Scuba Travel -- A Diver's World - Lakeville, Minnesota

THE MALDIVES
Dive in the "Realm of Thousand Islands"
October 4 - 14, 2009

Come along with A Diver’s World to another world-class dive destination,
the Maldives – simply extraordinary!

Like atolls? The word was invented in the Maldives, a chain of 26 atolls made up of 1,200 islands stretching nearly 500 miles north to south. The biodiversity and sheer quantity of reef fish are major attractions of these islands as they provide a habitat for wonderful marine life. Out here in the middle of the Indian Ocean, the gem-like islands of the Maldives depict the rare vision of a tropical paradise. Palm fringed islands sparkling with white beaches, turquoise lagoons, clear warm waters and coral reefs teeming with abundant varieties of marine flora and fauna, fascinates visitors as it has for thousands of years.

Come be intrigued by cleaning stations found around every corner and under every ledge. Groupers, Snappers, Surgeonfish, Eels, Green Sea Turtles, Parrotfish, even Giant Napoleon Wrasse park casually in corners, oblivious to all, (including cameras) while armies of wrasse, shrimp and other assorted cleaners pick debris in their open gills and cavernous mouths. Be captured by the beauty among absolutely awesome shelves and ledges teeming with soft corals, sea whips and fans, plus plenty of soldierfish, sabre squirrelfish, angelfish of several varieties and coral grouper. Enjoy mesmerizing macro life from gobies and shrimp and spend your safety-stops your favorite clownfish and anemone, a kaleidoscope of soft corals, encrusting sponges, morays, titan triggerfish and lots of small creatures like fire dartfish all in a mix that is simply a wealth of extraordinary scenery. The big attraction, however, are the schools of fish that patrol the reefs in colorful packs: Humpback and Black and White Snappers, Trevally Jacks, Barracuda, Batfish, Unicornfish, Bannerfish, Yellowback Fusiliers and Harlequin Sweetlips almost comical in design. The reef’s larger inhabitants, including sharks, rays, and occasionally even Whale Sharks are often seen cruising in the blue. This is a Pelagic wonderland for sure! Come away to a place beyond the ordinary and take in these stunning reefs packed with fish and big Pelagics.

We’ve chosen the best way to explore these magnificent islands, aboard the new Maldives Aggressor, the epitome of guest comfort and luxury. Every cabin has individual climate control, private head and shower. Air condition lounges, full entertainment center, and glorious sundeck await you in between dives. Nitrox, camera tables and photo center, are just some of the wonderful features on our private yacht. The galley offers some of the finest food, including sumptuous seafood, steaks, native specialties, and decadent desserts. The all-new 115ft all-steel Maldives Aggressor sets the standard of live-aboards in the Maldives. Owner, Giorgio Rosi, is a leader in the Maldives live-aboard industry and has operated live-aboards for over 15 years. His vast knowledge of the area will provide our customers with the very best diving the Maldives has to offer.

EXPERTISE, EXPERIENCE, VALUE - WE MAKE ADVENTURE EFFORTLESS!

TRIP INCLUDES: 11 days 10 nights, accommodations aboard the vessel. Tanks, weights, and unlimited free air fills on dive days, all meals and snacks, non-alcoholic and local alcoholic beverages, and airport transfers.
A $500.00 per person down payment will hold your spot. Space is limited.