Ark Nobel | Central Maldives

Boat

Ark Nobel is a 42 meters long, 10 meters wide dive liveaboard built in 2015 and thoughtfully refitted in recent years, with a 650HP Mitsubishi diesel engine and has a cruising speed of 10 knots. It combines elegant social spaces with functional design, giving guests plenty of room to unwind between dives.

Ark Nobel has a spacious and fully air-conditioned indoor saloon that is equipped with modern entertainment facilities such as flat-screen television, DVD player, quality stereo, computers, as well as large and comfortable sofas and chairs. There is also a mini library inside the salon, which would be a delight for every bookworm guest. The location is perfect for tête-à-tête at night or a place to relax in between dives.

For those who prefer the sun, there are two options to choose from – a shaded sun deck is located on the lower deck and an open sun deck is available on the upper deck; both of which are equipped with sun loungers, and comfortable chair and tables. The sun decks are perfect for those who prefer to have a breath of fresh and salty air or for those who want to get some tan. Whether you prefer open areas or like to stay indoors, Ark Nobel has that covered.

Ark Nobel offers sumptuous meals three times a day in buffet style and will surely complete this Maldives diving experience! The dining area is strategically located to allow the guests to enjoy a panoramic view of the Maldives waters while having their meal.

All diving is done from the dive dhoni boat, which provide comfort and function at the same time. All the equipment stay in the dive dhoni (compressors, tanks etc.) in order to keep the noise away from the main boat when filling the tanks.

Cabin

Ark Nobel has 10 guest cabins, can accommodating up to 20 guests

All cabins comes with air-conditioning, flat screen TV, mini-refrigerator, dressing table, wardrobe, en-suite bathroom (hair dryer, shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, body lotion), and universal power socket outlets.

2 Ocean View Suites：
Located on the upper deck, each cabin comes with a king size bed, home theater system, day bed, bathroom with bathtub, Seaview windows.

1 Standard Cabin：
Located on the upper deck, this cabin comes with a queen size bed, seaview windows.

1 Ocean View Suite：
Located on the main deck, this cabin comes with a queen bed and a single bed, bathroom with bathtub, Seaview windows.

4 Standard Cabins：
Located on the lower deck, each cabin comes with one double bed or two single beds side by side, portholes.

2 Standard Cabins：
Located on the lower deck, each cabin comes with one double bed or two single beds side by side, portholes.

Diving

• Typically up to 3 dives per day, depending on itinerary.
• No dive on the embarkation and disembarkation day.
• Only 1 - 2 dives will be provided on the last diving day.
• All diving will provide experienced guide to lead the dive.
• kayak, Jet-Ski, Fun Tubes, water Ski are available.

Other Information

• Nitrox：Complimentary for certified divers
• 15L Tanks：Available with additional charge
• REBREATHER Dive：Not available at the moment
• Technical Dive：Not available at the moment yet
• Dive Equipment Rental：Available with additional charge
• Dive insurance：Divers must have valid dive insurance
• Wi-Fi Internet ：Complimentary for all guests
• Laundry Service：Available with additional charge
• Massage Service：Not available at the moment
• Payment on board：Cash (USD/EUR) and cards
• Crew Number：17, include 4 dive guides

Best of Maldives | 8D/7N

North & South Male , Vaavu , South Ari & North Ari , Male

Many of the dives on the Best of Maldives | Classic Route, suitable for all levels of divers, however, unpredictable and strong currents are to be expected in certain areas. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. On some dives, the recommended depth is below 18m therefore advanced or Deep Diver training is advised.

Highlights :
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

Manta Madness | 8D/7N (July till October)

Hanifaru Bay (Baa Atoll)

At Hanifaru Bay, you can do snorkeling, diving is not permitted anymore. During your snorkeling, you must keep a proper distance from whale sharks and manta rays, a radius of 3 meters from the head section of the whale shark and 4 meters at its tail is the minimum distance you must maintain. You should not approach the creature from the front or cross its path, stay at sides and swim with whale sharks. It is allowed to take pictures but without flash, you cannot use a scooter or motorized devices to tow yourself. Touching, stroking or even getting that close is prohibited and there are trained rangers monitoring your moves.

Highlights :
Dhonfanu Thila, Kihaa Thila, Hanifaru Bay (Snorkeling), Dhigu Thila, Nelivaru Haa, Muthaa Thila, Dharavandhoo Thila

Deep South - 1 | 12D/11N or 15D/14N (February till April)

Huvadhoo is the second largest of the Maldivian atolls and the second largest in the world (in terms of overall surface area). It consists of a circular-shaped ring of reefs with a smaller, thumb-like, extension of at the northern end enclosing a deep central lagoon (up to 85 m in depth) that is studded throughout with numerous smaller patch reefs, coral knolls, faros, and small coral islets. The outermost reefs of the atoll form a discontinuous barrier to the open ocean made up from 40 reef segments separated from one another by deep passages connecting the open waters of the Indian Ocean with those of the interior lagoon, making for some fantastic diving and marine life sightings! Deep South famous for channel dives in current and drift dives for pelagic and big fish life. (Blue water dives and deep dives)

Highlights :
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
Meemu Atoll: Beautiful channels with pelagic action, Sailfish, Grey Reef Sharks, Eagle Rays and beautiful soft coral. Manta cleaning station.
Thaa Atoll: Hammerhead Sharks, Whale Sharks, Dolphins, Traditional Maldivian Channel Diving.
Laamu Atoll: Beautiful fish filled channels with great shark encounters.
Huvadhoo Atoll: Whale Sharks, more sharks, fast channel dives in Vilingilli Kandu area

Deep South - 2 | 8D/7N (February till April)

Highlights :
Huvadhoo Atoll : Gemanafushi outside , Gemanafushi Kandu , Whale Sharks, more sharks, fast channel dives in Vilingilli Kandu area.
Diving at Nilandhoo Kandu sees divers likely to face the strongest current near the entrance of the channel and the drop-off.Expect to see mantas, leopard sharks, grey reef sharks, silky sharks, schools of barracudas, eagle rays, schools of jacks, and turtles on the sandy bottom. Nilandhoo Kandu is popular with ‘shark trips’ and underwater photographers.
Foammulah : Foamulah corner , Foamulah Platoon, Tiger Zoo
Addu : We can see the wreck of World War 2 called British loyalty , Maa Kandu , Maa Faru , Manta Point