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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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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The Haas Hans Place dive site in Maldives is home to hundreds of colorful fishes and other marine species.

If you’re looking for a great dive site for beginner scuba divers, then the Haas Hans Place in Maldives is an excellent start. This 100 meter long reef features a series of overhangs and caverns that even less experienced divers can explore.

The Haas Hans Place in Maldives has a depth range of 5 to 30 meters, which has clear visibility from 15 meters onwards. This Maldives dive site is home to lots of rare fishes. It would be wise to do some prior reading to appreciate the exotic sightings that the Haas Hans Place in Maldives has to offer.

Most of the overhangs in Maldives Haas Hans Place play host to groupers and soldierfish, aside from featuring ceilings of purple sea-fans. Rare sightings also include scribbled filefish, freckled hawkfish, and leaf scorpionfish.

Maldives Haas Hans Place Diving Tips

The current conditions in Haas Hans Place Maldives range from none to very gentle, making it suitable for beginner divers. This dive site is good for all year round diving. When diving in Haas Hans Place Maldives, the best trick is efficient buoyancy control, as this will allow you to avoid the overhang ceilings.

For more information about Dive Sites and Scuba Diving Holidays in Maldives, you may visit www.maldivesdivetravel.com.

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Not only for honeymooners but for anyone who want to experience an amazing romantic evening.

Almost any Hotel or Island Resort would be able to execute this request. Besides its a Maldivian specialty.

Request your Hotel or Island Resort for a romantic candlelit dinner on a private island or sandbar. Book the event in secret for your special someone for that added romantic surprise. Ask your hotel’s representative for suggestions on how you can make this event special. Most hotels and resorts would recommend a private dinner with a with something like a 7 course meal each paired with wine on the resort’s wine room. Other’s may recommend a private island excursion, dinner will be set up by the crew and the both of you will be left there in 100% privacy under the stars and the moon with only one another as company in a small island.

Remember that almost all these hotels and resorts have their own specialty when it comes to private romantic evenings. Make sure you ask the hotel’s respective managers or representative. Make your loved one feel extra special! Arrange for a unique romantic evening Maldives style.

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The Club Med Buffet! True Foodie Heaven!

There was just so much food at the Club Med Buffet my mind and stomach spiraled into a state of confusion and glee.

The buffet of the Club Med is a smörgåsbord of the freshest and most delightful seafood preparations. Maldivian and Asian cuisine seems to be the prevalent influences of the buffet. But the menu is ever changing and there is always something new and delightful on the table.

It was our first time and much to our awe to see so much seafood all prepared in both usual and never seen before ways. Each dish was quite interesting. Since maybe it will be our first time to go all out on a tropical island paradise. I am certain that any kind of discerning guest will find a spot here at Club Med’s buffet. Although the problem with buffet food is that its never that fresh, The pickings are never slim there is always something mouthwateringly delightful on sight. Japanese, Chinese, American burgers, pizza and fries. Its all there! We thought that there was no end to this gastronomical fiasco until we found the dessert table. Filled with from what I saw is a ton of baked and sweet goodies. Thank god we availed of the all inclusive package. We’re sure to eat well and good during our Maldives stay! Make sure you try the Indian table also and the local specialties.

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Maldives Vilu Reef Beach Resort and Spa Review

Situated amongst lush vegetation and surrounded by flawless white sand, the Maldives Vilu Reef Beach Resort and Spa is the closest you’ll ever get to paradise. A short but scenic seaplane ride from the Male International Airport will take you to this luxurious tropical gem lying in the Dhaalu Atoll.

Vilu Reef Beach Resort and Spa

Once you step inside the premises of the Maldives Vilu Reef Beach Resort and Spa, you’ll be greeted by friendly hotel staff and be spoiled right away with an exotic welcome drink. Talk about arriving in lavish fashion. Your holiday at the Maldives Vilu Reef Beach Resort and Spa will take away all your grievances of the busy urban lifestyle. Here is where you’ll get a once in a lifetime chance of being treated like a king that you sincerely deserve. Opportunities for leisure and relaxation are endless at the Maldives Vilu Reef Beach Resort and Spa.

Maldives Vilu Reef Beach Resort and Spa Accommodations

The Maldives Vilu Reef Beach Resort and Spa boasts a total of 151 five-star holiday homes. Even the standard Beach Villa in this resort are equipped with the best features. There are also Jacuzzi Water Villas and Honeymoon Water Villas, which are built above the water, and has instant access to the lagoon. All water villas in Maldives Vilu Beach Resort and Spa has its own private jacuzzi, en-suite bathrooms, an extended deck overlooking the lagoon, as well as luxury amenities such as satellite television, entertainment system, and mini bar.

Vilu Reef Beach Resort and Spa Water Villas

For supreme luxury, there are a number of Presidential Water Suites which offer nothing less than utmost privacy. It is situated at the farthest end of the Maldives Vilu Reef Beach Resort and Spa, providing an unparalleled view of the lagoon. The Presidential Water Suite in Maldives Vilu Reef Beach Resort and Spa also has a glass walled living room, fitted with the finest furnishing, and a double leveled timber deck with a private plunge pool.

Maldives Vilu Reef Beach Resort and Spa Dining

There are two restaurants in Maldives Vilu Reef Beach Resort and Spa, each with a unique setting and culinary theme.

Nautilus Restaurant

The main restaurant, Nautilus, offers a wide buffet selection, from Western and Oriental cuisines, to sumptuous local dishes.

Vilu Reef Beach Resort and Spa Restaurant

Sunset Restaurant

The Sunset Restaurant is set on an open-air deck overlooking the lagoon and ocean. If into seafood and fish, then you’ll definitely enjoy dining here. The menu items here will surely satisfy your picky appetite, with Thai dishes and other Asian specialties.

Want to know more about Holidays in Maldives? Click here to visit www.maldivesdivetravel.com for all the information you’ll need.

Maldives Diving Videos

Check out our selection of underwater diving videos, the perfect pick-me-up if you’ve been missing out on the underwater action lately, or if you’re getting ready for a diving trip in the Maldives and you want to get yourself in the mood.  Here at Maldives Dive Travel, we’ve been collecting videos from our scuba diving adventures over the last few years and the following are some of our favourite Maldives diving videos.

Maldives Night Dive Video with White Tip Reef Sharks at Maaya Thila

Maaya Thila is one of the top dive sites in the Maldives for a night dive and encounters with white tip reef sharks are very common.  Maaya Thila also makes an impressive daytime dive spot and it’s interesting to note the difference in behaviour of the sharks from night to day.  At night, they are usually found prowling the reef in search of their prey.  But, don’t worry, white tip reef sharks do not favour scuba divers for their evening meal!

Maldives Diving Video of a Napoleon Wrasse

Napoleon wrasse are enormous fish, reaching up to 2 meters in length.  They are also a strikingly beautiful fish, decorated with bright blues and turquoise colors and their faces feature a massive set of lips, making them a funny-looking creature.  Swimming next to a napoleon wrasse, or napoleonfish as they are sometimes known, is an incredible experience that will make you feel like a very small human in comparison.

Maldives Diving Video of Giant Manta Rays

This Maldives diving video features two huge manta rays swimming across the top of a reef, surrounded by smaller fish, in the Maldives.  The sensation of diving with manta rays is something that cannot be explained until you actually experience it.

The best way to experience diving with manta rays in the Maldives is by participating in a liveaboard diving holiday, during which time you will cruise around the Maldives and the crew will ensure you go to the dive sites where you are most likely to see a manta ray, since they are one of the biggest attractions for divers coming to the Maldives.

Whale Shark Maldives Diving Video

Aside from the manta ray, by far the biggest attraction in the Maldives is the majestic whale shark, which can be found in the Maldivian waters throughout the year.  The whale shark is the largest living fish and despite being a shark, is an extremely peaceful creature.  While the whale shark attracts many divers to the Maldives, nearly all encounters with these creatures are had not while scuba diving, but rather while snorkeling, so you don’t even have to be a certified diver to enjoy the whale shark experience.  Instead, liveaboard boats cruise around likely whale shark spots and when they find one, you don your snorkel gear and jump in and enjoy the experience of being up close with this 40 feet fish!

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J Resort Handhufushi Maldives Review

The J Resort Handhufushi in Maldives is a luxurious paradise island located at the country’s Seenu Atoll. It was formerly known as the Herathera Island Resort, a tourist destination widely renowned as one of the best resorts in this Maldives Atoll.

J Resort Handhufushi Maldives

A 20 minute speedboat transfer from the Gan International Airport will take you to the four-star hotel facility that is J Resort Maldives. The island is simply fascinating, with graceful swaying palm trees in its background, as well as long stretches of powdery white sand beach. If you’re looking for something different and unique, then you’ve certainly come to the right place by going on a holiday at the J Resort Handhufushi Maldives.

J Resort Handhufushi Maldives Accommodations

The J Resort Handhufushi Maldives has 273 spacious and comfortable accommodations. There are 153 beach villas and 120 beach villas with jacuzzi, each designed for you to enjoy a tranquil and relaxing ambiance.

J Resort Handhufushi Maldives Beach Villa

Guest rooms in J Resort Handhufushi Maldives are equipped with modern amenities to provide you utmost comfort and luxury. These include LCD televisions, in-room entertainment systems, high-speed internet access, a mini bar and wine cellar, 24 hour room service, and tranquility beds.

J Resort Handhufushi Maldives Resort Activities

A ton of activities for leisure and entertainment are available for your enjoyment during your paradise holiday at J Resort Handhufushi Maldives. The more adventurous individual can indulge in a bunch of water activities such as catamaran sailing, windsurfing, and snorkeling.

J Resort Handhufushi Maldives Pool

J Resort Handhufushi Maldives has its own dive facility, which conducts all diving activities and excursions in the nearby sites. Those who want to have extreme privacy and relaxation can always get a massage in the spa or play some pool in the game lounge. Either way, the numerous facilities in J Resort Handhufushi Maldives will guarantee that your vacation here in paradise never goes dull.

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

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The Lily Beach Resort with its amazing reputation on luxury resorts has a arrived in the Maldives.

A highly reputable Beach Resort chain combined with the best tropical island paradise in the world. Expect nothing typical from the Lily Beach Resort. A platinum plan resort the first of its kind in the Maldives.

The Lily Beach Resort is located at the south-eastern Ari Atoll of the Maldives. From the Male international airport it is a 25 minute scenic flight via seaplane. While on the plane guests will see the wonderful delightful beauty of the Maldives. All those tropical islands, sandbars and reef formations.

The Lily Beach Resort Accommodation and Cuisine.

The Lily Beach Resort has been upgraded to the highest level of luxury in the Maldives. The materials used in the villas are all natural and so are the public areas. The design of the villas say a lot about the fusion of technology and luxury that does not disrupt the flow of tranquility that nature provides. Wood, different kinds of natural stones coupled with a modern design makes the ambiance in the Lily Beach Resort adorable and instantly relaxing.

What is a great tropical island paradise without great food. Dining at the Lily Beach Resort is a unique experience because of the “Platinum Plan Inclusion”

The “Platinum Plan” is a Premium All-Inclusive Plan, offering the discerning traveler absolute value-for-money and a hassle-free holiday with uninhibited enjoyment and peace of mind.

All premium brands of Alcohol, Beer & Liqueur. The Spirit our main bar – remains open until 01.00 am

Good variety of fine quality red/white/rosé wines

Combination of á la carte and sumptuous buffet breakfast and lunch PLUS fine dining dinner experiences at the main restaurant.

Mid afternoon snacks on the beach (two locations)  with fresh juices and cold towels.

One á la carte fine dining dinner experience at our Specialty Restaurant Tamarind once during stay per person.

Four brands of cigarettes during stay.

Internet access on the entire island including villas.

Visit to a local fishing village & snorkeling at the Corel Carden once during stay with snacks, soft drinks and mineral water.

Sunset fishing  once during stay.

Airport meet and greet on arrival and departure.

Unlimited Cocktails and Signature Drinks.

The Spa

The spa of the Lily Beach Resort is called the Tamara which is sanskrit for “Lily”. The Tamara is guided by its philosophy on capturing the positive energies of the universe and rerouting them to the body. The Tamara offers state of the art rituals, treatments, wraps and scrubs. All of which are going to take the toll of the urban grind away. The Tamara also includes treatments from the world renowned treatment brand “Terrake”

For more information on the Maldives visit www.maldivesdivetravel.com or www.wwwmaldives.com

For more information on the Lily Beach Resort and Spa. Visit www.lilybeachmaldives.com

Diving Holiday Destinations

One of the top diving holiday destinations in the world is the Maldives.  This amazing archipelago of over 1100 islands is home to a wide variety of dive sites and an even wider variety of marine life.  While there is an extensive diversity of reef-dwelling fish and smaller marine creatures, the real attraction of this diving holiday destination is the larger oceanic species that can be found here, including the whale shark, manta ray, eagle ray, grey reef shark, napoleon wrasse and several other shark species.  The Maldives is one of the few diving holiday destinations where divers can enjoy whale shark encounters throughout the year.

The Maldives is a World-Class Diving Holiday Destination

Diving Holiday Destinations within the Maldives

A single trip to the Maldives is not enough time for any scuba diver to truly enjoy what this spectacular archipelago has to offer.  There are several different diving holiday destinations with this island paradise.  Let’s take a closer look at some of the finest diving holiday destinations within the Maldives.

Spotted Eagle Rays are Common at this Diving Holiday Destination

Diving Holiday Destination: Hanifaru Bay

The amazing diving holiday destination, Hanifaru Bay, is a marine protected uninhabited island located in the Baa Atoll of the Maldives Islands.  Its size is no greater than that of a football field and yet it has become one of the hottest spots on the planet for underwater photographers.  The reason for this modern day phenomenon of underwater diversity is because plankton blooms between the months of May and November – a very unusual phenomenon – attracting manta rays by the hundreds.  At any one time at this diving holiday destination, there can be up to 200 manta rays feeding off the coral reefs as well as plenty of whale sharks which do the same.  Hanifaru Bay has become one of the best diving holiday destinations in the world for people looking for manta ray encounters.

Hanifaru Bay Diving Holiday Destination is a must for Manta Ray Lovers

Diving Holiday Destination: Baa Atoll

The Baa Atoll in the Maldives is a great diving holiday destination thanks to its many varied dive sites and also the high probabilities of spotting whale sharks. Dive sites in the Baa Atoll include Manta Point, Maavaru Kandu and Muthafushi Thila.  There are many resorts whose dive centers take divers to the sites around the Baa Atoll, but the best way to enjoy this diving holiday destination is by liveaboard.

Diving Holiday Destination: Ari Atoll

The Ari Atoll is another great diving holiday destination within the Maldives, offering a range of dive sites that include Maaya Thila, Broken Rock, Kudahrah Thila and Veligandu Kandu.  There are also good chances of seeing whale sharks in the Ari Atoll.

Liveaboards are the Best Way to Explore this Diving Holiday Destination

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A trip to the diving holiday destination of the Maldives is best when enjoyed from the comfort of a liveaboard diving ship. Liveaboard diving holidays in the Maldives are great because you can cover far more area on a boat than when you have to return to a resort each night.  Liveaboard diving holidays include other activities as well as scuba diving, such as fishing, snorkeling, visiting island communities, beach parties and shopping excursions.

To reserve your holiday to the Maldives now, contact Maldives Dive Travel today!

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