Blue Force 3 Liveaboard, Maldives

Elegant and comfortable, Blue Force 3 is easily one of the Maldive's finest vessels

from$249 /day

per person

Overview

Modern vessel boasting attention to detail throughout
Cruises throughout the Maldives, including the deep south
Perfect for all divers from beginners to pros and tec divers
Highly experienced team, delivering high standards of service

Effortlessly combining function and style, Blue Force 3 delivers unsurpassed relaxation during every adventurous voyage. Boasting attention to detail throughout its design, this vessel guarantees guest comfort, while each meticulously-planned itinerary ensures every diver a stress-free holiday - so all you’ll have to do is eat, sleep, and dive. And, with specialist tec facilities, Blue Force 3 is the ultimate choice for your dream Maldives dive holiday.

Number of cabins:12
Internet:YES
Nitrox:YES
Equipment rental:YES
Guest / Guide:7:1
Group booking discounts

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8Mar 2025
8D / 7N
Southern Hemisphere (GKK)
18 dives
from $2,390
Overview
Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 18
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 100 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
08 Mar 2025
12:00 PM
Kooddoo
Kooddoo Airport: GKK
Return
15 Mar 2025
07:00 AM
Kooddoo
Kooddoo Airport: GKK
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Towels and toiletries
Tanks and weights
Airport transfers
Dive insurance
What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Maldives taxes - US$195 per person
Green tax - US$84 per person
Service tax - US$160 per person
Fuvahmulah dive fee - US$30 per trip
Domestic flights
Travel insurance
Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 100%
Soft drinks
Alcoholic drinks
Gratuities
Equipment rental
Nitrox
Internet
Day use hotel
Highlights
Unique southern itinerary diving both above and below the equator
High chance of snorkelling or diving with whale sharks
One or two night dives scheduled during the trip
Dive the largest wreck in the Maldives - the WWII British Loyalty
Visit deserted beaches and authentic Maldivian fishing villages
Grey reef sharks, hammerheads, silvertips, threshers, and tiger sharks

Day 1: Arrival at Male Airport, before boarding a connecting flight from Male to Kooddoo. One of our staff members will be waiting for you at Kooddoo Airport. You will then get onto our transfer dhoni and shuttled to Blue Force 3 for check-in, briefing of the liveaboard, and route itinerary. Dinner will be served on board.

Days 2-6: Enjoy up to 3 dives a day in Laamu, Huvadhoo, Fuvahmulah and Addu, including 1 or 2 night dives during the week. Depending on the diving conditions, the number of daily dives can be modified, guaranteeing a total amount of 18 dives per week. If the weather and logistics allow, we will have a BBQ lunch on a desert island and will visit a fishermen's village.

Day 7: After morning dives, we will arrive back at Kooddoo, clean our dive equipment, and relax on board.

Day 8: In the morning, guests will disembark the boat and board their domestic flight to Male.

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.
Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
30% deposit - required to secure reservation.
40% - 6 months prior to departure.
30% balance - due 2 months prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 2 months before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
12 months (or more) to 6 months prior to the departure date: 30% of the cruise rate
6 to 2 months prior to the departure date: 70% of the cruise rate
2 months or less prior to the departure date: 100% of the cruise rate
Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
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15Mar 2025
8D / 7N
7 Atolls - Deep South Up (GKK - MLE)
18 dives
from $2,390
Overview
Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 18
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 100 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
15 Mar 2025
02:00 PM
Kooddoo
Kooddoo Airport: GKK
Return
22 Mar 2025
07:00 AM
Male
Male Velana International Airport: MLE
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Towels and toiletries
Tanks and weights
Airport transfers
Dive insurance
What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Maldives taxes - US$195 per person
Green tax - US$84 per person
Service tax - US$160 per person
Domestic flight
Travel insurance
Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 100%
Soft drinks
Alcoholic drinks
Gratuities
Equipment rental
Nitrox
Internet
Day use hotel
Highlights
Unique one-way itinerary from the wild south to the iconic central sites
Visit an authentic fishing village and enjoy a BBQ on a deserted island
Possibility of diving or snorkelling with whale sharks and mantas
Up to two night dives scheduled during the trip
Onboard entertainment including games, movies, karaoke and a Jacuzzi

Day 1: Arrival at Male airport and board a domestic flight to Kooddoo where one of our staff members will be waiting for you. Transfer by dhoni to Blue Force 3. Assignment of cabins, briefing about the boat, diving itinerary, and beginning of the cruise.

Days 2-7: Enjoy up to 3 dives a day in Huvadhoo, Laamu, Thaa, Meemu, Vaavu, South Male and North Male, including 1 or 2 night dives throughout the week. Depending on the diving conditions, the number of daily dives can be modified, guaranteeing a total amount of 18 dives during the trip. If the weather and logistics allow, we will have a BBQ lunch on the desert island and will visit the fisherman's village. After dinner, you can take part in various activities in the common spaces or simply relax on board. Games, movies, karaoke, and a Jacuzzi are all available.

Day 8: This morning you will disembark the vessel in Male at around 07.00.

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.
Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
30% deposit - required to secure reservation.
40% - 6 months prior to departure.
30% balance - due 2 months prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 2 months before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
12 months (or more) to 6 months prior to the departure date: 30% of the cruise rate
6 to 2 months prior to the departure date: 70% of the cruise rate
2 months or less prior to the departure date: 100% of the cruise rate
Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
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22Mar 2025
8D / 7N
Central Atolls Route (MLE) 7N
18 dives
from $2,190
Overview
Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 18
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 50 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
22 Mar 2025
02:00 PM
Male
Male International Airport: MLE
Return
29 Mar 2025
07:00 AM
Male
Male International Airport: MLE
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Towels and toiletries
Tanks and weights
Airport transfers
Dive insurance
What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Maldives taxes - US$185 per person
Green tax - US$84 per person
Service tax - US$160 per person
Travel insurance
Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 100%
Soft drinks
Alcoholic drinks
Gratuities
Equipment rental
Nitrox
Internet
Day use hotel
Highlights
Discover the most famous and popular atolls in the Maldives Archipelago
Close proximity and easy access to Male’s international airport
Visit an authentic fishing village and enjoy a BBQ on a deserted island
Possibility of diving or snorkelling with whale sharks and mantas
Up to two night dives scheduled during the trip
Experience some of the best channel diving in the Maldives at Vaavu

Day 1: After arrival in Male, a staff representative will welcome you at the airport. You will then be transferred by dhoni to Blue Force 3, offered a welcome cocktail and shown your accommodation for the cruise. You will then be given a presentation on the vessel, cruise operations, and the trip itinerary.

Days 2-7: The planned route incorporates the atolls of North Male, South Male, Ari, and Vaavu. During the cruise, you will have the opportunity to undertake both day and night dives, as well as snorkelling with whale sharks. Other activities will also be offered including visits to isolated islands and fishing villages, as well as watersports such as kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding.

Day 8: Disembark at the airport at 07.00. Depending on the scheduled flight booking, you can enjoy some free time to visit Male.

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.
Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
30% deposit - required to secure reservation.
40% - 6 months prior to departure.
30% balance - due 2 months prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 2 months before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
12 months (or more) to 6 months prior to the departure date: 30% of the cruise rate
6 to 2 months prior to the departure date: 70% of the cruise rate
2 months or less prior to the departure date: 100% of the cruise rate
Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
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Per person, diving included
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29Mar 2025
8D / 7N
Central Atolls Route (MLE) 7N
18 dives
from $2,190
Overview
Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 18
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 50 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
29 Mar 2025
02:00 PM
Male
Male International Airport: MLE
Return
05 Apr 2025
07:00 AM
Male
Male International Airport: MLE
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Towels and toiletries
Tanks and weights
Airport transfers
Dive insurance
What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Maldives taxes - US$185 per person
Green tax - US$84 per person
Service tax - US$160 per person
Travel insurance
Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 100%
Soft drinks
Alcoholic drinks
Gratuities
Equipment rental
Nitrox
Internet
Day use hotel
Highlights
Discover the most famous and popular atolls in the Maldives Archipelago
Close proximity and easy access to Male’s international airport
Visit an authentic fishing village and enjoy a BBQ on a deserted island
Possibility of diving or snorkelling with whale sharks and mantas
Up to two night dives scheduled during the trip
Experience some of the best channel diving in the Maldives at Vaavu

Day 1: After arrival in Male, a staff representative will welcome you at the airport. You will then be transferred by dhoni to Blue Force 3, offered a welcome cocktail and shown your accommodation for the cruise. You will then be given a presentation on the vessel, cruise operations, and the trip itinerary.

Days 2-7: The planned route incorporates the atolls of North Male, South Male, Ari, and Vaavu. During the cruise, you will have the opportunity to undertake both day and night dives, as well as snorkelling with whale sharks. Other activities will also be offered including visits to isolated islands and fishing villages, as well as watersports such as kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding.

Day 8: Disembark at the airport at 07.00. Depending on the scheduled flight booking, you can enjoy some free time to visit Male.

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.
Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
30% deposit - required to secure reservation.
40% - 6 months prior to departure.
30% balance - due 2 months prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 2 months before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
12 months (or more) to 6 months prior to the departure date: 30% of the cruise rate
6 to 2 months prior to the departure date: 70% of the cruise rate
2 months or less prior to the departure date: 100% of the cruise rate
Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
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Per person, diving included
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Cabins

Lower deck triple cabin
Twin beds
3 people
Non shareable
Lower deck twin cabin
Twin or double bed
2 people
Shareable
Main deck twin cabin
Twin beds
2 people
Shareable
Superior twin cabin
Twin or double bed
2 people
Shareable

If you are a solo traveller, we aim to allocate shared cabins on a same-sex basis.
Non-shareable cabins can not be shared with another single traveler outside your party. A single occupancy surcharge will be applied.

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Blue Force 3 Liveaboard, Maldives

Overview

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Southern Hemisphere (GKK)

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What's not included

Optional Extras

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7 Atolls - Deep South Up (GKK - MLE)

Departure

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What's included

What's not included

Optional Extras

Payment & cancellation terms

Central Atolls Route (MLE) 7N

Departure

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What's included

What's not included

Optional Extras

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Central Atolls Route (MLE) 7N

Departure

Return

What's included

What's not included

Optional Extras

Payment & cancellation terms

Cabins

Lower deck triple cabin

Lower deck twin cabin

Main deck twin cabin

Superior twin cabin

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