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791723547866Know Before You GoThis "Blue Shark 2 Liveaboard Know Before You Go" summary is to help you choose the right boat for diving The Maldives:Liveaboard.com Booking linkBlue Shark 2Boat Attributes32m (105f) : 11 cabins + 11 ensuites for 22 guests.Boat typeDiver certification (Depends on itinerary)Advanced Open Water DiverScuba gear rentalYESDive coursesNODiving Experience (Depends on itinerary)50 logged divesPrices starting at£233/($294/€270)* per day. *Exchange rate used: GBP to USD: 1.26; GBP to Euro 1.16.Type of DestinationIndian OceanDiving Destinations (Area 1)*Ari Atoll, Bathalaamaagaa Kanthila (North Ari Atoll), Best of The Maldives, Kandooma Thila (South Male Atoll), Kuda Rah Thila (South Ari Atoll), Lankan Manta Point (North Male Atoll), Maaya Thila (North Ari Atoll), Moofushi Manta Point (South Ari Atoll Moofushi Corner), Mushimasmingili Thila (North Ari Atoll Fish Head), North Ari Atoll, North Male Atoll, Rasdhoo Atoll, Rasdhoo Madivaru Channel (North Ari Atoll), South Ari Atoll, South Male Atoll, Vaavu Atoll (Felidhu Atoll).Diving Destinations (Area 2)*Diving Destinations (Area 3)*Diving Destinations (Area 4)*Feedback WelcomeFeedback Welcome: Please let me know in the comments below what additional information would be useful to "Know Before You Go" on the Blue Shark 2 liveaboard.*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 Blue Shark 2 liveaboard.
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Booking tipsBefore 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 Blue Shark 2 liveaboard trip.
Liveaboard Quick ReviewThe Blue Shark 2 Liveaboard is a 32m (105f) Maldives boat for diving safaris for up to 22 guests enjoying 11 cabins and 11 bathrooms. This Maldives liveaboard has a customer review rating of 8.6 out of 10 and is rated 'Fabulous' (SDE Lux Rating 69%*).
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Liveaboard Review TipsIf you are looking for a fabulous Maldives liveaboard safari, you can't go too far wrong with the Blue Shark 2 diving liveaboard. Here's our quick 7 review tips of why you might like to book this Maldives diving liveaboard boat:
1. Customer RatingThe Blue Shark 2 liveaboard has a customer review rating of 8.6 out of 10, and is rated "Fabulous".
2. Scuba Diving Earth Luxury Rating SummaryDiver Benefits: 5 out of 9, Liveaboard Design: 7 out of 9, Cabin Luxury: 5 out of 7, Onboard Comfort: 6 out of 7, Food Luxury: 7 out of 11, Drink Luxury: 6 out of 9. This makes an average Total SDE Lux Rating of 36 out of 52, or 69% (see below under "Liveaboard Luxury Features Review" for more details).
3. Cost Per DayThe Blue Shark 2 Liveaboard costs from £233 per day ($294/€270)* .
4. ProsA quick list of the main pros of the Blue Shark 2 Liveaboard include: aircon cabins, available for charter, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, free nitrox, paid internet, scuba gear rental.
5. ConsA quick list of the main cons of the Blue Shark 2 Liveaboard include: no diving courses.
6. Liveaboard CapacityThe Blue Shark 2 liveaboard is 32 metres (105 feet) long, has 11 cabins and 11 bathrooms, which means it can accommodate up to 22 guests/divers.
7. Booking ItinerariesThe booking itineraries for the Blue Shark 2 Liveaboard include: 8 Days/7 Nights. (But it's worth checking if more diving itineraries have been added or you can book by click here: Blue Shark 2).
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* NoteThe 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 Blue Shark 2 Liveaboard, please visit this link: Blue Shark 2.
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Video Title50 nuances de bleu à bord du Blue Shark 2 - Croisière plongée avec Dune
Flexible BookingThis liveaboard does not have flexible booking.
Nitrox DivingFree 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 ForThe 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 CoursesThis liveaboard does not offer diver training courses.
Scuba Gear RentalYou 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.
InternetPaid WIFI and internet on this liveaboard, so you can get online with your phone or laptop for an extra charge.
Ensuite CabinsCabins 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 CabinsEach cabin has air-conditioning, which means you can choose your own cabin temperature for personal comfort and a good nights sleep.
Private CharterThis 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 AdaptersIf 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 FeaturesThe '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.
SDE Luxury Rating Total (Max 52/52=100%)The Blue Shark 2 Liveaboard has 36 out of a total of 52 (SDE Lux Rating 69%) possible benefits and features. This total of 69% is made up of the following benefits and features:
Diver Benefits (Max 9/9=100%)The Blue Shark 2 liveaboard has 5 out of 9 'Diver Benefits' (56%), and include: DIN Adapters: YES; Dive Courses: NO; Dive Deck: YES: Gear Rental: YES; Nitrox Onboard: YES; Private Dive Guide: NO; Rinse Hoses: YES; Shaded Dive Area: NO; Tenders For Diving: NO.
Liveaboard Design (Max 9/9=100%)The Blue Shark 2 liveaboard has 7 out of 9 'Boat Design Features' (78%) and include: Airconditioned Saloon: YES; Charging Stations: NO; Custom Built For Diving: YES; Indoor Saloon: YES; Leisure Deck: YES; Observation Deck: YES; Outside Showers: NO; Sun Deck: YES; Warm Showers: YES.
Cabin Luxury (Max 7/7=100%)The Blue Shark 2 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 Blue Shark 2 liveaboard has 6 out of 7 'Onboard Comfort' (86%) features, and include: Beach Towels: YES, 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 Blue Shark 2 liveaboard has 7 out of 11 'Food Features' (64%) and include: BBQ Area: NO; Beach BBQ: NO; Buffet Style: YES; Dietary Requirements Catered For: YES; Fine Cuisine: NO; Local Food: YES; Outdoor Dining: YES; Snacks All Day: YES; Vegan Options: NO; Vegetarian Options: YES; Western Style Food: YES; (Meal options include: Al Fresco Dining, Full-board Option).
Drink Luxury (Max 9/9=100%)The Blue Shark 2 liveaboard has 6 out of 9 'Drink Features' (67%) and include: Bar: YES; Beer Available: YES; Drinking Water: YES; Fine Wines: NO; 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 ReviewsThe Blue Shark 2 liveaboard customer reviews listed here have been chosen for you to get a feel for the scuba diving experience you'll get.
Customer Review
”Awesome trip, saw everything I wanted to see! Whalesharks Manta’s Spinner sharks Thresher shark.” Recommended for: Great diving, very comfortable liveaboard, great group of divers.
Customer Review ByIrene G, from: Netherlands scored the Blue Shark 2 8 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: Blue Shark 2.
”Very nice trip with skilled and caring crew. Diving atoll channels at South Ari with many sharks Being only 10 guests.” Recommended for: Wildlife, dive guides and boat crew.
Customer Review ByJean-Baptiste T, from: France scored the Blue Shark 2 9.2 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: Blue Shark 2.
Liveaboard Itinerary
Liveaboard Departure-Arrival LocationThe Blue Shark 2 Liveaboard departs and returns from the port none selected. Please click here: Blue Shark 2 to find out how to get from to join the Blue Shark 2 Liveaboard's departure port none selected.
Itinerary and videosThe itineraries below for the Blue Shark 2 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 Blue Shark 2 dive boat.
Itinerary Option 1Central Atolls - Best of Maldives (Male - Male)
Itinerary 1 TitleMalediven 2024 - Diving at Rasdhoo, Ari, Vaavu and Malé atoll with the Blue Shark 2 and Shamoony
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Dives and Scuba Diver Experience
Number of Dives On TripYou will be able to dive up to 16 times in total on the Blue Shark 2 liveaboard diving trips. The number of times you dive will depend on the itinerary you select.
Your Diver Certification LevelIf you choose the Blue Shark 2 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: NO; Advanced Open Water Diver: YES.
Your Logged DivesWhen choosing the Blue Shark 2 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 Blue Shark 2 liveaboard include the following alternatives: No minimum logged dives: NO; 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: YES; Minimum 60 logged dives: NO; Minimum 80 logged dives: NO; Minimum 100 logged dives: NO.
Type of DivingThe type of diving experienced from the Blue Shark 2 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.
Marine Life SpeciesThe 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 Blue Shark 2 Liveaboard in Maldives might include:
SharksYou may see the following sharks species: Blacktip Reef Sharks, Blue Sharks, Bull Sharks, Great Hammerhead Sharks, Grey Reef Sharks, Nurse Sharks, Oceanic Whitetip Sharks, Scalloped Hammerhead Sharks, Short Fin Mako Sharks, Silky Sharks, Silver Tip Sharks, Thresher Sharks, Tiger Sharks, Whale Sharks, Zebra Shark.
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Ray SpeciesYou 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 SpeciesYou 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, Pipefish, Porcupine Fish, Red Snappers, Reef Fish, Sailfish, Sea Horses, Scorpion Fish, Spanish Mackerel, Surgeonfish, Trigger Fish, Yellowfin Tuna.
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Other Marine Life & Bird SpeciesYou 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 SpeciesYou might encounter the following mammals: Blue Whales, Dolphins, Pilot Whales.
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Liveaboard Cost and Booking
Included In The PriceThe price of booking the Blue Shark 2 liveaboard includes: Airport Transfer, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, Diving Package, Drinking Water, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Nitrox, Snacks, Tea & Coffee.
Paid For Optional ExtrasThe following are optional extras when you book the Blue Shark 2 liveaboard: Alcoholic Beverages, Gratuities, Internet, Land Excursions, Laundry Service, Rental Gear, Soft Drinks.
Paid For Required ExtrasThe following are required extras when you book the Blue Shark 2 liveaboard: Environment Tax, Fuel Surcharge.
Boat Capacity
Boat Length32 metres (105 feet).
Maximum Guests22
Cabins and BathroomsThe Blue Shark 2 dive boat has 11 cabins and 11 bathrooms.
Cabin TypesThe Blue Shark 2 has the following cabin types: double cabins, double cabin with one single bed.
Family cabins onboardFamily cabins onboard: YES.
Advanced Divers
Advanced Diver Benefits (Max 3)The Blue Shark 2 liveaboard has 2 out of 3 (i.e. 67%) 'Advanced Diver Benefits', which include: Rebreather Support: NO; Sidemount Diving YES; Tech Diving: YES.
Underwater Photographers
Underwater Photographer Benefits (Max 3)The Blue Shark 2 liveaboard has 0 out of 3 (i.e. 0%) 'Underwater Photographer Benefits', which include: Camera Room: NO; Camera Station: NO; Separate Rinse For U/W Cameras: NO.
Non-Diver Activities
Non-Diving Activities (Max 17)The Blue Shark 2 liveaboard has 3 out of 17 (i.e. 18%) 'Non-Diving Activities', which include: Fishing: YES; Glass Bottom Boat: NO; Jacuzzi/Hot Tub: NO; Jet Skiing: NO; Kayaks: NO; Land Excursions: YES; Massage: NO; Naturalist Itineraries: [naturalist_Itineraries]; Naturalist Guide: NO; 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 Blue Shark 2 liveaboard has 1 out of 2 (i.e. 50%) 'Entertainment Features': Audio And Entertainment: NO; Library: YES.
Traveller Benefits
Travel Benefits (Max 6)The Blue Shark 2 liveaboard has 4 out of 6 (i.e. 67%) 'Traveller Benefits', which include: Airport Transfer: YES; Available For Charter: YES, Budget Friendly: NO, Dedicated Local & International Crew: YES; Hotel Transfer: NO; Welcome Cocktails; YES.
Languages Spoken OnboardThe crew onboard the Blue Shark 2 liveaboard are able to speak the following languages: English.
Liveaboard Summary
ConclusionThe Blue Shark 2 liveaboard has a customer review rating of 8.6, is rated 'Fabulous', and scores 69% on the SDE Lux Rating. This Maldives liveaboard is a 32 metre (105 feet) dive boat for up to 22 guests across 11 cabins (inc. double cabins, double cabin with one single bed), and has 11 bathrooms. The Blue Shark 2 Liveaboard has aircon cabins, available for charter, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, free nitrox, paid internet, scuba gear rental. To book: Blue Shark 2 Liveaboard prices start at £233 per day ($294/€270)*.
More InformationTo discover more about the Blue Shark 2 diving liveaboard or to check availability for your dive trip to Maldives you can do this here: Blue Shark 2. But if you want to compare this Maldives liveaboard with one of the other liveaboards from Maldives, please take a look at the table below. If you are only interested in Maldives liveaboards, select "Country" from the list of searchable options from first dropdown menu and type "Maldives" in the search box:
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* NoteThe 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 Blue Shark 2 Liveaboard, please visit this link: Blue Shark 2.
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Please SharePlease share details about the experience you had on the Blue Shark 2 Liveaboard. Tell us about the dive sites you dived, the time of year of your trip, what marine life you saw, the visibility, the weather and any currents you experienced. Your comments will add to this Blue Shark 2 Liveaboard review, and they will help other scuba divers decide if this is the right Maldives liveaboard for them.
Have Fun & Be SafeThere will also be many more pages and articles about scuba diving and scuba diving safety tips (and on snorkelling too) for you to read and learn about this fabulous sport. Please don't forget to rate the Blue Shark 2 liveaboard above if you've already dived in Maldives from this dive boat, but also make sure you have fun and be safe.
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Article written by Russell Bowyer who has been a scuba diver since diving on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia in 1989. After his first dive he trained as a BSAC diver in the UK. He attained his Diver Leader certification with BSAC. He then went on to become a scuba diving instructor, teaching others how to dive and was voted as Diving Officer and Treasurer for the Saffron Walden BSAC club too. Russell has dived all over the world, including the UK, on liveaboards in the Red Sea, the Caribbean, South Africa and the USA. Russell is experienced in all dive types, including drift diving, deep dives that involved decompression stops and recreational dives too.
