What is included?

13 days/12nights/10days of diving, accommodations based on double occupancy, meals and non-alcoholic beverages (excluding sodas) while on vessel, transfers from the staging hotel in Male and transfers from Kooddoo.

Trip packet and gift, professional dive leader, logistics planning.   

Is there Technical Diving offered?

No, this is recreational diving trip.

May I dive my rebreather?

Absolutely!

What is not included?

Airfare, airport tax, local taxes and port fees which must be paid for in advance (estimated at about $300 USD), nitrox (approx. $300), fuel surcharge, hotels in transit, tips for local dive staff, sorb, diving equipment other than cylinders and weights, rebreather cylinder rentals, mixed gasses, decompression gasses, meals and drinks in transit, extras listed above and shopping.

Tips are in cash, all other vessel expenses can be paid by credit card subject to an admin fee of 3%. 

Sofnolime and rebreather gas must be ordered 4 months in advance. 

Are there other things to do?

There are a number of land tours available before and after you time on the boat. Ask your trip leader to help arrange things.

Are there other things I need to know?

• Local taxes and port fees must be paid in advance and are added to your final payment. (Estimated $300 USD)
• Advanced Open Water and 40 logged dives are recommended for this route. See Ann if you are interested in the trip but do not at this time meet the requirements.
• Fit to Dive: all guests must complete a fit to dive form www.masterliveaboards.com/forms
• COVID 19 Vaccination: At this time there is not a vaccine requirement but there may be in the future.
• Air Schedules: air schedules have not been published but we will need a contract to get everyone to Honiara to meet the vessel.

Fine Print

Please see the Terms & Conditions page for a listing of our travel policies. All prices are subject to change until booked and ticketed. All moneys are due in full on deposit even if not paid in full and some penalties may ably for cancellations based on the operators policies and group penalties.  As with most small island properties and vessels, cancellations are more of an issue so they have limited ability to fill unused spaces.  We highly recommend trip insurance to help avoid any unnecessary problems.  No refunds for missed flights or changes in plans. Trip insurance and diving insurance can be found at http://oceanicventures.com/travel-insurance/.  Both Dive Assure/DAN and Travel Guard have a family plan.  Diving Accident and Medical Insurance is required. Vessel and OVI travel releases are required.  Please plan to bring a copy of your logbook, c-card, and diving insurance.  

Passport must have a minimum of 6 months validity prior to passport expiration.  No refunds for missed flights or boats.

Note: All guests spaces are reserved upon deposit.  But unless a minimum number of guest sign up for the trip by the deadline dates, an Oceanic Ventures trip leader will not be attending.

Adventure Dates

January 12-24, 2027

Air Arrangements

Airfare is not included. We can assist you wtih arrangements from your location. Your destination is Male, Maldives

Transit Arrangements

Generally In-Transit one night accommodations on the in-bound are needed. A hotel may be needed on the outbound portion. If you need assistance with this we would be happy to help.

Transfers

Transfers are included from the staging Hotel. Transfers to and from the airport are not included

Fare

based on double occupancy, for Club Members. 12 guest spaces are available. Non-divers welcome.

Travel Notes

• An Oceanic Ventures Application/Travel Release is required at time of booking
• A Vessel Release is required by the final payment date
• We cannot guarantee a roommate unless you are booking together with someone, so plan on a single supplement.
• All prices are subject to change until booked and ticketed
• As with most boats and small island properties, cancellations are more of an issue so they have limited ability to fill unused spaces. We always recommend trip insurance to help avoid any unnecessary problems. There are no refunds for missed flights or changes in plans. Travel Insurance (ie: comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance) purchased at the time their reservation is made, may help protect guests from financial disappointment if they are prevented from making their scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
• We require diving accident insurance. For your convenience below are links to Dive Assure . Both organizations offer Travel Insurance and Dive Accident Insurance and be purchased via our web site at https://oceanicventures.com/travel-insurance/. Both Dive Assure and Travel Guard have a family plan. Dive Assure is diving insurance and also has a travel insurance option.
• Please review the other terms and conditions. Please remember, making a deposit means you agree with the terms.
• Please plan to bring a copy of your logbook, c-card, and diving insurance.
• Passport must have a minimum of 6 months validity prior to passport expiration

Travel Insurance

We highly recommend travel insurance to help cover you for unknown events that may occur. We also recommend that you have coverage to help you in the event you need to leave for weather or other emergencies.