Nautilus One live-aboard : Maldives
'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.
The Maldives is a chain of 26 atolls, comprising 1,200 islands, lying 600km Southwest of Sri Lanka at the Southern tip of India.
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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
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.
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Technical Specifications
| Length: | 30m | Cabins: | 8 x Cabins with en-suite bathrooms and air-conditioning. (double and twin arrangement cabins are available). |
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| Beam: | 9m | ||
| Engines: | 1 x 350HP Cummins. Cruising speed 10-12 knots. |
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| Generators: | 2 x sound-proofed. 230 volt supply. |
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| Compressors: | K14 onboard the dhoni. | Saloon area: | Yes |
| Nitrox: | Yes - Membrane filling system onboard. | Dining area: | Yes |
| Desalination Units: | 2 units. | Bar: | Yes |
| Marine Electronics: | GPS, mobile telephone, VHF radio. | Sundecks: | Yes. |
| Zodiacs: | 1 x diving dhoni. | Audio/Visual equipment: | TV, DVD player, CD music system. |
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