By: Torben Lonne
Ocean Divine is a luxury liveaboardideal for those who want a more personal feel in smaller groups.It offers diving cruises to the North Atoll, Central Atoll and Southern Atoll, Ari Atoll, and Felidu Atoll of Maldives. It has six deluxe staterooms, each featuring a porthole, wardrobe, bathrobes, toiletries, daily fresh towels and individual climate control. A highly trained masseuse, a top-level chef, a friendly bartender, and knowledgeable dive guides are always available. Ocean Divine offers diving cruises from November to April. It has 3 dives per day and 1-night dive per week, all done from well-equipped tenders.
Our Overall Review
Things we like:
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Many divers said they saw mantas, whale sharks, turtles and colorful schools of fish. -
Divers said the water was crystal clear and warm.
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Some divers noted that the dive master had perfect knowledge of the locations and where to site the marine life.
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The food on the liveaboard was excellent.
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Many people said they would return one day.
Things we don't like:
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Some people claimed that there was not much to do in the evening. -
Some people noted that the excursions to the island had a 1 hour time limit.
Diving on the Ocean Divine in the Maldives
Ocean Divine is without a doubt the most luxurious liveaboard in the Maldives. Built in 2006, it provides guests with a surfing experience of a lifetime. It features amazing diving locations with outstanding five-star service and amazing restaurant prepared meals. As a beautiful 33m (108.2 feet) long and 9m (29.5 feet) wide luxury liveaboard, it offers regular visits to the North and South Atolls, Ari Atoll, Felidu Atoll, Central Atolls, and many others.
Ocean Divine Interior and Features
With luxurious accommodation and scuba diving in mind, Ocean Divine has been created for a maximum of 12 guests on-board, delivering an uncrowded dive cruise experience. To make guests’ diving holiday exceptional, a highly trained masseuse, a top-level chef, a friendly bartender, and knowledgeable dive guides are always available. In total, 10 crew members are ready to provide superior service.
6 lavish en-suite deluxe staterooms are located on the Lower deck, each with a porthole window. Plus, cabins all come complete with plenty of wardrobe space, bathrobes, toiletries, daily fresh towels, and individually controlled air-conditioning. The Ocean Divine pampers its guests, so it is perfect for those who prefer a more personal approach and treatment in smaller groups. The social areas of the vessel were also built with this in mind – roomy and super comfortable with plenty of space, so guests can have their own space if that’s what they want.
The indoor lounge features comfortable couches as well as plenty of entertainment options. There is a lavish lounge area, equipped with cozy daybeds and bean bags all over the place. Plus, there are seating areas at the bow and by the dive platform, perfect for a good time surrounded by the ever-changing Maldives’ stunning view. On top of everything, the spacious sundeck with huge shades will surely please those who love to stay in the sun.
There is a 16-meter dive boat that accompanies the Ocean Divine, helping guests to whisk to the Maldives dive sites in no time. Complete with its own compressors and nitrox system, all diving takes place from this accompanying boat. The dive deck has also been converted to a partially shaded area, providing even more space for relaxation. Being a photographer friendly boat, the Ocean Divine shares a computer with its guests, useful for downloading photos made through the day, plus some charging points for photo equipment.
And if all that is not enough, Ocean Divine has a spa service, which provides a range of massage services and skin treatments.
Ocean Divine Food
The air-conditioned dining area has more than enough space for everybody, with dedicated chefs promising a great culinary experience. Ocean Divine proudly boasts to serve different dishes at every meal, unlike any other liveaboard. Chefs use French culinary and local training combined with the freshest, local, imported products. They produce sumptuous food for every meal and can cater to most dietary requirements. The main meals consist of a pre-breakfast, breakfast, lunch in buffet style, and dinner in a fine plated affair. In addition to the meals, mid-morning and mid-afternoon snacks are offered daily.
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