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Liveaboard Know Before You Go
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Diver certification (Depends on itinerary)
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Know Before You GoThis "Arora Virgo Liveaboard Know Before You Go" summary is to help you choose the right boat for diving The Maldives:
Liveaboard.com Booking linkArora Virgo
Boat Attributes32m (105f) : 9 cabins + 9 ensuites for 18 guests.
Boat typeSteel-Hull Boat
Diver certification (Depends on itinerary)Open Water Diver
Scuba gear rentalYES
Dive coursesYES
Diving Experience (Depends on itinerary)No minimum logged dives
Prices starting at£179/($226/€208)* per day. *Exchange rate used: GBP to USD: 1.26; GBP to Euro 1.16.
Type of DestinationIndian Ocean
Diving Destinations (Area 1)*Ari Atoll, Maaya Thila (North Ari Atoll), Mushimasmingili Thila (North Ari Atoll Fish Head), North Ari Atoll, North Male Atoll, Rasdhoo Atoll, South Ari Atoll, South Male Atoll, Vaavu Atoll (Felidhu Atoll).
Diving Destinations (Area 2)*
Diving Destinations (Area 3)*
Diving Destinations (Area 4)*
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*Important NoteBefore you choose your departure date: Please carefully review and choose the right itinerary for the Maldives dive sites you want to dive from the Arora Virgo liveaboard.
Latest Liveaboard Diving Discounts
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Liveaboard Country
2096
Liveaboard/View OfferArora Virgo
Deal Date28/12/2024
Discount10%
Liveaboard Discount Total£287
Price Before Discount£2,871.00
Price After Discount£2,584.00
Tour Days12days
Liveaboard Discounted TourBest of Maldives (Male - Male)
Group booking discountNon group
Liveaboard CountryMaldives
2095
Liveaboard/View OfferArora Virgo
Deal Date18/12/2024
Discount10%
Liveaboard Discount Total£276
Price Before Discount£2,762.00
Price After Discount£2,486.00
Tour Days11days
Liveaboard Discounted TourBest of Maldives (Male - Male)
Group booking discountNon group
Liveaboard CountryMaldives
2094
Liveaboard/View OfferArora Virgo
Deal Date11/12/2024
Discount10%
Liveaboard Discount Total£182
Price Before Discount£1,822.00
Price After Discount£1,640.00
Tour Days8days
Liveaboard Discounted TourBest of Maldives (Male - Male)
Group booking discountNon group
Liveaboard CountryMaldives
2093
Liveaboard/View OfferArora Virgo
Deal Date04/12/2024
Discount20%
Liveaboard Discount Total£364
Price Before Discount£1,822.00
Price After Discount£1,458.00
Tour Days8days
Liveaboard Discounted TourBest of Maldives (Male - Male)
Group booking discountNon group
Liveaboard CountryMaldives
2092
Liveaboard/View OfferArora Virgo
Deal Date06/11/2024
Discount20%
Liveaboard Discount Total£359
Price Before Discount£1,791.00
Price After Discount£1,432.00
Tour Days8days
Liveaboard Discounted TourBest of Maldives (Male - Male)
Group booking discountNon group
Liveaboard CountryMaldives
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Booking tips
Before you book and pay for your flights, you first need your itinerary dates confirmed for your liveaboard trip. 8 steps to follow: 1. Select an itinerary; 2. Choose a cabin; 3. Select number of people in your party; 4. Enter your email address and confirm; 5. Your trip will be held by the liveaboard operator until your dates are confirmed. 6. You'll receive a booking confirmation by email allowing you 2-3 days before payment is due; 7. Book your flights to Maldives; 8. Pay for your Arora Virgo liveaboard trip.
Liveaboard Quick Review
The Arora Virgo Liveaboard is a 32m (105f) Maldives boat for diving safaris for up to 18 guests enjoying 9 cabins and 9 bathrooms. This Maldives liveaboard has not yet been reviewed out of 10 and (SDE Lux Rating 83%*).
Liveaboard Review Tips
If you are looking for a Maldives liveaboard safari, take a look at the Arora Virgo diving liveaboard. Here's our quick 7 review tips of why you might like to book this Maldives diving liveaboard boat:
3. Cost Per Day
The Arora Virgo Liveaboard costs from £179 per day ($226/€208)* .
4. Pros
A quick list of the main pros of the Arora Virgo Liveaboard include: aircon cabins, available for charter, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, diving courses, free internet, free nitrox, scuba gear rental.
5. Cons
A quick list of the main cons of the Arora Virgo Liveaboard include: none from the main list of pros vs cons.
6. Liveaboard Capacity
The Arora Virgo liveaboard is 32 metres (105 feet) long, has 9 cabins and 9 bathrooms, which means it can accommodate up to 18 guests/divers.
7. Booking Itineraries
The booking itineraries for the Arora Virgo Liveaboard include: 8 Days/7 Nights, 11 Days/10 Nights, 12 Days/11 Nights. (But it's worth checking if more diving itineraries have been added or you can book by click here: Arora Virgo).
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* Note
The above cost per day was correct at the time of producing this article. Also, the exchange rate used for GBP to USD is 1.26 and for GBP to Euro is 1.16. For an up-to-date cost for the Arora Virgo Liveaboard, please visit this link: Arora Virgo.
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Liveaboard Discounts
Last Minute Liveaboard Deals & Discounts
Last Minute Liveaboard Deals
Before reading more about the Maldives Arora Virgo liveaboard, please take a moment to check any discounts or last minute deals in the list below. (Note: if no liveaboard discounts are listed below, unfortunately this means there are no current deals or discounts available for the Arora Virgo dive boat). Please bookmark this page and check back another time. Alternatively, please check this article here: Discounted Liveaboards Offers & Last Minute Deals.
Last Minute Deals Please Note
Many of these last minute deals have a time limit for when the discount expires, so when you click any of the links the deal may have already expired. Also, certain terms and conditions may apply to your chosen booking or discounted deal, and to find out what T&Cs apply, please click on the 'Arora Virgo' liveaboard link above for your chosen last minute deal.
Liveaboard Discounts
If you're looking for a discounted liveaboard trip on the Arora Virgo, it's possible to find liveaboard discounts in excess of 25%. If no discounts appear above, you may find last minute deals in the itinerary section marked as "X% Special Discount", as per the above image here: Arora Virgo.
Liveaboard Diving
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Maldives Arora Virgo liveaboard review in detail.
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Flexible Booking
This liveaboard does not have flexible booking.
Nitrox Diving
Free nitrox available, which means you benefit from the many advantages of nitrox diving at no extra charge. The benefits include extended bottom times so you can spend longer on each dive.
Dietary Requirements Catered For
The onboard chefs will cater for specific dietary requirements, e.g. food allergies like gluten or lactose intolerance, and religious beliefs. This means you can enjoy the onboard meals. You are advised to add any dietary requirements to your special requests at step 2 of the booking form, but limit these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.
Diving Courses
This liveaboard offers diving courses, which means you benefit from being able to advance your diving skills. These training courses are an extra charge.
Scuba Gear Rental
You can rent scuba gear on this dive boat so you benefit from being able travel light and simply rent all your scuba equipment once onboard.
Internet
Free WIFI and internet on this liveaboard, so you can get online with your phone or laptop for no extra charge.
Ensuite Cabins
Cabins on this dive boat benefit from having ensuite bathrooms, so you can shower and get ready in private (Check when booking that the cabin you choose has an ensuite bathroom).
Aircon Cabins
Each cabin has air-conditioning, which means you can choose your own cabin temperature for personal comfort and a good nights sleep.
Private Charter
This liveaboard is available for private charter. If you charter this dive boat you have more flexibility over the choice of dive sites (with the captain's approval), the type of diving and total number of divers/guests onboard (subject to the maximum number of guests onboard - see below).
DIN Adapters
If you have DIN regulators do not worry as this liveaboard has DIN to Yoke regulator adaptors onboard.
Relaxing between dives
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Liveaboard Luxury Features Review
Liveaboard Luxury Features
The 'Liveaboard Luxury Rating' or "SDE Lux Rating" concept is to help you choose the right diving liveaboard for your Maldives dive trip. This means you can compare this liveaboard with other liveaboards on a like-for-like basis, and makes choosing the right liveaboard much easier.
Diver Benefits (Max 9/9=100%)
The Arora Virgo liveaboard has 8 out of 9 'Diver Benefits' (89%), and include: DIN Adapters: YES; Dive Courses: YES; Dive Deck: YES: Gear Rental: YES; Nitrox Onboard: YES; Private Dive Guide: NO; Rinse Hoses: YES; Shaded Dive Area: YES; Tenders For Diving: YES.
Liveaboard Design (Max 9/9=100%)
The Arora Virgo liveaboard has 8 out of 9 'Boat Design Features' (89%) and include: Airconditioned Saloon: NO; Charging Stations: YES; Custom Built For Diving: YES; Indoor Saloon: YES; Leisure Deck: YES; Observation Deck: YES; Outside Showers: YES; Sun Deck: YES; Warm Showers: YES.
Cabin Luxury (Max 7/7=100%)
The Arora Virgo liveaboard has 5 out of 7 'Cabin Features' (71%) and include: Air-Conditioned Cabins: YES; Cabin Balconies: NO; Daily Housekeeping: YES; Ensuite cabins: YES; Non-smoking Cabins: YES; Seaview cabins available: YES; TV In Cabin: NO.
Onboard Comfort (Max 7/7=100%)
The Arora Virgo liveaboard has 5 out of 7 'Onboard Comfort' (71%) features, and include: Beach Towels: NO, Cabin Towels: YES; Complimentary Toiletries: YES; Deck Towels: YES; Internet: YES; Laundry Service: YES; Nearly 1 to 1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio: NO.
Food Luxury (Max 11/11=100%)
The Arora Virgo liveaboard has 10 out of 11 'Food Features' (91%) and include: BBQ Area: YES; Beach BBQ: YES; Buffet Style: YES; Dietary Requirements Catered For: YES; Fine Cuisine: NO; Local Food: YES; Outdoor Dining: YES; Snacks All Day: YES; Vegan Options: YES; Vegetarian Options: YES; Western Style Food: YES; (Meal options include: Al Fresco Dining, Full-board Option).
Drink Luxury (Max 9/9=100%)
The Arora Virgo liveaboard has 7 out of 9 'Drink Features' (78%) and include: Bar: YES; Beer Available: YES; Drinking Water: YES; Fine Wines: YES; Free Soft Drinks: NO; Free Wine With Dinner: NO; Soft Drinks: YES; Tea And Coffee: YES; Wine Available: YES.
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Customer Reviews of Liveaboard
Customer Reviews
The Arora Virgo liveaboard has yet to receive a customer review, and as soon as it does this article will be updated.
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Liveaboard Itinerary
Liveaboard Departure-Arrival Location
The Arora Virgo Liveaboard departs and returns from the port none selected. Please click here: Arora Virgo to find out how to get from to join the Arora Virgo Liveaboard's departure port none selected.
Itinerary and videos
The itineraries below for the Arora Virgo liveaboard don't necessarily tie in with the videos directly below the itinerary heading. The itineraries are examples of dive trips offered by this liveaboard, and the videos are examples of videos taken when diving from the Arora Virgo dive boat.
Itinerary Option 1
Best of Maldives (Male - Male)
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Itinerary Option 2
Mantastic Expedition (Male - Male)
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Dives and Scuba Diver Experience
Number of Dives On Trip
You will be able to dive up to times in total on the Arora Virgo liveaboard diving trips. The number of times you dive will depend on the itinerary you select.
Your Diver Certification Level
If you choose the Arora Virgo liveaboard for your scuba diving trip to Maldives, make sure you select the right itinerary for your diver certification level. Different itineraries include the following alternative PADI certification levels (or equivalent): No Scuba Diving Certification Needed: NO; Open Water Diver: YES; Advanced Open Water Diver: NO.
Your Logged Dives
When choosing the Arora Virgo liveaboard for your dive trip to Maldives, make sure you select the right itinerary for how many logged dives you've done. Itineraries on the Arora Virgo liveaboard include the following alternatives: No minimum logged dives: YES; 3-5 logged dives: NO; 10 logged dives: NO; 20 logged dives: NO; 30 logged dives: NO; 40 logged dives: NO; 50 logged dives or more: NO; Minimum 60 logged dives: NO; Minimum 80 logged dives: NO; Minimum 100 logged dives: NO.
Type of Diving
The type of diving experienced from the Arora Virgo Liveaboard includes: Coral Gardens, Deep Dives, Drift Diving, Marine Life, Night Dives, Pinnacles, Wall Diving, Warm Water Diving, Wreck Diving, Swim-Through's and Caverns.
Underwater Scooters Onboard
Underwater scooters onboard: NO.
Marine Life Reviewed
Marine Life Species
The sea life you might see on your Maldives liveaboard dive trip depends on the time of year you choose to dive, and on which Maldives liveaboard and liveaboard itinerary you book. But ultimately the sea creatures you see when scuba diving is always down to nature itself. With these parameters in mind, the marine life you may spot when scuba diving on the Arora Virgo Liveaboard in Maldives might include:
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Ray Species
You may see the following rays species: Blue Spotted Stingrays, Manta Rays, Mobula Rays, Spotted Eagle Rays, Sting Rays, Marble Rays.
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Fish Species
You may also see the following fish species: Batfish, Barracudas, Clownfish (Anemonefish), Dogtooth Tuna, Frogfish, Flounder, Garden Eels, Giant (Great) Barracuda, Giant Trevallies, Glassfish, Groupers, Humphead Parrotfish, Jack Schools, Lionfish, Moray Eels, Napoleon Wrasse, Parrot Fish, Pipefish, Porcupine Fish, Red Snappers, Reef Fish, Sailfish, Sea Horses, Spanish Mackerel, Surgeonfish, Trigger Fish, Yellowfin Tuna.
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Other Marine Life & Bird Species
You may see the following marine and bird life: Barrel Sponges, Crabs, Cuttlefish, Giant Clam, Hard Corals, Jellyfish, Lobsters, Mantis Shrimp, Nudibranchs, Octopus, Soft Corals, Starfish, Turtles.
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Marine Mammal Species
You might encounter the following mammals: Blue Whales, Dolphins, Pilot Whales.
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Diving the Maldives: North & Central Atolls [4k]
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Liveaboard Cost and Booking
Included In The Price
The price of booking the Arora Virgo liveaboard includes: Airport Transfer, Beach BBQ, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, Diving Package, Drinking Water, Environment Tax, Fuel Surcharge, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Internet, Land Excursions, Laundry Service, National Park Fees, Naturalist Guide, Night Dives, Port Fees, Pressing Service, Snacks, Snorkel Equipment, Snorkelling Guide, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails.
Paid For Optional Extras
The following are optional extras when you book the Arora Virgo liveaboard: Alcoholic Beverages, Gratuities, Nitrox Course, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses, Soft Drinks, Wine with Dinner.
Paid For Required Extras
The following are required extras when you book the Arora Virgo liveaboard: .
Boat Capacity
Boat Length
32 metres (105 feet).
Maximum Guests
18
Cabins and Bathrooms
The Arora Virgo dive boat has 9 cabins and 9 bathrooms.
Cabin Types
The Arora Virgo has the following cabin types: double cabins, twin cabins.
Family cabins onboard
Family cabins onboard: YES.
Advanced Divers
Advanced Diver Benefits (Max 3)
The Arora Virgo liveaboard has 1 out of 3 (i.e. 33%) 'Advanced Diver Benefits', which include: Rebreather Support: NO; Sidemount Diving YES; Tech Diving: NO.
Underwater Photographers
Underwater Photographer Benefits (Max 3)
The Arora Virgo liveaboard has 2 out of 3 (i.e. 67%) 'Underwater Photographer Benefits', which include: Camera Room: NO; Camera Station: YES; Separate Rinse For U/W Cameras: YES.
Non-Diver Activities
Non-Diving Activities (Max 17)
The Arora Virgo liveaboard has 4 out of 17 (i.e. 24%) 'Non-Diving Activities', which include: Fishing: NO; Glass Bottom Boat: NO; Jacuzzi/Hot Tub: NO; Jet Skiing: NO; Kayaks: NO; Land Excursions: YES; Massage: NO; Naturalist Itineraries: [naturalist_Itineraries]; Naturalist Guide: YES; Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly: YES, Sauna: NO; Snorkel Equipment: NO; Spa: NO; Stand Up Paddle Boards: NO; Wakeboarding: NO; Water Skiing: NO; Yoga: NO.
Onboard Entertainment (Max 2)
The Arora Virgo liveaboard has 1 out of 2 (i.e. 50%) 'Entertainment Features': Audio And Entertainment: NO; Library: YES.
Traveller Benefits
Travel Benefits (Max 6)
The Arora Virgo liveaboard has 3 out of 6 (i.e. 50%) 'Traveller Benefits', which include: Airport Transfer: YES; Available For Charter: YES, Budget Friendly: NO, Dedicated Local & International Crew: NO; Hotel Transfer: NO; Welcome Cocktails; YES.
Languages Spoken Onboard
The crew onboard the Arora Virgo liveaboard are able to speak the following languages: English.
Liveaboard Summary
Conclusion
The Arora Virgo liveaboard has not yet been reviewed, and scores 83% on the SDE Lux Rating. This Maldives liveaboard is a 32 metre (105 feet) dive boat for up to 18 guests across 9 cabins (inc. double cabins, twin cabins), and has 9 bathrooms. The Arora Virgo Liveaboard has aircon cabins, available for charter, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, diving courses, free internet, free nitrox, scuba gear rental. To book: Arora Virgo Liveaboard prices start at £179 per day ($226/€208)*.
More Information
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* Note
The above cost per day was correct at the time of producing this article. Also, the exchange rate used for GBP to USD is 1.26 and for GBP to Euro is 1.16. For an up-to-date cost for the Arora Virgo Liveaboard, please visit this link: Arora Virgo.
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Comments or Questions
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Have Fun & Be Safe
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