MALDIVES - CRUISE

The quality of the immersions of the islands Maldives has located this destination like one of the

most important of the World for the Trips of Diving. We offer you a Cruise of Diving, organized

by the team of Octopus Dive Safari - Orizonia Life, directed by Marilen & Marc.

The wide experience of the organizing team has helped selecting the most appropriate route for

every week of the season, which helps making of each cruise an unforgettable trip. Manta rays,

whale, grey, hammer and reef sharks… This is only a sneak peak of what you will discover

during this cruise.

MALDIVIAN DREAM

The Maldivian Dream is an excellent ship, quick and comfortable which has 10 double cabins. 8

of them with 1 double bed, 1 single and 2 cabins with bunks. All the cabins are equipped with

bathroom, air conditioning and hot water. The ship is divided in 3 decks; on the inferior deck,

there are 8 cabins. On the 1st deck, there is the bar, the kitchen, the external and interior dining

room, a bathroom and the rest area with TV, music, projector and computer to discharge

pictures. On the 2nd

deck, there is the control cabin, the captain's cabin, 2 double cabins with

large bed, the massage area, as well as an external (sun and shade) deck with deckchairs and

armchairs. In the 3rd

deck, there is a wide solarium with deckchairs and mattresses to bathe in

the sun and a Jacuzzi for 4 people. The ship has WIFI in the living room and Thai masseur.

Length: 31 meters. Sleeve: 10 meters. Electricity: available 24 h. Voltage 220V.

ROUTES 2012 - 2013

CLASSIC ROUTE

It is the best route for divers and we’ve been doing it for 15 years. The success of the route

during these years ensures its quality. • Route of 7 nights and 7 days of diving, departure and

arrival in Male. • Itinerary: Male North, Male South, Ari and Rasdhoo. • Objective: Manta Rays,

whale sharks in Ari, gray and reef sharks and night immersion.

CLASSIC NORTH ROUTE

A different route is taken in autumn, to visit one of the atoll of Baa with their manta rays area,

especially Hanifaru, as well as the northern part of the Classic Route, concretely Rasdhoo and

Ari (north). • Route of 7 nights and 7 days of diving, departure and arrival in Male. • Itinerary:

Male North, Baa, Rasdhoo and Ari North. • Objectives: Manta Rays, especially in the lagoon of

Hanifaru, gray and reef sharks, Thila with its multicolored and varied fauna, and the possibility

to see a wreck, as well as some night immersion.

CLASSIC ROUTE + SOUTH

In this route, the atolls of Male South and Felidhoo to dive in canals to see sharks But also

Miyaru or Kandhu, the night of the sharks of Alimatha Reels; completing the cruise with the Atoll

of Ari where you will dive in Thilas, where we will look for the whale shark. • Route of 7 nights

and 7 days of diving, departure and arrival in Male. •Itinerary: Male North, Male South, Felidhoo,

Ari and Rasdhoo. Objectives: sharks in the south; manta rays, thilas, wrecks and whale shark in

Ari.

ROUTE SOUTH HEMISPHERE

After the success of the 8 "Great South of Maldives" Expeditions, of these previous years and

with the obtained experience, we have planned our widest season of cruises in the SOUTH

HEMISPHERE OF THE MALDIVES, in the precise months in those that the conditions are

good. We have planned this expedition during the months of February and March 2012 with

possibility of expanding it to April. Maldivian Dream will weigh anchor going to the south area of

the archipelago where she will operate without returning to Male during 8 weeks, basing its

operation on the equatorial area.

The route is outside of all the traditional circuits. The quality of the immersions is extraordinary.

The quantity of life (sharks, manta rays, …) and the quality and exuberance of the reefs

transform the route into the best of the Maldives, without a doubt.

• ITINERARIES:

1) SOUTH HEMISPHERE - STAGE 1 : Male North, Male South, Ari, Vaavu, Meemu, Thaa,

Laamu. Objectives: Manta Rays and whale sharks in Ari, canals in Vaavu, Meemu and Laamu.

2) SOUTH HEMISPHERE - STAGE 2 : Laamu - Gaaf Alif - Foamulah - Addu.

3) EQUATOR (intermediate Stages): Gaaf Alif - Foamulah - Addu / Addu - Foamulah - Gaaf Alif.

Objectives of the itineraries 2) and 3): thilas with corals, sharks, manta rays and the biggest

wreck of the Maldives, the British Royalty. It is highly advisable to stay the two weeks

connecting the stages 1 and 2.

PRICES PER PERSON

Only Cruiser

Season B 1390

Season A 1450

Dates Routes 2012-2013 Seasons

October 5 - 14 Classic Route or North B

October 12 -21 Classic Route or North B

October 19-28 Classic Route or North B

October 26 - November 4 Classic Route or North B

November 2-11 Classic Route or North B

November 9-18 Classic Route or North B

November 16-25 Classic Route B

November 23 - December 2

Classic Route B

November 30 -December 9

Classic Route A

December 7-16 Classic Route B

December 14-23 Classic Route B

December 14-23 Classic Route B

December 21-30 Classic Route A

December 28-Januay 6 Classic Route + South B

January 4-13 Classic Route + South B

January 11-18 Classic Route + South B

January 18-27 Classic Route + South A

January 25 -February 3

South Hemisphere - Stage 1 A

February 1-10 South Hemisphere- Stage 2 A

February 8-17 Equator A

February 15-24 Equator A

February 22 -March 3

Equator A

March 1-10 Equator A

March 8-17 South Hemisphere- Stage 2 A

March 15-24 South Hemisphere - Stage 1 A

March 22-31 Classic Route + South A

March 29 -April 7 Classic Route + South B

April 5-14 Classic Route + South B

April 12-21 Classic Route + South B

April 19-28 Classic Route + South B

April 26-May 5 Classic Route B

May 3-12 Classic Route B

May 10-19 Classic Route B

May 17-26 Classic Route B