Eco Blue

Boat

Eco Blue formerly known as Blue Shark 2, it is a 32 meters long, 10 meters wide traditional Maldivian yacht, it was built back to 2002, and refurbished completely in 2017, cruising at 10 knots per hour, onboard it has has 110/120V AC and 220/240V power, 3 Pin Sockets.

Eco Blue has a large lounge and an independent dining area on the main deck with TV, comfortable sofas, books, Lavazza coffee bar, beer tapping system, charging station and special photographer storage space.

There are 3 outdoor lounge areas: one located in front of the main deck, one located in front of the upper deck and one on the back of the upper deck. All comes with sun loungers, sun mats and bean bags. The decks allow guests to enjoy the breathtaking Maldivian scenery, both when sailing and while relaxing when the yacht is moored in the lagoons for the night.

Eco Blue also has a dive dhoni which is used to store equipment away from the main boat. There is also ample space to kit up and the dhoni allows divers to enter the water right above the many great dive spots.

Cabin

Eco Blue featuring 11 spacious guest cabins, it can welcome 20 guests :

All cabins have ensuite-bathroom, air-conditioning, storage area, outlets, and other facilities.

4 Upper Cabins :
Located on the lower deck, each cabin comes with a large double bed, window.

1 Deluxe Cabin :
Located on the lower deck, this cabin comes with a large double bed, portholes.

6 Standard Cabins :
Located on the lower deck, each cabin comes with a large double bed and an extra single bunk bed, portholes.

Diving

• 16 - 17 dives per week (1 night dive is included per week).
• No dive on the embarkation and disembarkation day.
• Only 1 - 2 dives will be provided on the last diving day.
• All diving will provide experienced guide to lead the dive.

Other Informations

• Nitrox：Available with additional charge
• 15L Tanks：Available with additional charge
• REBREATHER Dive：Not available at the moment.
• Dive Equipment Rental：Available, rate on request
• Dive insurance：Divers must have valid dive insurance
• Wi-Fi Internet ：Available with additional charge.
• Laundry Service：Not available at the moment.
• Massage Service：Not available at the moment.
• Payment on board：Cash only (USD/Euro/MVR)
• Crew Number：Unknown, include 2 dive guides

Central Atolls |8D/7N | 16 - 17 dives

Which atolls: North Male, South Male, North Ari, South Ari, Vaavu, (Rasdhoo)
When: All year round. Start/End: Male
For who: 30+ dives, with AOW, Familiarity with drift dives recommended. Snorkelers welcome.
Type of dives: Spectacular channel-drift dives, wrecks, pinnacles, world-famous night dives.
Marine life: From nudibranchs and eels, through schools of reef fish, eagle rays, sharks and turtles to manta rays and whale sharks.

Tigershark Special | 8D/7N | 15 - 16 dives

Which atolls: Addu Atoll, Fuvahmulah
When: All year round. Start/End: Gan/Addu Atoll
For who: 50+ dives. Familiarity with drift dives recommended
Type of dives: Spectacular dives with tiger sharks in Fuvahmulah, wrecks, pinnacles, Manta cleaning station
Marine life: From nudibranchs and eels, through schools of reef fish, eagle rays, sharks and turtles to manta rays, whale sharks and tiger sharks.

Deep South to Addu Atoll

Which atolls: South Male, Vaavu, Meemu, Thaa, Laamu, Huvadhu, Fuvahmulah, Addu Atoll
When: All year round. Start / End: Male / Addu Atoll
For who: AOW minimum 75+ dives. Experience with drift and channel dives required.
Type of dives: Mostly channel dives. Best of everything!
Marine life: Mostly pelagic fauna. Tiger sharks!, Reef sharks, whale sharks, mantas, macro

Baa Atoll incl. Hanifaru Bay | 8D/7N | 16 - 17 dives

Which atolls: North Male, Baa, Raa or Lhaviyani, North Ari Atoll
When: May - September, Start / End: Male
For who: Beginner and experienced divers, Snorkelers
Type of dives: Mostly Thilas, few channels possible. Snorkeling in Hanifaru Bay in Baa atoll
Marine life: From nudibranchs and eels, through schools of reef fish, eagle rays, sharks and turtles to manta rays and whale sharks.

North and Central Atolls | 8D/7N to 15D/14N

Which atolls: North Male, Baa, Raa, Lhaviyani, North Ari Atoll
When: May - September, Start / End: Male
For who: AOW with 30+ dives,
Type of dives: Deep specialty Thila and reef diving
Marine life: From nudibranchs and eels, through schools of reef fish, eagle rays, sharks and turtles to manta rays and whale sharks.

South to Thaa Atoll | 8D/7N to 12D/11N

Which atolls: North Male, South Male, Vaavu, Meemu, Thaa Atoll
When: From November to April
For who: AOW with 50+ dives, Nitrox recommended!
Type of dives: Mostly channel dives. Sites exposed to strong currents.
Marine life: Mostly pelagic fauna. Reef sharks, whale sharks by night, mantas

BEST OF MALDIVES SOUTH OR NORTH | 15D/14N

Which atolls: South Male,North Ari, South Ari, Vaavu, Meemu, Thaa, Laamu Atoll
When: All year - depending on the season SOUTH or NORTH
For who: AOW with 50+ dives, Nitrox recommended!
Type of dives: Best of everything
Marine life: Mostly pelagic fauna. Reef sharks, whale sharks, mantas, macro