MALDIVES • FEBRUARY 7-17, 2026

There is so much to love about the Maldives. The big animal underwater encounters are insane. The flat, turquoise waters within the atolls are straight out of a magazine. And the ability to chill on a private yacht while watching the sun set over the Indian Ocean is truly something special. Simply put, Maldives is magical. The boat is spacious, the service is great, and the crew is managed by a team of professionals to ensure everything goes smoothly and divers are safe. The custom route and number of days is different than the dive industry’s typical offerings. How so? Well to start, in 2018 months were spent interviewing numerous potential companies for this unparalleled charter. See, most liveaboards in the Maldives only offer one-week charters. As one can imagine, a week (five and a half days of diving) isn't nearly enough time after literally traveling around the world. The solution: select one of the top vessels in the Maldives and reserve it for THREE WEEKS STRAIGHT! Yep. Twenty-one days in a row which have been divided into two separate trips with special itineraries, February 7-17 (10 nights) and February 17-28 (11 nights). The result: a super sick luxury vessel, two custom length dive trips, and the ability to produce a vacation package that is completely unique.

You only live once.

Shark Angels is an environmental nonprofit that advocates for sharks and the beautiful blue planet by turning fear of sharks into fascination, by empowering the public through education and science, and connecting the passionate to spark meaningful change. Shark Angels does this through science, education, diving, legislation, and outreach. They support responsible shark diving operations to encourage everyone to have the chance to come face-to-face with these fascinating creatures in the wild. Through these efforts, Shark Angels spearheads the fight for one collective goal: to save sharks.

Shark Angels is a fun and inclusive group. It doesn’t matter how many dives someone has, what they do for a living, or what their financial status is. The only prerequisite to be part of the group is an affinity for the ocean and its inhabitants (especially sharks).

MALDIVES

The Maldives is located at the equator in the Indian Ocean, approximately 300 miles southwest of India. The Maldives is comprised of more than 99% sea and less than 1% of land (crazy) and is made up of 26 natural ring-like atolls. Each atoll literally spans miles across with a coral reef encircling a lagoon and deep channels dividing the reef ring. 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: 7'10" • Average Elevation: 4'11" • Population: 560,000 • Time: UTC+5 • Industries: Tourism and 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.

February Averages - High Temp: 88°F • Low Temp: 80°F • Sea Water Temp: 83°F • Daylight Hours: 12 • Sunshine Hours: 9 • Rainy Days: 3 • Monthly Precipitation: 2 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 luxury cruiser is in a class of its own. Its beautiful design and special attention to detail ensures quality and luxurious 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 twelve 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) • Year Built: 2013 • Length: 138' (42m) • Beam: 36' (11m) • Cruising speed: 9 knots • Number of passengers: 24 • Water Desalination Plants: 2 • Generators: 2

Dhoni - Year Built: 2020 • Length: 75' (23m) • Beam: 23' (7m) • Cruising speed: fast enough • Number of passengers: 24 • Compressors: 3 • Membrane Nitrox System: 2 • Head: Yes • Shower: Yes

ACCOMMODATIONS: Total 12 suites/cabins. 2 Master Suites, 2 Junior Suites, 1 Master Cabin, 7 Deluxe Cabins. Double and/or Twin beds. All suites/cabins have individually controlled air-conditioning with gorgeous interiors and trendy fittings, en-suite bathrooms with fresh hot and cold water, hair dryer, remote control for lights, 32" TV with in-house movies, satellite, WiFi, and safe.

FACILITIES: Sundeck Jacuzzi. 3 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.

DELUXE CABIN (7 Available: 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 111)
Full bathroom, hair dryer, remote control for lights and air-conditioning, 32" TV with in-house movies, satellite, WiFi, and safe.

MASTER CABIN (1 Available: 101)
Full bathroom, hair dryer, remote control for lights and air-conditioning, 32" TV with in-house movies, satellite, WiFi, and safe.

JUNIOR SUITE (2 Available: 110, 112)
Full bathroom, hair dryer, remote control for lights and air-conditioning, 32" TV with in-house movies, satellite, WiFi, and safe.

MASTER SUITE (2 Available: 108, 109)
Full bathroom, hair dryer, remote control for lights and air-conditioning, 32" TV with in-house movies, satellite, WiFi, and safe.

LOWER DECK
• 1 Master Cabin with double bed, bathroom and shower (Cabin 101)
• 6 Deluxe Cabins with double bed and single bed, bathroom and shower (Cabins 102 - 107)

MAIN DECK
• 2 Master Suites with double bed, bathroom, shower, and jacuzzi for two people (Cabins 108 and 109)

UPPER DECK/BRIDGE
• 2 Junior Suites with double bed and single bed, bathroom and shower (Cabins 110 and 112)
• 1 Deluxe Cabin with 2 single beds, bathroom and shower (Cabin 111)

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 bad ass night dives during the charter (and yes “bad ass” 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 to deep sea mounts) • Visibility: 60'-100' • Currents: Range from nada to rippin’ (Especially strong in the 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 ($305), Green Tax ($132), and Service Tax ($215) must be paid to Seasick Productions by November 1, 2025.
These fees will be forwarded to the Blue Force One prior to arrival

FLIGHTS + TRANSIT HOTELS

SAMPLE ITINERARY AS OF APRIL 25, 2025

Notes
• Guests must arrive in the Maldives one day prior to boarding Blue Force One (arrive February 6)
• 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: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4 • RETURNING: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17
ESTIMATED COST: $1,415

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, Jamie Pollack, Shark Angels, 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.