Seafari Explorer 2 Liveaboard, Maldives

World-class Maldivian diving from a spacious and newly renovated liveaboard

from$281 /day

per person

Overview

Exciting week long itineraries through the Maldives’ central and southern atolls
Recently renovated interiors with plenty of room to relax between dives
Seasonal encounters with whale sharks and mantas, shark and turtles
Excellent facilities for divers with a dhoni, shaded dive deck, and free nitrox

Completely redesigned with divers in mind, the Seafari Explorer 2 is one of the Maldives’ most modern and spacious vessels. Whether you're brand new to liveaboard diving or a seasoned pro, you'll love this boat's oversized cabins, generous common areas including an on-deck hot tub, delicious chef-prepared buffet meals, and world-class customer service. Plus, make the most of diver friendly details including a shaded deck, custom dhoni, free nitrox, above deck showers and fresh towels at the end of every dive. Maximise your time in the Maldives with this liveaboard's exciting itineraries exploring the very best of the atolls.

Number of cabins:14
Internet:YES
Nitrox:YES
Equipment rental:YES
Guest / Guide:6:1
Group booking discounts

Choose your trip

1Dec 2024
8D / 7N
Central Atolls
16 dives
from $2,250
Overview
Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 16
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 50 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
01 Dec 2024
03:00 PM
Male
Male Velana International Airport: MLE
Return
08 Dec 2024
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
Night dives
Nitrox
Land excursions
Internet
Airport transfers
Taxes

What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance
Green tax - US$6 per night
Service fee - US$100 per trip

Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 70%
Soft drinks and juices
Alcoholic drinks
Equipment rental - US$210 per trip
Diving courses
Gratuities

Highlights
Departing and returning to Male, this itinerary visits the most popular atolls in the region
Having no set itinerary enables your captain and cruise director to choose the very best conditions for your dives
Whale shark searches with a chance to snorkel or dive with the gentle giants
Observe manta cleaning stations
Enjoy a BBQ on a deserted island
One or two night dives included

Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
25% deposit - required to secure reservation.
75% balance - due 30 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 30 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
Less than 30 days from departure date, payment of 100% of the total amount.
From 30 to 45 days from departure date, payment of 75% of the total amount.
From 45 to 60 days from departure date, payment of 50% of the total amount.
From 60 to 75 days from departure date, payment of 25% of the total amount.
From more than 75 days from departure date, payment of 10% of the total amount.
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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8Dec 2024
11D / 10N
Central Atolls - 10N
23 dives
-USD300 off
$2,950
from $2,650
Overview
Length of trip 11 days / 10 nights
Number of dives 23
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 50 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
08 Dec 2024
03:00 PM
Male
Male Velana International Airport: MLE
Return
18 Dec 2024
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
Night dives
Nitrox
Land excursions
Internet
Airport transfers
Taxes

What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance
Green tax - US$6 per day
Service fee - US$150 per trip

Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 70%
Soft drinks and juices
Alcoholic drinks
Equipment rental - US$300 per trip
Diving courses
Gratuities

Highlights
Circular itinerary visiting the most popular central atolls
No set itinerary – we'll choose the best sites for the conditions
Chance to dive or snorkel with whale sharks
Observe manta rays gathering at cleaning stations
Some of the best channel diving in the Maldives at Vaavu
Enjoy a BBQ on a deserted island
One or two night dives included

This tour combines the atolls of North Male and South Malé, North Ari and South Ari, and Rasdhoo or Vaavu.

This cruise offers everything divers can expect. Anchorage near paradisiacal islands and diving on exceptional and colourful sites where pelagics and marine life abound.
Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
25% deposit - required to secure reservation.
75% balance - due 30 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 30 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
Less than 30 days from departure date, payment of 100% of the total amount.
From 30 to 45 days from departure date, payment of 75% of the total amount.
From 45 to 60 days from departure date, payment of 50% of the total amount.
From 60 to 75 days from departure date, payment of 25% of the total amount.
From more than 75 days from departure date, payment of 10% of the total amount.
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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from $2,650 /guest
Per person, diving included
Limited availability
19Dec 2024
11D / 10N
Central Atolls - 10N
23 dives
-USD300 off
$2,950
from $2,650
Overview
Length of trip 11 days / 10 nights
Number of dives 23
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 50 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
19 Dec 2024
03:00 PM
Male
Male Velana International Airport: MLE
Return
29 Dec 2024
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
Night dives
Nitrox
Land excursions
Internet
Airport transfers
Taxes

What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance
Green tax - US$6 per day
Service fee - US$150 per trip

Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 70%
Soft drinks and juices
Alcoholic drinks
Equipment rental - US$300 per trip
Diving courses
Gratuities

Highlights
Circular itinerary visiting the most popular central atolls
No set itinerary – we'll choose the best sites for the conditions
Chance to dive or snorkel with whale sharks
Observe manta rays gathering at cleaning stations
Some of the best channel diving in the Maldives at Vaavu
Enjoy a BBQ on a deserted island
One or two night dives included

This tour combines the atolls of North Male and South Malé, North Ari and South Ari, and Rasdhoo or Vaavu.

This cruise offers everything divers can expect. Anchorage near paradisiacal islands and diving on exceptional and colourful sites where pelagics and marine life abound.
Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
25% deposit - required to secure reservation.
75% balance - due 30 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 30 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
Less than 30 days from departure date, payment of 100% of the total amount.
From 30 to 45 days from departure date, payment of 75% of the total amount.
From 45 to 60 days from departure date, payment of 50% of the total amount.
From 60 to 75 days from departure date, payment of 25% of the total amount.
From more than 75 days from departure date, payment of 10% of the total amount.
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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from $2,650 /guest
Per person, diving included
Limited availability
29Dec 2024
8D / 7N
Central Atolls
16 dives
from $2,250
Overview
Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 16
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 50 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
29 Dec 2024
03:00 PM
Male
Male Velana International Airport: MLE
Return
05 Jan 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
Night dives
Nitrox
Land excursions
Internet
Airport transfers
Taxes

What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance
Green tax - US$6 per night
Service fee - US$100 per trip

Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 70%
Soft drinks and juices
Alcoholic drinks
Equipment rental - US$210 per trip
Diving courses
Gratuities

Highlights
Departing and returning to Male, this itinerary visits the most popular atolls in the region
Having no set itinerary enables your captain and cruise director to choose the very best conditions for your dives
Whale shark searches with a chance to snorkel or dive with the gentle giants
Observe manta cleaning stations
Enjoy a BBQ on a deserted island
One or two night dives included

Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
25% deposit - required to secure reservation.
75% balance - due 30 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 30 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
Less than 30 days from departure date, payment of 100% of the total amount.
From 30 to 45 days from departure date, payment of 75% of the total amount.
From 45 to 60 days from departure date, payment of 50% of the total amount.
From 60 to 75 days from departure date, payment of 25% of the total amount.
From more than 75 days from departure date, payment of 10% of the total amount.
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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from $2,250 /guest
Per person, diving included
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Cabins

Twin cabin - lower deck, convertible
Twin or double bed
2 people
Shareable
Twin cabin - lower deck
Twin beds
2 people
Shareable
Double suite - upper deck
Double bed
2 people
Non shareable
Single cabin - lower deck
Single bed
1 person
Non 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.

Reviews

51 review

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April 2023

Andrea P

Very very nice, well organized, clean etc...I was very satisfied

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Seafari Explorer 2 Liveaboard, Maldives

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Optional Extras

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Central Atolls - 10N

Departure

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What's included

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Optional Extras

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Central Atolls

Departure

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What's included

What's not included

Optional Extras

Payment & cancellation terms

Cabins

Twin cabin - lower deck, convertible

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Double suite - upper deck

Single cabin - lower deck

Reviews

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