Maldives Special Offer – 25% Discount

Includes:

• 7 Nights’ accommodation in a Garden Bungalow  
• Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
• Bottled Water, Tea & Coffee
• Return Seaplane Transfers
• 17% TGST & $12 Government Green Tax
• 5 Dive Package
• Tanks & Weights

Excludes:

• Flights (approx. R13,429.00 - including taxes & service fees, subject to availability)
• Drinks
• Insurance

OPTIONAL UPGRADES:

• 10 Dive Package:  R5,700.00 p.p.
• Beach Bungalow:  R2,600.00 p.p.s. (Contact us for upgrade info to other accommodation types e.g. water villas etc.)
• All-inclusive + meal plan: R11,600.00 p.p. *  Rate includes unlimited “all you can drink” selected alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages. *  One Sunset Cruise, one half hour group lesson for Snorkeling, Windsurfing & Golf Driving Range,     use of the Fitness Center, Volleyball & Badminton Courts, Table Tennis, Darts & Football Grounds, Kayaks & Windsurfers. *  20% discount from à la carte food & wine menu prices.

Contact us for more information: [email protected] 

Where is the Maldives?

Maldives, officially the Republic of Maldives is an island country and archipelago in the Indian Ocean. It lies southwest of India and Sri Lanka in the Laccadive Sea. The chain of twenty six atolls stretches from Ihavandhippolhu Atoll, to the Addu Atoll. The capital and largest city is Male, traditionally called the ‘Kings Island’.

 

sUGGESTED FLIGHT ITINERARY

EK766 08 NOV JNB DXB 22h20 08h15
EK652 09 NOV DXB MLE 09h40 14h55
EK661 16 NOV MLE DXB 18h20 21h35
EK767 16 NOV DXB JNB 23h25 05h35

Kuredu Resort - Garden Bungalow

Located amidst tastefully landscaped gardens on the north-eastern part of Kuredu Resort & Spa, the Garden Bungalows are just a short walk from the resort’s main facilities. The bungalows tick all the boxes for a simple island break & offer adequate amenities for a relaxed Maldives holiday. The neat bungalows are outfitted with rattan furniture, air-conditioner & feature a spacious open-air bathroom with a walk-in shower & a shady outdoor sitting area.  

LHAVIYANI ATOLL - MANTA RAYS

At the top of the ‘must sees’ in the Maldives are the Mantas. The Maldivian Manta Rays are year round residents, migrating across the country’s 26 atolls with the changing monsoons as they follow the seasonal shifts in the abundance of their planktonic food. In the Lhaviyani Atoll see these gentle giants and see their majestic performances at one of the feeding spots or cleaning stations near to Kuredu.

CAVES COMMUNITY

Dive at Kuredu’s unique site to observe one of nature’s toughest survivors, green sea turtles, as they venture out from their overhangs to the surface to take a breath and swim back to the depths to rest. Keep your eyes open for stingrays dwelling on the reef, eagle rays & sharks passing by in the blue & napoleons cruising by on the outreef.

ANEMONE THILA

Offering stunning colours & a great abundance of fish life, this underwater island is one of the prettiest sites in the Atoll. It is fringed with overhangs & terraces that are home to blue stripe snappers & the occasional nurse shark. Trevallies patrol the reef bringing terror to the glass fish that gather in huge number over the reef.

LANGUAGE

The official language is Dhivehi. English is widely spoken by Maldivians and visitors can easily make themselves understood.

TIME ZONE

3 hours ahead of South Africa.

CLIMATE

The Maldives has a tropical climate with an average temperature of around 30 °C during the day throughout the year.

WATER TEMPERATURE

The sea in the Maldives is warm all year round, the average water temperature is 28 °C.

POWER SUPPLY

Electricity supply is 220V to 240V, 50Hz AC. The standard socket is the UK-style three-pin, although there are some variations, so an international adaptor will be useful.

STAYING IN CONTACT

The resort offers guests’ free Wi-Fi (500 MB per user, per day)

WHAT PAYMENT METHOD IS ACCEPTED

The Maldivian currency is the Maldivian Rufiyaa. The resort accepts all the major currencies: US Dollars, Euro, British Pound & Credit Card (MasterCard, Amex & Visa)

WHAT TO BRING

It is advisable to bring a light jersey, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, travel adaptor, & chargers for electronic devices.

Alcohol

• NO Alcohol will be allowed through customs on arrival in Maldives, any alcohol will be confiscated. Alcohol can be purchased at the Resort.

DIVING

• You don't need a minimum number of dives but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximise your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from dhonis to give precise entry and exit points. This is the Best of the Maldives - and it delivers exactly that. This is where you dive the best and most famous dive sites of the Maldives in a week of wonderful liveaboard diving across Male and Ari atolls.
• Wetsuit: 3mm or 5mm long or shorties are suitable for most of the dive sites.
• Certification must be presented as well as a log book and dive insurance.
• Safety: Every diver needs to be equipped with a diving computer, SMB and drop line which is to be deployed at the end of each drift dive after completing the safety stop.
• Alcohol Consumption: If alcohol is consumed in between dives by an individual then they will be required to refrain from diving for the remainder of the day.
• Flying After Diving: A minimum surface interval of 18 hours must be allowed prior to flying or going to altitude.
• Decompression Chamber: There are several chambers are available in the Maldives. The closest chamber is located at Kuredu Medical Clinic & Hyperbaric Centre.