Theia Dune Liveaboard, Maldives
A world-class modern luxury liveaboard exploring the Maldives’ stunning reefs and thilas
per person
per person
Overview
- Dive the Maldives’ reefs and channels with manta rays and sharks
- Exciting seven and 14-night itineraries all across the Maldives
- All the luxuries and comforts of a five star hotel
- Five star dive service with nitrox, a large dive dhoni and experienced guides
Enjoy crisp and clean modern luxury on the beautiful Theia Dune, and amazing itineraries to the northern, central and southern atolls. Perfectly suited to divers and non-divers, the luxurious vessel provides the comforts of a five star hotel with its multiple relaxing lounges, sumptuous sun deck and sky bar, and uninterrupted ocean views. The passionate crew offer outstanding, yet unpretentious hospitality and welcome you like family. From the large dive tender with the highly experienced dive team, divers enjoy a luxury service exploring the Maldives’ iconic underwater world. Expect stunning reefs and epic channels with manta rays and sharks - an unforgettable liveaboard adventure.
- Number of cabins:10
- Internet:YES
- Nitrox:YES
- Equipment rental:YES
- Guest / Guide:7:1
- Group booking discounts
8 paying guests, plus 2 free of charge
16 paying guests, plus 4 free of charge
Choose your trip
- 14Dec 20248D / 7N
Central Route - 7N
18 divesfrom $2,495Overview
8 days / 7 nights18Advanced Open Water - Minimum 30 divesDive and travel insurance requiredTransfer details
Departure
14 Dec 2024
03:00 PM
Male
Male International Airport: MLE
Return
21 Dec 2024
08:00 AM
Male
Male International Airport: MLE
What's included
- Meals and snacks
- Water, tea and coffee
- Soft drinks
- Towels and toiletries
- Tanks and weights
- Nitrox
- Internet
- Taxes
- Airport transfers
- Fuel surcharge
What's not included
- Dive and travel insurance
To be paid in advance or onboardOptional Extras
- Single supplement - US$320 per night
- Alcoholic drinks
- Equipment rental - US$20 per day
- Laundry service
To be booked in advance or paid onboardHighlights
- Circular itinerary diving the popular central atolls
- High chance of snorkelling or diving with whale sharks
- Witness manta rays queuing up at cleaning stations
- Experience some of the best channel diving in the Maldives at Vaavu
- Night dives included in the schedule
- Guided land visit to an island in South Ari Atoll
- Enjoy a delicious barbecue dinner on a secluded island
Day 1: Dune’s staff will pick you up at Malé International Airport and bring you to the boat. Enjoy a drink while listening to our welcome briefing. Dinner will be served in the evening and you will spend the first night at Hulhumalé marina.Day 2: The trip will start by discovering the dazzling long reefs or a manta point (May to Nov only) in North Malé Atoll. After the dive, we will cruise to Vaavu Atoll for an unmissable night dive. There’s nothing as exciting as diving with nurse sharks, sting rays, and jacks in their feeding frenzy.Day 3: Small caves, large overhangs, drop-offs, and sloping reefs covered with corals can be found in Vaavu Atoll. Larger marine life such as grey reef sharks, white tip reef sharks, tunas, and barracudas are often found here. We will then move west to South Ari Atoll.Day 4: In South Ari’s marine protected area, you will hopefully have a chance to snorkel or even scuba dive with whale sharks. Other highlights include grey reef sharks, napoleon wrasse, moray eels, and scorpionfish. Our crew will also lead a visit to a nearby local island just before dinner.Day 5: Today we will cruise up to North Ari Atoll while taking a last chance to get a close look at whale sharks. In the north, channels are wider and the ocean is deeper. The currents attract many grey reef sharks, whitetip reef sharks and other large pelagic fish. When night falls, you will be invited to go ashore again and indulge yourself in a barbecue dinner prepared by our crew on a nearby desert island.Day 6: Multiple manta cleaning stations, extraordinary thilas and wrecks with rich marine life are the highlights of this area of Ari Atoll. You will also find eagle rays, hawksbill turtles, napoleon wrasse, school of blue-stripe snapper, batfish, and fusiliers. The day will end with a manta night dive.Day 7: After one last dive in North Ari Atoll the cruise will head back to North Malé Atoll. Here you will find stunning long reefs, small caves, colourful corals with prolific pelagic and reef life. Take a closer look at the squirrelfish, bannerfish, oriental sweetlips, frogfish, and nudibranchs. In the afternoon you will come back to Hulhumalé marina to spend your last night on board.Day 8: Our crew will arrange your transfer to the airport according to your flight schedule once you have had your breakfast on board. We are also glad to help you plan for the day if you have a late flight. Various options are available ranging from snorkelling excursions and booking for accommodations.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
- More than 2 months (60 days) prior to service start date, the cancellation fee charged is equal to the amount of deposit(s) already paid.
- 2 months (60 days) or less prior to service start date a cancellation fee of 100% is charged.
Payment policy10% deposit - required to secure reservation.
90% balance - due 60 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 60 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.Cancellation policySpecial 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.Sold out - 21Dec 20248D / 7N
Central Route - 7N
18 divesfrom $2,495Overview
8 days / 7 nights18Advanced Open Water - Minimum 30 divesDive and travel insurance requiredTransfer details
Departure
21 Dec 2024
03:00 PM
Male
Male International Airport: MLE
Return
28 Dec 2024
08:00 AM
Male
Male International Airport: MLE
What's included
- Meals and snacks
- Water, tea and coffee
- Soft drinks
- Towels and toiletries
- Tanks and weights
- Nitrox
- Internet
- Taxes
- Airport transfers
- Fuel surcharge
What's not included
- Dive and travel insurance
To be paid in advance or onboardOptional Extras
- Single supplement - US$320 per night
- Alcoholic drinks
- Equipment rental - US$20 per day
- Laundry service
To be booked in advance or paid onboardHighlights
- Circular itinerary diving the popular central atolls
- High chance of snorkelling or diving with whale sharks
- Witness manta rays queuing up at cleaning stations
- Experience some of the best channel diving in the Maldives at Vaavu
- Night dives included in the schedule
- Guided land visit to an island in South Ari Atoll
- Enjoy a delicious barbecue dinner on a secluded island
Day 1: Dune’s staff will pick you up at Malé International Airport and bring you to the boat. Enjoy a drink while listening to our welcome briefing. Dinner will be served in the evening and you will spend the first night at Hulhumalé marina.Day 2: The trip will start by discovering the dazzling long reefs or a manta point (May to Nov only) in North Malé Atoll. After the dive, we will cruise to Vaavu Atoll for an unmissable night dive. There’s nothing as exciting as diving with nurse sharks, sting rays, and jacks in their feeding frenzy.Day 3: Small caves, large overhangs, drop-offs, and sloping reefs covered with corals can be found in Vaavu Atoll. Larger marine life such as grey reef sharks, white tip reef sharks, tunas, and barracudas are often found here. We will then move west to South Ari Atoll.Day 4: In South Ari’s marine protected area, you will hopefully have a chance to snorkel or even scuba dive with whale sharks. Other highlights include grey reef sharks, napoleon wrasse, moray eels, and scorpionfish. Our crew will also lead a visit to a nearby local island just before dinner.Day 5: Today we will cruise up to North Ari Atoll while taking a last chance to get a close look at whale sharks. In the north, channels are wider and the ocean is deeper. The currents attract many grey reef sharks, whitetip reef sharks and other large pelagic fish. When night falls, you will be invited to go ashore again and indulge yourself in a barbecue dinner prepared by our crew on a nearby desert island.Day 6: Multiple manta cleaning stations, extraordinary thilas and wrecks with rich marine life are the highlights of this area of Ari Atoll. You will also find eagle rays, hawksbill turtles, napoleon wrasse, school of blue-stripe snapper, batfish, and fusiliers. The day will end with a manta night dive.Day 7: After one last dive in North Ari Atoll the cruise will head back to North Malé Atoll. Here you will find stunning long reefs, small caves, colourful corals with prolific pelagic and reef life. Take a closer look at the squirrelfish, bannerfish, oriental sweetlips, frogfish, and nudibranchs. In the afternoon you will come back to Hulhumalé marina to spend your last night on board.Day 8: Our crew will arrange your transfer to the airport according to your flight schedule once you have had your breakfast on board. We are also glad to help you plan for the day if you have a late flight. Various options are available ranging from snorkelling excursions and booking for accommodations.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
- More than 2 months (60 days) prior to service start date, the cancellation fee charged is equal to the amount of deposit(s) already paid.
- 2 months (60 days) or less prior to service start date a cancellation fee of 100% is charged.
Payment policy10% deposit - required to secure reservation.
90% balance - due 60 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 60 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.Cancellation policySpecial 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.Sold out - 28Dec 20248D / 7N
Central Route - 7N
18 divesfrom $2,495Overview
8 days / 7 nights18Advanced Open Water - Minimum 30 divesDive and travel insurance requiredTransfer details
Departure
28 Dec 2024
03:00 PM
Male
Male International Airport: MLE
Return
04 Jan 2025
08:00 AM
Male
Male International Airport: MLE
What's included
- Meals and snacks
- Water, tea and coffee
- Soft drinks
- Towels and toiletries
- Tanks and weights
- Nitrox
- Internet
- Taxes
- Airport transfers
- Fuel surcharge
What's not included
- Dive and travel insurance
To be paid in advance or onboardOptional Extras
- Single supplement - US$320 per night
- Alcoholic drinks
- Equipment rental - US$20 per day
- Laundry service
To be booked in advance or paid onboardHighlights
- Circular itinerary diving the popular central atolls
- High chance of snorkelling or diving with whale sharks
- Witness manta rays queuing up at cleaning stations
- Experience some of the best channel diving in the Maldives at Vaavu
- Night dives included in the schedule
- Guided land visit to an island in South Ari Atoll
- Enjoy a delicious barbecue dinner on a secluded island
Day 1: Dune’s staff will pick you up at Malé International Airport and bring you to the boat. Enjoy a drink while listening to our welcome briefing. Dinner will be served in the evening and you will spend the first night at Hulhumalé marina.Day 2: The trip will start by discovering the dazzling long reefs or a manta point (May to Nov only) in North Malé Atoll. After the dive, we will cruise to Vaavu Atoll for an unmissable night dive. There’s nothing as exciting as diving with nurse sharks, sting rays, and jacks in their feeding frenzy.Day 3: Small caves, large overhangs, drop-offs, and sloping reefs covered with corals can be found in Vaavu Atoll. Larger marine life such as grey reef sharks, white tip reef sharks, tunas, and barracudas are often found here. We will then move west to South Ari Atoll.Day 4: In South Ari’s marine protected area, you will hopefully have a chance to snorkel or even scuba dive with whale sharks. Other highlights include grey reef sharks, napoleon wrasse, moray eels, and scorpionfish. Our crew will also lead a visit to a nearby local island just before dinner.Day 5: Today we will cruise up to North Ari Atoll while taking a last chance to get a close look at whale sharks. In the north, channels are wider and the ocean is deeper. The currents attract many grey reef sharks, whitetip reef sharks and other large pelagic fish. When night falls, you will be invited to go ashore again and indulge yourself in a barbecue dinner prepared by our crew on a nearby desert island.Day 6: Multiple manta cleaning stations, extraordinary thilas and wrecks with rich marine life are the highlights of this area of Ari Atoll. You will also find eagle rays, hawksbill turtles, napoleon wrasse, school of blue-stripe snapper, batfish, and fusiliers. The day will end with a manta night dive.Day 7: After one last dive in North Ari Atoll the cruise will head back to North Malé Atoll. Here you will find stunning long reefs, small caves, colourful corals with prolific pelagic and reef life. Take a closer look at the squirrelfish, bannerfish, oriental sweetlips, frogfish, and nudibranchs. In the afternoon you will come back to Hulhumalé marina to spend your last night on board.Day 8: Our crew will arrange your transfer to the airport according to your flight schedule once you have had your breakfast on board. We are also glad to help you plan for the day if you have a late flight. Various options are available ranging from snorkelling excursions and booking for accommodations.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
- More than 2 months (60 days) prior to service start date, the cancellation fee charged is equal to the amount of deposit(s) already paid.
- 2 months (60 days) or less prior to service start date a cancellation fee of 100% is charged.
Payment policy10% deposit - required to secure reservation.
90% balance - due 60 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 60 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.Cancellation policySpecial 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.Sold out
2024
2025
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Cabins
Superior cabin
Twin or double bed2 peopleShareableStandard cabin
Twin or double bed2 peopleShareableSeaview twin suite
Twin or double bed2 peopleNon shareableSeaview suite, convertible
Twin or double bed2 peopleShareable
- 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.