Blue Shark 2, Maldives

Excellent crew and service

“Whalesharks Manta's Spinner sharks Thresher shark”

Irene G, Netherlands Netherlands
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Highlights

    • Diving courses taught on board
    • Nitrox available on board

The Blue Shark II Liveaboard in the Maldives is a great choice for an unforgettable experience exploring one of the world’s premier diving destinations. This 31.8-meter/105-foot-long vessel accommodates 20 passengers. The lower deck offers 5 standard cabins with double beds and 3 deluxe cabins with a double bed. There is 1 standard cabin with a single bunk bed on the main deck. On the upper deck, guests will find 2 super deluxe cabins with double beds. All cabins have individually controlled air-conditioning and en-suite bathrooms with hot and cold water. There are 5 outdoor areas with deck chairs and shades, while indoors is an air-conditioned salon where meals are served buffet style, along with a lounge bar salon boasting a 40" TV, hi-fi system, and a DVD player.

A separate diving dhoni and dinghy accompany the Blue Shark II to carry dive gear and divers to and from the boat. Guests of the Blue Shark II will enjoy access to remote uninhabited islands and welcoming fishing villages. Several exciting activities are available, like night fishing, BBQing on deserted isles, island hopping, snorkeling, and wave surfing (on request).

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Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Nitrox, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels.

Required Extras: Environment Tax (6 USD per day), Fuel Surcharge (15 USD per day).

Optional Extras: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Land Excursions, WiFi internet (20 USD per item).

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Boat features

  • Laundry Service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Library
  • Air Conditioned saloon
  • Aircon Cabins
  • Sun Deck
  • Indoor Saloon
  • Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
  • Warm Water Showers
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Custom built for diving
  • Charging stations
  • En-Suite bathrooms
  • Paid Internet
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
  • Family Cabins
  • Seaview Cabins
  • Dedicated Local & International Crew
  • Leisure Deck
  • Observation Deck
  • Bar
  • Available for Charter
  • Fishing

Food & Drinks

  • Western Food
  • Local Food
  • Vegetarian Options
  • Buffet style
  • Beer available
  • Snacks All Day
  • Wine Available
  • Welcome Cocktails

If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.


Diving

  • DIN Adaptors
  • Nitrox available
  • Tech diving
  • Rinse Hoses
  • Dive deck
  • Sidemount Diving

The crew speaks English.


Gear Rental

There is diving gear available on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. See below for further details on inclusions and pricing. Show prices.


Drawings & Vessel Layouts

#deckplan floorplan

Boat Specifications

  • Year built 2008
  • Year renovated 2022
  • Length 31.8 meters
  • Beam 9.8 meters
  • Top speed 12 knots
  • Cruising speed 12 knots
  • Engines 350 HP Yanmar Marine Engine
  • Max guests 22
  • Number of cabins 11
  • Number of bathrooms 11
  • Tenders 1
  • Water capacity 6000 liters
  • Fuel capacity 5000 liters
  • Freshwater maker Yes

Boat Navigation and Safety

  • Depth Sounder
  • GPS
  • Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
  • Emergency Rafts
  • Life Vests
  • Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
  • Oxygen
  • First Aid Kits
  • Fishfinder
  • Satellite & mobile phones
  • Search light
  • Crew trained in first aid

Blue Shark 2 Reviews

  • 8.6 Fabulous
  1. Vessel
    8.0
  2. Crew
    9.0
  3. Food
    9.0
  4. Diving
    9.0
  5. Value
    8.0
  • 8.0 Very good
  • Irene G
  • Netherlands Netherlands
Awesome trip, saw everything I wanted to see!

Whalesharks Manta's Spinner sharks Thresher shark

Recommended for
Great diving, very comfortable liveaboard, great group of divers
  • 9.2 Superb
  • Jean-Baptiste T
  • France France
Very nice trip with skilled and caring crew

Diving atoll channels at South Ari with many sharks Being only 10 guests

Recommended for
Wildlife, dive guides and boat crew