Exotic Maldves-Pearls in the Indian Ocean

Many well known underwater photographers consider the atolls and tiny islands of the Maldives a fish watchers haven. The spectacular reefs, drop offs, cuts, and pinnacles offer the some most incredible marine diversity in the world. A great combination of big and small animal action and often together in massive schools make this an incredible collection of marine life. Combine this with the astonishing topside beauty and you'll agree the Maldives are truly an unforgettable experience.

Included in trip:
* 8 days/7 nights aboard Ark royal, all onboard meals, snacks, non-alcholic drinks, weights, tanks, 4 dives per day.
* All taxes, fees, transfers, all inclusive boat.

Not included:
*International airfare
*Nitrox
*Gratuities
*Souvenir purchases
*RT transfers Paradise Resort (currently $75pp)

* Singapore extensions available
* Two-stop flights available on Singapore Airlines available
* Non-stop LAX Singapore flight option at extra cost
Contact Nancy Chase at 1-877-357-0022 to arrange Maldives flights. She is our SE Asia regional expert and can do any land/dive extension to this program-Singapore/India/SriLanka/SE Asia affordably with her wholesale airfares and programs.

*  Trip cancellation insurance strongly reccommended

Solar Eclipse stayover
Paradise Island Resort

This is a spectacular viewing event. The longest duration Annular Solar Eclipse of the century.
We will be transfered from the Ark Royal to the Paradise Island Resort for 3.5 nights. Accommodations in double occupancy rooms and including two meals daily. Day boat diving and other activities are available. Prices are quoted in euros and converted to the US dollar exchange rate at time of last web page update (1/27/09). Many of the Maldivian resorts are now pricing everything in euros.

San Diego Shark Diving Expeditions, Inc.
6747 Friars Rd. Suite 112
San Diego, CA 92108-1111 USA
Phone: 619-299-8560
Fax: 619-299-1088
e-mail; info@sdsharkdiving.com
Web: http://www.sdsharkdiving.com

This is a special trip geared towards helping divers get the best shots of the dive sites in the Maldives. We have the option of doing multiple dives on the best dive sites along our route

.The 115 ft Ark Royal, built in 2008 will be our base during the diving portion of the trip
* Accommodations: 7 Deluxe Cabins, 1 Junior Suite, and 1
KingSuite. each with private shower & head, air conditioning, and mini bar. All living quarters are equipped with the latest technologies offering you the amenities of a TV, DVD and CD player, Bose sound system, a private bar, an electronic safe and telephones. Remain in touch with the rest of the world with the on-board Wi-Fi system.
* Steam Bath and masseuse, for some relaxing therapy.
* Salon : Dinning is buffet style, lounge with sofas, full service bar, TV, VCR, DVD, Library, and table games.
* Electricity: both 220 & 110 Volts A/C, 12/24 volts DC
* Tanks: 12 steel 92cu, 18 Al 82cu
* Crew-12, divemaster Manik is notably the most experienced guide in the country with 20 yrs. of continuously taking divers to the best sites in the country.

Ark Royal Specifications and Images