Agent Liveaboard – MV Orion Liveaboard

Built in September 2009 in the North of the Maldives, the luxurious MV Orion Liveaboard is a 135ft Diving Safari boat situated in the clear waters of the Maldives. Departures are from Male and itineraries cover many areas including Baa Atoll, North Ari Atoll, South Ari Atoll, North and South Male Atolls and Rasdhoo Atoll to mention only a few. Diving the Maldives at its very best.

Remarkably 8 of the 17 member crew were actually part of the team that built Orion Liveaboard, resulting in continuous maintenance, making MV Orion the most reliable diving vessel in structure and mechanics to sail the waters of the Maldives today.

With 4 Dive Guides, MV Orion has more guides than any other boat in the Maldives, allowing for smaller groups that are split based on experience, to maximize the experience for all. The MV Orion cabins resemble luxury 5 star hotel rooms with 4 x Twin Room - en-suite shower, 4 x Double Bed Rooms - en-suite shower, 1 x Junior Suite, Queen Bed, with extra day bed and bathtub, 3 x Twin Room - en-suite shower and 1 x Master Suite, bath tub, private external area, private 2 person Jacuzzi outside.

On board you will find an External Bar, Main Jacuzzi, Massage Room Hotel Style Reception area with Library, Kitchen, 2 x Public Toilet and Buffet and Dining Area. The pictures of the MV Oprion say it all and this is setting even higher standards than ever seen before when diving in the Maldives.

MV Orion runs trips every week from August - May.

Trips start in Male and usually last for 8 Days 7 Nights, however there are occasionally special longer trips, so please check with us at info@agentliveaboard.com
MV Orion does not follow a fixed route or itinerary, as the Cruise Director and Dive Guides will change the route to best fit the prevailing weather conditions, to maximize your diving experience.

Routes: The areas covered at different times of year and the highlights of those areas are listed below:
August - October:

Baa Atoll, Hanifaru Bay Manta Feeding Frenzy
Rasdhoo Atoll, Hammerhead Dive, Beautiful Reef with Pelagics
North Ari Atoll, Whalesharks, Grey Reef Sharks, Maaya Thila Night Dive
South Male Atoll, Grey Reef Sharks, Beautiful Macro Wreck
North Male Atoll, Paradise Manta Point Cleaning Station

November - May:

Rasdhoo Atoll, Hammerhead Dive, Beautiful Reef with Pelagics
North Ari Atoll, Grey Reef Sharks, Maaya Thila Night Dive, Multiple Manta Cleaning Stations
South Ari Atoll, Whalesharks, Beautiful Pinnacles
South Male Atoll, Grey Reef Sharks, Eagle Rays, Other Pelagics, Beautiful Macro Wreck
Vaavu Atoll, Grey Reef Sharks, Eagle Rays, Other Pelagics, Traditional Maldivian Channel Diving
North Male Atoll, Beautiful Pinnacles

Itinerary - Best of Maldives / Season - November to May
Day 1:	Airport Pick Up, Transfer to Boat, Introductions and Briefings, Equipment Preparation and Set Up. No Diving Check in from 14:00
Day 2:	Dive North Male Atoll, cross to Rasdhoo
Day 3:	Dive Rasdhoo & North Ari Atoll for Grey Reef Sharks & Hammerhead Sharks
Day 4:	North Ari Atoll, Mantas & Famous Maaya Thila Night Dive
Day 5:	South Ari Atoll for Mantas & Whalesharks
Day 6:	South Ari & Male Atolls for Sharls & Pelagic action - PM Desert Island Dinner
Day 7:	South Male Atoll - Male City Tour
Day 8:	Check out 8:00am
Itinerary - Manta Madness / Season August to October
Day 1:	Airport Pick Up, Transfer to Boat, Introductions and Briefings, Equipment Preparation and Set Up. No Diving Check in from 14:00
Day 2:	Dive North Male Atoll, cross to Baa Atoll
Day 3:	Dive Baa Atoll Hanifaru Bay area
Day 4:	Dive Baa Atoll Hanifaru Bay area cross to Rasdhoo
Day 5:	Dive Rasdhoo & North Ari Atoll
Day 6:	North Ari Atoll, Mantas & Famous Maaya Thila Night Dive
Day 7:	Dive North Male Atoll Manta Point - Male City Tour
Day 8:	Check out 8:00am
Itinerary - Surfs Up Maldives - Full Charter Only / Season - April to October
	Choose between the world famous breaks of North & South Male Atolls. For additional fees we can bespoke trips to the Southern Atolls of Meemu, Thaa, Lammu and Gaafu Dhaalu for world class surfing without the crowds.

MV Orion Liveaboard - Maldives - Prices
Destination:	Best of Maldives
	Manta Madness
	Surfs up Maldives (charter only)

High Season Rates:	August 2011, October 2011 & December through to April 2012
Executive Suite	$445 USD per person per night
Junior Suite	$420 USD per person per night
Upper Deck Mini Suite	$385 USD per person per night
Standard Room	$350 USD per person per night

Low Season Rates:	September 2011, November 2011 & May 2012
Executive Suite	$338 USD per person per night
Junior Suite	$312 USD per person per night
Upper Deck Mini Suite	$286 USD per person per night
Standard Room	$260 USD per person per night

Special Offer Group Conditions: 10 Pay - 1 Free / 16 Pay - 2 Free / 18 Pay - 4 Free

MV Orion Maldives On Board Course Price

EANX Nitrox, Includes materials $100 USD
Advanced Open Water $350 USD
Discover Scuba Diving $89 USD
Specialty Courses: Deep Diver $280 USD
Night Diver $180 USD
Open Water Diver (4 dives with Instructor) $380 USD

MV Orion Maldives Rental Equipment (USD per day)

Full Set- $45
BCD item $15
Regulator with octopus and gauges $20
Wetsuit 1.5mm $10
Mask/Snorkel $5
Torch $20
Fins + booties $5

7 Days Package Includes:

3 meals per day and snacks
Unlimited drinking water, tea & coffee
17 dives per week in total (2-3 dives per day, no diving on the first day)
Tanks, weights & Nitrox
Dive Guide services
All transfers
Bed Tax
GST 3.5% government tax on accommodation
1 BBQ night on uninhabited island (weather permitted)
Male City tour with local guide

Price does not include:

Dive gear hire
Alcohol or soda
SPA treatments
GST 3.5% tax on extras

Guests are strongly advised to have valid dive medical, travel and cancellation insurances

March 2011
Departs	Return	Nights	Route
14 Mar	21 Mar	7	Ari/N.Male/S.Male
21 Mar	28 Mar	7	Ari/N.Male/S.Male
28 Mar	4 Apr	7	Ari/N.Male/S.Male

April 2011
Departs	Return	Nights	Route
4 Apr	11 Apr	7	Ari/N.Male/S.Male
11 Apr	18 Apr	7	Ari/N.Male/S.Male
18 Apr	25 Apr	7	Ari/N.Male/S.Male
25 Apr	2 May	7	Ari/N.Male/S.Male

May 2011
Departs	Return	Nights	Route
2 May	9 May	7	Ari/N.Male/S.Male
9 May	16 May	7	Ari/N.Male/S.Male
16 May	23 May	7	Ari/N.Male/S.Male
23 May	30 May	7	Ari/N.Male/S.Male

August 2011
Departs	Return	Nights	Route
1 Aug	8 Aug	7	Manta Madness
8 Aug	15 Aug	7	Manta Madness
15 Aug	24 Aug	9	Manta Madness
24 Aug	29 Aug	5	Manta Madness
29 Aug	5 Sep	7	Manta Madness

September 2011
Departs	Return	Nights	Route
5 Sep	12 Sep	7	Manta Madness
12 Sep	24 Sep	7	Manta Madness
24 Sep	3 Oct	7	Manta Madness

October 2011
Departs	Return	Nights	Route
3 Oct	10 Oct	7	Manta Madness
10 Oct	17 Oct	7	Manta Madness
17 Oct	24 Oct	7	Manta Madness
24 Oct	31 Oct	7	Best of Maldives
31 Oct	7 Nov	7	Best of Maldives

November 2011
Departs	Return	Nights	Route
7 Nov	14 Nov	7	Best of Maldives
14 Nov	21 Nov	7	Best of Maldives
21 Nov	28 Nov	7	Best of Maldives
28 Nov	5 Dec	7	Best of Maldives

December 2011
Departs	Return	Nights	Route
5 Dec	12 Dec	7	Best of Maldives
12 Dec	19 Dec	7	Best of Maldives
19 Dec	26 Dec	7	Best of Maldives
26 Dec	2 Jan	7	Best of Maldives

January 2012
Departs	Return	Nights	Route
2 Jan	9 Jan	7	Best of Maldives
9 Jan	16 Jan	7	Best of Maldives
16 Jan	23d Jan	7	Best of Maldives
23 Jan	30 Jan	7	Best of Maldives
30 Jan	6 Feb	7

February 2012
Departs	Return	Nights	Route
6 Feb	13 Feb	7
13 Feb	20 Feb	7
20 Feb	27 Feb	7
27 Feb	5 Mar	7

March 2012
Departs	Return	Nights	Route
5 Mar	12 Mar	7	Ari/N.Male/S.Male
12 Mar	19 Mar	7	Ari/N.Male/S.Male
19 Mar	26 Mar	7
26 Mar	2d Apr	7

April 2012
Departs	Return	Nights	Route
2d Apr	9 Apr	7
9 Apr	16 Apr	7
16 Apr	23 Apr	7

August 2012
Departs	Return	Nights	Route
13 Aug	20 Aug	7	Manta Madness

September 2012
Departs	Return	Nights	Route
17 Sep	24 Sep	7

Technical Details
Construction Year:	2009
Length:	133 feet/39m
Width:	33fet/12m
Cruising Speed:	14 knots
Nautical Equipment:	Radar, GPS, Depth Finder
Water Supply:	desalination plant 2 x 0.83 Tons/Hour
Power:	600HP Volvo engine
Dhingy:	25HP
Extra Diving boat (Dhoni):	55 feet

Language spoken on Board: English

Features:

Jacuzzi
Recliners
Onboard bar

Emergency Equipment: First aid kit, medical oxygen, fire extinguishers, life vests

Additional Information: Equipped with satellite phone
Equipped with Internet
Electricity: Type G / 3 Prong plugs, including 220V and 110V
Maximum capacity - Guests: 22
Crew: Diving Crew 3 -4, Boat crew 13

Boat Layout

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