Nautilus 1 Live-aboard

Nautilus One combines the best features of traditional Maldivian design with the requirements of today’s diver. She is owned and operated by an Austrian-Maldivian partnership, two friends who have spent some 15 years working and diving in the Maldives before launching Nautilus One in 1999. At 30 metres in length and with a 9 metre beam she is larger and more spacious than most liveaboards currently operating in the area, and stands out for her appealing design, excellent craftsmanship and attention to detail. There are seven large guest cabins each with private bathroom, 4 twin cabins 3 double cabins. Each cabin has its own fan and windows as well as air conditioning. There are extensive deck areas for sunbathing or relaxing with a book in the shade.

The saloon is comfortably furnished, the bar serves draught beer and cocktails and of course soft drinks and fresh juice. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are usually served outside on the covered foredeck. Fresh buffets are prepared everyday with a combination of Asian, Maldivian and European food. On every trip there is a beach BBQ taken on one of the uninhabited islands. There is also an opportunity to explore some of the fishing villages and meet the local inhabitants

Diving is conducted from the Nautilus One 17.5 metre Diving Dhoni, where all tanks, compressors and dive equipment are stowed during the trip. There are three dives a day with the occasional night dive. Cylinders are 12 litre and 14 litre. Nitrox is available.

Why Nautilus 1?
A comfortable new boat built in traditional Maldivian style, designed for comfort whilst retaining the local flavour of this tropical paradise. The very best itineraries and dive sites are selected by virtue of many years of experience in the area.

Itineraries
Itineraries are kept flexible to seek out the best diving according to prevailing weather conditions and migration patterns.
Maldives Discovery:
- A 7 night itinerary taking in North and South Male atolls plus Felidhoo or northern Ari atoll.
Maldives Expedition:
- A 12 night itinerary. More often than not this will include North & South Male and Ari atoll.