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Trip

  • Liveaboard, Dive resort
  • Maldives
  • 24 Oct - 31 Oct, 2021, 7 nights
  • 20 - 25 people group

Description

13 cabins on a luxurious yacht, with Margo and Tom Peyton, October 24th – 31st. 7-night trip.

Best of the Maldives! Rasdhoo Atoll, North & South Ari Atolls, Vaavu Atoll, North and South Male Atolls.

Liveaboard scuba diving adventures here are remote, exotic, and exciting. The Republic of the Maldives consists of 1192 exquisite coral islands in the Indian Ocean, naturally divided by the equator into 26 small chains of islands, or atolls. It is an Asian country southwest of Sri Lanka and India, disconnected from the world and not easily found on most world maps. Each island has its own unique characteristics and all are protected from the deep waters of the Indian ocean with a surrounding healthy barrier reef. Quickly becoming one of the world’s best diving destinations, the Maldives is known for its abundant coral reefs, crystal waters, white sand beaches, endless dive sites, and famous big animal encounters

On the Emperor Explorer, you’ll have the opportunity not only to dive on the abundant coral reefs but also to experience the world’s largest known population of reef manta rays. Whale sharks are seen year-round, and special itineraries allow you the chance to see elusive thresher sharks! During your Maldivian holiday, your experience will vary depending on which of the four itineraries is chosen; 7 & 10-night trips are available for individual & full charter bookings.

As you head north you’ll increase the chances of big animal encounters by dives at manta feeding stations. As you head further South, the more channel diving with stronger currents you’ll encounter, along with even more species of sharks! Top this off with the possibility of a wreck dive or two and you really can’t ask for more in a diving destination. The Maldives should be on every diver’s ‘bucket list!’


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Inclusions

  • 3 meals a day
  • 7 nights
  • Airport/hotel transfer if on embarkation and disembarkation day
  • Free Nitrox
  • Up to 4 dives a day

Prices

Payment & cancellation

Payment terms

Deposit policy:

  • A $1,500 non-refundable deposit per room is required to confirm your resort space. (A Liveaboard deposit for each cabin is $1,500, also non-refundable) Please note the deposit amount can change depending on the trip. Always check your confirmation or quote provided by one of our travel specialists. Final payments due no later than December 1st, 2020.

Cancellation terms

PAYMENT:


  • Full payment of your package is due as stated on your invoice. Reservations made after March 01, 2021 for summer travel will be due at the time of reservation confirmation. Reservations made after July 01, 2021 for Thanksgiving travel will be due at the time of reservation confirmation. Reservations made after Dec 01, 2020 for spring travel the following year will be due at the time of reservation confirmation. ALL PAYMENTS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE, no unused portions of the package can be refunded.
  • Kids Sea Camp reserves the right to deny or cancel any reservation. Late payments, insufficient funds, or returned checks will result in a $50 fee. Late payments past 30 days will result in discount forfeiture. Final payment not received beyond 30 days of final payment due date, without prior approval in writing from KSC, will result in reservation cancellation. Itineraries, schedules, package rates and inclusions are subject to change without notice. Discounts and promotions cannot be combined. 

CANCELLATIONS OR CHANGES TO RESERVATION:


  • There are no change fees to upgrade a room, add rooms, add nights or people if available at time of request. If you have to downgrade or cancel a room, or number of people from a reservation after final payment is due, there are no refunds. All payments are non-refundable. Canceling a destination, changing to another destination or downgrading a reservation that final payment is not yet due and has not been paid, will result in loss of any prior promotional discount. A 20% cancel-change fee will apply to any part of a reservation being cancelled. No refunds will be provided for cancellations, no shows, or unused portions of your trip. Your full amount of the deposit can be applied to a change of destination in the same calendar year with written request and approval. Discounts & promotions are NOT applied to VAT, taxes, or park fees. Standard retail rates apply to any additional rooms, people, courses etc. booked in addition to your KSC package.

TERMS & CONDITIONS & ACKNOWLEDGEMENT


  • Any deposit or payment made to Kids Sea Camp Inc. shows acceptance and acknowledgment of these policies, terms and conditions as stated herein: Kids Sea Camp Inc. All tickets and vouchers are issued subject to terms and conditions and Kids Sea Camp waiver form also provided. Kids Sea Camp and its staff will not be responsible for, and will not issue refunds or credits for the following: Early departure by customer’s choice, activities or trip cancelled or unused for any reason including but not limited to weather, acts of God, Customers failure to produce proper information, postponed flights, not providing proper medical information, or doctor’s approval to participate when “yes” to issue is stated on medical forms, or if any medical condition is revealed that has not been approved by a doctor, nor for errors herein.
  • Furthermore, KSC will not be responsible for loss of costs incurred as a result of passenger’s failure to supply proper identification for immigrants entry or participation requirements for diving or other activities. It is the passenger’s responsibility to comply with all customs and immigration laws. I hereby certify that I have read, agreed, acknowledge, and understand the foregoing statements and understand all terms and conditions herein.

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES:


  • Kids Sea Camp Inc., Family Dive Adventures and its services providers reserve the right to cancel a booking or suggest providing Services at an alternative date in the event that conditions, including but not limited to, poor weather, acts of God, volcanic eruptions, tornado, tsunami, flood, natural disaster, fire, acts of war, riots, pandemics, epidemics, and government actions resulting from the pandemic or epidemic, or other circumstances make it unsafe or impractical to provide Services at the date(s) specified in the booking confirmation.
  • The Service Providers, which are independent businesses from Kids Sea Camp, have the right to make their own decisions as regards to offering rescheduling options when they deem a cancelation or rescheduling necessary. No refund shall apply in relation to a canceled booking, Kids Sea Camp inc. shall not be held responsible for indirect or ancillary costs such as airfare, or any other costs that are directly or indirectly related to its providing Services. Kids Sea Camp highly recommends taking out private travel insurance.

Other Information

Good to know

About the two seasons: Maldives diving is year-round. Each season brings the opportunity to see the same creatures, BIG and small. What makes the seasons different are the conditions. Did you know? The Maldives waters support the world’s largest known population of reef manta rays all year round. Whale sharks can be seen all year round as well. Manta rays and whale sharks – on every scuba diver’s bucket list!

May-October: During the Southwest season from May-October diving on the west side of the atolls can be very active – good visibility typically attracts large schools of pelagic creatures including different species of sharks, tuna, wrasse, rays, and turtles. Diving on the east side of the atolls can make this season very special. Though the visibility will be decreased due to the increased plankton, it is the best time and place in the Maldives to see manta rays and whale sharks, making up for the reduced viz. This is manta feeding season so there are usually more mantas during these months. Because the Maldives is in the equatorial belt, severe storms and cyclones are extremely rare events.

Currents: The currents are not typically as strong this time of year or on these itineraries. These itineraries are recommended for those who may not be advanced divers or very comfortable in strong currents.

Visibility: Will be reduced, especially on the east side of the atolls, but, remember, reduced visibility means more plankton which means more mantas!

Sealife: As mentioned above, the same creatures year-round but there are definitely more mantas hanging out and feeding around Baa Atoll this time of year. And, don’t forget about the macro photography opportunities – this is not only a big animal destination…the little guys are here, too!

November-April: The Northeast season from November-April is the Maldivian summer though there is little difference in temperatures from season to season. Conditions are drier, visibility is generally very good and the reef life is usually colorful. Current can be very strong dependent upon itinerary. Due to currents flowing from the northeast, there can be a lot of shark action on the east side of the atolls. During this season, the manta and whale sharks will mostly be found on the west side of the atolls.

Itinerary: Several to choose from – Central Island itineraries (consisting of North Male, Ari, Rasdhoo and South Male) are ‘typical’ of the Maldives. Because of their reputation, these itineraries are very popular with liveaboards and resorts alike. You will find itineraries that go north, some that go south, and some that go deep south. Most itineraries that go north will be more like the ones described above in the Southwest Season. Those that go a little south will likely include Vaavu and/or Meemu where channel diving will be the norm. Here the currents are definitely stronger and you should be comfortable diving in variable up-and down-currents if you select one of these itineraries. For the deep south trips that start or end in Addu, even more, the experience is required. –These trips feature up to 3 dives a day, all channel diving, and lots of transit time. These are exhilarating trips but should be reserved for divers experienced in diving in strong currents and who love diving with sharks!

Currents: On average, the currents begin to flow in November and get stronger through January. As we move into February they begin to subside a bit and April has more slack currents. But, it depends a great deal on what itinerary you are on – the further south you go, the stronger the current due to the amount of channel diving. In addition, April and November are months where the currents start changing, therefore, making them more difficult for the dive guides to predict.

Visibility: Should be very good on the east side of the atolls; can be a little reduced on the west side but that’s where you’re more likely to find the mantas and whale sharks.

Sealife: As mentioned above, the same creatures year-round but there will be more species of sharks the further south you go. The mantas will be found mostly on cleaning stations rather than feeding in lagoons. The reef life can be beautiful. Good photo opportunities but it can be very challenging on itineraries with strong currents, especially with a large housing with strobes.

Logistics

Airport transfers:

Please note that on all regular itineraries there are 3 transfers from the airport to the boat on boat departure day; 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, and 4:00 pm.

For those on the 11:00 am transfer, the boat may not be completely ready and they may not move into their cabins until 1:00 pm. Guests arriving on boat departure day will be met by a boat representative wearing an EMPEROR MALDIVES T-shirt and holding an EMPEROR MALDIVES sign. The meeting point is outside the airport, beside the information desk.   

Guests arriving prior to boat departure day, with the trip starting in Male, should plan on meeting outside the airport, beside the information desk for the 4:00 pm transfer.

2019, Explorer Ventures, in partnership with Emperor Maldives, launched the state-of-the-art liveaboard MV Emperor Explorer in the Maldives. Offering contemporary and spacious accommodation, she wows with the excellent service for which both Fleets are known. At 42m (138 feet), she has four decks with three levels easily accommodating 26 guests in 13 well-appointed en-suite cabins, all with air-conditioning. The upper deck has two suites with a king bed and two cabins with 2 twin beds. The main deck carries two suites with king & twin beds. The lower deck contains five cabins with queen & twin beds and two cabins with a queen bed.

In addition, MV Emperor Explorer provides a spacious dive deck, many relaxation areas, on-deck massage services, and complimentary glass of wine with dinner – she’s the model of lavish liveaboards.

The MV Emperor Explorer will offer up to 22 dives a week (maximum 4 dives a day) from a large dhoni (tender). Four experienced dive guides will provide premium and intimate service, and all certified divers will receive FREE Nitrox!

We book liveaboard adventures to the Maldives all year round with the Explorer Ventures Fleet.
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