Overview

Launched in December 2005 and having undergone extensive refit in Summer 2008, MY Mariana is a very comfortable and spacious liveaboard, attractively designed in traditional Maldivian style.

Specification

Length: 28.5m, Beam: 7.5m, Draft: 3.2m, Engine: 320 HP, Generators: 2 x 60kw: 2 x KA 14 Compressors, 2 x Desalination plants, Nitrox compressor (EANx 32%).

Navigation/Safety

GPS, Oxygen, First Aid Kit, VHF Marine Radio

Accomodation

Mariana accommodates a maximum of 16 +1 guests in 8 air-conditioned cabins with Lower Deck: 2 x small doubles (at bow of boat, suits singles or 'small' couple), 3 x twin (2 beds) and 1 x triple (double with single bunk, 3rd person recommended to be a smaller adult or teenager), Main Deck: 1 x twin (2 beds) and Upper Deck: 1 x double and 1 x twin (first come, first served basis).  The main difference between the bow twin/double cabins is available space; bow cabins have less floor space and smaller bathroom.

All are furnished with en-suite WC and shower, adjustable air-conditioning, mini bar, a wardrobe, and luggage storage. Cabin towels are available for guests.

facilities and activities

The main deck offers a fan cooled dining room and saloon area, equipped with comfortable sofas and chairs, and a cosy bar offering a range of drinks including beer, wine and imported spirits. You will also find audio, DVD and TV / video equipment.  Mariana's kitchen provides a variety of European, Asian and Maldivian dishes. Three meals a day are served including tea and coffee.  During the seven-night itineraries, a BBQ is also organised on an uninhabited island.

Itineraries

Mariana operates 7 and 14 night itineraries out of Male, visiting the best dive sites of the atolls comprising South & North Male, Felidhoo, Wattaru, Faafu, Ari Atolls, Rasdhoo, Baa and Raa Atoll.  The route includes visits to the Marine Reserve Underwater parks, where many pelagic species can be encountered.  The range and diversity of diving make this a very rewarding cruise.  The itinerary is flexible and is conducted according to the local conditions, to ensure that divers get the best diving possible from the itinerary.  There are up tp 3 dives per day, plus land visits where possible.