Dreamcatcher liveaboard - Maldives

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Dreamcatcher II provides you with the ultimate Maldives diving safari ensuring that you travel in luxurious comfort to your next dive destination throughout this stunningly unique country. Explore the beautiful islands and reefs of the Maldives sitting like perfect gems in the vibrant, crystal blue Indian Ocean. While away an afternoon snorkeling and diving and discover the vibrant hues and underwater wonders of the Indian ocean. Sit back at day’s end, put your feet up and enjoy a cool drink as you watch the sun set on the end of a perfect day. Dream Catcher 2 is fully loaded with all of the facilities you could ever need. We have a fully stocked bar on the bridge with sea views and an open air restaurant (seating also available inside). We also boast a Library with Internet access in theSaloon, alongside Tv, Dvd and music facilities.The boat has all the latest navigational equipment and for your convienience there are International direct dial telephone, fax and email services. There are many resorts that can offer you all that you need in the Maldives, but with over 1,000 islands there is so much more to see. Explore the numerous islands and reefs that are set in the abundant and vibrant crystal blue Indian Ocean in a truly relaxed and comfortable atmosphere aboard DreamCatcherII.

The Maldives

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The Maldives, officially the Republic of Maldives, is an island country consisting of a group of atolls stretching south of India's Lakshadweep islands between Minicoy Island and the Chagos Archipelago, and about seven hundred kilometres (435 mi) south-west of Sri Lanka in the Laccadive Sea of Indian Ocean. The twenty-six atolls of Maldives encompass a territory featuring 1,192 islets, of which two hundred islands are inhabited.
The original inhabitants were Buddhist, probably since Ashoka's period,in the 3rd century BC. Islam was introduced in 1153. The Maldives then came under the influence of the Portuguese (1558) and the Dutch (1654) seaborne empires. In 1887 it became a British protectorate. In 1965, the Maldives obtained independence from Britain (originally under the name "Maldive Islands"), and in 1968 the Sultanate was replaced by a Republic.
The Maldives is the smallest Asian country in terms of both population and area; it is the smallest predominantly Muslim nation in the world. With an average ground level of 1.5 metres (4 ft 11 in) above sea level, it is also the country with the lowest highest point in the world, at 2.3 metres (7 ft 7 in).

Dreamcatcher - Schedule 2009-2010

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Date of Departure and return	Nights	Day of Departure and return
Sat 26/12/09 - Sat 02/01/10	7	Sat - Sat
Sat 02/01/10 - Thu 07/01/10	5	Sat-Thurs
Thu 07/01/10 - Thu 14/01/10	7	Thurs - Thurs
Thu 14/01/10 - Thu 21/01/10	7	Thur-Thur
Sat 23/01/10 - Sat 30/01/10	7	Sat-Sat
Sat 30/01/10 - Sat 06/02/10	7	Sat-Sat
Sat 06/02/10 - Fri 12/02/10	6	Sat-Fri
Sun 14/02/10 - Sun 28/02/10	14	Sun-Sun
Mon 01/03/10 - Mon 08/03/10	7	Mon-Mon
Mon 08/03/10 - Mon 15/03/10	7	Mon-Mon
Mon 15/03/10 - Mon 22/03/10	7	Mon-Mon
Mon 22/03/10 - Mon 29/03/10	7	Mon - Mon
Mon 29/03/10 - Mon 05/04/10	7	Mon - Mon
Mon 05/04/10 - Mon 12/04/10	7	Mon - Mon
Mon 12/04/10 - Mon 19/04/10	7	Mon - Mon
Mon 19/04/10 - Mon 26/04/10	7	Mon - Mon
Mon 26/04/10 - Mon 03/05/10	7	Mon - Mon
Mon 03/05/10 - Mon 10/05/10	7	Mon - Mon
Mon 10/05/10 - Mon 17/05/10	7	Mon - Mon
Mon 17/05/10 - Mon 24/05/10	7	Mon - Mon
Mon 24/05/10 - Mon 31/05/10	7	Mon - Mon
Mon 31/05/10 - Mon 07/06/10	7	Mon - Mon
Mon 07/06/10 - Mon 14/06/10	7	Mon - Mon
Mon 14/06/10 - Mon 21/06/10	7	Mon - Mon
Mon 21/06/10 - Mon 28/06/10	7	Mon - Mon
Mon 28/06/10 - Mon 05/07/10	7	Mon - Mon
Mon 05/07/10 - Mon 12/07/10	7	Mon - Mon
Mon 12/07/10 - Mon 19/07/10	7	Mon - Mon
Mon 19/07/10 - Mon 26/07/10	7	Mon - Mon
Mon 26/07/10 - Mon 02/08/10	7	Mon - Mon
Mon 02/08/10 - Mon 09/08/10	7	Mon - Mon
Mon 09/08/10 - Mon 16/08/10	7	Mon - Mon
Mon 16/08/10 - Wed 25/08/10	9	Mon - Wed
Wed 25/08/10 - Fri 03/09/10	9	Wed - Fri
Mon 06/09/10 - Mon 13/09/10	7	Mon - Mon
Mon 13/09/10 - Mon 20/09/10	7	Mon - Mon
Mon 20/09/10 - Mon 27/09/10	7	Mon - Mon
Mon 27/09/10 - Mon 04/10/10	7	Mon - Mon
Mon 04/10/10 - Mon 11/10/10	7	Mon - Mon
Mon 11/10/10 - Mon 18/10/10	7	Mon - Mon
Mon 18/10/10 - Mon 25/10/10	7	Mon - Mon
Mon 25/10/10 - Mon 01/11/10	7	Mon - Mon
Mon 01/11/10 - Mon 08/11/10	7	Mon - Mon
Mon 08/11/10 - Mon 15/11/10	7	Mon - Mon
Mon 15/11/10 - Mon 22/11/10	7	Mon - Mon
Mon 22/11/10 - Mon 29/11/10	7	Mon - Mon
Mon 29/11/10 - Mon 06/12/10	7	Mon - Mon
Mon 06/12/10 - Mon 13/12/10	7	Mon - Mon

Dreamcatcher - Itineraries

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Your itinerary is created just for you. Theroute of your trip will be discussed on your arrival with Dream Catcher 2. When planning an itinerary, we consider your preferences, the weather conditions and the duration of your stay. A typical cruise would take you through some of the best dive sites and lets you experience the Maldivian way of life. One of the best atolls for a short cruise is the Ari Atoll. Other atolls we can visit are North & South Malé and Vaavu atolls. The standard route takes you to North Malé Atoll, South Malé Atoll, Ari Atoll. Vaavu Atoll, Meemu Atoll, Baa and Lhaviyani Atolls are touched on longer voyages.
Check-in is at 13.00 hrs
Check-out is at 12.00 hrs
Sample itinerary

23 Jan Check in onboard
24 Back Faru test dive North Male (Banana will be depending on the current at that time)
       Rasfari, 2nd dive, Kuramathi Mantha point 3rd dive

25 Jan Rasdhoo Madivaru-Hammerhead point 1th Dive, 6AM morning dive North Ari
             Maaya Thila  2th Dive North Ari (good weather and calm and good sea only)
              Maaya Thila nigth dive North Ari ( same as above)

26 Jan Fish Head  1th Dive North Ari
        Dhon Kaloa 2th Dive southern Ari)
        Thudufushi Penettone  3th Dive southern Ari

27 Jan Rah Dhigaa 1th Dive southern Ari
        Kuda Rah Thila 2th Dive southern Ari (we never heard of Bodu Finolhu Thila)
        Hudhu Thila OR Vilamedhoo Thila 3th Dive southern Ari

28 Jan Broken Rock 1th Dive southern Ari
     Guradhoo South 2th Dive Southern Male
     Cocoa Thila 3rd dive (North Male’

29 Jan Kuda Giri Wrack 1th Dive southern Ari
        Embudu Express 2th Dive Southern Male
        Lion Head 3rd dive (North Male’
     
Total 18 dives and we will try for 19 dives and that would be a day dive or night dive and the Boat Manager will decide what is the best situation/condition. Please note SAFETY WILL COME FIRST
 
30 Jan Check out 12noon and departure at night.

Dreamcatcher - Cabins

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Dreamcatcher has 7 luxurious suites that sleep a total of 17 guests. These include a Mega Suite with one double bed and one single, two Panoramic Suites with double beds and 4 luxury suites with either one double bed and one single or twin beds. All of our suites have a private bathroom including a shower cubicle (with hot water), TV, DVD, music system and an electronic combination safe. Each suite also has individually controlled air conditioning.

Dreamcatcher - Boat specifications

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We have a well trained, smiling and friendly crew,who are very experienced in their positions. Their nationalities range from European to Maldivian and Sri Lankan (all crew members speak English).Our Captain has extensive experience in all weather conditions on the Maldivian seas. Our dive master is a professional PADI instructor and is on board at all times.We are also proud to have one of the Maldive's finest Chefs on board who has a vast experience of cooking international dishes. You will experience different menus everyday with fresh fruit, fish and meats that are transformed into amazing mouth-watering meals.

Vessel Particulars
Year built:                                            March 2008
Hull type:                                             Wooden
Length:                                               104 ft
Cruise speed:                                        13 knots
Propulsion:                                           Diesel engine 400 hp

Services
Electricity Source:                                 Soundproof generators x 2 (each 40 kw)
AC voltage:                                          220v
Plug (socket) type:                                3 pin (UK)
Travel Adaptors available:                       Yes
DC voltage:                                          12v, 24v
Desalination:                                         x 1 plant (Total 6 tonnes per day)
                                                          X 1 plant (Total 10.5 tonnes per day)

Accommodation & Room details
Maximum guest capacity:                        17 passengers
No. of guest cabins:                               7 (1 mega suite, with 1 double bed & 1 single bed, 2 panoramic suites with 1 double bed in each & 2 lower deck suites, with a double bed in each & 1 single bed in each and 2 lower deck suites with 2 single beds)
Air conditioning:                                    Individual control
All cabins with attached toilet/bath:                   Yes
Hot/Cold water:                                    Yes, 24 hours
Porthole:                                              Yes

Facilities onboard
No. of decks:                                        3 (ideal for sunbathing/relaxing)
Dining rooms:                                        1 open or closed air restaurant (serving three FB meals a day)
Bar:                                                    1 (serving a variety of drinks/beverages)
Boutique/Shop:                                     1 (selling amenities items etc)
Safe in cabins:                                      Yes
Hairdryers in cabins:                               Yes
Toiletries in cabins:                                Yes
Library:                                                Yes
First Aid:                                              Yes
Board games:                                        Yes
Audio/Video facilities:                             TV/DVD and music systems to all cabins
Disco:                                                 Yes (on request and subject to availability)
Cultural Shows:                                     Yes (on request and subject to availability)

Sports/Excursions
Night fishing:                                        Yes
Snorkeling:                                           Yes
Windsurfing:                                         Yes (on request from a nearby resort)
Catamaran sailing:                                 Yes (on request from a nearby resort)
Water-Skiing:                                       Yes
Canoe:                                                          Yes
Fun Tubes:                                           Yes
Para-sailing:                                         Yes (on request from a nearby resort)
BBQ on desert island:                    Yes (depends on weather/route/itinerary/rates)
Island Hopping:                                     Yes (on request)
Speedboat:                                          Yes (18 ft with 70 hp outboard)

Diving
NITROX:                                              Not available
Dive master onboard:                     Yes
No. of dives per day:                              3 (to different dive points)
Scuba diving courses:                            Yes (on request)
Night dives:                                          Yes (on request)
Separate diving boat:                             Yes
Compressors:                                        Yes
Diving cylinders capacity:                        12 liters
Oxygen:                                               Yes
Diving equipment rental:                         Yes
Cylinders & weights:                               Yes

Communication & Navigation
IDD telephone/Fax:                                Yes
Internet/Email:                                      Yes
Radio Telephone:                                   Yes
Marine VHF:                                          Yes
CB radio:                                              Yes
GPS:                                                   Yes
Mobile:                                                Yes
Depth finders/Speed Camera:                   Yes

Dreamcatcher - The diving

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Some important information for divers on Dreamcatcher;
Please bring your log book and diving certification card. The first dive is a check dive - obligatory for all divers. PADI courses are available on board (please advise if you require this service). All diving equipment remains on the escorting diving boat during the safari. Dives are performed according to Maldivian law and PADI standards - no decompression dives, buddy system, maximum depth is 30m for AOWD or equivalent, for OWD or equivalent certified divers 20m depth maximum (Maldivian diving regulation). Last dive 24hrs before flight back home. Use of diving computer is obligatory and this can be hired onboard. English is the onboard language. Dive insurance & travel insurance must be obtained prior to your arrival in the Maldives. Before every dive you will be thoroughly briefed and shown a map of the dive spot.

A Maldives liveaboard safari is without doubt the best way to explore these magificent Atolls. Maldives safaris trips are available for individual bookings and /or for full charter cruises. Spaces and dates are limited so advance booking is recommended.
The diverse itinerary of the liveaboard gives you the opportunity to visit many of the varied atolls and experience many types of underwater landscapes in just one trip!
If your partner is a non-diver Dreamcatcher has an comprehensive itinerary for non-divers involving island visits, trips to local villages, treks and fishing tours to keep your partner busy whilst you explore the big blue - Maldives diving pictures

Diving Seasons in the Maldives - The best Time for Diving in the Maldives
*  January to April are considered the best months for diving.
*  May and June can have unstable weather, and odd cloudy days are possible until September.
*  October and November tend to have clearer weather, but visibility can be slightly reduced because of abundant plankton in the water that attracts the big fishes, good time for whale sharks.
*  December can have windy weather and rain.

Maldives diving Courses
If you have never been diving before, or want to continue your diving education then why not take a diving course, our PADI certified instructors can offer you scuba instruction from PADI’s Discover diving course, through to the Divemaster program.

Dreamcatcher - Activities

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Atoll visits, snorkelling, village visits, Male tour and much more all included on the trip
Fishing is one of the main activities in the Maldives and during the day, Big Game Fishing in the Maldivian seas is almost always successful.  Our facilities accommodate Game Fishing and we supply all the latest fishing equipment associated with landing the ultimate tackle-testing species that inhabit the Indian Ocean.You can expect to latch on to pelagic species such as Yellow Fin Tuna, Barracuda, GT's, Wahoo,Sail Fish and Dorado. For anglers who take their fishing seriously, we have Dream Catcher 1 – A 30ft Scarab Tournament, a perfect fusion of open-water performance and first-rate fishability. If it’s a complete fishing adventure that you are after then you can charter Dream Catcher 2 for a fishing safari alongside your family or friends. We can offer a complete holiday by cruising to areas of the Maldives rarely fished and enjoy limitless fishing every place your cruise takes you.
Sports/Excursions
Night fishing:                                   Yes
Snorkeling:                                     Yes
Windsurfing:                                   Yes (on request from a nearby resort)
Catamaran sailing:                          Yes (on request from a nearby resort)
Water-Skiing:                                Yes
Canoe:                                           Yes
Fun Tubes:                                     Yes
Para-sailing:                                   Yes (on request from a nearby resort)
BBQ on desert island:                   Yes (depends on weather/route/itinerary/rates)
Island Hopping:                               Yes (on request)
Speedboat:                                      Yes (18 ft with 70 hp outboard)

Dreamcatcher - Prices

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All prices are in US$ per person and based on twin or double sharing

Cabin type	11 Jan - 30 Apr 2010	1-31 May 10	1-31 July 10	1 Aug 10 - 30 Oct 10	01 Nov 10- 30 Apr 11	19 Dec - 10 Jan 2011
Mega suite (1)	$ 1,900	$ 1,765	$ 1,730	$ 1,835	$ 2.050	$ 2,100
Panoramic suite (2)	$ 1,775	$ 1,645	$ 1,610	$ 1,715	$ 1,950	$ 2,000
Lower deck suite (4)	$ 1,675	$ 1,545	$ 1,510	$ 1,615	$ 1,850	$ 1,900
Full charter all cabins	$3700 per day	$3500 per day	$3400 per day	$3600 per day	$3800 per day	$3900 per day

Dreamcatcher - Faqs

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Where is the pick up for the boat?
In the Maldives the default meeting point for all hotels and liveaboards is the airport so whether you are arriving from an international flight or transfering from another resort you will arrive and depart from the airport which is 100 metres from the port where the dhoni (boat) will transfer you to your liveaboard.

Will I be met when I arrive?
You will be met off your flight or resort transfer as per your details you provide to us at the time of booking your trip and returned to the airport at the end of your liveaboard.

Can I buy a local phone card?
phone cards are available for sale at the airport. They are gprs enabled so you can pick your email on your phone nearly anywhere on the trip at very reasonable rates. Please make sure you tell you guest rep that you want one before you leave the airport.

What time will we arrive at the boat?
The boat stays in Male for the first day so dependant on what time you land and we transfer you to the boat

Other Maldives liveaboards and links

● Ark Royal ● Carpe Diem ● Dreamcatcher ● Monsoon ● Orion ● Sachika ● Maldives pictures ●