Theia Currently Cruising the Maldives The newly-launched liveaboard, Theia, is currently cruising the Maldives, having set off  on Wednesday, February 24 with 9 scuba divers.  The orientation dive was held at Maagiri Thila, and a second dive on the first day was held at Boduhithi Thila. Boduhithi Thila Dive Site Map Manta Rays Spotted at [...]

Despite the recent economic crisis, the Maldives tourist industry is going strong! The Maldives President’s Office has reported that 67,478 tourists arrived in the Maldives during January 2010, making it the country’s strongest January in five years. ***Check out Maldives Dive Travel’s BEST PRICE GUARANTEE for unforgettable liveaboard diving holidays!*** Moosa Zameer, Head of Planning [...]

Seamoth (Pegasidae) Most scuba divers that visit the Maldives are anxious to observe large pelagic species, such as manta rays, whale sharks, napoleon wrasse and reef sharks. However, the vast array of smaller Maldivian fish provide an unending amount of eye candy for underwater explorers. Seamoth, or Pegasidae The seamoth, or Pegasidae, is a small [...]

Take advantage of the low price currently available in March for the Galileo Southern Atoll Explorer Tour! Mark your calendars – March 11 – 22! But, BOOK NOW! Limited Availability. This once-in-a-lifetime, 11-night safari begins with a 50-minute flight from Male to Kaadhdhedhoo in the Huvadhoo Atoll (also called Suvadiva Atoll), the world’s largest atoll.  [...]

Current Special Offers on Maldives Diving Holidays Maldives Dive Travel is currently offering a selection of great special deals, making your diving holiday more affordable than ever before.  Check out the following deals and book your 2010 scuba diving holiday in the Maldives now. Carina – Special Marine Biology Scuba Cruise, 8-22 February, 2010 Diving [...]

Maldives Dive Sites The following is our definitive guide to the five best Maldives Dive Sites. At these Maldives Dive Sites, you can expect to see some of the finest marine life in the world. Maldives Dive Site #1 – Fotteyo Kandu Many scuba divers consider Fotteyo Kandu to be the best Maldives dive site [...]

Moorish Idol The majestic Zanclus Cornutus, more famously known as the moorish idol, is one of the most popular fish among saltwater aquarium enthusiasts all over the world. The only member of the Zanclidae family, the moorish idol is commonly sighted in the exotic Indo-Pacific waters. The moorish idol is often mistaken for a butterfly [...]

Special Explorer Cruise on Galileo Liveaboard Maldives Dive Travel is proud to announce a very special “Galileo Explorer Tour” from March 11-22, 2010. This once-in-a-lifetime, 11-night safari begins with a 50-minute flight from Male to Kaadhdhedhoo in the Huvadhoo Atoll (also called Suvadiva Atoll), the largest atoll in the world.  This is a particularly untouched [...]

Long-Awaited Theia Sets Sail on Maiden Cruise Luxury liveaboard safari ship, Theia, made her maiden voyage on January 11.  The long-awaited super cruiser is a beautiful ship reminiscent of private yachts often seen cruising the Mediterranean or Caribbean. Theia Liveaboard Theia Liveaboard Features Theia has 8 cabins on board, of which 2 are luxurious ocean [...]

Diving Holiday with Marine Biologist Mary Eichler-Bilek A very special diving holiday opportunity is available in the Maldives.  On your next diving holiday, why not explore the amazing coral reefs of the Maldives with the expert company and guidance of marine biologists and PADI-Certified Dive Instructors: Mary Eichler-Bilek & Leo Bilek. This 14-night diving holiday [...]