Maldives Agressor, 22 Sep-4 Oct 2014

A complex formation of reefs has evolved from a huge volcanic mountain range. Ocean currents have eroded the atolls’ rims creating channels and circular reefs. In the immediate vicinity of Male the diving is very good but visibility and encounters with large pelagic fish increase in the outer atolls. Livaboards are an excellent option. Inside the atolls the currents are weak but on the side facing the open ocean currents can be very strong. Reef life is prolific and the possibility of spotting macro life is high. There are a few wrecks but Maldives is most famous for its pelagic life – manta rays, whale sharks and reef sharks. Diving varies between the southwest and northeast seasons with differing currents, water temperatures (slightly cooler during southwest monsoon) and visibility. Water temperatures are 26˚-28˚C all year round. 

The southwest season (May to November): This is the season to dive on the western side of the atolls. Regular encounters with large schools of pelagic fish like sharks, eagle rays and tuna are common. This is the best time to year to see manta rays and whale sharks on the eastern side of the atolls, 

Included: 

Return flights ex. Sydney to Male (Maldives) flying with Singapore Airlines – conditions apply

1 night twin share accommodation Male (including breakfast)

Return airport transfers in Maldives

10 nights twin share acc. aboard Maldives Agressor (diving the best of the Maldives)

All meals, tea, coffee, fruit juice, soft drinks and beer

Up to 34 guided dives, including up to 5 night dives

Free Nitrox for Nitrox certified divers

Australian departure tax and applicable airline taxes 

Not Included:

Marine Park and Port Fee of 80 Euro Per person

Meals other than specified “onboard”

Travel insurance and Personal Spending monies and excess luggage surcharges

We recommend:

A minimum of PADI Advanced diver certification with PADI Enriched Air Specialty (as nitrox is included free and it will maximise your bottom time), 

It is strongly recommend that divers have current Divers Alert Network (DAN) membership in addition to travel insurance.

*Conditions Apply – Prices are subject to change due to 2014 rates and fluctuations in USD & Euro exchange rates
*The package is based on group airfares and a full boat charter*To secure your place on this expedition , you will need to complete a booking form and return it with a non-refundable deposit of $500 per person
*Additional payment installments will be required throughout the duration of the booking as follows:
$1000pp payment due before 22 September 2013
$1500pp payment due before 20 March 2014
Final balance due 20 Jul 2014

*Airfares subject to change and availability at time of booking