with the island’s paradise-like setting.

Thudufushi Island Resort Maldives Bathroom

Every beach bungalow in Thudufushi Island Resort Maldives has its own private veranda facing the sea, a large bathroom with open air shower, air-conditioning, spacious rooms, and safeboxes.

Thudufushi Island Resort Maldives All-Inclusive Package

The Thudufushi Island Resort Maldives has an “All-Inclusive” package option for its guests. This special deal is perfect for those who want to enjoy everything the resort has to offer.

Thudufushi Island Resort Maldives’ All Inclusive package includes:

• Unlimited drinks at the Main bar and Beach bar
• Laserboat, Canoeing, and Windsurfing rental service for licensed guests
• Catamaran rides with instructor
• Snorkeling equipment rental
• Laundry service
• Aerobics, stretching, water gym, and dance lessons for free
• One island excursion per stay

Thudufushi Island Resort Maldives Spa

The Serena Spa at Thudufushi Island Resort Maldives offers unique treatments using natural oils and ingredients. Its spa concept is derived from Indian traditions, with influences from modern advancements in health and wellness from all over Asia.

A massage here at the Serene Spa in Thudufushi Island Resort Maldives is the perfect ending to a relaxing day of adventure and leisure.

Thudufushi Island Resort Maldives Spa

Want to know more about Holidays in Maldives? Visit www.maldivesdivetravel.com for more information.

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Become an Affiliate Today and Start Earning Great Commissions!

Maldives Dive Travel is the first provider of Maldives liveaboard holidays to offer an affiliate program.  By signing up as an affiliate, you can earn great commissions simply by placing banners or text links on your website or social media profiles.

How Does the Maldives Dive Travel Affiliate Program Work?

Becoming an affiliate for Maldives Dive Travel is completely free and it takes only a few minutes to sign up.  Simply visit our affiliate program web page, where you will be invited to join the program.  Once you have confirmed your account, you will be able to take numerous online tutorials that will tell you everything you could need to know about becoming a successful affiliate.

Options for Maldives Dive Travel Affiliates

Once you are inside your affiliate program account, you will find a number of different options that you can use to promote our diving holidays.  Traditional options include putting text links or banners on your website.  Once you select a banner or text ad, you will see your specific affiliate code.  It’s this code that tells us the customer came to our site from yours, and that’s how we know when to pay you a commission.  There are other, less traditional options, such as the light boxes, that will add an eye-catching and stylish touch to your site.  There are also email templates, links for including on your social media profiles and so on.

Maldives Dive Travel Affiliate Program Commissions

Commissions in the Maldives Dive Travel affiliate program are paid on a per sale basis.  When a customer comes to our website from your site and proceeds to make a purchase, your commission will be recognized as soon as the customer completes payment.  Affiliates are paid 8% of the value of the sale.  You must accrue $250.00 of commissions before receiving your first payment, and from then on, commissions will be paid once a month.

Who Can Be a Maldives Dive Travel Affiliate?

The great thing about the Maldives Dive Travel affiliate program is that ANYONE can join!  It’s ideal for people with a website about scuba diving, the Maldives or international travel, but it’s also a viable option for people who don’t have a website.  Perhaps you’re an avid scuba diver, and you have a lot of scuba friends on Facebook – you can put your affiliate links on Facebook or Twitter or any other social media profile, and we will see when customers come from your site.  Maybe you have a massive email address book, filled with people who love travel and scuba – send them an email using one of our email templates and all they have to do is visit the site via the link you provide.  There are many ways you can make money with our affiliate program, starting today, and it’s totally free to join, so you have nothing to lose!

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