MV Sting Ray Maldives Liveaboard - Guide to Budget Liveaboard Diving Ari Atoll and Beyond

Sting Ray - Maldives Liveaboard

• Destination: North Male, South Ari, South Male, Hanifaru
• Trip Duration: 8 to 14 Day Safaris, Year Round
• Total Dives: Up to 3 Dives per day
• Total Guests: 18 Guests
• Prices: from $1,379.00 U.S. per person
• Nitrox: Yes
• Internet Access: No
• Prices and Schedule

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The MV Sting Ray is an exceptionally comfortable and spacious liveaboard operated by one of the most experienced and outstanding teams in the Maldives. At 31 meters (102 ft.) she takes a maximum of 18 guests in 9 air-conditioned and en-suite cabins. Complete with indoor lounge, full service bar, marine library, and nitrox diving she is an exceptional value for your money. It is difficult to find a liveaboard at this price point that consistently delivers the level of service and enthusiasm that is common place on the Sting Ray.

If you want to see the best dive sites in the Maldives under the guidance of experts, you won't go wrong with the MV Sting Ray. Join one of the most experienced liveaboards in the Maldives. A Dive Adventures Asia Top Pick!

Photo Gallery | Prices and Cabin Selection | How to Get There | Schedule 2012 | Itinerary | Boat Layout

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A Cabin For Everyone

With 9 comfortable cabins in three configurations there is something to suit the needs of everyone. All cabins are very well laid out, roomy and spacious, and have porthole windows for added natural light. The cabins are all double or twin share with air-conditioning and private en-suite bathrooms.

MV Sting Ray Offers Three Different Cabin Layouts: 2 Double Bed Cabins, 2 Double / Twin Share Cabins, and 5 Twin Share Cabins.

Each Cabin Features:

• Individually Controlled Air-Conditioning
• Private Bathroom and Toilet with Hot / Cold Water Walk In Shower
• Hand Basin and Bathroom Counter Space
• Bathroom Towels
• Bed Linens
• Reading Lights
• Porthole Windows for Additional Natural Light
• Wardrobe and Shelves
• Vanity Mirror
• 24-hour, 220v Electricity
• 3 pin 220V electricity (bring and international adaptor)
• Luggage Space

All of the cabins offer the same amenities and comparable space. The double bed cabins with a twin above are ideal for a family or for a group wanting a triple share.

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Entertainment, Dining, and Common Areas

For relaxing between dives or in the evening the interior air-conditioned saloon is spacious and comfortable. There is a video and entertainment system for your use, and a library of marine and general interest books. On the upper deck there is large partially covered area for enjoying a morning sea breeze or an ice cold beer in the evening. For even more privacy and improving your tan lines head up to the upper most deck and enjoy a nice lounge chair and a magnificent view of the Indian Ocean.

The indoor air conditioned dining area is where you will enjoy your breakfast in the morning and where your hot and fresh dinner is served in the evening. Meals are buffet style and consist of delicious local and international cuisine with influences from the Maldives, Sri Lanka and India. Coffee, tea, fruit, biscuits, snacks and drinking water are all free of charge. There are numerous snacks available throughout the day which include: fresh fruits, and tasty biscuits. Eat and drink as much as you like as you will need your energy for the world class diving. For relaxing with your fellow divers in the evening there is great selection of local beer, spirits, and wine available at a reasonable cost.

Dining Features:

• A Broad Variety of International and Local Cuisine Served Daily
• 3 Main Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
• Snacks Between Meals Consisting of Biscuits, Toast, and Fruit
• Complimentary Tea, Coffee, and Drinking Water
• Full Service Bar Serving Beer, Wine, Alcohol, Soft Drinks, and Fruit Juices

As an added bonus to the the chef will cater to special diets upon request, Halaal diets are commonly requested.

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Your Own Private Dive Dhoni

Diving activities are conducted from a comfortable dive dhoni which will accommodate all 18 divers. The dive dhoni is accompanied by a captain and dive staff. The dive dhoni is a fully functioning diving vessel that will provide fast and safe transfers to all the dive sites. All dives are guided, and to a maximum depth of 30 meters (100 ft.). As most of the dives in the Maldives are deeper than 18 meters (60 ft.), in moderate to strong current, it is recommended that divers complete the Advanced Open Water Course prior to arrival or have equivalent diving experience.

The dive dhoni has been designed with comfort and convenience in mind. There is plenty of area for suiting up and loads of storage space for your personal equipment. Each diver will be assigned his or her own station and your gear will remain set up during the entire cruise. Tanks are filled at this station, so you never have to worry about moving your equipment except to get in the water, and the caring crew will help you with that. Personal gear will be stored at your individual station. Cameras are stored apart from your personal gear on a special camera table. There is a fresh water shower a the rear for a quick rinse after the dives. Nitrox diving is available!

Sting Ray Dive Dhoni is Equipped with the Following:

• Camera Table
• Diving Equipment and Dive Computers Available for Rental
• Fresh Water Shower at the Rear
• Fresh Water Tank for Cameras
• Nitrox Blending Station
• Air Compressors
• Gear Rack
  

PADI Dive Courses and introductory dives are available upon request.

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Sting Ray Liveaboard Gallery

Spacious Indoor Saloon	Full Service Bar	Morning Dive Briefing

Huge Upper Sun Deck	Outdoor Lounge Area	Comfortable Dive Dhoni

Twin Share Cabin	En-Suite Bathrooms	Some Comforts of Home

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Sting Ray Liveaboard Prices and Cabin Selection 2012

Season and Destination	# Days	Double Bed Cabin	Twin Bed Cabin	Full Charter
Jan 23, 2012 to Apr 15, 2012	8D/7N	$1,399.00 U.S.	$1,399.00 U.S.	Enquire
Jan 23, 2012 to Apr 15, 2012	15D/14N	$2,799.00 U.S.	$2,799.00 U.S.	Enquire
Apr 16, 2012 to May 30, 2012	8D/7N	$1,183.00 U.S.	$1,183.00 U.S.	Enquire
Jun 1, 2012 to Aug 30, 2012	8D/7N	$1,109.00 U.S.	$1,109.00 U.S.	Enquire
Sep 1,, 2012 to Oct 31, 2012	8D/7N	$1,259.00 U.S.	$1,259.00 U.S.	Enquire
Sep 1,, 2012 to Oct 31, 2012	11D/10N	$1,799.00 U.S.	$1,799.00 U.S.	Enquire
Sep 1,, 2012 to Oct 31, 2012	15D/14N	$2,519.00 U.S.	$2,519.00 U.S.	Enquire
Nov 1, 2012 to Dec 23, 2012	8D/7N	$1,379.00 U.S.	$1,379.00 U.S.	Enquire
Dec 24,, 2012 to Jan 3, 2012	8D/7N	$1,479.00 U.S.	$1,479.00 U.S.	Enquire

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Liveaboard Trip Prices Include: All prices are per person and include accommodation on board, all meals, most drinks (drinking water, coffee, tea, etc.), professional dive master services, scuba tanks, weights, weight belt, air, up to 3 dives per day, one night dive, BBQ on a deserted island when possible, Maldivian bed tax, and the GST of 6.0%. We also include greeting and transfer to and from Male International Airport and the liveaboard. Groups of 9 guests or more will receive an additional 1 extra space free of charge. Please contact Dive Adventures Asia for non-diver rates and single supplement!

Additional Charges: Equipment rental is not included in the above prices and can be paid for upon arrival. Equipment rental is $42.00 U.S. per day including a dive computer.. PADI diving courses, and alcoholic beverages will also be paid for on the boat. Dive computers for every diver are obligatory in the Maldives and can be rented upon arrival.

How to Get There: With so many international air carriers flying directly into Male, the capital city of the Maldives, there is no need to book your liveaboard trip as part of a package deal and pay hidden fees. The most cost effective way to dive the Maldives is to pick a liveaboard of interest and then book your flights directly to Male. You will be greeted in Male and transferred to your liveaboard. Its that easy!

There are direct flights from Europe, Asia, and the United States. If your flying from the U.S. the most direct route is via Singapore.

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Sting Ray Maldives Liveaboard Cruise Schedule 2012

January 2012

Trip Code	Start Date	End Date	Duration	Destination	Dives Per Day	Prices
SR46	02-Jan-2012	09-Jan-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3
SR47	09-Jan-2012	23-Jan-2012	15D/14N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3
SR48	23-Jan-2012	30-Jan-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3
SR49	30-Jan-2012	06-Feb-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3

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February 2012

Trip Code	Start Date	End Date	Duration	Destination	Dives Per Day	Prices
SR50	06-Feb-2012	13-Feb-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3
SR51	13-Feb-2012	20-Feb-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3
SR52	20-Feb-2012	27-Feb-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3
SR53	27-Feb-2012	05-Mar-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3

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March 2012

Trip Code	Start Date	End Date	Duration	Destination	Dives Per Day	Prices
SR54	05-Mar-2012	12-Mar-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3
SR55	12-Mar-2012	19-Mar-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3
SR56	19-Mar-2012	26-Mar-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3
SR57	26-Mar-2012	02-Apr-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3

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April 2012

Trip Code	Start Date	End Date	Duration	Destination	Dives Per Day	Prices
SR58	02-Apr-2012	16-Apr-2012	15D/14N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3
SR59	16-Apr-2012	23-Apr-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3
SR60	23-Apr-2012	30-Apr-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3
SR61	30-Apr-2012	07-May-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3

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May 2012

Trip Code	Start Date	End Date	Duration	Destination	Dives Per Day	Prices
SR62	07-May-2012	14-May-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3
SR63	14-May-2012	21-May-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3
SR64	21-May-2012	28-May-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3

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July 2012

Trip Code	Start Date	End Date	Duration	Destination	Dives Per Day	Prices
SR65	08-Jul-2012	15-Jul-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3
SR66	15-Jul-2012	12-Jul-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3
SR67	22-Jul-2012	29-Jul-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3
SR68	29-Jul-2012	05-Aug-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3

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August 2012

Trip Code	Start Date	End Date	Duration	Destination	Dives Per Day	Prices
SR69	05-Aug-2012	12-Aug-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Hanifaru - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3
SR70	12-Aug-2012	19-Aug-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Hanifaru - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3
SR71	19-Aug-2012	26-Aug-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Hanifaru - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3
SR72	26-Aug-2012	02-Sep-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Hanifaru - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3

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September 2012

Trip Code	Start Date	End Date	Duration	Destination	Dives Per Day	Prices
SR73	02-Sep-2012	09-Sep-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Hanifaru - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3
SR74	10-Sep-2012	17-Sep-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Hanifaru - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3
SR75	17-Sep-2012	27-Oct-2012	11D/10N	N. Male - Hanifaru - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3
SR76	27-Sep-2012	11-Oct-2012	15D/14N	N. Male - Hanifaru - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3

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October 2012

Trip Code	Start Date	End Date	Duration	Destination	Dives Per Day	Prices
SR77	12-Oct-2012	20-Oct-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Hanifaru - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3
SR78	26-Oct-2012	05-Nov-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Hanifaru - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3

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November 2012

Trip Code	Start Date	End Date	Duration	Destination	Dives Per Day	Prices
SR79	05-Nov-2012	12-Nov-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3
SR80	12-Nov-2012	19-Nov-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3
SR81	19-Nov-2012	26-Nov-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3
SR82	26-Nov-2012	03-Dec-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3

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December 2012

Trip Code	Start Date	End Date	Duration	Destination	Dives Per Day	Prices
SR83	03-Dec-2012	10-Dec-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3
SR84	10-Dec-2012	17-Dec-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3
SR85	17-Dec-2012	24-Dec-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3
SR86	24-Dec-2012	01-Jan-2012	8D / 7N	N. Male - Ari - S. Male	Up to 3

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Sting Ray Maldives Itinerary

The itinerary of the Sting Ray is meant to deliver the best diving of the Maldives within the time allotted for the liveaboard cruise. Her schedule will consist primarily of 8 Day / 7 Night cruises to the best dive sites around the Ari, North Male, and South Male Atolls. All Sting Ray liveaboard cruises will depart from Hulhule harbor near the capital city of Male. There will also be one 10 Day / 9 Night cruise during the season.

Sample Itinerary

Day of Boarding (First Day on the Sting Ray)
Arrive Male International Airport by a morning or afternoon flight, pick up and transfer from the airport by speed boat or dive dhoni (depending on sea conditions the boat ride takes about 10 minutes). You should try to arrive as close to 12:00 noon as possible. If you have an earlier or later flight pick up is possible all day long on the day of arrival. Some guests will arrive the day before boarding and stay at a nearby hotel on Male or Hulhule.

Diving Days (Depending on the length of the Cruise)

• Up to 3 Dives per Day
• 1 Night Dive per Cruise

Day of Departure ( Last Day on the Sting Ray)
Morning breakfast and gear packing, then transfer by boat to the Male International Airport around 8:00 a.m. to connect with your departing flight.

Note: This does not represent an exact itinerary, it is approximate only. Every cruise is different. Itineraries depend on current conditions, time of year, weather, captain, cruise director, and guest preferences. We do our best to put you at the best sites possible on every dive.

We take no responsibility for scheduling or itinerary changes due to changing weather, political situations, natural disasters or other events beyond our control. We strongly recommend that you purchase travel insurance for any kind of trip you do anywhere in the world. We also recommend that you have DAN or other diving accident insurance up to date and current in case of an unanticipated evacuation or other treatment that may not be covered by your regular insurance.

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Sting Ray Boat Layout

Upper Deck

The Bridge Deck has a large open space at the rear of the deck which is commonly used for relaxing by the guests. The Dive Guide and Captains quarters are located on this deck behind the wheel house.

Main Deck

The saloon, bar and kitchen are located on this deck. From the saloon a stairway leads to the cabins on the lower deck. A stairway to the water is provided at the stern for access to the sea or getting back to the boat from the dive dhoni.

 

Lower Deck

The lower deck is where all 9 cabins are located. As you come down the stairs the first cabins on the right and left have double beds. The next two rooms are also double bed cabins with a twin above. The remaining 5 cabins are all twin share. Crew quarters are also located on this deck but are separated from the guest area.

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