Galileo Reports Seeing 17 Dolphins in South Male Atoll

Galileo Liveaboard, one of the Maldives’ most well-equipped scuba diving liveaboard ships has been experiencing some amazing scuba diving in the last few days.  After seeing 72 grey reef sharks yesterday at Kandooma Thila in the South Male Atoll, the boat went on to also see 17 dolphins at Bodo Kandu dive site, also in South Male Atoll. So far, the Galileo cruise has been amazing, and the guests on board, who are from all over the world, have been extremely happy with their diving holiday in the Maldives.

Galileo Diving Holidays

The Galileo Diving Holiday guests still have a few more days of diving and hopes for seeing more amazing marine life are high. There are some great special offers on diving safaris on the Galileo Liveaboard, making your dream scuba diving holiday in the Maldives more accessible than you might have thought.  All prices include scuba diving, meals and accommodation, as well as a selection of other activities.

Galileo Liveaboard Special Offers

* January 4 – 18 2010 – 14-night Galileo Diving Safari – EUR 1,764 per person

* January 18 – 25  – 7-night Galileo Diving Safari – EUR 756 per person

* February 25 – March 4 – 7-night Galileo Diving Safari – EUR 882 per person

Note: This safari starts and ends in the Laamu Atoll (south Maldives), so you need to purchase a return flight from Male International Airport to Kaddhoo.  This will cost approximately USD 250 and is not included in the price of the safari.

* March 4 – 11 – 7-night Galileo Diving Safari – EUR 882 per person

Note: This safari starts and ends in the Laamu Atoll (south Maldives), so you need to purchase a return flight from Male International Airport to Kaddhoo.  This will cost approximately USD 250 and is not included in the price of the safari.

Galileo Liveaboard Information

For more information about the Galileo Liveaboard ship and the dive safaris operated around the Maldives, visit the Galileo Liveaboard information page.

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Unbelievable Scuba Diving in Maldives on Galileo

The Galileo Liveaboard reported more spectacular scuba diving in the Maldives today, Sunday December 13th, 2009.  Cruising around South Male Atoll, guests on board were treated to some amazing sights.

72 Grey Reef Sharks Seen at Bodo Kandu Dive Site

Grey reef sharks are common in the Maldives, and are a major attraction, especially since you can get really close to the sharks here, and they are surprisingly friendly.  Today, at Bodo Kandu Dive Site in the South Male Atoll, guests of the Galileo Liveaboard boat were treated to a spectacle of 72 grey reef sharks.  This was an amazing experience for all guests on board.

Grey reef sharks at Bodo Kandu

Galileo Scuba Diving Safaris

There are some great special offers on diving safaris on the Galileo Liveaboard, making your dream scuba diving holiday in the Maldives more accessible than you might have thought.  All prices include scuba diving, meals and accommodation, as well as a selection of other activities.

• January 4 – 18 2010 – 14-night Galileo Diving Safari – EUR 1,764 per person

• January 18 – 25  – 7-night Galileo Diving Safari – EUR 756 per person

• February 25 – March 4 – 7-night Galileo Diving Safari – EUR 882 per person

Note: This safari starts and ends in the Laamu Atoll (south Maldives), so you need to purchase a return flight from Male International Airport to Kaddhoo.  This will cost approximately USD 250 and is not included in the price of the safari.

• March 4 – 11 – 7-night Galileo Diving Safari – EUR 882 per person

Note: This safari starts and ends in the Laamu Atoll (south Maldives), so you need to purchase a return flight from Male International Airport to Kaddhoo.  This will cost approximately USD 250 and is not included in the price of the safari.

Galileo Liveaboard Information

For more information about the Galileo Liveaboard ship and the dive safaris operated around the Maldives, visit the Galileo Liveaboard information page.

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Galileo Gives Guests Great Diving Experience in the Maldives

The Galileo liveaboard, a true explorer-style vessel regarded as one of the most well-equipped scuba diving safari boats in the Maldives, is currently cruising around the northern part of the Ari Atoll.  There are 13 guests currently on board Galileo, from countries around the world, including Estonia, Italy, Spain, Germany and Singapore, making this a true “United Nations” style adventure.

Galileo Liveaboard Diving Safaris in the Maldives

Galileo Liveaboard Guests Enjoy Amazing Diving

Today, December 11 2009, the guests were treated to an amazing dive at the Woshimas Thila dive site where they saw seven enormous grey reef sharks.  Later on in the day, the guests enjoyed an hour-long manta ray “show” at the cleaning station Donkalho and to top off the incredible day, they dove at Hafza, where they saw not one, but three leopard sharks!

Galileo Guests See Leopard Sharks at Hafza in the Maldives

Galileo Dive Safari Itinerary

This seven-night safari on Galileo gives guest the opportunity to have incredible diving experiences like this every day of the trip.   2 or 3 dives are held each day, including one night-dive a week.  The trip also includes a beach barbecue party and many other activities on the boat including snorkeling, sunbathing, swimming and fishing.  One of the coolest experiences of a diving safari in the Maldives, besides the diving of course, is when a freshly caught tuna is served up sashimi-style as the afternoon snack!

Large Grey Reef Sharks Seen at Woshimas Thila

Galileo Liveaboard Special Offers

Galileo liveaboard, the most high-tech safari ship in the Maldives, currently has some great special offers that make an amazing scuba diving holiday in the Maldives much more affordable than you had probably expected.  The following cruises all include accommodation, meals and all scuba diving.  Alcoholic drinks are charged at additional costs and you will receive a bill for them at the end of your holiday.

• January 4 – 18 2010 – 14-night Galileo Diving Safari – EUR 1,764 per person

• January 18 – 25  – 7-night Galileo Diving Safari – EUR 756 per person

• February 25 – March 4 – 7-night Galileo Diving Safari – EUR 882 per person

Note: This safari starts and ends in the Laamu Atoll (south Maldives), so you need to purchase a return flight from Male International Airport to Kaddhoo.  This will cost approximately USD 250 and is not included in the price of the safari.

• March 4 – 11 – 7-night Galileo Diving Safari – EUR 882 per person

Note: This safari starts and ends in the Laamu Atoll (south Maldives), so you need to purchase a return flight from Male International Airport to Kaddhoo.  This will cost approximately USD 250 and is not included in the price of the safari. To find out more about the Galileo Liveaboard ship and the dive safaris operated around the Maldives, visit the Galileo Liveaboard information page.

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Dream Island Resort Review

Dream Island Resort Description

The Dream Island Resort is located on the island of Villivaru in the South Kaafu Atoll of the Maldives at about 29 km from the Male International Airport. You can get to the Dream Island Resort by speedboat or a sea plane.

Dream Island Resort

Located on a beautiful island the Dream Island Resort is well-known for presenting itself inside a little spot of paradise that is suitable for any taste; as long as you enjoy the tropical island paradise experience set amongst some of the best scenery that the Maldives has to offer.

Dream Island Resort is ideal for:

• Families
• Couples
• Groups

Dream Island Resort Room Types:

• Bungalows

Dream Island Resort Room Facilities:

• IDD Telephone
• Air Conditioning
• Hot and Cold Water Bathrooms
• Mini Bar

Dream Island Resort Facilities:

The Dream Island Resort offers the guest plenty of different types of bungalows that are located right next to the beach and covered by the beautiful flora of the island itself which is as heavenly and amazing as it can get on a paradise island.  These bungalows come fully equipped with all the necessities that the guest may have during its vacation time on the Maldives; air conditioned rooms, hot and cold water showers, mini bars and IDD telephone are just some of the assets that make this resort a very comfortable and luxurious place.

The Dream Island Resort Maldives also offers the guest the opportunity to relax in the Jacuzzi, enjoy the nightlife in a very modern disco were all the young at heart enjoy their tropical nights and it also has internet access for those who wish to get connected to the real world from time to time.

Dream Island Resort Activities:

Activities at the Dream Island Resort include plenty of water related sports that are certainly a trademark of the tropical paradise that is the Maldives.  Guests can enjoy going scuba diving amongst the best diving spots on the island and also on nearby places where the marine life is absolutely breathtaking.

For those who wish to have a more extreme experience the Dream Island Resort also offers wind surfing, catamaran sailing, water skiing and excursions to local and inhabited islands that constitute a great example of what the whole Maldives experience is really about.

Fishing in the Maldives is an often overlooked activity in the long list of other aquatic sports in the Maldives. Maybe so because of the numerous enjoyable other activities available in the Maldives. Fishing in the Maldives is considered to be a favorite past time. For the locals big game fishing is a means of livelihood. For the tourists however it is a chance to a sport with a steep learning curve and requires a lot of patience, fishing in fact has a mystery to it. It is a lot of fun and at the same time so tranquil and quiet.

A popular kind of fishing fast gaining popularity is night fishing in the Maldives, Relaxing mood under the starts while waiting for fish to take your reel. The key element in the enjoyment of fishing in the Maldives is satisfaction. You will feel so refreshed and satisfied because all your patience has paid off.

It night fishing in the Maldives is not your thing, They maybe fishing during the sunrise or sunset. May it be trolling, reef casting, fly fishing. Either way the with the floating sun as your back drop even if you cant get any fish. You will still have great memories and maybe even great pictures! while fishing in the Maldives!

Enjoy a diving holiday in the Maldives in January!

January in the Maldives is an ideal time of the year for a diving holiday.

January ushers in the Maldivian dry season, where the average temperature is 81°f  (27°c), with an average low temperature of  77°f (25°c) and an average high temperature of 84°f (29°c). The average precipitation in the Maldives in January is 75mm.

Check the Maldives weather forecast here!

Scuba Diving in January in the Maldives

January falls during the North East Monsoon Season in the Maldives, which normally lasts from December to April. The North East Monsoon Season also symbolizes the dry season in the Maldives, with currents running from the North East to the South West.

During this season, rainy days are uncommon and the sun is always shining, making a diving holiday to the Maldives in January a perfect escape from the cold winter weather! Imagine the envy of your colleagues as they are trudging to work in the snow as you sun yourself and scuba dive in the Maldives!

During the month of January in the Maldives, the visibility is excellent on the eastern side of the atolls and the water is warm, approximately 28 degrees Celsius, or 82.4 degrees Fahrenheit.

Although the western side of the atolls offers less visibility during January in the Maldives, this is the place to dive if you are looking for Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, the two most popular marine animals in the Maldives.  Most scuba divers return home 100% satisfied with their Maldives diving holiday as soon as they spot a Manta Ray and Whale Shark!

Diving Holidays in January in the Maldives

Maldives Dive Travel, in operation for over 20 years in the Maldives, offers guests a diverse selection of liveaboards for a January diving holiday. Also, don’t forget to check out Maldives Dive Travel’s BEST PRICE GUARANTEE!

January Diving Holiday on the Black Pearl

The Black Pearl liveaboard, measuring 95 feet long and 26 feet wide, offers guests seven comfortable cabins, each with air conditioner, en-suite bathroom and one double bed plus one single bed. The Black Pearl liveaboard’s main deck is gorgeous, made entirely out of Balau wood.

The Black Pearl liveaboard offers the following diving holidays in January:

• Monday, December 28, 2009 – Monday, January 4, 2010 – Only USD$198/person per night!
• Monday, January 4, 2010 – Monday January 18, 2010  – Only USD$198/person per night!
• Monday, January 25, 2010 – Monday, February 1, 2010 – Only USD$198/person per night!

Book your Maldives diving holiday in January on the Black Pearl now!

Black Pearl Liveaboard

January Diving Holiday on the Carina

The Carina liveaboard, under the professional management of long-time diving instructors Shaahina and Gert, attracts many repeat bookings from all over the world – the ultimate reward for any high-quality safari operation. Currently, Carina is the only liveaboard in the Maldives that offers ENOS-diver-location security equipment.

The Carina liveaboard offers the following diving holidays in January:

• Monday, December 28, 2009 – Monday, January 4, 2010 – Only USD$172/person per night!
• Wednesday, January 6, 2010 – Wednesday, January 20, 2010 – Only USD$172/person per night!
• Wednesday, January 20, 2010 – Wednesday, January 27, 2010 – Only USD$172/person per night!
• Saturday, January 30, 2010 – Saturday, February 6, 2010 – Only USD$172/person per night!

Book your Maldives diving holiday in January on the Carina now!

Carina Liveaboard

January Diving Holiday on the Dream Catcher II

The Dream Catcher II liveaboard, built in 2008, has everything: a great atmosphere, lots of space and outstanding scuba diving. Dream Catcher II liveaboard, available for single and group bookings, offers a great combination of luxurious accommodation and modern facilities that will make your scuba diving holiday in the Maldives a most memorable occasion.

The Dream Catcher II liveaboard offers the following diving holidays in January:

• Saturday, January 30, 2010 – Saturday, February 6, 2010 – Only USD$244/person per night!

Book your Maldives diving holiday in January on the Dream Catcher II now!

Dream Catcher II Livebaboard

January Diving Holiday on the Galileo

Certified according to the strict guidelines of German Lloyd, the Galileo liveaboard can venture further afield than the usual dive cruise routes. The owner of the Galileo liveaboard is a diving instructor, possessing 20 years diving experience in the Maldives. Choose from 423 dive spots in the on board GPS. Briefings are held in English and German.

The Galileo liveaboard offers the following diving holidays in January:

• Monday, Jan 04, 2010 – Monday, Jan 11, 2010 – Only EUR€126/person per night!
• Monday, Jan 11, 2010 – Monday, Jan 18, 2010 – Only EUR€126/person per night!
• Monday, Jan 18, 2010 – Monday, Jan 25, 2010 – Only EUR€108/person per night!

Book your Maldives diving holiday in January on the Galileo now!

Galileo Liveaboard

January Diving Holiday on the Island Safari 2 Royal

Island Safari 2 Royal liveaboard was launched in 2007 and boasts 8 deluxe rooms and 2 suites, offering up to 20 guests plenty of space and comfort for an unforgettable diving holiday! All cruise dates on offer at Maldives Dive Travel are guaranteed to take place – in other words: there is no minimum booking requirement!

The Island Safari 2 Royal liveaboard offers the following diving holidays in January:

• Saturday, Jan 09, 2010 – Saturday, Jan 16, 2010 – Only USD$250/person per night!
• Saturday, Jan 16, 2010 – Saturday, Jan 23, 2010 – Only USD$250/person per night!
• Saturday, Jan 23, 2010 – Saturday, Jan 30, 2010 – Only USD$250/person per night!
• Saturday, Jan 30, 2010 – Saturday, Feb 06, 2010 – Only USD$250/person per night!

Book your Maldives diving holiday in January on the Island Safari 2 Royal now!

Island Safari 2 Royal Liveaboard

January Diving Holiday on the MV Orion

The MV Orion is a brand new, luxurious super cruiser eager to chaperone guests to some of the Maldives most alluring dive sites. When on board the MV Orion, guests can enjoy a library, bar, jacuzzi and top of the line massage services.

The MV Orion offers the following diving holidays in January:

• Friday, January 8, 2010 – Monday, January 18, 2010 – Only USD$299/person per night!
• Monday, January 18, 2010 – Monday, January 25, 2010 – Only USD$299/person per night!

Book your Maldives diving holiday in January on the MV Orion now!

MV Orion Liveaboard

January Diving Holiday on the Nautilus One

Measuring 30 metres in length, the Nautilus One liveaboard is much more than just a safari boat. Built entirely from timber in the traditional Maldives shipbuilding style, the Nautilus One liveaboard is a true piece of art!

The Nautilus One liveaboard offers the following diving holidays in January:

• Tuesday, January 5, 2010 – Tuesday, January 12, 2010 – Only USD$201/person per night!
• Tuesday, January 26, 2010 – Monday, February 1, 2010 – Only USD$201/person per night!

Book your Maldives diving holiday in January on the Nautilus One now!

Nautilus One Liveaboard

January Diving Holiday on the Nautilus Two

The Nautilus Two, measuring 43 metres in length, was built entirely out of wood, following the traditional Maldivian methods, which are not only visually appealing but have stood the test of time. The Nautilus Two features lots of room, beautiful construction, and the most modern equipment.

The Nautilus Two offers the following diving holidays in January:

• Tuesday, January 12, 2010 – Monday, January 18, 2010 – Only USD$220/person per night!
• Monday, January 25, 2010 – Monday, February 1, 2010 – Only USD$220/person per night!

Book your Maldives diving holiday in January on the Nautilus Two now!

Nautilus Two Liveaboard

January Diving Holiday on the Stingray

MS Stingray is constructed from wood, combining traditional Maldivian methods and modern enginerring.  The 9 comfortable cabins aboard the MS Stingray (4 with double and 5 with twin beds) are equipped with air conditioning and en-suite hot-water showers. All cabins are equipped with outside portholes.

The MS Stingray offers the following diving holidays in Janaury:

• Monday, January 4, 2010 – Monday January 11, 2010 - Only USD$210/person per night!
• Monday, January 11, 2010 – Monday January 18, 2010 – Only USD$210/person per night!

Book your Maldives diving holiday in January on the Stingray now!

Stingray Liveaboard

January Diving Holiday on the Theia

Theia is a stylish 104-foot cruising yacht built in 2009 that offers all the amenities you would expect from a high-class Maldivian liveaboard, as well as the comfort and luxury of a private yacht. There are 8 cabins on Theia, providing accommodation for up to 18 guests. The Theia liveaboard provides scuba diving holidays each month, for either seven or ten nights, during which time guests have the opportunity to travel around the atolls of the Maldives, visiting some of the finest dive sites in the world.

The Theia offers the following diving holidays in January:

• Monday, January 4, 2010 – Monday January 11, 2010 – Only USD$275/person per night!
• Monday, January 11, 2010 – Monday January 18, 2010 – Only USD$262/person per night!
• Monday, January 18, 2010 – Monday January 25, 2010 – Only USD$234/person per night!
• Monday, January 25, 2010 – Monday February 1, 2010 – Only USD$234/person per night!

Book your Maldives diving holiday in January on the Theia now!

Theia Liveaboard

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Ever wonder how Maldives transport is like? Getting around a country that is covered with almost 90% ocean. Guests are hauled in and around the Maldives via sea planes, luxury speedboats and yachts. Transport in the Maldives is not as simple. The Maldives as most may know is one of the greener countries around the Indian Ocean, this is true because of their great concern for climate change and its projected impact on the islands. Maldives transport has to abide by much more strict laws than most island cities. Foremost concern regarding the boats, is that the boats must pass a emissions test and should rate as high as euro emissions standards get.

Seaplanes are the most popular Maldives transport, Because it give one an opportunity to view the majestic atoll formations and the turquoise colored lagoons with are fantastic when viewed from above.

Hotel resorts have luxury speedboats and planes to make your Maldives transport from their the Male International Airport to their hotel pleasurable, comfortable and more importantly, scenic.

If you are into yatchs then why not go for a Liveaboard! Live in the our there in the sea and cruise around the best spots in the Maldives, is the probably the ultimate form of Maldive Transport.

All year round thousands of divers of all levels go scuba diving in the Maldives. The Maldives is home to the most spectacular and pristine dive spots in the world. It is one of the few places left in the world where you can experience the untouched natural marine environments. Scuba diving in the Maldives is an all year round event. The Maldives have a total of almost 22 atolls each of them houses multiple dive spots and each dive spot has its own set of spectacular features, Now imagine that for starters! Even the most experienced Scuba Diving Maldive guru would most probably still have a lot more exploring to do and have a fantastic time.

Scuba diving in the Maldives from a resort hotel is the more popular choice, because it not only will you experience scuba diving in the Maldives but also you can enjoy the amenities and stellar service of your choice hotel. You just cant go wrong, because the Maldives has a law that all hotels within the Republic of the Maldives should rate at least 5 stars. Here are recommended places to stay.

Another popular choice for a more adventurous scuba diving in the Maldives experience is the to get on a Liveboard. These are luxury yatchs that go around the island for dive spots tours and sight seeing. It also caters to your fancy dining whims and romantic getaways. Perfect for the avid scuba diver. So for your next holiday why not consideer scuba diving in the Maldives.

Things you need to know for beginners who are interested in scuba diving in the Maldives. Being on of the premier scuba diving places in the world, You can expect nothing but the best scuba diving experience in the Maldives. There are a lot of PADI certified scuba diving training schools in the Maldives. Did you know that some dive masters agree to be paid in room and board? Sweet deal if you ask me.

More about scuba diving in the Maldives here. But first, say hello to this turtle!

A total of 22 Maldive Atolls,  a few islands and some isolated reefs. Maldive Atolls took hundreds of years in the making and is only found in certain tropical areas. The Maldive atolls are the remains of the volcanoes that once stood tall on the Indian ocean thousands of years ago, Slowly eroding and collapsing upon themselves as the sea-level along with the coral get higher and higher. The results speak for themselves the beautiful outcome of the Maldive atolls makes it one of the best vacation destinations in the world.

The Maldive atolls is home to a large spectrum of marine life from the common to the rare species of underwater creatures, plants and corals. The Maldive atolls are considered to be a treasure for scuba divers because its ability to captivate divers with marine life activity unheard off in other diving spots.

The Maldive atolls are divided into small groups and named appropriately after their respective islands but some are named by the first settlers and thier villages. The main attraction that the atolls have to offer are the turquoise lagoons that glow a greenish blue hue during the day bringing to life the colors of a tropical island paradise. Scuba dive to experience the blissful underwater world of the Maldive atolls, and if you would like to know more about scuba diving at the Maldive Atolls then follow this link here and here

Do you have any questions regarding the Maldive Atolls if you are curious about the Maldive atolls and would like to know more please click on this link for your questions and hopefull some answers are already available here

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Filitheyo Island Resort Review

Located on the Filitheyo Island, Filitheyo Island Resort is the only resort in the un-spoilt Faafu Atoll of the Maldives.   The island is breathtaking – appropriate for the cover of a glossy travel brochure – featuring white sand beaches, lush verdant vegetation, palm fronds and crystal blue water.  There is even a superb house reef located just off shore, ideal for an amazing scuba diving holiday in the Maldives.

Filitheyo Island Resort

Filitheyo Island Resort Description

The Filitheyo Island Resort is home to 125 stylish luxurious villas in a variety of styles, sizes and price levels, all of which are situated in stunning locations, either on the beach or over the water.  The villas are designed in line with traditional Asian decorating fashions, while exuding all the facilities and conveniences you would expect from a modern hotel room.

Filitheyo Island Resort is ideal for:

• Couples

Filitheyo Island Resort Room Types:

• Superior Villas
• Family Villas
• Deluxe Villas
• Water Villas

Filitheyo Island Resort Bedroom

Filitheyo Island Resort Room Facilities:

• Four Poster King size Bed or twin bed
• Day Bed
• Outdoor shower
• Private Veranda with Sun Loungers
• Satellite TV
• Audio CD Player
• IDD Telephone
• In-villa Safe
• Mini Bar
• Tea & Coffee Making Facility
• Hair Dryer
• Bathrobes
• Complimentary toiletries
• Beach Towels

Filitheyo Island Resort Facilities:

• Gym
• Billiards
• Volleyball Court
• Werner Lau Dive Centre
• Spa

Filitheyo Island Resort Pool

Filitheyo Island Resort Activities:

• Catamaran Sailing
• Windsurfing
• Canoeing
• Snorkeling
• Fishing
• Island Hopping
• Crab Racing
• Table Tennis

Resort Contact Information:

Filitheyo Island Resort
Tel: +960 6740025
Fax: +960 6740024
E-mail: fili@aaa.com.mv