Male, Maldives

Maldives Blue Force 3

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Steel liveaboard launched in 201826 guests in 12 cabins with private bathroomFour dive guides for small groupsCentral Atolls, Hanifaru, Best of the Maldives and Southern Hemisphere routes18 dives a week from a dedicated dive dhoniTravel, diving and cancellation insurance included

About Maldives Blue Force 3

Maldives Blue Force 3 is a 42-metre steel liveaboard launched in November 2018 and designed by divers for divers. She takes 26 guests in 12 air-conditioned cabins with private bathrooms, with an air-conditioned dining room and lounge, an outdoor bar and two large sun decks. Four dive guides keep groups small on the Central Atolls, Hanifaru, Best of the Maldives and Southern Hemisphere routes, diving from a dedicated dhoni.

USD 261 /day

Next departure 31 Oct 2026 · 5 spots left

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  • 3Oct
    03 Oct – 10 Oct8D / 7N · up to 18 dives
    Central Atolls · Male → Male
    from USD 1.901 /person
    Full
  • 10Oct
    10 Oct – 17 Oct8D / 7N · up to 18 dives
    Central Atolls and Hanifaru · Male → Male
    from USD 2.390 /person
    Full
  • 17Oct
    17 Oct – 24 Oct8D / 7N · up to 18 dives
    Central Atolls · Male → Male
    from USD 2.390 /person
    Full
  • 31Oct
    31 Oct – 07 Nov8D / 7N · up to 18 dives
    Central Atolls · Male → Male
    Only 5 spots left-300USD OFF
    USD 2.390-12%
    from USD 2.103 /person

Included

  • Transfers airport - boat - airport
  • Shared cabin on full board
  • Water / tea and coffee
  • Dive program with S80 tank / weights / guides and dive dhoni
  • Travel / diving and cancellation insurance

Required extras

  • !Paid on board: USD 195 Maldives taxes
  • !USD 84 green tax and USD 160 service tax
  • !Fuel supplement: USD 20 per person per night (USD 140 for 7 nights)
  • !Paid on board: USD 280 boat taxes and fees
  • !USD 120 green tax and USD 230 service tax
  • !Fuel supplement: USD 20 per person per night (USD 200 for 10 nights)
  • !Domestic flights in the Maldives to and from the embarkation and disembarkation airports
  • !Paid on board: USD 305 boat taxes and fees
  • !USD 132 green tax and USD 250 service tax
  • !Fuel supplement: USD 20 per person per night (USD 220 for 11 nights)
  • !Paid on board: Maldives taxes
  • !green tax and service tax (amount for this cruise length on request)
  • !Fuel supplement: USD 20 per person per night (USD 180 for 9 nights)
  • !International flights to Male
  • !Maldives taxes / green tax and service tax (paid on board)
  • !Fuel supplement
  • !Nitrox
  • !Dive gear rental
  • !Soft drinks and alcohol
  • !Internet

Optional extras

  • +Nitrox: USD 90 per person per week
  • +Dive gear rental
  • +S100 tanks and extra tanks (book before departure)
  • +Soft drinks and alcohol
  • +Internet connection
  • +Day room hotel in Male (direct payment)
  • +Fuvahmulah dive fee: USD 30 per dive
  • +Hanifaru Bay fee: USD 30 per snorkeller

Cabins

  • Double Cabin (lower deck)
    Double Cabin (lower deck)
    Double · sleeps 2 · Lower Deck
    Private bathroom · from 2.390 USD/person
  • Double Cabin (main deck)
    Double Cabin (main deck)
    Double · sleeps 2 · Main Deck
    Private bathroom · from 2.390 USD/person
  • Ocean View Double Cabin (upper deck)
    Ocean View Double Cabin (upper deck)
    Double · sleeps 2 · Upper Deck
    Private bathroom · from 2.390 USD/person
  • Triple Cabin (lower deck)
    Triple Cabin (lower deck)
    Triple · sleeps 3 · Lower Deck
    Private bathroom · from 2.390 USD/person

Boat specifications

Year built
2018
Length
42 m
Beam
8.7 m
Cruising speed
12 kn
Engines
2 x Caterpillar 850 HP
Max guests
26
Cabins
12
Min. certification
Advanced OW
Minimum logged dives
50
Beam
8.7 m
Fuel
26 tons
Hull
Steel
Draft
4 m
Length
42 m
Engines
2 x Caterpillar 850 HP
Launched
November 2018
Generators
2 x Perkins 120 kW and 1 x Caterpillar 80 kW
Fresh water
18 tons plus 2 desalination units
Cruising speed
12 knots

Gear rental: Rental equipment is limited on board and must be booked at least 15 days before arrival. Ask for the current price list.

Payments: Prices in USD per person sharing, per cabin type. Taxes and service tax are paid on board. Travel, diving and cancellation insurance is included.

Boat features

  • 42 m long, 8.7 m beam, 4 m draft
  • 12 cabins with individual air-conditioning and private bathroom
  • Air-conditioned dining room and lounge with TV
  • Outdoor bar and lounge
  • Sun decks on the bow and stern

Food & drinks

  • Full board
  • Water, tea and coffee included
  • Soft drinks and alcohol at extra cost

Diving on board

  • Dive dhoni for all dives
  • 18 dives a week on the 7-night routes
  • Four dive guides on duty
  • S80 aluminium tanks with DIN / INT valves, S100 on request
  • Three compressors and Nitrox membrane system
  • Stage tanks and sofnolime for rebreathers on request
  • Underwater scooters (DPV)
  • ENOS security system

Navigation & safety

  • Two 36/48 nm radars and two echo sounders
  • Two colour GPS and chartplotter
  • HF, SSB, DSC radiotelephones and satellite phone
  • Fire alarm and fire-extinguishing system
  • Defibrillator

Languages spoken on board

EnglishSpanish

Drawings & Vessel Layouts

Maldives Blue Force 3 deck plan
Maldives Blue Force 3 deck plan