MV Dream Catcher II Maldives Liveaboard - Guide to Liveaboard Diving Ari Atoll and Beyond

MV Dream Catcher II

• Destination: Ari, North and South Male Atolls
• Trip Duration: 8 Day Safaris, Year Round
• Total Dives: Up to 3 Dives per day
• Total Guests: Up to 17 Guests Maximum
• Prices: from $1,389.00 U.S. per person
• Nitrox: No
• Internet Access: Yes
• Prices and Schedule

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Completed in March 2008 the Dream Catcher II offers an outstanding combination of spacious open air common areas, tastefully appointed cabins, and modern facilities that will make your scuba diving holiday a true Maldivian experience. She takes a maximum of 17 divers in seven fully air-conditioned and en-suite cabins. As an added bonus she generally sails with fewer than her 17 guest maximum because most of the suites are booked as twin share occupancy. Having fewer guests on the boat creates smaller dive groups, allows for even more personalized service, and allows for more space during her cruises to the best dives sites of Ari Atoll and beyond.

With daily house keeping, nightly turn down service, internet access, fax, and IDD telephone available the owners of this Maldives liveaboard are taking the standard class to a new level. The liveaboard is staffed with a highly experienced international crew from a broad variety of experiences and backgrounds. There is always someone there with a smiling face and a helping hand when you need them. Don't miss one of her 8 day / 7 night safaris to the best of the Maldives. Dream Catcher II gets a Dive Adventures Asia Top Value Recommendation!

Photo Gallery | Prices and Cabin Selection | How to Get There | Schedule 2012 | Itinerary | Dive Map

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A Suite For Everyone

With 7 tastefully appointed suites in four configurations and on two decks, there are rooms for individuals and families alike. All suites on the Dream Catcher 2 are very well laid out, roomy and spacious, and have either porthole or picture windows for added natural light. Each suite is complete with T.V., DVD player, music system, and an electronic safe deposit box.

Dream Catcher II Offers Four Different Suite Configurations: 1 Lower Deck Master Suite (Queen Size Bed and Twin Bed), 2 Upper Deck Deluxe Suites (Queen Size Bed), and 4 Lower Deck Standard Suites (Double / Twin or 2 Twin Beds).

Each Suite Features:

• Individually Controlled Air-Conditioning
• Private Bathroom and Toilet with Hot / Cold Water Walk In Shower
• Hand Basin and Bathroom Counter Space
• Toiletries and Towels
• Terry Cloth Bath Robes
• Blow Dryer
• Bed Linens
• Safety Deposit Box
• Bed Side Reading Lamp
• Wardrobe and Shelves
• Vanity Mirror
• IDD Phone
• Storage for Luggage
• 3 pin 220V electricity (bring and international adaptor)

The Master Suite and Deluxe Suites are outstanding it you want to maximize comfort and space, ideal for a couple or a honeymoon. The best value for the money, would be the Upper Deck Deluxe Suites. The Standard Suites are ideal for triple share or a family. On this liveaboard all the suites are extremely spacious and roomy.

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Entertainment, Dining, and Common Areas

As the Dream Catcher II has no enclosed air conditioned areas other than the cabins it is perfect for those divers who love the outdoors and the open sea. The rear section of the upper deck features two sea side cushioned seating areas with outdoor coffee tables, a full service sea view bar, cushioned sun recliners facing the water, and a huge over stuffed sectional sofa in a covered and shaded area. This area of the liveaboard is where most guest spend time relaxing between dives, having a cocktail at sunset, or watching the moon rise over the prisitine uninhabited islands. For die hard sun worshipers there is another upper sun deck where you can get some additional privacy and brush up on your tan lines.

On the rear main deck there is nice size shade covered area for open air dining area. This is where you will enjoy your breakfast after the morning dive, and where your delicious dinner is served alfresco while the sun sets on the Indian Ocean. Meals are served buffet style and consist of delicious local and international cuisine prepared daily using fresh spices, fruits, vegetables, and seafood. Coffee, tea, fruit, biscuits, and snacks are available daily free of charge. At dinner enjoy complimentary wine with your meal, or order a beer from the bar. There is a great selection of beer and liquor available at reasonable prices.

Dining Features:

• A Broad Variety of International and Local Cuisine Served Daily
• Sri Lankan, Indian, Italian, and Western Cuisine
• 3 Main Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
• Snacks Between Meals Consisting of Biscuits, and Fruit
• Complimentary Tea, Coffee, and Drinking Water
• Complimentary Wine with Dinner
• Full Service Bar Serving Beer, Wine, Alcohol, Soft Drinks, and Fruit Juices

On the main deck there is also a covered saloon area, with over stuffed sofas and chairs, that houses a home entertainment system including a T.V., DVD and stereo. There is a small movie library and and a Wii system for your enjoyment. This open air saloon has large picture windows with panoramic views and is a great area for socializing or relaxing in the evenings or afternoons. There is also a small covered area on the front of the liveaboard main deck, complete with wooden beach chairs. This the best place on the boat to enjoy a sea breeze and catch an afternoon nap!.

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Two Boats for the Price of One!

Diving activities are conducted from a comfortable dive dhoni which will accommodate all 17 divers. The dive dhoni is accompanied by a captain and dive staff. The dive dhoni is a fully functioning diving vessel that will provide fast and safe transfers to all the dive sites. All dives are guided, and to a maximum depth of 30 meters (100 ft.). As most of the dives in the Maldives are deeper than 18 meters (60 ft.), in moderate to strong current, it is recommended that divers complete the Advanced Open Water Course prior to arrival or have equivalent diving experience. It would also be a good idea to purchase a reef hook at your local dive center and bring it with you on the liveaboard.

Designed with comfort and convenience in mind, the dive dhoni is staffed and operated by experienced dive and marine professionals. All dive personnel are specially trained in the marine ecology of the Maldives and are more than happy to show divers the local attractions as well as impart their knowledge of the local marine environment. The enthusiasm and dedication of the dive staff is evident in their interaction with guests, always with special attention on educating divers and promoting the safety and protection of the amazing ecosystem of the Maldives. Your diving equipment is set up one time during the trip and remains on the dive dhoni.

Dream Catcher II Dive Dhoni is Equipped with the Following:

• Life Jackets
• Multiple Water Entry Points
• Ladder for Boarding After Dives
• Camera and Video Equipment Table
• Air Compressors
• Gear Rack
  

PADI Dive Courses and introductory dives are available upon request.

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Dream Catcher II Liveaboard Gallery

Upper Deck Open Air Saloon	Enjoy a Video / Play Wii	Main Deck Lounge Area

Sun Deck with a View	Cushioned Outdoor Seating	Front Deck Shaded Area

Delicious Buffet Meals	All You Can Eat!	Dining Alfreso

Lower Deck Standard Suite	En-Suite Bathrooms	Main Deck Deluxe Suite

Lower Deck Master Suite	Walk In Shower	Lower Deck Master Suite

Full Service Bar	Private Dive Dhoni	In Suite Amenities

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Dream Catcher II Liveaboard Prices and Cabin Selection 2012

Season and Destination	# Days	Master Suite	Deluxe Suite	Standard Suite	Full Charter
Jan 11, 2012 to Apr 30, 2012 N. Male / Ari / S. Male	8D/7N	$1,799.00	$1,729.00	$1,719.00	Enquire
May 1, 2012 to May 31, 2012 N. Male / Ari / S. Male	8D/7N	$1,599.00	$1,529.00	$1,519.00	Enquire
Jun 1, 2012 to Jul 31, 2012 N. Male / Ari / S. Male	8D/7N	$1,559.00	$1,489.00	$1,479.00	Enquire
Aug 1, 2012 to Oct 31, 2012 N. Male / Ari / S. Male	8D/7N	$1,679.00	$1,609.00	$1,599.00	Enquire

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Liveaboard Trip Prices Include: All prices are per person and include accommodation on board, all meals, most drinks (drinking water, coffee, tea, etc.), professional dive master services, scuba tanks, weights, weight belt, air, up to 3 dives per day, one night dive per week, BBQ on a deserted island when possible, Maldivian Government Sales Tax of 6.0%, and the Maldivian Bed Tax of $8.00 per night.. We also include greeting and transfer to and from Male International Airport and the liveaboard. Please contact Dive Adventures Asia for non-diver rates and single supplement!

Additional Charges: Equipment rental is not included in the above prices and can be paid for upon arrival. Equipment rental is generally $30 - $35 U.S. per day for a full set of equipment, depending on availability. PADI diving courses, and alcoholic beverages will also be paid for on the boat. Dive computers for every diver are obligatory in the Maldives and can be rented upon arrival.

Additional Activities and Services Available Upon Request:

• PADI Courses
• Sport Fishing
• Internet, and Fax Services
• IDD Telephone Services
• Sea Kayaking
• Snorkeling
• Male City Tour on the Last Day of the Cruise

How to Get There: With so many international air carriers flying directly into Male, the capital city of the Maldives, there is no need to book your liveaboard trip as part of a package deal and pay hidden fees. The most cost effective way to dive the Maldives is to pick a liveaboard of interest and then book your flights directly to Male. You will be greeted in Male and transferred to your liveaboard. Its that easy!

There are direct flights from Europe, Asia, and the United States. If your flying from the U.S. the most direct route is via Singapore.

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Dream Catcher II Maldives Liveaboard Cruise Schedule 2012

January 2012

Trip Code	Start Date	End Date	Duration	Destination	Dives Per Day	Prices
DC65	02-Jan-2012	09Jan-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3
DC66	09-Jan-2012	16-Jan-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3
DC67	16-Jan-2012	23-Jan-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3
DC68	23-Jan-2012	30-Jan-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3
DC69	30-Jan-2012	06-Feb-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3

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February 2012

Trip Code	Start Date	End Date	Duration	Destination	Dives Per Day	Prices
DC70	06-Feb-2012	13-Feb-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3
DC71	13-Feb-2012	20-Feb-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3
DC72	20-Feb-2012	27-Feb-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3
DC73	27-Feb-2012	05-Mar-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3

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March 2012

Trip Code	Start Date	End Date	Duration	Destination	Dives Per Day	Prices
DC74	05-Mar-2012	12-Mar-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3
DC75	12-Mar-2012	19-Mar-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3
DC76	19-Mar-2012	26-Mar-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3
DC77	26-Mar-2012	02-Apr-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3

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April 2012

Trip Code	Start Date	End Date	Duration	Destination	Dives Per Day	Prices
DC78	02-Apr-2012	09-Apr-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3
DC79	09-Apr-2012	16-Apr-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3
DC80	16-Apr-2012	23-Apr-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3
DC81	23-Apr-2012	30-Apr-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3
DC82	30-Apr-2012	07-May-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3

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May 2012

Trip Code	Start Date	End Date	Duration	Destination	Dives Per Day	Prices
DC83	07-May-2012	14-May-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3
DC84	14-May-2012	21-May-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3
DC85	21-May-2012	28-May-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3
DC86	28-May-2012	04-Jun-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3

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June 2012

Trip Code	Start Date	End Date	Duration	Destination	Dives Per Day	Prices
DC87	04-Jun-2012	11-Jun-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3
DC88	11-Jun-2012	18-Jun-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3
DC89	18-Jun-2012	25-Jun-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3
DC90	25-Jun-2012	02-Jul-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3

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July 2012

Trip Code	Start Date	End Date	Duration	Destination	Dives Per Day	Prices
DC91	02-Jul-2012	09-Jul-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3
DC92	09-Jul-2012	16-Jul-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3
DC93	16-Jul-2012	23-Jul-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3
DC94	23-Jul-2012	30-Jul-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3
DC95	30-Jul-2012	06-Aug-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3

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August 2012

Trip Code	Start Date	End Date	Duration	Destination	Dives Per Day	Prices
DC96	06-Aug-2012	13-Aug-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3
DC97	13-Aug-2012	20-Aug-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3
DC98	20-Aug-2012	27-Aug-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3
DC99	27-Aug-2012	03-Sep-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3

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September 2012

Trip Code	Start Date	End Date	Duration	Destination	Dives Per Day	Prices
DC96	03-Sep-2012	10-Sep-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3
DC97	10-Sep-2012	17-Sep-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3
DC98	17-Sep-2012	24-Sep-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3
DC99	24-Sep-2012	01-Oct-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3

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October 2012

Trip Code	Start Date	End Date	Duration	Destination	Dives Per Day	Prices
DC100	01-Oct-2012	08-Oct-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3
DC101	08-Oct-2012	15-Oct-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3
DC103	15-Oct-2012	22-Oct-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3
DC104	22-Oct-2012	29-Oct-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3
DC105	29-Oct-2012	05-Nov-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3

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Dream Catcher II Maldives Itinerary

The itinerary of the Dream Catcher II is meant to deliver the best diving of the Maldives within the time allotted for the liveaboard cruise. Her schedule will consist primarily of 8 Day / 7 Night cruises to the best dive sites around Ari, North Male, and South Male Atolls. All Dream Catcher IIliveaboard cruises will depart from Hulhule harbor near the capital city of Male.

Sample Itinerary

Day of Boarding (First Day on the Dream Catcher II)
Morning or afternoon flight to Male International Airport, pick up and transfer from the airport by speed boat or dive dhoni (depending on sea conditions the boat ride takes about 10 minutes). You should try to arrive as close to 12:00 noon as possible. If you have an earlier or later flight pick up is possible all day long on the day of arrival. Some guests will arrive the day before boarding and stay at a nearby hotel on Male or Hulhule.

Diving Days (Depending on the length of the Cruise)

• Up to 3 Dives per Day
• 1 Night Dive per Cruise

Day of Departure ( Last Day on the Dream Catcher II)
Morning breakfast and gear packing, then transfer by boat to the Male International Airport around before 12:00 noon to connect with your departing flight. If your flight departs later in the day there is an airport hotel where you can relax by the pool have lunch and shower before your flight.

Note: This does not represent an exact itinerary, it is approximate only. Every cruise is different. Itineraries depend on current conditions, time of year, weather, captain, cruise director, and guest preferences. We do our best to put you at the best sites possible on every dive.

We take no responsibility for scheduling or itinerary changes due to changing weather, political situations, natural disasters or other events beyond our control. We strongly recommend that you purchase travel insurance for any kind of trip you do anywhere in the world. We also recommend that you have DAN or other diving accident insurance up to date and current in case of an unanticipated evacuation or other treatment that may not be covered by your regular insurance.

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