MALDIVES • APRIL 13-24, 2027

The Maldives is not simply a postcard destination; it is a biological phenomenon. It stands alone as the premier location on Earth for high-voltage pelagic interactions in bath-warm water (a constant 83°-85° regardless of depth). This isn't about shivering in a drysuit (or a wetsuit so thick breathing becomes challenging) to see a shadow in the gloom. This is about fantastic visibility and insane marine life volume. Why here? Geography dictates destiny. The Maldives consists of dual chains of atolls separated by deep ocean channels. Strong currents flow through these passes (kandus), forcing nutrient-rich water from the deep up to the surface. This continuous buffet attracts the giants.

The typical dive industry model in this locale is sorta flawed. Most liveaboards operate on a rigid, one-week churn. After traversing the globe to reach the middle of the Indian Ocean, a mere five and a half days of diving is insufficient. It fails to justify the travel time, nor does it truly allow guests to fully experience the best of Maldives. The solution: a full boat charter for three consecutive weeks. This 21-day block has been sliced into two custom, extended-range expeditions designed to maximize water time and access remote sites: April 3–13 (10 nights) + April 13–24 (11 nights). Following an exhaustive vetting process of the region’s top operators in 2018, the Blue Force One was selected as the base of operations. The vessel offers the requisite luxury—spacious decks, attentive service, and private yacht aesthetics without sacrificing operational rigor. A professional team manages the logistics and a seasoned crew focuses on safety in dynamic water conditions.

This is not a standard liveaboard package. It is a curated, high-yield diving experience designed for those who demand more than the status quo.

MALDIVES

The Maldives is located at the equator in the Indian Ocean, approximately 300 miles southwest of India. The Maldives consists of more than 99% sea and less than 1% of land (crazy), and is made up of 26 natural circlish (that’s a real word) atolls. Each atoll literally spans miles across with a coral reef surrounding a lagoon and deep channels dividing the ring-shaped reef. As if that wasn’t cool enough, there could be 10, 20 or even 50 islands within each atoll (pictured below). Confused? The photo illustrates islands within the atoll, not the atoll itself.

Continent: Asia (South Asia) • Capital Island: Malé • Total Islands: 1,192 • Inhabited Islands: 290 • Resort islands: 90 • Atolls: 26 • Highest Elevation: 17' • Average Elevation: 6'6" • Population: 389,000 • Time: UTC+5 • Industries: Tourism + Fishing • Electricity: 240V • Currency: Rufiyaa (USD 1 = MRF 15.44) • Official Language: Dhivehi • Religion: Sunni Islam • Working Hours: 8:00am-3:00pm, Sun-Thu

WEATHER AND CLIMATE

Because the country straddles the equator, the Maldives is obviously tropical, with temperatures around 75-91°F year-round. Maldives has two distinct seasons: dry season (northeast monsoon) and wet season (southwest monsoon). The dry season extends from December to April. The wet season is from May to November. January, February and March are the driest months in the Maldives and are often considered the best 90 diving days of the year.

April Averages - High: 88°F • Low: 82°F • Sea Water: 85°F • Daylight Hours: 12 • Sunshine Hours: 9 • Rainy Days: 8 • Precipitation: 2.4 in

BLUE FORCE ONE

The Blue Force One was awarded the Best Built Liveaboard in 2014 by the Liveaboard Association of Maldives. It then received the honor of Best Liveaboard Yacht in 2018 by the Maldives Boating Awards. This stunning cruiser is in a class of its own. Its beautiful design and special attention to detail ensures quality and comfort for all guests. The Blue Force One is designed to meet and exceed the high expectations of even the most experienced traveler or anyone visiting the Maldives looking for a journey of a lifetime on an exclusive ship.

This unique 138' long wooden vessel boasts 12 cabins and can accommodate up to 24 guests. With sleeping accommodations on three different decks, the ship is incredibly spacious. Choose from a Master Suite, Junior Suite, Master Cabin or a Deluxe Cabin. Each suite and cabin have individually controlled air conditioning and en-suite bathrooms. There is no shortage of relaxation space aboard the Blue Force One. Guests can chill in or around the Jacuzzi, three sun decks, upper deck bar, or living room. Guests are also welcome to take out stand-up paddle boards and kayaks in their free time.

As if the 138' mothership wasn't enough, the Blue Force One has a separate 75' diving Dhoni (a multi-purpose motorboat). All diving is conducted aboard the Dhoni which houses the compressors and dive gear. That means much more space aboard the Blue Force One because the back deck isn’t dedicated to dive stations and dive equipment. It also means less noise as tanks are being filled on a completely different boat. Diving at its finest.

Blue Force One - Type: Motor Yacht (M/Y) • Built: 2014 • Length: 138' (42m) • Beam: 36' (11m) • Cruising Speed: 9 knots • Passengers: 24 • Desalination Plant: 2 • Generators: 3 • Jacuzzi: Yes
Dhoni - Type: Motor Ship (M/S) • Built: 2023 • Length: 75' (23m) • Beam: 23' (7m) • Cruising Speed: adequate • Passengers: 24+ • Compressors: 3 • Nitrox System: 2 (Membrane) • Head: Yes • Shower: Yes

FACILITIES: Sundeck Jacuzzi. Three solariums with sunbeds and mattresses (located on the bow, stern and the sundeck). Bar on the upper deck. Living room with sofas and a 65" TV with in-house channels, satellite navigation and film system. Daily housekeeping. Onboard stand-up paddle boards and kayaks. Audio & video entertainment. Outdoor Dining. Rinse facilities for underwater cameras.

ACCOMMODATIONS

DELUXE CABIN: 1 QUEEN BED + 1 TWIN BED
Located on the Upper Deck and Lower Deck, featuring an ensuite hot + cold water shower, and a common water-flush toilet. 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 111

JUNIOR SUITE: 2 TWIN BEDS
Located on the Upper Deck, featuring an ensuite hot + cold water shower, and a common water-flush toilet. 110, 112

MASTER CABIN: 1 QUEEN BED
Located on the Lower Deck, featuring an ensuite hot + cold water shower, and a common water-flush toilet. 101

MASTER SUITE: 1 QUEEN BED
Located on the Main Deck, featuring an ensuite hot + cold water shower, bathtub, and a common water-flush toilet. 108, 109

DIVING

The Maldives is one of the world’s richest marine areas. Over a thousand species of fish and other underwater “things” inhabit the Maldivian waters. The monsoon tides of the Indian Ocean create a collection of small marine creatures as well as microscopic plant cells. This in turn creates a hub for all kinds of underwater animals who gather in these waters lured by the abundance of food. What does that mean? Simple. The Maldives is one of the best dive destinations in the world (maybe top three) to have close underwater encounters with large animals. Every day, every dive is all about “the big stuff”.

The ability to see whale sharks, mantas, schooling sharks, dozens of rays, huge schools of fish and many other large subjects is an obvious draw, but the less mentioned night dives also make the Maldives unique. Divers typically associate night dives with small “macro” critters: crabs, shrimps and other tiny animals that tend to prosper in the dark. The Maldives is different. Nights are filled with manta dives, schooling nurse shark dives, and dives where large predators hunt. Guests can expect to conduct four or five badass night dives during the charter (and yes “badass” was just used).

Most dives in the Maldives take place along a faru (reef), a thila or giri (both describe underwater pinnacles), in a kandu (channel), or on a wreck. Diving is always conducted via a Dhoni that travels alongside the mothership (with the exception of one or two “dips” from the back of the mothership when mantas or nurse sharks make an appearance).

Dive Season: Diving is good all year long, but the southwest monsoon brings some rain between May - October, especially June - August. From December to March the water currents flow through the atolls from east to west, creating fantastic visibility along the eastern atolls and large numbers of mantas in the soupy waters of the western atolls.

Depth: 10'-130'+ (shallow reefs → deep sea mounts) • Visibility: 60'-100' • Currents: Nada → rippin’ (Especially strong in atoll passes) • Skill Level: Beginner - Advanced • Water Temp: 83°F

SAMPLE ITINERARY

Dive sites visited are subject to weather conditions and local seasonal knowledge. Final route taken is at the absolute discretion of the captain and cruise director.

¹ Maldives Tax ($335), Green Tax ($144), and Service Tax ($235) must be paid to Seasick Productions by January 1, 2027.
These fees will be forwarded to the Blue Force One prior to arrival

FLIGHTS + TRANSIT HOTELS

SAMPLE ITINERARY AS OF DECEMBER 15, 2025

Notes
• Guests must arrive in the Maldives one day prior to boarding Blue Force One (arrive April 12)
• Dubai transit hotel option 1: contact Emirates for complimentary hotel room. Property is located outside airport. Simple visa + immigration procedures required.
• Dubai transit hotel option 2: purchase hotel room at Dubai International Airport Hotel. Property located inside airport. No visa + immigration procedures required.
• Maldives transit hotel: most hotels require check-in after 2:00pm + check-out before 12:00pm.
• Airline industry uses “Malé” as Maldives destination name (+ port of entry). Velana International Airport (MLE) is actually located on Hulhulé Island (not Malé). Recommended hotel is on Hulhumalé Island. Hulhulé Island + Hulhumalé Island are attached via short road. Guests will never be on Malé.
• Airport transfers ⇄ transit hotel not included. Guests must reserve.
• Airport transfers ⇄ Blue Force One included. Seasick will reserve.

LOS ANGELES - MALDIVES
DEPARTING: SATURDAY, APRIL 10 • RETURNING: SATURDAY, APRIL 24
ESTIMATED COST: $1,495

MALDIVES REGIONAL FLIGHT

Maldives regional flights are not required. Velana International Airport ⇄ Blue Force One transfers provided.

DUBAI HOTEL

Dubai International Airport Hotel (Terminal 3)
• Deluxe (≈$245) - Superior (≈$270) - Executive (≈$305) - Junior Suite (≈$565)
• Emirates may provide complimentary accommodation, entry visas, airport transfers + meals for passengers with extended Dubai transit times. Offered if no connections <8hrs scheduled + Dubai transit time = 8-24 hrs. Contact Emirates for availability.

MALDIVES HOTEL

H78 Maldives
• Deluxe (≈$185) - Deluxe Sea View (≈$210) - Deluxe Suite (≈$225)
• Reservations include breakfast 2 pax + roundtrip airport transfers

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

DEFINITIONS: “Company” is defined as Underwater Exposures, Inc. dba Seasick Productions, incorporated in terms of the laws of California, United States of America. "Company Affiliated Parties" is defined as the Company, its directors, members, partners, employees, agents, consultants, suppliers, and contractors. “Guest” is defined as any person or persons placing a booking (whether provisional or confirmed) with the Company and who contracts with the Company for any of the Services together with his/her spouse, dependents and companions. “Services” is defined as the provision of accommodation, transport, transfers, scuba diving and snorkeling activities, tours or any other activities or services provided by the Company and the procurement by the Company of the provision of accommodation, transport, transfers, scuba diving and snorkeling activities, tours or any other activities or services by any Third-Party Contractors.

GENERAL: Price based on double occupancy group rate. Single supplement, extensions, additional services, and all other items not listed in itinerary are not included. All prices subject to change without notice. A $2,000.00 deposit per person is required with each Guest reservation. Company reserves the right, without advance notice, to make changes or cancellations, in part or in whole, as circumstances dictate. Any deposit or payment made to Company or any representative of Company shows acceptance and acknowledgement of the terms and conditions as stated herein.

CHANGES TO RESERVATIONS: Any request by Guest to amend or change a booking once it has been confirmed, may be accommodated by Company subject to availability. If Company is able to assist, a reasonable administrative fee may be charged. Any such administrative fees shall be invoiced to the Guest and must be settled as per the standard terms applicable to the booking. If the invoice is not paid within such time, Company may construe such non-payment as an act of cancellation on the part of the Guest and the provisions of the cancellation clause shall apply. All reservations, confirmed bookings, and Company’s services are non-transferable.

CANCELLATIONS TO RESERVATIONS: Refund (less cancellation fee) may be issued if reservation is cancelled four months prior to departure date and if another Guest can fill the vacancy. All authorized refunds will be assessed a $1,000.00 cancellation fee. No refund or credit will be made for Services not utilized by Guest. No cancellations shall be accepted within 30 days of trip departure.

FORCE MAJEURE: “Force Majeure Event” is defined as any event which is beyond the control of the Company, including, but not limited to a national strike, act of war, armed conflict, insurrection, civil commotion, terrorism or the threat of terrorism; any act of God including but not limited to epidemic, pandemic, lightning, earthquake, flooding, fire, cyclone, hurricane, typhoon, tidal wave, storm, volcanic eruption and other unusual and extreme adverse weather or environmental conditions; any event which falls within any of these categories that is suffered by Third-Party Contractors of the Company, who are involved in the receipt or provision of the Services; and or any other cause or contingency beyond the control of the Company. The Company shall not be deemed to be in breach of any of its obligations to Guest due to any Force Majeure Event. If the Company is affected by a Force Majeure Event, it may in its sole and absolute discretion, amend or cancel any of the Services or the remainder thereof, or to make any alteration in route, accommodation, transportation or arrangement in the event of the Services or any part thereof being rendered impossible, illegal or inadvisable.

GUEST INSURANCE: If scuba diving is a Service used by Guest, Company requires Guest to possess a dive accident insurance policy prior to using any of Company’s Services. If scuba diving is not a Service used by Guest, Company requires Guest to possess an international accident and medical evacuation insurance policy prior to using any of Company’s Services. Information on dive accident insurance can be found at the Divers Alert Network’s website: www.diversalertnetwork.org. In addition, Company recommends trip insurance in the event a Guest must cancel the trip. Information on trip insurance can be found at the Divers Alert Network’s website: www.diversalertnetwork.org or the DiveAssure website: www.diveassure.com.

RESPONSIBILITY: Company acts only as agents for the Third-Party Contractors providing transportation, accommodations, diving and other Services. All tickets and vouchers issued constitute the sole contract between the Guest and Company. Company or its representatives shall not at any time be responsible in any way for loss, injury, or damage arising from any Force Majeure Event, act of government, theft, sickness, customs regulations, delay, cancellation error, or any cause beyond its control. Company or its representatives accepts no liability for the consequences of the personal activities of any Guest who is personally responsible for decisions concerning health, safety, fitness for diving and snorkeling, or any other circumstances beyond its control.