Seafari Explorer 2, Maldives
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8.4 Very good
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- Free Internet
- Free Nitrox
- from $ 236 / day
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“Boat was broken when I arrived, so we got stuck in port an extra day while the crew sourced a replacement part from France. The fi…”
Highlights
- Spacious, comfortable accommodation
- Free Nitrox for Nitrox certified divers
- Onboard bar area for enjoying a relaxing drink
- Itineraries visiting popular areas of the Maldives - Northern, Central & Southern Atolls
Seafari Explorer 2 liveaboard operates dive trips in the fabulous Maldives. Refurbished in 2020, it has 12 ensuite cabins with individual air conditioning. There is a mix of double, twin, and single cabins available to offer guests comfortable accommodation during their chosen itinerary. The bright and airy indoor salon area is perfect for relaxing during the day or evening, with a large TV for watching underwater footage or movies. An outdoor saloon has space to enjoy the views and grab a drink at the onboard bar, while spacious sun deck areas allow guests to soak up the warm Maldivian sunshine.
The itineraries offered by Seafari Explorer 2 liveaboard cover all the top spots in the Maldives. Visiting such areas in the Northern, Central & Southern atolls and well-known dive areas like Ari Atoll, Vaavu, and North & South Male atolls. Divers can expect all the best marine life encounters that have made the Maldives a popular diving destination. Well known for its Thilas and Manta encounters, Seafari Explorer 2 offers guests all they need to cruise and dive into these places comfortably.
Take a look at the itineraries offered by Seafari Explorer 2 liveaboard and book easily online today.
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scuba diving cruise | snorkeller friendlyIncluded: VAT, National Park Fees, Airport Transfer, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Beach BBQ, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Nitrox, Land Excursions, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, WiFi internet.
Required Extras: Environment Tax (6 USD per day), Gratuities (100-200 USD).
Optional Extras: Dive Insurance (40-60 USD), Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Extra Dives (30 USD per activity), Nitrox Course (185 USD), Private Dive Guide (80 USD per day), Rental Gear (210-400 USD per trip), Scuba Diving Courses (150 USD), Snorkel Gear.
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Seafari Explorer 2 Reviews
- 8.4 Very good
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Vessel
8.5
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Crew
8.5
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Food
8.7
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Diving
8.3
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Value
7.8
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- 4.8 Review score
- Nathaniel R
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United States
Careless and Dangerous
Boat was broken when I arrived, so we got stuck in port an extra day while the crew sourced a replacement part from France. The first four dives were in industrial/biological waste dump sites. Not a great start to the trip. My first dive guide (B) didn't attend dive briefings, changed a dive plan at the last minute, failed to explain the change, and took our group into dangerous current conditions. I hadn't been assigned a dive buddy, so when I aborted the dive a few minutes in, I surfaced alone. I don't think B realized I was missing, and I had a nice long float (after completing a solo safety stop) because the surface boat didn't see me or pick me up for over 10 minutes. Changed guides after that. The new guide (T) changed a setting on my dive computer, but couldn't explain why he made the change, so I switched it back when he wasn't looking (that computer's worked perfectly and kept me safe for over 80 dives, I'm sure it didn't need his help). T frequently ignored his own dive briefings. Briefed limits of 30m, 60 minutes, or 50 bar were exceeded on most dives. Several dives exceeded 30m depth, in violation of Maldives law. Surface boat came within 1m of hitting me and my dive buddy at the end of a safety stop, when the pilot blew in directly through the middle of our group. Guess he wasn't looking for bubbles. I raised some of these issues with the crew during the trip, but got the distinct impression they didn't care. Don't dive with this crew. You can do better.
- Recommended for
- Single cabin, good food, manta dives.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Donald L
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United States
Awesome unforgettable leaving planning and wishing to return
Manta Cleaning statio Stunning abundance and diversity of marine life The mall deviant cultural experience on the last night with the traditional dinner and gastronomic cuisine prepared for royalty
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- The attention the guides placed on safetyThe mall deviant cultural experience on the last night with the traditional dinner and gastronomic cuisine prepared for royalty security of clients in the water during the dive and return to Dhoanni
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- 7.2 Good
- Brigitte V
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Netherlands
If you’re not francophone, look elsewhere
Positives: food was non-pretentious but honest, tasty and well-prepared, size of the boat was comfortable for 19 divers (though the maximum capacity is higher), the 2-week duration of the trip provided ample time to explore central and central-south area, staff was friendly & helpful. Negatives: overall maintenance of the boat and cabins; our cabin, which was the most expensive, had several issues known by management prior to departure, such as AC not functioning properly (too cold), cabinet drawer not functioning properly and curtains were detached from the rail (we had to fix ourselves), the bedlinnen has not been changed in 2 weeks (which is very cheap), there was no wifi in the cabin, and overall tidiness of the boat was not up to proper standards, e.g. shared areas were partially used for general storage of goods. Overall, if budget is a concern, Seafaring Explorer is a value for money solution. If not, there are better alternatives. One last note, we had underestimated some prior reviews about the predominance of francophone guests. During our trip, out of 19 guests only 3 were not francophone. Though guests were overall kind and friendly, inevitably the social component was totally absent for non-francophone guests for the entire duration of the trip.
- Recommended for
- Food, friendliness of staff, duration of trip
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- 9.2 Superb
- Elmar P
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United Kingdom
Great diving week
The boat was refurbished not too long ago and it shows :). Room and shower was better than my home. I could have stayed for a year :). Choice of dive sites were amazing. Boat crew was very friendly and gave us a great service overall.
- Recommended for
- Crew, food, dives
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- 10 Exceptional
- KIN LEUNG L
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Hong Kong
Diving for more than 15 years
All are perfect!
- Recommended for
- Friendly and helpful crew members,tasty food, professional guides
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- 8.0 Very good
- Paul W
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United Kingdom
Good diving, good priced accommodation and food, but a French boat and unwritten preferences to French divers on arrival at sites and inflexible departure arrangements
Mantas and sharks Meeting new friends
- Recommended for
- Diving, being in Maldives, other divers in our group
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Fanny
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France
Croisière de rêve
Raies mantas, requins et requin baleine
- Recommended for
- Plongée, confort, repas
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- 8.4 Very good
- Jesper S
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Denmark
Amazing experience
Seeing a so abundant amount of life under water. Giving my now fiancé a ring on her finger on a small sandy Island with the help your Crew
- Recommended for
- The dives, Our room, the Crew
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- YVES R
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France
Great
Beach dinner on the island - dives with the mantas - dives with the sharks
- Recommended for
- Dives - the boat - the staff
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Camille R
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France
Great experience
Marine life
- Recommended for
- The dives, the crew, and the boat
